When choosing the right snow blower for your home, consider the size of the area that will be cleared, the time you have to do the task and the amount of snowfall you normally have each year. You will find many varieties of snow-removing machines.

How to choose a snowblower:

Whether you call them snow blowers or throwers, here's what to look for either at the store or online. Many models have many fine choices among two-stage and single-stage snow blowers. Click here for advice on how to best match the snow blower type: two-stage gas or single-stage gas or electric to your driveway and climate.

Once you've decided on what type of snow blower to buy, see features that offer the most conveniences and easy to operate for you.

Snow Blower Buying Tips:

Don't get hung up on power claims
More horsepower might not mean more performance.

Don't get dazzled by drive speeds
Most two-stage machines have five or six forward speeds, useful for going slowly through heavy snow, or quickly when returning to the garage. The seven forward speeds like a plus, but they're within the typical range. Some two-stage takes speed control further with a continuously variable hydrostatic drive. But it didn't make this awkward model easier to handle.