Snow Blower Facts

You’ve been getting by just fine all these years with just a shovel and some good old fashioned hard work, so why do you need a snow blower this year? Actually there are quite a few reasons, and some of them may surprise you!

• Obviously, shovelling snow takes a lot longer than using a snow blower. By taking advantage of the speed offered by a quality snow blower, you will be able to spend more quality time with your family this winter.
• You’ll spend less time outside in the cold.
• You’re a guy (most likely) and a snow blower is a power tool. Need we say more?
• Shovelling snow can kill you! Research has shown that the number of heart attacks increase significantly after heavy snowfalls. This is because people that are not used to intense physical activity are out there jumping right into shovelling snow — which can be considered fairly intense. When coupled with the risk of hypothermia and increased strain caused by the cold air, shovelling snow can be downright dangerous!

You’ve got snow, lots of it, and you don’t want to spend all day shovelling it. With all of the snow blowers on the market today how do you choose the best one? The short answer is that there is no such thing as “the best snow blower” because like any other tool, it’s a matter of choosing the most appropriate one for the job. Snow blowers can range greatly in size, capability and price so it’s important to choose the snow blower that is best capable of handling your needs. Anything smaller will cause you to do more work than necessary and anything larger will cause you to spend more money than you really need to.

One of the most popular brands is Torro snow blowers because of their durability and dependability. They come in a range of sizes offering both single stage and two stage models.

If you’re looking for a long-lasting piece of equipment, a Honda snow blower is the choice for you. In fact, with regular maintenance, there is no reason that your snow blower shouldn’t last and run well for at least 20 years. Like the Torro models, Honda snow blowers come in a wide range of sizes. Because of their quality, they are priced slightly higher but the investment is well worth it.

For those of you that get a little less snow, a more economical model may be more appropriate. In this case, the MTD snow blower is right up your alley. MTD is the parent company of snow blowers including White Outdoor, Yard Machines, and Yard Man. While the investment to own one of these snow blowers is smaller than that of Honda or Torro, it is still a great value for the price.

If you’re looking for a powerful, well built, reliable snow blower, you can’t go wrong when you choose a Honda snow blower. They are built to be simple and safe to operate even with heavy gloves and other winter wear on, and generally require little maintenance. They also start easily, run quietly and will not cause your clothes to smell like exhaust. When you consider their reliability and the fact that they often last 20 years or longer, the choice becomes obvious.

Regardless of your needs, from moving less than four inches of accumulated snow to moving over twelve inches of accumulated snow, you’ll find a Honda snow blower for the job. Your initial investment will be slightly higher, but you will spend significantly less on maintenance and repairs than you would on other brands. People who are serious about quality and longevity choose Honda because they have worked so hard to engineer a one of the best snow blowers on the market and have built a solid reputation in the process.

If you’re ready to choose a Honda snow blower, you’ll need to know roughly how often you receive snowfall, roughly how much accumulates and the size of your driveway. With this information, a Honda dealer can tell you which model would be the most appropriate for your needs.