Winter weather brings snow and slush that can make it difficult to navigate sidewalks and use your driveway safely. Fortunately, you can clear away that wintry mix with ease with a cordless electric snow blower. Ace Hardware carries a diverse assortment of battery-powered and cordless electric snow blowers, from compact snow shovels to two-stage models for deep snow, to make finding the right one for your needs easy.
Benefits of Cordless Electric Snow Blowers
Snow shovels and pushers can be ideal for clearing small areas of snow, but for big jobs, manual shoveling and pushing can quickly lead to fatigue. Cordless electric snow blowers provide an alternative. Like cordless drills and other power tools, these battery-operated snow blowers run on a battery that you can recharge after use. They offer a range of other benefits, too, including:
- Ease of movement: While corded snow blowers are good options for smaller paved outdoor spaces, the cordless design makes these models simple to maneuver while eliminating the need to run extension cords to reach outdoor outlets or extend your reach.
- Powerful performance: Far throwing distances and rechargeable batteries let you clear through many inches of snow for longer on paved driveways and sidewalks.
- Less maintenance: Unlike gas snow blowers, cordless electric models require little regular maintenance for optimal performance.
What’s more, electric models generally run much more quietly than their gas-powered counterparts, allowing you to finish the job in conditions you and your neighbors will both appreciate.
Types of Battery Snow Blowers
The type you choose has the biggest effect on how well a battery-powered snow blower handles your snow, so start with how deep it gets and how much space you need to clear. Options range from compact snow shovels for walkways to two-stage models built for deep snow and large driveways.
| Type | How it works | Best for | Size range |
| Battery snow shovels/throwers | Compact, lightweight single-stage design; some models work with a multi-head power unit | Light snow, sidewalks and walkways | 10–16 in. |
| Single-stage snow blowers | A rotating auger scoops and throws the snow | Light to moderate snowfall on residential driveways and walkways | 21–24 in. |
| Two-stage snow blowers | An auger feeds an impeller fan for more throwing power; may cost more | Deep or heavy snow and large driveways | 24–28 in. |
Choose the Right Battery Snow Blower Model
Once you know which type fits your needs, keep the following points of comparison in mind to narrow down the options and choose the ideal one for your snow removal needs:
Battery Runtime
How long you can use a cordless electric snow blower before charging depends on the battery. If you have a large area to clear, look for models with a longer average runtime or multiple battery ports. Models are sold as a kit with a battery and charger or tool-only if you already own a compatible battery, and two-stage options come in 7.5, 10 and 12 AH configurations.
Size and Weight
How large and heavy your machine is will determine how easy it is to maneuver. While generally more maneuverable than gas-powered models, you may find great size differences between battery snow blowers.
Controls
Many snow blowers give you the ability to adjust the speed and the angle of the chute, providing more control over where you disperse cleared snow. Aiming the chute keeps snow off walkways and cars, and some two-stage models offer 2-in-1 chute adjustment for quicker changes.
Shop Battery Snow Blowers Near You at Ace
Shop the latest snow blowers from brands like EGO and Toro online and enjoy speedy delivery right to your door. Shop additional snow blower parts and accessories to help you get the most out of your new machine. Need help choosing? Stop into your neighborhood Ace Hardware store, where a knowledgeable associate can help you compare models and select one that suits your needs and fits your budget.
