Amazon shoppers say this snow thrower works 'like a charm' — and it's on sale for $160
For a limited time, Amazon shoppers can save 30% on this best-selling snow blower.
Snow removal is one of our fortes here in Canada. Whether your weapon of choice is a shovel, snow blower or thrower, snow removal tools are essential to any and every winter arsenal.
Snow blower vs. snow thrower: What's the difference?
While they essentially perform the same task, snow blowers and snow throwers are, in fact, two different things.
A snow thrower is a single-stage machine, meaning it uses a rotating auger to pick up snow and cast it out of the shoot in one continuous motion.
A snow blower, on the other hand, works in two stages. Similar to a snow thrower, it uses a rotating auger to scoop up snow, but rather than immediately shooting it out, it feeds the snow into an impeller (a powerful fan) which blows it out of the chute.
For those interested in adding a snow thrower to their snow removal lineup, Amazon Canada shoppers say this Greenworks electric snow thrower "works like a charm," and right now, it's on sale.
Save 30%: GreenWorks 13 Amp 20-Inch Corded Snow Thrower
The details
Take the pain out of snow removal with this reviewer-loved snow thrower from Greenworks. The snow thrower boasts a 13-amp motor, a 10-inch clearing depth and a 20-inch clearing path, making walkway, driveway and sidewalk clean-up a breeze.
The snow thrower has a 180-degree directional chute that can throw snow up to 20 feet. Its electric start makes for hassle-free operation and at 30 pounds, the snow thrower can be easily tucked away when not in use.
What people are saying
Racking up nearly 4,200 reviews, the GreenWorks 2600502 13 Amp 20-Inch Corded Snow Thrower has earned an average rating of 4.1 stars and an "Amazon's Choice" title.
One reviewer, who's dubbed the device "my precious," says investing in a snow thrower was the "best [money] ever spent."
It "cleared" the driveway "with little effort" and in about "a third of the time" as a shovel, they write. "More importantly — [it] saved my back."
The unit works "like a charm" and is "well worth saving your back when a storm hits."
Another shopper says they're "so thrilled" that they finally took the plunge to buy a snow thrower.
"No more backaches" and "no more coming [inside] all sweaty," they write. It "completely eliminates the hard part of the job" — "no more lifting and straining!"
'Works great with heavy snow'
The snow thrower "works great with heavy snow," writes a third reviewer.
The reviewer, who is "extremely impressed" with its performance, writes the snow blower is "powerful and efficient" and makes "short work" of even the "heaviest snowfalls."
It's also "very easy to use and maneuver" thanks to its "well-designed handle and adjustable chute," they say.
Despite thousands of five-star reviews, shoppers say the "only negative" is the power cord can "keep getting in the way if you're not careful."
The "only thing" is keeping the extension cord "behind you" and making sure it doesn't go underneath the blade, agrees another.
Greenworks sale
To shop more Greenworks devices on sale on Amazon Canada, click here or scroll below.
Save 25%: Greenworks PRO 20-Inch 80V Cordless Snow Thrower
Save 37%: Greenworks 40V 13-Inch Cordless String Trimmer
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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