How do I care for my Cordless Snowblower?
The most important thing you can do to keep your electric snowblower running season after season is to simply make sure that you store your charger and batteries indoors when you aren’t charging them. Lithium cells aren’t able to hold the same amount of charge when the temperature drops below freezing. By storing and charging those batteries indoors, you’ll get the most run time out of them.
What kind of extension cord should I use with my electric snowblower?
If you use a corded snowblower, you shouldn’t plug it into any old extension cord. These machines draw a lot of power, and not every cord can handle it. Using the wrong one can create a fire hazard or damage your snowblower. Make sure to check your snowblower’s specs before buying an extension cord to pair with it, so you can be sure it can handle its amperage.
Most corded electric snowblowers have a 12-amp rating, in which case you’ll want a 12-gauge extension cord that can provide at least 12 amps of power. You’ll also want to make sure it’s long enough for you to reach the far end of whatever walkway or road you plan to clear, preferably with some slack to spare for maneuverability. We recommend starting with 100 feet, and scaling up based on your property.
Regardless, it would be wise to buy an extension cord to match the specs you need for your snowblower, rather than using one that you happen to have lying around.
Can electric snowblowers clear heavy snow?
With advancements in battery technology, there are now powerful two-stage cordless snowblowers capable of clearing deeper, heavier snow.
That said, the most powerful electric snowblowers still don’t match the snow moving capabilities of the largest gas-powered snowblowers on the market. The most powerful electric snowblowers work best at maximum depths of about a foot, while some gas-powered models can clear snow up to 2 feet deep.
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