If you don’t already have one, you might be considering purchasing a snow blower for your home or business this month. January is a great time to buy a snow removal machine, because this is a popular month for retail outlets to get rid of their seasonal gear to make room for the spring stock. This is also a great time to stock up on a variety of power tools for your workshop, just several months ahead of springtime.

There are different types of mechanical blowing machines available on the market today. Whether you are getting your first snow clearing appliance, or planning to upgrade the older model with a newer one, there are certain features you should consider before picking up your outdoor toy.

1. Size of Outside Area

People use their removal machines to clear sidewalks, driveways, entranceways, and parking pads. The size of your area will determine the size of appliance you will require. A bigger space will likely require a larger machine to handle the extra workload, but smaller spaces do not need large, powerful machinery.  Compact units can fit into the tinier spaces but are just as effective in removing Mother Nature’s unwanted white blanket.

2. Blowing Distance

Blowers discard snow away from the immediate area. If your space is close to another property, it is not necessary to purchase a device that sends the white stuff several feet away. This could be especially important in residential areas where you want to avoid blowing the frozen moisture into another person or company’s property.

3. Type of Snow

Snow can be fluffy, light, wet, or heavy. A lot can fall or a little bit. Certain winter brands are made for the different types of ground coverings. Before spending your money on any unit, find out what type of white stuff it clears and what its removal capacity is. Does it work with your region’s climate? A removing machine should be able to handle any storm’s leftovers in your area.

4. Price

Blowers range drastically in price from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand. Knowing your budget will help when selecting an affordable device. Because there are many deals during this time of year, it is best to shop around first. Different retailers will have their own discounts so now is a great time to find that more expensive product at door crasher prices within your price range.

5. Type of Surface

Some blowing units are designed only to remove materials from hard surfaces like asphalt, pavement or concrete. Others can handle more uneven grounds like earth and gravel. Select a machine that is designed to clear your exterior surfaces, so you can do the job right.

6. Storage Area

Having a big machine is great, but if you have no where to properly store it, you will run into problems. Machines are expensive, so it is not something that you want to leave out in the open where it can get buried under the next snowfall, damaged, or stolen.

7. Power Supply

Machines can be electrical, battery run, or fuel operated. Before choosing your appliance, select the type of energy source you want your device to have. Corded machines are great for some areas while battery or gas units work better in others.

Snow blowers are great machines to have during the cold, snowy months. They make clearing the white stuff from your property quicker and easier. Many commercial and retail property owners prefer to use a snow blowing appliance to remove the unwanted frozen stuff from their property.

If you are considering taking advantage of the seasonal sales going on this month, choosing a machine that suits all your snow clearing needs will make the winter removal chore easier and less time consuming.