Some Things you Should Know about Purchasing a Snow Blower

Whether you like it or not, it’s here. Last weekend, Fort Wayne turned into a wintery wonderland of snow. So now is a good time to think about getting your first snow blower or upgrading your old worn-out one! At Crescent Avenue Gardens, we carry a wide variety of Toro Snowblowers to help you clear all that snow from your driveway!

Here are some things to know before you shop for your next snow blower.

Single-Stage Snow Blowers

• gas-powered
• lightweight and easy to use
• best for clearing mid-size areas with a snowfall of less than 8 inches
• snow is directed by an auger through the discharge shoot
• the auger does make direct contact with the ground — i.e. could throw rocks or gravel — so these are best for use on paved surfaces

Two-Stage Snow Blowers

• gas models that are good for handling snowfalls in excess of 8 inches
• powerful enough for large areas
• wheels are engine-driven for easier pushing and to better go over uneven terrain
• an auger collects the snow then an impeller fan discharges it — resulting in faster and farther snow-removal
• skid shoes elevate the auger slightly so it can be used on unpaved surfaces

Three-Stage Snow Blowers

• gas-powered
• features an accelerator that moves significantly faster than the two-stage auger to clear more heavy snow faster

Speak with our helpful professionals at Crescent Avenue Gardens about your specific snow removal tasks — decks, steps, sidewalks, driveway length, etc. — and we will find the perfect model to suit your needs. And don’t forget that we also service  and repair Snow Blowers and all other outdoor power equipment.