Hello World! Welcome Friends! We always want our devices to do as many jobs as possible. Especially when it comes to outdoor equipment that’s made multifunctional on purpose. So when it comes to, say, removing snow from your backyard or lawn, why not use the backpack leaf blower you already own? Though the idea seems right at first, when you try to do a certain work with a tool it’s not designed for, there are always limitations and conditions.
Can Leaf Blowers Remove Snow at All?
Well, in general, they can. But there are certain conditions under which the idea works.
- Leaf blowers work only with light layers (about 1 inch or less) of fresh dry snow. Old dense one may be too hard a job for it.
- They should be maintained properly. Given that snow blowing features are demanded in winter, it means your leaf blower should not be constantly exposed to cold.
- As leaf blowers are mostly designed for summer or fall conditions and not for winter, the work sessions should not be durable, as cold can be equally destructive during work and storage periods.
- It works well for steps, doorways, and pathways but not for large areas.
On the other hand, they do have some benefits even over snow blowers. They are usually smaller (not only backpack versions) and easier to operate. It goes without saying that you don’t have to spend your money on the second device. In addition, a blower is of great help when you need to blow the snow off your car or the roof of some not-so-high outhouse.
Which Leaf Blower Can Be That Versatile?
So, if it does not snow hard in your area, you can go well with one device for both purposes – blowing away leaves and snow. But remember that this sort of work takes a powerful monster of the class. There are models by famous brands like Craftsman, Stihl, Makita, Husqvarna, and some others – in fact, any vendor that manufactures leaf blowers at all has a decent model for that. What you should care about is its performance, to avoid having to redo the work or do it too often.
You’d better opt for a wired model unless the spot you need to de-snow is too far for an extension cable. But you should also beware of moisture. Yes, all the outdoor equipment is protected to some extent. But when it comes to electricity, you better take some extra care.
How to Use Leaf Blowers for Snow Removal
It’s the easiest part of the job. If you have chosen an adequate model and the right circumstances to use it, you just go out with the device and act the same way you would if these were leaves. Hold the blower firmly to avoid dropping. If it’s still snowing, you’d better wait till it ends to avoid moisture getting into the engine.
What I don’t recommend is using a leaf blower on wet snow or layers that are too thick. In these situations, a good old shovel will replace a snow blower better – with more physical effort, yet safer and more efficiently.
So, Can You Use a Leaf Blower to Remove Snow?
Yes, you can, unless you live in an area with real heavy snowfalls. Then only a dedicated snow blower will do the work. Otherwise, a leaf blower will do if you handle it right.
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