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Originally Posted by you&me
What's the consensus on blowers of the actual blowing variety?
I see snow removal companies use them almost exclusively - surely they would know the best and most efficient tool for the job...
Anything to specifically look for? Draw backs? It strikes me as a much quicker and more satisfying (read: fun!) way to clear the driveway than either an ol' shovel or push blower...
FWIW, we live at the end of a large close and very rarely have any foot traffic on the sidewalk, so compacted snow isn't a concern (though maybe that makes the blower more effective?).
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Assuming you're talking about gas blowers - They're really only effective on light snow, and up to a certain depth. I have a neighbour who uses his on basically 80% of snowfalls in the year. Aside from the light dusting/skiffs (where it is amazing), it has got to be the slowest and most painful way of clearing your driveway. Takes him forever, and its loud as hell.