Your new partner for fighting Minnesota winters is light, compact, quiet, and low maintenance – but packs a punch after a snowfall.

Electric snow blowers are becoming a sought-after option for those who want to quickly and easily clear driveways and sidewalks without the need for hauling a gas can. With an all-electric corded snow shovel or cordless snow blower, homeowners can avoid the common challenge of storing a gas-powered machine with the fuel still in the tank. Justin Johnson, store manager of Ace on the Lake in Bemidji, says his team has seen consumers start to purchase the electric option to avoid having to worry about maintenance like they do for the gas-powered options.

There are many electric models on the market and Ace on the Lake carries the EGO™ brand, which offers a nice 5-year warranty. “Our most popular model so far is the EGO™ 56-volt Power+ Single-Stage Snow Blower, which provides a 21-inch clearing width and features two bright LED lights on the frame,” Johnson said.  “Plus, the EGO 56-Volt batteries are compatible with other EGO equipment, such as a leaf blower, chainsaw, lawn mower and trimmer/edgers.”

“This is our second season carrying EGO™ electric snow blowers,” he said.  “The single stage snow blower has been popular due to its light weight and being portable enough to carry onto a deck or patio, or even clear off a roof. We are excited to see the new two-stage option this year, which is heavily built and features a self-propelled, variable-speed auger.  Both models are brushless, which increases their power and longevity.”

EGO™ is the industry’s first cordless snow blower with the power and performance of gas but without the noise, fuss, and fumes. Because of their efficient construction, electric blowers are incredibly easy to store when garage space is limited. Their smaller size often gives them a lower available clearing width and intake height than their gas counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get the job done.