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- Single-stage electric snow blower Toro 1800 Power Curve *Est. $330
- Single-stage gas snow blower Toro Power Clear 210R 38587 *Est. $580
- Budget two-stage gas snow blower Craftsman 88957 *Est. $600
- Powerful two-stage gas snow blower Troy-Bilt Storm 3090 XP 31AH55Q5711 *Est. $1100
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Single-stage electric snow blower
- Lightweight
- Eco-friendly
- Low maintenance
- Easy to store
- Handles only light snows
- Only for flat paved surfaces
- Not self-propelled
- Cord limits range
Reviews say the Toro 1800 Power Curve is a good electric snow blower for light snow accumulations on small, paved areas such as sidewalks or short driveways. It has a 12-amp motor, an 18-inch-wide clearing path, and a 10-inch snow cut depth. This snow blower weighs just 24 pounds; it also has wheels, throws snow up to 30 feet and has an adjustable chute so you can discharge snow off to either side. If you'd rather not deal with a power cord or need to cover a bigger area, experts recommend a single-stage gas blower, the Toro Power Clear 210R (*Est. $520).
ConsumerReports.org has the best snow blower ratings overall and includes four electric blowers in its rankings, including the Toro 1800 Power Curve. Amazon.com has over 600 owner reviews of this model. We found fewer user reviews at Epinions.com and HomeDepot.com, but those that are there are useful. ConsumerGuide.com doesn't always base its ratings on hands-on use, but it says it tested the Toro 1800 and calls it a best buy. And SnowBlowersDirect.com recommends the Toro Power Curve as one of the best for homeowners.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Toro 1800 Power Curve is one of four electric models tested and rated by ConsumerReports.org. Sixteen snow blowers in all are included on the ratings chart, which requires a subscription to access. You can read the brief overview and a few general buying-guide pages for free, however.
Review: Snow Blower Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2009
2. Amazon.com
Close to 600 owner reviews on Amazon.com give the Toro 1800 Power Curve a very high average score, with more than 85 percent scoring it at least four out of five stars. Complaints center mostly on the 1800's struggles in wet snow or snow deeper than 3 inches.
Review: Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025, Contributors to Amazon.com
This evaluation, which includes some hands-on testing, gives the Toro Power Curve a Best Buy designation. It says the Toro 1800 can handle deep snow but may require more passes.
Review: Expert Review: Toro 1800 Power Curve, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Oct. 1, 2007
4. Epinions.com
About 30 Epinions consumer reviews give the Toro 1800 Power Curve a high average score. Even positive reviews note, however, that having a power cord takes some getting used to, and that it can get in the way.
Review: Toro 1800 Power Curve Electric Snowblower, Contributors to Epinions.com
Around 15 user reviews at HomeDepot.com give the Toro 1800 a high average score, with just a few negative ratings (two criticizing construction quality and one saying the purchaser did not realize the snow blower must be plugged in).
Review: Toro 1800 Power Curve Electric Snow Thrower, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
The editors of this site recommend the Toro Power Curve and report that it's one of the best-selling models for them. A couple of owner reviews are provided as well, and both owners rave about their Toro Power Curves, rating it a perfect score.
Review: Toro 1800 Power Curve¨ Electric (18") 12-Amp Snow Blower, Editors of and contributors to SnowBlowersDirect.com
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