Is DeWalt's Cordless Snow Blower Worth Buying? The Reviews Are Mixed

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If you live in an area with moderate-to-heavy winter snowfall, you probably understand the frustration of clearing driveways and sidewalks. For people with a large space to clear, snow blowers make the process far easier than using a shovel. As long as you follow snow blower safety tips in winter, this is a valuable tool. You have options like gas-powered, battery-powered, and corded snow blowers to pick from. If you're already a fan of battery-powered outdoor power tools from one of the best-ranked power tool brands, DeWalt, you might be excited to try its snow blower. In late 2023, DeWalt introduced its first ever snow blower with the battery-powered 21-inch 60 volt MAX Single-Stage Snow Blower (typically retailing for $1,119).

Is this pricey snow blower one of the DeWalt tools that aren't worth buying or is it a reliable unit that will take care of any winter storm cleanup job? With early adopters having spent two winters using the machine (and preparing to enter a third), now is a good time to check in with customer reviewers. There appears to be mixed opinions about the DeWalt snow blower, as only 74% of Home Depot customer reviewers would recommend purchasing the unit to friends and family. Some reviewers appreciate the machine's ease of use while clearing small amounts of snow, while others were disappointed that it doesn't work for deep snow nor throw the snow far enough.

As you might expect, people who already own a few DeWalt batteries are excited about this machine. Power tool batteries are generally not interchangeable across brands because of proprietary designs, so once people invest in batteries for one brand, they tend to stick with it. If you already own a few DeWalt products, you might be more inclined to give it a try.

One reddit user in Minnesota didn't buy the DeWalt battery model to replace their gas-powered snow blower because of the frequency and depth of snowfall in that area, deciding to only use the battery model for smaller snowfalls. The reviewer did appreciate the convenience of starting the machine with a simple button push compared to the hassle of starting gas-powered snow blowers. If you need a machine that works quickly to remove light snowfall, this is a good option. An Amazon customer review says the DeWalt machine easily removed 2 inches of slushy snow over a large space. "The batteries mean serious business, so very pleased with these as well. They will definitely be pulling double duty with my chainsaw." 

Calling it an ideal form factor, one customer reviewer at Ace Hardware commented on the unit's lightweight, easy-to-store design. Many reviewers mentioned the quiet operation of this DeWalt snow blower as a key advantage over noisy gas models. If you struggle with larger snow removal machines or need a quieter machine in your neighborhood, this model may have the ideal design.

Many reviewers who reported a bad experience with the DeWalt snow blower say it doesn't deliver enough power to throw snow an acceptable distance. At Home Depot, a customer review complained that it clogged too often. "It barely throws the snow, even under perfect conditions, and never performs like in the videos." Some issues with throwing snow over a distance are expected because the DeWalt machine is a single-stage snow blower. A single-stage unit works best for moving a few inches of snow, but not much more. Two-stage blowers are better at handling heavy, wet snow up to a foot in depth. 

A few reviewers mentioned that charging the batteries and struggling to push the DeWalt blower through the snow makes it more of a hassle than it's worth. "I need something that is going to move snow," one reddit user says. "When a shovel is faster than the blower, what's the point in the blower?"

Other reviewers were disappointed with the reliability of the machine, including the amount of plastic included in the machine's design, as the lack of metal might cut down on the unit's weight but sacrifices durability. If you only need to remove light snow a few times a year, the DeWalt model's durability issues might not be important to you. However, if you frequently have heavy snow, reviews suggest you'll need a sturdier machine with more power.