Ditch The Gas-Powered Tools: Ryobi Has An Alternative To Make Clearing Snow Easier

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Are you tired of struggling with gas-powered snow blowers? Though they are efficient, tools that run on gasoline require a lot of upkeep and care during both use and storage. If you're in the market for a new snow removal tool, you might want to think twice before buying a snow blower due to the maintenance needs. Instead, Ryobi designed an alternative for clearing your sidewalks and driveway. The RY40SN01K 40V electric snow shovel kit features a cordless tool along with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger. However, if you already have Ryobi tools that use the same battery, you can opt to purchase just the tool.

Though it's regularly priced at $299, the Ryobi Electric Snow Shovel Kit is currently on sale for $269 at Home Depot. The tool alone is also on sale and is priced at $169 at the time of writing. On the other hand, similar gas-powered tools, like snow sweepers, can be more expensive. This electrical tool is also designed to be much quieter on a peaceful, snowy morning, compared to a gas engine. While a gas-powered snow blower necessitates oil changes and spark plug replacements, this electric shovel simply requires charging the battery. And rather than fighting to start your gas snow blower, this alternative turns on with a simple button.

The shovel is designed to be pushed along the ground and blows snow up to 30 feet away. The chute rotates 60 degrees, allowing you to better control where the snow lands. Dealing with the flakes as they fall is a better way to clear driveway snow than waiting until a good amount has piled up. However, Ryobi's shovel is designed to handle accumulations up to 6 inches deep. With two speeds, it can be adjusted to the amount of snow you're removing. It has a 12 inch opening to make a decently-sized path, and this also helps the shovel fit into tighter corners. The width also makes it good for removing snow from a deck or outdoor staircases, where a traditional gas snow blower wouldn't fit.  It should be able to clear the equivalent of 8 parking spots before the battery runs out. 

The kit received 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 35 reviews on Home Depot's website. One customer commented, "I'm extremely impressed with this 40V 12-inch cordless snow shovel. After starting it up, it seems to deliver plenty of power to clear snow quickly and efficiently without the hassle of dealing with gas, cords or a heavy traditional snow blower."

While the RY40SN01K electric snow shovel has overall positive reviews, some customers were not as impressed. Several mentioned that the shovel wasn't as easy to assemble as they thought it would be. Others noted that the shovel is meant to be pushed along the ground, but doesn't include wheels like similar products from other brands. If you want to put even less effort into your snow removal practice, a robot snow blower is the futuristic snow removal tool that'll make you want to ditch your shovel.