Quick verdict
A 20-inch corded single-stage snow blower with a 1800 watt, 15 amp motor, a rubber-tipped steel auger, a 10-inch intake, dual LED headlights and a 180-degree chute, backed by a two-year limited warranty and a service network. It suits a short paved driveway, walks, porches and decks near an outlet in a moderate-snow climate. The caveat is the corded limit: 680 pounds per minute and a 25-foot throw are modest figures, and the cord sets the reach.
Strengths
- Two-year limited warranty, lifetime technical support and a service network
- Rubber-tipped steel auger scrapes pavement without marking it
- Dual LED headlights
- Stated 10-inch intake and 20-inch path, so you know the limits
- 180-degree chute and soft-grip handle
Weaknesses
- 680 lb/min and 25-foot throw are modest even for a corded machine
- Tethered to an extension cord you supply
- 7-inch wheels and a light body ride up on packed snow
- Weight not stated
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
Who this snow blower is for
Westinghouse is better known for generators and pressure washers, and the WSnow20 brings the same approach to a corded snow blower: a plain spec sheet with the numbers filled in and a warranty behind it. It is a 20-inch, 1800 watt machine for the short paved driveway, the front walk, the porch and the deck, within a cord’s reach of an outlet, in a climate where most storms stop under a foot. It competes on honesty and support rather than on raw figures.
This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.
What you get
The listing gives a 120V, 15 amp, 1800 watt motor, a rubber-tipped steel auger, a 20-inch clearing width and a 10-inch clearing depth, a throw of up to 25 feet, a clearing rate of up to 680 pounds per minute, 7-inch wheels, a soft-grip handle, a 180-degree adjustable chute and dual LED headlights. Westinghouse states a two-year limited warranty, lifetime technical support and a nationwide service network, and says each unit is function-checked at the factory. Weight and cord are not stated; assume you supply the cord.
Auger and throw distance
The rubber-tipped steel auger is a sensible design: the steel core resists bending when it meets a frozen ridge and the rubber edge is what scrapes pavement clean and lets the machine run on a wood deck or pavers without gouging them. The figures are candid rather than flattering. At 680 pounds per minute and 25 feet of throw, the WSnow20 trails some 15 amp corded rivals on paper, and in wet snow both numbers fall further, which on a short driveway means a second pass rather than a problem. The 10-inch stated depth is useful information most budget listings omit; it is the practical limit per pass, and deeper snow is taken in two bites.
Power, cord and reach
Fifteen amps at 120 volts is the most a household circuit gives, so the motor is as powerful as any corded blower can be; the difference between machines in this class is in auger design and housing shape rather than motor. Use a 12 gauge outdoor cord and keep the run under about 100 feet. The constant owner complaint with every corded blower applies here: managing the cord, keeping it behind the machine and off the auger, is the chore that makes people move to batteries.
Handling, wheels and lights
The WSnow20 is described as light and easy to maneuver, with 7-inch wheels and a soft-grip handle. Light is good on steps and decks and less good on packed snow, where a light single-stage rides up instead of digging in; slow down and let the auger work. The dual LED headlights are a real feature for pre-dawn clearing. The 180-degree chute covers the usual arc; whether it is adjusted by a crank or by hand at the chute is not stated.
Living with it
Corded blowers need almost nothing. Check the auger rubber and scraper for wear each fall, keep the chute clear of packed snow, inspect the cord for nicks, and store it dry. The two-year warranty and a service network are the WSnow20’s quiet advantage over the no-name corded machines, and worth registering on day one.
Alternatives to Consider
The Snow Joe SJ627E is a 22-inch 15 amp corded blower with higher rated figures and a long record. The PowerSmart 21-inch 15 amp corded machine is the direct budget rival with less published detail. For a short driveway with no outlet nearby, the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18 cordless is the next step up in freedom.
Verdict
Buy the Westinghouse WSnow20 if you want a corded blower for a short paved driveway, walk or deck, you value a stated intake depth and a two-year warranty over the biggest numbers, and an outlet is within a hundred feet. Skip it if your storms are deep and wet or the clearing area is far from power, where a cordless single-stage or a gas machine is the honest answer.
Full specifications
Westinghouse WSnow20 20-Inch 1800 Watt Corded Electric Snow Blower with Steel Auger and Dual LED Lights FAQs
Westinghouse rates it for a 20-inch wide, 10-inch deep path per pass. That is light to moderate storms; for a foot of wet snow, take half-width passes and expect the throw to shorten.
A 15 amp motor calls for a 12 gauge outdoor-rated cord, and the run should stay under about 100 feet to avoid voltage drop. The cord is not listed as included.
The auger is rubber-tipped, so the rubber contacts the surface and the steel gives it stiffness. Westinghouse lists decks and porches as intended uses; keep it off gravel, which any single-stage will throw.
Westinghouse states a two-year limited warranty with lifetime technical support through its nationwide service network. Limited warranties normally exclude wear items such as the scraper bar and auger rubber; read the terms on the product page.
