How Many Amps Does an Electric Snow Blower Use?
Electric Snow Blower draws about 15 amps at 120 volts (1,800 watts running). At 15 A, an electric snow blower is too much for a shared 15 A circuit under the 80% rule — it belongs on a 20 A circuit, ideally with little else running on it.
Amps = watts ÷ volts. Enter the wattage from your appliance's nameplate or label for an exact figure.
Current draw — an electric snow blower
15 A
- At 120 V
- 1,800 W
- Typical breaker
- 15 A
Breaker figure is guidance for a simple resistive load — confirm against the nameplate and a licensed electrician.
Electric Snow Blower amperage at 120 V and 240 V
Same 1,800 W load — the current halves when the voltage doubles. Electric Snow Blower is typically a 120 V appliance in US homes.
| Draw | Watts | Amps at 120 V | Amps at 240 V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running | 1,800 W | 15 A | 7.5 A |
Breaker and circuit for an electric snow blower
At 15 A, an electric snow blower is too much for a shared 15 A circuit under the 80% rule — it belongs on a 20 A circuit, ideally with little else running on it. For a dedicated circuit, guidance is a 20 A breaker with 12 AWG copper (75°C terminations).
Guidance only — actual circuit sizing depends on your unit's nameplate, wire run length, and local code. Confirm with a licensed electrician. See the wire & breaker size chart for the full NEC ampacity table.
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