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Why Does My Snow Blower Shut Off When the Auger is Engaged? (Solved)

by Steve Mann
Frozen snow on window

Ah the teasing, tantalising nature of the snow blower! The snow has been coming down, so you get your trusty snow blower out of the garage, turn it on and get ready to clear the snow. And then almost as soon as you have started it stalls. It seemingly can’t …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

Steel Vs Rubber Snow Blower Auger: Which Is The Best Choice?

by Steve Mann
Man pushing snow blower in heavy snow

Generally if you buy a snow blower, you won’t have to weigh up the steel auger vs rubber auger debate. That is because two-stage snow blowers have a steel auger, and single-stage snow blowers tend to have a rubber auger. Note I say ‘tend to have’, because that isn’t always …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

How Much Gas Does A Snow Blower Hold? A (Comprehensive) Analysis

by Steve Mann
Hand Holding Red Nozzle Pumping Gas - Fossil Fuel - Oil and Petrol

The question of how much gas a snow blower holds is a very important one. As much as we try and do our best to ensure we keep our snow blower topped up with fuel, there might be occasions when we simply forget! And if a big storm is on …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

The Great Snow Blower Debate: Toro Vs Ariens, Who Comes Out On Top?

by Steve Mann
Ariens and Toro logos

Forget ‘to be or not to be’, the real question is are Toro snow blowers better than Ariens? Of course, the debate is entirely subjective, Both brands have their own devoted set of fans, who will tell you why they favor one manufacturer over the other. But what is clear, …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

Can You Use A Snow Blower On A Wood Deck? Yes or Snow? (Sorry!)

by Steve Mann
Light snow coating on deck

If you have a deck and live in an area that gets a lot of snow, keeping it snow free can be time-consuming, challenging and exhausting! So when you have machines available that are specifically designed to quickly and easily clear areas of snow it is only natural you might …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

Why Are Snow Blowers So Loud? The (Ear Drum Busting) Truth!

by Steve Mann
Ear muffs on rack

If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around does it make a noise? I am going to say, yes. If a snow blower blows in the snow does it make a noise? Yes!! Definitely. Snow blowers are not quiet bits of machinery. In fact, they are …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

What Time Can You Use A Snow Blower? Snow Blowing Etiquette (Examined)

by Steve Mann
Clock on wall

I know from personal experience that when winter sets in, dealing with your neighbors can sometimes be as difficult as dealing with the inevitable heavy snowfall that follows! For many of us there will undoubtedly be times when we wake up to a lot of snow that needs to be …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

Where Do You Spray Starter Fluid On A Snow Blower? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
Man pushing snow blower in big snow drift

So your snow blower won’t start. It is cold, the snow is coming down fast and you just want to get it going as soon as possible Now there could be a whole number of reasons why it isn’t starting, but for now, you just want a quick solution. The …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

Does DeWalt Make A Snow Blower? (Revealed)

by Steve Mann
DeWalt sander on plank

Most of us are, to some extent, creatures of habit. And often we have our favorite brands when it comes to lawn tools. Some people trust Toro, others have a hankering for Honda, and there are those with an appreciation for Ariens. But the brand we are dealing with today …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools

Are ALL Snow Blowers Self-Propelled? (Explained)

by Steve Mann
Thick layer of snow close up

If you are considering buying a snow blower, the issue of whether you have to push it or not will probably play a big part in some people’s purchasing decisions. So are all snow blowers self-propelled? It will certainly be easier for a self-propelled snow blower to deal with heavy …

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Categories Advice, Snow Blowers, Yard Tools
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