Buying A Snow Blower?! 5 Things to Consider when Choosing Snow Blower
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- When buying a snow blower it's always best to know what to buy for your needs! That way you can buy once and cry once.
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Thanks for tuning in! If you're in the market to purchase a snowblower its important to think about several factors. First and foremost have an understanding of the term "stages". This term references how the snow exits the machine and how many parts it takes to throw the snow out the shoot. In a single stage machine there is an auger that pushes the snow out the shoot. In a 2 stage machine there is an auger and also a high speed impeller that shoots the snow out of the machine. The 3 stage machine is similar to the 2 stage machine but it has an added accelerator that helps break down the material before pushing it to the high speed impeller.
The average house that has a drive space of 2 to 4 cars doesn't need higher than a single stage unless you prefer to shoot the snow over the neighboring property. Small driveways for townhomes and condos may do best with a power shovel due to its easy of use.
The next thing to consider is storage space. Not all single stage machines are a like. The cheaper single stage machines are commonly much smaller. Which brings us to the 3rd thing to consider. How much snow will you be pushing. For areas that don't receive more than 4" per storm a smaller single stage unit will do just fine. If you're in an area that receives the occasional 6" to 8" storm you may be better off with a bigger single stage unit. If you're in an area like I am that gets an occasional 12" to 16" of snow storm annually you may want to consider a 2 stage setup. The more amount of stages the better off you'll be with heavier denser materials.
You'll also want to consider amenities like self propelled systems. Many systems are push systems and self propelled systems are very convenient when the snow pack gets dense.
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And the most important is, that the kid can operate it while I'm watching from the living room window....
Yes! Bahahahaha
LMAO. Best comment of December. 👍🏾
Smart thinking
He/she will appreciate the value of it later on.
My dad cheped out on our snowblower and he never uses it, only me. So i bought my own Ariend st1032
Buy once and cry once. Good advice. Or as I heard years ago "the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten". Good overview. Thank you.
Love that Bob!
Surprise Ginja vid! Glad I just sat down with dinner! Its so cool having to discover this channel early summer and see your home evolve over time along with the tips for all the seasons.
Thanks brother!
Great job as usual.and we also need to take care of the snow blower similar to how we take care of our lawnmowers.even when i don't get snow i start mine to make sure the engine is in proper order when needed.thanks again for your great review.
Couldn't agree more!
I'm moving from Texas to Colorado next year and have a lot to learn about snow management!! Thank you for this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. Helped me make a choice. Keep up the great work. Helps peeps like me
Glad I could help
Greatest video and explanation on snow blowers. Thanks buddy from NJ
Thanks Simen 🙏
hey man thanks for the info this literally had everything i needed to know before making my purchase
Love it!
This is great information. My son sent it to me because he knows I'm looking into purchasing a snow blower.
Awesome! Glad you liked it
The hydraulic joystick is so sweet. I love little mechanisms like that
super convenient.
Great video. I know nothing about snow blowers and this was a great video to start with.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Don't know why I watched this as We very rarely get snow here in the UK , but you can't beat a bit of Ginja
👊😂 thank you!
Sweet Video!! Thanks for sharing the info.. I need to upgrade soon, I have a similar one to your old Honda that’s about 12 years old
Right on! That 621 is no slouch. the new machines are next level for sure.
You know you got a real subscriber, when he watches snow blower videos and lives in DFW where we get snow like once ever 7 years. Lol. Love getting knowledge, thanks for the video!
👊😁 really appreciate the support!
Great in depth video u rock dude!!!
Glad you liked it!
This is a great video comparing them. I will eventually get a snow blower added into my fleet hopefully before we really need one lol
Thank you! Better safe than sorry
Thank you for this doing this vido.I helped me a lot.
Glad it helped!
Nobody does reviews like the ginge,
You’re the only grass CZcamsr that does proper research & learn how the products you’re reviewing actually work,
You give actual useful information & not just shill work like some others who are just super exited to get a free product & push it like they’re told😁
You really earn that CZcams money
Ginge you’re my hero ,
❤️love you long time ❤️.
Bro! Super kind! Thanks for all the support and feedback! Merry Christmas
@@pestandlawnginja
Yer welcome,
Merry Christmas to you & mrs Ginge & all the Ginglets.
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great review and advice - alot to consider thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays
Thanks for watching Vito!
@@pestandlawnginja yeah my pleasure man
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Thanks Ginja! I would settle for the 3 stage snow blower. We would need it here in Quebec Canada! lol Nice to see you and family again. Along with Rolls Royce! Happy Holidays!!
I can only imagine Elaine! Merry christmas to you too
Haha what a great intro. Most important part to a video. 👍👍
Thanks spencer!
one recommendation for any gas snowblower.......if it comes with an ELECTRIC START, get it!!!!!...your back will thank me later.....especially at the beginning of the season when some of that older gas may still be in the carb or fuel lines
Soo true! 👊😅
Very nice elaborative way of explaining.. 👍👍
Thanks a lot 😊
Nice job on the vid man your son is now prepared for any height of snow at any time was curious if you are going to show off your new toys in action stay awesome buddy👍👍
Yes! More to come. Still dating these beauties
Great Info... Thank You.
You're welcome!
Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
I've got one of those 20yo massive 2-stage electric start self-propelled beasts, it is very clunky, loud, and breaks a lot(had to replace or rebuild most of it over the years of maintenance) so when I was having carb trouble last winter again and finally the starter quit(which there is no way you can pull start it in the cold until the machine has time to warm up from running) I set it aside and got a battery powered single stage! which I had doubts about it doing my 86 squares of sidewalk(most people only have like 12 to do) and good sized dual lane driveway, but hey, it works ....sure it is not self-propelled, doesn't like slush, and takes longer chipping away on deep snow(and a few battery swaps) but in the whole scheme of things(storage, moving it around, smell, noise; and no maintenance, oil, fuel, or 'starting' issues) it is much simpler and just easy to get the job done, esp considering that most of the time I'm never clearing more than a few inches of snow and just need it done quick ...so there clearly are other options than "buying the biggest one you can afford" that everyone else says(cause I've been there and done that) and instead I would say to "get the smallest easiest one that gets the job done 90% of the time for the ¼ of year you have to use it" as I'm not interested in having my life revolve around owning, working on, and using a snowblower year round anymore
Great feedback. I must say that battery technology is light years ahead of what it used to be.
Burrr, I'm glad I don't need one of those anymore. Good stuff.
Good call 😅
I bought a used 2 stage during the summer at a ridiculously low price knowing they would jump during the winter. Now we may have the mildest winter ever here in Kansas City because of that. Great comparison Ginja, I have a 300 foot sidewalk that I use to use a basic shovel on. My back gets mad at me every time.
Rick! Great to hear from you. Isn't that how the universe works?!😂😂😂
What do you do to keep your snow blower from freezing up inside with ice
Good video Jared!
Appreciate it!
One thing that I've learned over the years living in central NY, never be under powered. Buy the biggest snow blower you can afford. Last week we got 32 inches of snow in about 12 hours. I have a 28 inch Troy built. Great machine.
Great feedback!
Oddly, I've never had to shovel snow. Living in Phoenix the past 16 years, we didn't even know what snow was. But now living here in Utah, it's a whole other ballgame! Especially since my house is North facing (which I did not know it was bad for winter). My driveway is still iced over. I'd love to get snowblower someday to keep that snow and ice from building up on my driveway! 🤙🏻
Welcome hahahaha. I'll be doing some ice melt videos soon!
Sweet video, but here’s my 2 cents. I’ve owned the rubber single stage it worked ok on dry snow not so good in the wet stuff. I wore it out in two years very disappointed. I then bought the big boy three stage. I love it and I would recommend spending the money and getting one that can handle the work. Also at the end of the year make sure you leave no gass in the unit or run some stabilizer through it or you will eventually gum up your carburetor. Merry Christmas buddy!
Great feedback john! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Nice content sir 👌
Thank you!
I came here for the lights again. I use a shovel lol :)
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I've Had a show blower all my life. My father taught me how to use one at an early age. I had a great single stage I gave to my sister to use but she doesn't like it's 60 years old and is not user friendly. My 38 year old toro is the best in most snow levels and types but the engine size is 3.5 Hp. I just bought a cordless power shovel to do quick clean ups to steps and sidewalks. Getting to old to work on snow. Always buy name brand units for easy part purchases in the future. Time to move South. Thanks Ginja.
Awesome feedback john! Buying name brand will help future proof your investment!
@@pestandlawnginja Proof is in the the fact a forty year old Toro still has a buyable parts list. Merry Christmas Ginja
All I can say is that if you live in an area that receives a lot of snow, or you have a long driveway or many paths to make, then go for the horsepower and a machine with at least a 28" or 33" cutting width. I have a 13 HP Yardman, and I have never had a problem with a clog chute even in wet snow because the power is there to push it out.
Very true!
Great video!
Thanks! Enjoy that landzie!
@@pestandlawnginja I think I will! Means I have more work to do right?
Always more work
Let me tell you the snowmaster single stage is amazing. It's all about the wheels being SELF-PROPELLED not necessarily the stages Toro has proven that so has CZcams. It actually removes more snow and throws it just as far as the two stages. It does 2,800 lb of snow versus the other ones that are 2,000 that are two stage..
You wouldn't think a single stage self-propelled would be that great but it's amazing.
There's a guy on CZcams that removes snow for a living in Ontario Canada I think. Gets way more snow than we get..
HE USES THE SNOWMASTER 824.
IT WILL DO ANYTHING I MEAN ANYTHING!! AND IT'S SO MUCH FASTER THAN A REGULAR TWO-STAGE..
It's also very light.. So you don't need a reverse. The self-propelled makes it so easy. So quick.
HE CLEAR SNOW UP TO 2 FT 300 TIMES A YEAR!! It's so many times because he does tons of properties.
He's had it for 6 years 7 years something like that He's never done any maintenance and the things still works perfectly.. He said The gas lasts so long more than any other one..
Truly amazing.. I thought he was just a regular dude showing snow blower videos but he's doing it for a living..
His CZcams channel is. OLDLENN
Check it out you'll be surprised what the snowmaster can do.. I didn't think it was going to be that great.. But Was unbelievable at what was able to remove.
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
I have a now 10 year old craftsman. The model right above included a light. At the time, i didn't think I needed it.. Wish I got it everytime I bring it out. I'm probably going to wire my own very soon.
Such a simple thing to have that adds soo much value
I have the Toro 724 QXE. That directional joystick makes buying Toro a no brainier, it is fantastic!
I thought it was a bit gimmicky at first but after using it for a while I feel like it's a solid design and super fun to use
I've been considering buying that model as my first snowblower. How does it handle the banks at the base of a driveway after the snow plow drives by and laughs at you? Also, does it handle wet snow well?
@@user-tb2wz1tr8y It handles wet snow great. It handles the snow banks better than any other single stage but naturally is not going to perform as well as a two-stage. Still, there's never been a time since I've had it where I thought, "Dang wish I would have bought something more." It's worked out great for my needs
@@familybarton Thanks for the reply. I'm in Illinois so we do get a lot of snow at times. Not sure how your region compares
Very Through Review and explanation of all the differences in each type Ginja! So what would you recommend for the 31" of Snow I just got in upstate NY over night? LMAO. True for the 31" but just kidding, I have a 30" 2 stage Arien's Pro with a 13HP motor on it and drift cutters, it chewed through that 31" like butter, even the 6 foot bank at the end of the drive from the plows! I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it really all depends on how much snow you get and make sure to buy appropriately! My Ariens is now 16 years old and still like brand new,. So your saying of buy once cry once is spot on. As always I appreciate all your vids. Merry Christmas to you and your family from ours! Peace and God's Love! Chad Upstate NY
Thanks! I would consider getting a pro model 2 stage or 3 stage if you're getting that much snow
That intro is spot on 😂
Thanks Mr president!
nice mountains!
The best!
Lol, he spoke my mind in the beginning of the video.
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Great knowledge, killer beard.
Thanks!!!
If your in the "snowbelt" opt for tracks vs. tires and always use a good quality fuel stabilizer .
Great point!
I do yardwork during the summer and snow cleaning during the winter. Im looking to get a compact single stage honda for light snow and a 3 stage for the big snow storms we get here in Denver Colorado.
I hear that!!! Same as my climate
I thought of another thing... being able to touch and feel before a purchase is important. The one thing I dislike about mine is the panel with the choke, throttle, etc is really inconvenient to get to. Especially with bulky gloves.
Love it!
Those "quick sticks" are great on a sales floor.......put them into a freeze/thaw environment for a season (or 2) and see how great they are.
Great tip!
Good morning Ginja 😎✌️💪
Morning 😁🤳
My snow blower! A tv140 bidirectional tractor with a 6ft pto driven snow blower. Shoots snow about 100 feet 😁
Rad!
Two things: one thing to consider when it comes to size. Can I fit a 26” unit between the cars parked in my driveway? Maybe a 24 is just fine then... also, look up the “impeller modification”. Basically you attach mud flaps to each of the 3 impeller blades (2 and 3 stage obviously) so it physically sweeps the inside of the barrel. You’ll never get an ice clog in there again and it’ll throw almost water slush all day long. Worth it.
All fantastic suggestions. I'll be doing more vids once the snow dumps in january. Really appreciate the suggestions
@@pestandlawnginja looking forward to it! Here’s one of the DIY impeller flap mod videos. Feel free to get in touch with me if you are gonna do it and need advice or whatever. Game changer, for real. czcams.com/video/v3m_djNQEgA/video.html
@@BenNawrath awesome Ben! Thank you
@@pestandlawnginja you’ll be pumpin slush before you know it haha
@@BenNawrath soo true!
I live in Australia.. it doesn't snow where I live.. but if I ever move to where it snows then I'll be grateful for your knowledge hahaha. BTW great beard!
Thanks!!!! I wouldn't suggest buying one without snow hahaha
@@pestandlawnginja 😂
Some manufacturers have called all these Machines snowthrower. I have seen many vintage Ariens two stage snowblowers say snow throw on them.
True true
Buying a decent used snow blower is the best solution for most people in my mind. They will all require work, even the best kept ones, but the cost to purchase and maintain is low. Most of the local ones I see for sale are two-stage, and when talking to people a lot say they get rid of them due to the weight/storage size rather then them not working well.
That being said I just got a Toro battery powered single stage as my first snow blower after hurting myself late last year snow clearing by hand. Haven't used it, just wanted to get ahead of the first snow-fall rush, but it ticked the boxes for what looks like a decent snow blower for my driveway and sidewalk. I can use the batteries for the Toro chainsaw I have and once done with it don't need to worry about another engine to maintain and store. I also like that it is light, and can fold up, up enough to fit in my hatchback so I can take it help my older mom at her house after a lot of snow. Hopefully the reviews were right and it works well in the coming winter!
I just did a review on the brand new battery powered single stage snowblower and needless to say I'm blown away. such an awesome piece of equipment.
Thanks -- I'm enjoying reading all the comments, as I'm a homeowner in IL with a long, curving driveway with very STEEP spots that our HOA's snowplows miss *constantly*, leaving icy patches galore. The last things we need are to pay for a poorly done job and to have to wrestle a heavy machine up and down the driveway. Sounds like a single stage will have to do us.
Just saw a video where someone took the ceramic coating for car finish and applied it to the inside of the chute to keep snow and ice from sticking
yah man. that works for sure. I prefer to use a sylicone base. liquid wax does work and it works great too.
Good job Ginga here In Quebec we can’t survive with out one !!!
I can only imagine
It’s always a matter of budget but take device form a guy who as been using one all is life, the quality is the difference between using it 3-4 years and 15-20 years. The ones they sell at home depot are worth the money you are paying.
Deck size matters. Gotcha 👌
👊😁 glad you found value in that
@@pestandlawnginja Oh I'm picking up what the Ginja's putting down.
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GREENWORKS pro here cordless driveway front side walk and entry way and Im done eh I mean dont get me wrong here but for me any of those toros would be just overkill for me and I have this thing with flamables in the GAIRRRRRarge meh awesome video GINJA
Love the feedback 👊😁
Hey great video, but I didn't hear the model number of the 900.00 single stage. Or I missed it, I didn't see it in the description below either.
Toro snowmaster - 24" 724 QXE - msrp $749 plus $55 tax
Toro 828 power max hd - $1199 plus tax
My thought on snow blowers is to buy the largest one you can afford and will ever need. You don't want to get that rare, huge storm that your snow blower can't handle!
Totally agree!
Yup. Expecting my Cub Cadet 3 stage 34" HD. Just sold my 24" 3 stage Cub Cadet. She did good in storm but need a bigger brother. Sold it after 7 years of use for $900,paid @$1,300 when new.
@@wileecoyote5749 rad!
We now want to see them in action :)
Absolutely! Coming soon
I have had snowblowers for over 30 years and I learned a few things. One, gas engines hate to not be run, they just become hard to start. You can help by using stabilizer in the gas and run out the gas, and frequent maintenance. In the end, these just break down much more often then mowers or other engines that get run a lot. I recently gave up on gas and have gone to a Toro 60v single stage. OMG, this little single stage cuts through and throws snow better than any snow blower I ever have had in the past. Deep snow no problem. Plowed in driveway, this little electric has vastly more torque than any gas. I recommend skip the gas and go with cordless. No maintenance. No hard starting. Fantastic torque. Super light weight. Only negative is they are narrow and most are not self-propelled.
totally agree. I did a full review on that model and its fantastic.
i don't know how you do ur maintenance but my Toro 826 fires up on the first pull every time and a tank of fuel last forever.. fuel stabilizer only works for a limited amount of time 6 months max.. non ethanol fuel is the way to go wether off road gas or if sold at the regular station which ever is cheaper plus store in a seal container it will start to go flat in about a year however it's not hygroscopic so won't damage the equipment.. i got battery powered tools and equipment i use at work and its always a compromise , power , weight or run time.. u can only get one or the other with battery equipment plus in the 2nd to 3rd year of use batteries start to show some aging.. mild winters with a tiny driveway sure it works .. with gas no compromise power and run time .. i go hard then back in the house to warm up
It's a lot of Ginja Bread to buy a good snowblower until you need it with a large snow event. Then its ginja bread well spent.
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Shared paved driveway both sides as long as 2.5 vehicles long more so steep. Will 2 stage 24" 208cc or 244cc work.
yah, its a great product.
While Ginja talks 'bout snowblowers somewhere in Central Mexico someone is wondering if he should throw some fertilizer or not on the lawn before celebrating Christmas in 80° weather ......
Merry Christmas Ginja !
Totally agree! Fun content on the way for you warm season peeps
I just buy the Troy bilt stage 2 but I'm trying to find out what kinda 🤔 oils an gas to put in it be4 I start using it ???
you know.... i'm not sure. i'd try and find a manual online
What's your thought on the corded snow blowers like a Snow Joe? Considering one, as we get maybe 1-2 snows of 4-6 inches a season. Shoveling is getting harder every year, and its always heavy wet snow. Thanks.
They work well for 1 to 4" of snow. works well for small driveways. The issue is the width and height of the machine. I'm not entirely sure which one you're looking at but they're commonly very small
I'd personally just get a Toro 60v single stage or Ego single stage. Otherwise go for a battery powered 2-stage.
I have gravel and don't think I want to get out the wrench and adjust for gravel after doing driveway/sidewalks. I may have to go Honda to have the lever to adjust auger heights.
great feedback
Did you end up buying a honda model? I also have gravel and looking to buy a new snow blower. Any thoughts?
I have a 6 car driveway. 2 cars next to each other 3 cars in length. But all gravel which one would you advise?
I would get a 2 or 3 stage without the rubber paddles. you can adjust the height wich will help with the gravel.
There are two strokes per cycle. Most engines are either 2 stroke, or 4 stroke.
yes
I have an ego single stage 57v. Love it, I would never consider a gas powered unit again.
Rad! Great feedback
AND...they just came out with an EGO 2 stage self propelled snowblower!!!!!......i may wait until my 9HP Ariens dies (which may take forever) but my next one probably will be battery operated to go with my 5 other EGO tools
Where did you get the $300 Honda from? I can’t seem to find one that cheap
found it used. had a local guy who used to refurbish them.
I need a snow blower.. Can we get one here to Austin haha
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I get consumer reports magazine and I have to say this review is more thorough than the one they did, sponsorship be damned.
Love the feedback! Tha is mitch!
I need one that can chop up snow berms along the curb on two sides of my block, then 1 bock of sidewalk, and driveway 100 feet of entrance walk
Hmmmm maybe a 3 stage. You’ll be replacing pinion rods so get a bunch
@@pestandlawnginja ended up with a 3 stage commercial thrower, yes a box of shear bolts
Ginja would wake up at 4:30 to clear the snow and walk 5 miles to school through 2 feet of snow
up hill both ways
im laughing at his VERY first sentence. he is ABSOLUTELY correct XD
hahaha, that's awesome. I've been in that same situation.
For me 2 stage 4 stroke electric start
rad!
Hey! You live in my cousin’s old house!!
Crazy!
Ginja, you forgot one thing people need to consider...do you get snow? If you do not get snow even if a snow blower is on sale, it probably still is not wise to purchase one. This is a warning for those shopaholics who feel the need to use that new credit card just because it is shopping season. Have a Merry Christmas Ginja!
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Hey laserlips your momma was a snowblower!! 😂
I was waiting for it and you delivered!
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And a single stage seems to clog more easily with wet, heavy snow than a two stage.
Yes! A silicon lubricant will fix that
That Shirt though
One of my favs from barenbrug
I notice on most of these videos they all talk about the convenient features and how user friendly the controls are. That's all fine and dandy when everything is working, but how long will all those flimsy cables and plastic parts last? And none of them never seem to address the thickness and durability of the metal frame and auger housing. The old ones were thick and tough and made to last for many years. Many of the new ones however, seem to be very thin and cheaply made. I don't see them addressing that fact. You need to go look at them in person and see just what kind of quality you're spending your money on.
great feedback David!
Wish you had included a Simplicity SnowAway 10--80 and you didn't demo any if them.
I’ll have to look it up! Not familiar with them
I need a snow blower that doesn't piss the neighbors off, tonight I was doing a driveway and the snow from my machine was going on the neighbors driveway, and they weren't happy about it. I should also state im doing this as a job and I can't afford something crazy in price
for the snow drift I commonly use a back pack blower afterward to help push the light stuff off
@@pestandlawnginja after the neighbor complained i was going to go over and clean theirs off, but I feel like the neighbor next to them would have the same thing happen, the snow keeps blowing, mind you im using a cheap electric snow blower, I might just rig up a cardboard tube to blow it down instead of up into the sky, although I don't know of that will do the trick, although it might help.
Actually I'm studying so that I may buy a good blower to do mine and others and start a business
right on Kevin!
Ginja didn't know you did snow blowers.
lots of fun stuff on the market
Where do you live? Southern Canada?
Utah
Here in Riverton, They wait for Joetta Smiths follows to move the snow.
Rad!
Toro good snow blower
For sure!
I can't figure out why toro won't send me one!
😂 maybe you can use it to dethatch
You haven't lived until you've accidentally ripped out your irrigation with one!
@@DK85 Too soon.... bahahaha
@@DK85 Too soon.... bahahaha
Single stage units use rubber paddles that were designed to wear out over time. When more snow is being ejected out the front than out the shute, then the paddles are worn. There are usually little holes marking the replacement being nessary. These units work fine for small drive ways and decks. I didn't see you mention the difference between commercial grade snow blowers and the garbage the big box stores sell. For the money, do NOT purchase a snow blower from any big box store, they are NOT built the same as the models sold at a dealer. Service on a big box store unit is not going to happen. Most dealers will not service big box store units as they are cheap and do not hold up. Just because big box stores sell name brand units, doesn't mean you are buying quality eather.
From my experience the lines sold through big box stores bring the local dealers a lot of repair work and also parts sales to the DIYers. I bought an Ariens 926LE at home depot in 2006 and have had several problems and broken parts beyond "normal wear". Dealer told me Ariens downgrades quality on line sold through H-Depot, to make more money. Does anyone know if thats true, or are the more expensive dealer models using the same parts but come with a longer warranty?
love the feedback and thanks for sharing your advice. good stuff
OR live in a state with near 0 snow!!!
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First Aussie 😁
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Longetivity 2-stroke? Lol😂
your welcome
Yo Ginja, what's a snow blower? We just call them strippers here in Florida.
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