Welcome to the Snow Blower blog category! If you are looking for information on how to choose, use, and maintain a snow blower, you’ve come to the right place. We cover everything from snow blower basics to advanced troubleshooting tips.
Topics Include:
Snow blower buying guides: I will help you choose the right snow blower for your needs, taking into account factors such as the size of your driveway, the type of snow you get, and your budget.
Snow blower reviews: I provide you with an honest review of the latest and greatest snow blowers on the market, so you can make an informed decision about which one to buy.
Snow blower how-to guides: I provide step-by-step instructions on how to use your snow blower safely and effectively.
Snow blower maintenance tips: Provide you tips and tricks to keep your snow blower in good condition so it lasts for years to come.
Snow blower troubleshooting tips: If you’re having problems with your snow blower, I and my team can help you troubleshoot the issue and get it back up and running.
Why October Is the Right Time Snowblower breakdowns are brutally seasonal. Once the first real storm hits, repair shops and dealers are booked solid with machines that sat untouched since March — most of them suffering from the same preventable cause: stale fuel and skipped maintenance. Do the work now, while the weather is still…
First cold morning of the season. You pull the starter handle — and the cord comes out and stays out. Or it won’t budge at all. Or it pulls, but feels like you’re starting a truck. The season hasn’t started and the machine is already dead. A pull-cord problem is a recoil starter problem, and…
The mid-storm nightmare: the engine is roaring at full throttle, you’re pushing forward into the drift — and the auger is dead. Snow piles up in front of the machine, nothing moves through the chute, and you’re standing there in a blizzard with a very expensive snow-pusher. Here’s the reassuring part: “engine runs, auger doesn’t”…
It’s October. You wheel the snowblower out for its pre-season check, fill the tank — and the smell of gasoline hits you. Or you spot drips on the floor. Either way, take it seriously: a fuel leak isn’t just a nuisance. Gasoline dripping near a hot engine or muffler is a fire hazard — fix-it-now,…
There’s nothing more frustrating than firing up the snowblower mid-storm only to watch snow dribble out of the chute and plop onto the ground a foot away — while the snow keeps piling up around you. A healthy machine should throw light, powdery snow at least roughly 15–20 feet — most two-stage models reach 20–40+…
Winter comes and gravel driveway owners face one big question — will a snow blower damage my gravel, or can I use it safely? The short answer is yes, snow blowers do work on gravel driveways. But using the wrong type of machine, or using it incorrectly, can send gravel flying like projectiles and damage…
Winter ice on your driveway is a completely different problem from snow. Snow is soft and moveable — ice is hard, dense, and bonded to the surface. So when people ask whether a snow blower can remove ice, the honest answer is: yes, but with important limitations. A snow blower is not designed to be…
When the winter season peaks, snowblowers become the unsung heroes of our daily routine, clearing pathways and driveways and making our lives considerably easier. Among the various brands available, Ariens snowblowers stand out for their reliability and efficiency. However, like any mechanical equipment, they are not immune to wear and tear, and one of the…
When lots of snow builds up, a good snowblower becomes super important for winter. But what do you do if your trusty snowblower suddenly stops working well? Usually, the problem is a worn-out belt. The auger drive belt is a crucial component of a snowblower, as it plays a key role in driving the auger,…
As the snow melts and spring starts to come, you might want to put away your snowblower until next winter. But wait! Before you do that, there is an important question to consider: should you be able to turn the auger by hand? This question might seem simple, but it is really important for keeping…
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