Articles

Below you’ll find helpful articles to guide you through the purchasing and ownership process of a snow blower. A particular focus of this category is on the maintenance. The difference between owning a snow blower for 20 years or 3 years can be how you take care of the machine over time.

Maintaining Your Snow Blower Q&A

After you've made the investment into a new snow blower, the next step is proper maintenance. This can be the difference in 30 years of happy use or constant trips to the local repair shop. This section will be... Read More...

Commonly Asked Questions

How long do snow blowers last? This depends on the initial build quality along with proper maintenance and care. A quality brand name snow blower from Ariens, Honda, or Toro should last you at least 10 years... Read More...

Tips for Buying a Used Snow Blower

For some of us, the option to purchase a brand new snow blower is not financially viable. But the good news is that there is a thriving market of used snow blowers for sale. People in the fall upgrade their mod... Read More...

Finding the Right Winter Extension Cord

If you've purchased an electric snow blower or a gas-powered model with electric start, an extension cord is necessary. This decision is not as simple as grabbing the first one off the shelf though. There are m... Read More...

Types of Snow Blowers

When its time to buy a snow blower, things can get overwhelming. Besides the different brands, each one differ in their configuration and features. It's important to understand the basics before beginning your ... Read More...

Snowblower Features

On the surface, snowblowers seem like simple devices. Their purpose is to move as much snow as possible. But they're actually a bit more like automobiles. Packed with features and add-ons that can dramatically ... Read More...

Green Snowblowers – The Next Generation

Snow removal is a $2 billion industry in the United States -- and while we know that homeowners love the convenience of snow blowers and many sore backs are saved by their use, we wondered if there had been any... Read More...

How to Prepare your Snowblower for Winter

When the leaves start to fall and snow is on the way, it's a great time to prep your snowblower for the Winter season. You don't want that first snowfall to hit and find out your machine is not in working condi... Read More...