EGO Power+ SNT2100 Review: Positive Or Negative?

EGO Power+ SNT2100

Although the EGO Power+ SNT2100 is a decent snow blower, it does not blow as much snow in a single pass as a gas-powered snow blower since it is smaller and lighter. Given some unfavorable online reviews and the EGO Power+ cordless snow blower’s fairly high retail price, it makes sense that you would be … Read more

Snow Joe Ultra SJ625E Electric Snow Blower Review

Snow Joe Ultra SJ625E

The Snow Joe Ultra SJ625E is simple to start and maintain because it is electric: thus, it requires neither gasoline nor oil to keep working. The Ultra SJ625E was created by Snow Joe in response to the need for a convenient electric snow thrower that could handle heavier snowfall on medium-sized driveways and walking paths. … Read more

How To Prepare Snow Blower For Winter And Summer

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If you follow a yearly maintenance schedule, then it is easy to start up your snow blower after summer storage, before the first snowfall of winter. A snow blower should be kept in good working condition by performing yearly maintenance tasks. For example, check all the moving parts such as tires, belts, chains, and cables … Read more

Should I Store My Snow Blower With Gas In The Tank?

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Certain people that own snow blowers do not bother with draining the gas tank before long-term storage, even though this might lead to fuel system problems in the subsequent snow season. You should avoid storing a gas powered snow blower over summer with fuel in its tank, for the reason that the ethanol in the … Read more

Do Snow Blowers Require Regular Maintenance?

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If you fail to maintain your snow blower, then it will eventually fail you when you are knee-deep in snow. Proper maintenance prevents poor performance, so do not fail to maintain and repair your snow blower. To begin with, find the owner’s manual of your snow blower and read the section on maintenance carefully. Subsequently, … Read more

Why Your Snow Blower Backfires And What To Do About It

snow blower backfires

A gas-powered snow blower might at some time in its life produce banging noises or loud popping sounds, known as backfires, which could be an indication of a fuel combustion or engine timing problem. There might be more than one reason why a snow blower backfires. Possible reasons for a backfire include stale fuel in … Read more

Electric vs. Gas Snow Blower: Which Type Is Best?

electric vs gas snow blower

In the struggle of electric vs. gas snow blowers, there are many points to consider, before reaching a conclusion about which type is better than the other. In brief, gas-powered snow blowers have wider augers and more horsepower: as a result, gas snow blowers can throw more snow farther away when compared to electric models. … Read more

Do Snow Blowers Use Regular Fuel Or Oil And Gas Mixture?

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If you have just bought a snow blower, then you might be wondering if the engine runs on regular gasoline or a mixture of gas and oil. Whether your snow blower requires gasoline or a gas and oil mixture depends on the type of engine. For instance, you pour a mixture of fuel and oil … Read more

Can Snow Blowers Be Used On Gravel Driveways?

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If you want to clear snow from a gravel driveway, then you will need at least a two-stage snow blower that has adjustable skid plate shoes that can raise the scraper bar and auger above the gravel surface. Two-stage and three-stage snow blowers have adjustable skid plate shoes on each side of the auger housing. … Read more

Can Snow Blowers Remove Ice And Wet Snow?

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Ice happens, so what do you do when a layer of slippery ice has formed on where you need to drive or walk? Will the snow blower even work on ice? A snow blower will work if the ice is broken up into smaller chunks that the auger can chew up and spit out. A … Read more