Snow blowers sell fast in Cherry Hill Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - 28 Nov 2008 By LAVINIA DECASTRO Courier-Post Staff • November 28, 2008 CHERRY HILL - At the Christmas Tree Shop in Cherry Hill the hot item was a snow blower. ... |
3 found in Chesterfield Twp. after truck theft Detroit Free Press, United States - 28 Nov 2008 During the search, Chesterfield Township Police also arrested an Ohio man they reportedly caught in the act of stealing a snowblower. ... |
Outsmart the white stuff this winter with a snowblower that fits ... Norwich Bulletin, CT - 24 Nov 2008 By Tamara Browning As owner and manager of Lakeside True Value in Springfield, Ill., Fafoglia is a likely candidate to sell snowblowers to people who, ... |
Winter's not yet here and snowblowers are already in high demand The Northern Light, Canada - 24 Nov 2008 Last winter's surplus in the white stuff created a problem when it came to the availability of snowblowers. Many scrambled to get their hands on a ... |
Watch hands and fingers when operating snow blowers Indianapolis Star, United States - 17 Nov 2008 Snow blowers help make snow removal much easier than old-fashioned shoveling, but consumers should review all safety instructions and check to make sure all ... |
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Snowblowers stolen from backyard sheds Buffalo News, United States - 24 Nov 2008 Thieves stole snowblowers overnight Saturday from the backyard sheds of neighboring homes on Keppel Street in the Seneca Babcock neighborhood, ... |
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A Snowblower Maker Braces for Slump's Blizzard of Woe Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2008 It's getting his hands on snowblower engines. The chief executive of Ariens Co., a maker of mowers and snowblowers, got a curt email last month from the ... |
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SOUND OFF: Friday The Morning Sun, MI - 28 Nov 2008 Our 20-year-old son is the one who called in and said snowblowers are for sissies. He made that call after he shoveled our driveway for the first time in 20 ... |
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Snowblowers in short supply Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre, Canada - 21 Nov 2008 If you were hoping to buy a snow blower this winter, you may want to act fast. They're in short supply in Wasaga Beach with the recent dumping of snow. ... |
Repair Shops Overwhelmed With Snow Blower Tune Ups WISC, WI - 13 Nov 2008 VIDEO: Watch The Report Local snow blower shops are backed up as homeowners prepare for the worst and hope for the best. At Englehart Center, there is ... |
Electric Snowblowers: Are they any good?
Considering the blizzard outside right now it's a bit late to ask. I've got about 130' of sidewalk and a 20' driveway to keep clear. I don't like the idea of a big gas powered beast taking up space in my garage and I've seen electric models that are quite compact. I'm in Northern New Jersey right across from NYC so it's not like we get a ton of snow.
Does anybody have experience with these things?
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You'll probably hear from folks that tell you that electric blowers are great, that small gas engines are the worst polluters out there, etc. I'm here to tell you that dragging 150' of extension cord sucks plus you'll have some voltage drop. Couple that with a smaller motor and narrower auger and you might as well use a shovel.
I just finished doing my 50' driveway with my neighbor's 3.5 hp gas powered blower and I was wishing for more power. Sure, 16" storms are rare but a well maintained blower will last for many years. My neighbor bought his used for $125. I bought an air filter, changed the oil and spark plug and we're good for another winter.
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Last week, Home Depot marked their snowblowers down to 50% off their regular price because there wasn't any snow this year and they weren't selling. (I doubt they have any left now, but it might be worth a trip if you want one.) I went there Tuesday night and they had a few electric models left, but I was unimpressed... they looked like carpet sweepers.
If storage is an issue, the compact size might be a plus, but I wasn't confident that they'd be able to move much more than 3" of snow, because their intake was only a few inches high. I guess I'm too concerned with what other people think of me, but I would have been embarrassed to be out there this morning pushing what looked like a cheap vacuum cleaner with a cord when my other neighbors are out with their manly gas-powered machines.
I ended up getting a 8 HP gas model and I was really pleased how quickly I was able to clear my 150' driveway. I did notice an older lady buying an electric model when I was there, and I'd say it was probably a decent choice for her, because the bigger gas powered models are pretty heavy (200+ pounds).
I guess I'm overly paranoid, too, because it just doesn't seem all that wise to mix electricity and wet preciptation.
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I just watched my neighbor struggle with one. Push into the snow a couple feet, pull back, repeat. He's got a very short driveway, but it still didn't look like much fun.
Granted, this is a heavier storm than usual, and you might not see this much snow again for a couple of years. I think I'd stick with a gas blower. Anything is better than a shovel though.
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After round two of shoveling, a big ole gas fired beast is sounding better all the time. Thanks for the info.
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They are no good at all when the power goes out in the blizzard.
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I just used an electric snowblower to clear my driveway today. We got around 10-12 inches of wet snow. The blower worked just fine. The extension cord really isn't much of an issue.
The best part is that the blower is very quiet. And after spending many a summer pushing 2cycle gas lawn mowers around, it's really nice to not stink of oil smoke when you're done.
Another plus for electric: starting a 2-cycle gas engine that has been sitting dormant in the garage for a year isn't always the easiest thing.
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I'm out on Long Island, and given that this area really doesn't get that much snow, maybe a better investment is to pay a plow guy. I did a deal with my mechanic, who also plows. $40 bucks. I've only needed it done about twice a year. Much cheaper than the care and feeding of a snowblower.
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FWIW, I live in a part of Norway where we get quite a bit of snow, and nobody even considers an electric snowblower. Internal combustion all the way!
Also the tractor-for-hire scheme works fine, as a snowblower is both an investment and needs a bit of maintenance. The only problem is that if you're far down on the tractor guy's list, your driveway won't be cleared in the morning, and may not even be done when you come home from work.
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Snow blowers sell fast in Cherry Hill Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - Nov 28, 2008 By LAVINIA DECASTRO Courier-Post Staff • November 28, 2008 CHERRY HILL - At the Christmas Tree Shop in Cherry Hill the hot item was a snow blower. ... |
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Big snow last season sparks preseason snow thrower sales Oshkosh Northwestern, WI - Nov 24, 2008 "People who had bought homes last year, didn't think about buying a snow blower, so it's the folks who did it all by hand last year, that aren't waiting. ... |
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Outsmart the white stuff this winter with a snowblower that fits ... Norwich Bulletin, CT - Nov 24, 2008 Sicard eventually invented the snowblower in 1925 and sold his first "Sicard Snow Remover Snowblower" to the town of Outremont in 1927. ... |
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Watch hands and fingers when operating snow blowers Indianapolis Star, United States - Nov 17, 2008 Snow blowers help make snow removal much easier than old-fashioned shoveling, but consumers should review all safety instructions and check to make sure all ... |
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3 found in Chesterfield Twp. after truck theft Detroit Free Press, United States - Nov 28, 2008 During the search, Chesterfield Township Police also arrested an Ohio man they reportedly caught in the act of stealing a snowblower. ... Chesterfield cops make 'bonus' arrest in search for car thieves DetNews.com all 2 news articles |
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Welcome mat DetNews.com, MI - Nov 28, 2008 Like it or not, snow is on the way, and the new, compact Snow Joe Plus electric snow thrower, $99, could be a huge help.Because of its light weight, ... |
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SOUND OFF: Friday The Morning Sun, MI - Nov 28, 2008 To the person who thinks snow blowers are sissies. I've got a driveway for him to shovel. That way I can save gas not powering my snow blower. ... |
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Neenah's Dan Meyer takes snow fort ritual to college Appleton Post Crescent, USA - Nov 29, 2008 No special shovels or snow blower. Instead, he has recruited swimming teammates to help him construct another igloo. It was an easy sell: Many of them ... |
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City of Novi snow removal Novi News, MI - Nov 27, 2008 If a snow emergency is declared, all parked vehicles must be removed from the street. ¥ Do not use snow blowers to blow snow into the street. ... |
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 | Council misses the net in picking outdoor rink grants for budget cuts Ottawa Citizen, Canada - Nov 29, 2008 This funding currently covers snow blowers and shovels for clearing snow, water and hoses for making ice, electricity for the outdoor lights and change ... |
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Kingxxel Tools Co. Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Thrower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Fortune International Trading Co., Ltd., China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Mid East/Africa, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Zhejiang Yongkang Classic Industry & Trading Co. Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Zhejiang Yongkang Classic Industry & Trading Co. Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Zhejiang Yongkang Classic Industry & Trading Co. Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Zhejiang Yongkang Classic Industry & Trading Co. Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Chongqing Sanding General Power Machinery Co Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Mid East/Africa, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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Wuyi Zhouyi Mechanical and Electrical Co. Ltd, China (mainland) supplier of Snow Blower, offers wide range of Snow Blower products to Eastern Europe, North America, Mid East/Africa, Central/South America, Asia, Western Europe, Australasia.
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