Is a three-stage snow blower better than a two-stage?

• <div><p>When it comes to deciding whether a two-stage or three-stage snow blower is better, you must consider the amount of snowfall you get, the size of the area, and your budget. </p><p>A three-stage snow blower is more efficient at clearing higher volumes of snow quicker and removing ice build-up. It’s ideal for commercial use and removing snow from large areas. Make sure to compare <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/snow-removal-equipment-types.htm">various types of snow removal equipment</a> to ensure you purchase the one that is best for your needs. </p></div>

How long do you leave a choke on a snowblower?

• <div><p>When starting the engine, you typically leave the choke on a snowblower in the "choke" or "closed" position. After starting, let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Then, gradually open the choke, moving it to the "open" or "run" position, allowing more air into the engine and transitioning to a normal fuel-air mixture. The exact duration varies based on the snowblower model and ambient temperature, but as a general rule, you should open the choke once the engine has stabilized and runs smoothly, typically within a few minutes.</p></div>

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Q: Do Christmas light shingle clips work if I get snow and ice?

• <div><p>Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-questions-ask-hiring-ice-dam-removal-company.htm">ice dams</a>, which can damage rooftops. But if you&rsquo;re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you&rsquo;ve placed on your roof.</p><p>You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it&rsquo;s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable. </p></div>

Q: How much weight can a roof take from snow?

• <div><p>Most roofs can take quite a bit of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-how-much-snow-can-your-roof-hold.htm">weight from snow</a>, but their ability to handle heavy snow is not unlimited. Most roofs can handle about 20 pounds per cubic foot of fresh snow. Ice, ice dams, and other factors can contribute to dangerous roof weight. Newer roofs, sloped roofs, and those that have more support can hold more snow than older roofs, flat roofs, and roofs with widely spaced beams. To figure out how much snow your roof can hold, you will need to contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/roofing/">professional roofing contractor</a> to calculate the maximum snow load for your specific roof.</p></div>

Q: Does rubbing alcohol get rid of ice?

• <div><p>Rubbing alcohol may also remove ice from your driveway in a pinch. It has a lower freezing point than water, which expedites the unfreezing process. Pour 70 percent isopropyl alcohol into a quart or half-gallon spray bottle and spray it on your driveway. You do not have to dilute it with water.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2024
James was great, polite, professional punctual, trustworthy, knowledgeable, did a good job at a very reasonable price. I referred him to a friend and the quote was 1/2 the price as another company James is also very experienced in knowledge and removal of poison oak. Very pleased with the...
JET Tree Services
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Reviewed in August 2023
Andrew came and was nervous at first to get up on the steep roof at first. He how ever didn't give up and was up and down the roof multiple times replacing screws approx 250. He also removed a few branches on a tree that were touching the roof. He spent most of the morning working for us. I will...
Waterproof Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Great work completed by Rene at New Era Roofing. They fixed a leak in my roof and also replaced several broken tiles as well as repairing dry rot areas. I would definitely recommend this contractor to others.
New Era Roofing
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Reviewed in May 2018
Horrible - one of the doors is leaking and they will not call us back or even seem to care that they installed a sub-par product. We also used them for painting roofing and insulation - appointments were scheduled and the subcontractors never showed, the painter did not clean up so we had to...
Big Valley Windows
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Reviewed in August 2017
They did an excellent job-removed stains and got the unit looking great!
A Clean Slate
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Reviewed in December 2015
Travis Tree Service removed two trees, ground the stumps, trimmed up two trees and cleaned up well.
Travis Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2014
Technician came out, pushed reset button (which I had already done) , installed my own new filter (which I could do)...was there 5 minutes, told me ice maker would now work and left. Charged $75 for this. Ice maker did NOT work. I was having a party that night, got busy, and did not call...
BILL'S APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Reviewed in September 2013
Once the technician arrived he was very professional and polite and I am confident he fixed the problem. However, after 7 minutes of work maximum I was billed $151.00. I feel that was expensive given all he did was remove a filter that was clogged with bobby pins. Company responsive to my...
Conner's Appliance
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Reviewed in September 2013
They are very convenient. They are very professional. My dog seemed to love them. They service dog ice cream.
PetSmart - Clovis
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Reviewed in July 2012
Jill arrived within the appointment window and set to finding the problem. In no time at all Jill had replaced the fualty part and we heard water entering while I was paying the bill, and as I write this review I have an ice cold glass of water in my hand, Thanks Jill
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Roof Ice and Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create ice dams, which can damage rooftops. But if you’re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you’ve placed on your roof.

You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it’s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable.

Most roofs can take quite a bit of weight from snow, but their ability to handle heavy snow is not unlimited. Most roofs can handle about 20 pounds per cubic foot of fresh snow. Ice, ice dams, and other factors can contribute to dangerous roof weight. Newer roofs, sloped roofs, and those that have more support can hold more snow than older roofs, flat roofs, and roofs with widely spaced beams. To figure out how much snow your roof can hold, you will need to contact a professional roofing contractor to calculate the maximum snow load for your specific roof.

When it comes to deciding whether a two-stage or three-stage snow blower is better, you must consider the amount of snowfall you get, the size of the area, and your budget.

A three-stage snow blower is more efficient at clearing higher volumes of snow quicker and removing ice build-up. It’s ideal for commercial use and removing snow from large areas. Make sure to compare various types of snow removal equipment to ensure you purchase the one that is best for your needs.

When starting the engine, you typically leave the choke on a snowblower in the "choke" or "closed" position. After starting, let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Then, gradually open the choke, moving it to the "open" or "run" position, allowing more air into the engine and transitioning to a normal fuel-air mixture. The exact duration varies based on the snowblower model and ambient temperature, but as a general rule, you should open the choke once the engine has stabilized and runs smoothly, typically within a few minutes.

Rubbing alcohol may also remove ice from your driveway in a pinch. It has a lower freezing point than water, which expedites the unfreezing process. Pour 70 percent isopropyl alcohol into a quart or half-gallon spray bottle and spray it on your driveway. You do not have to dilute it with water.

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