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: Can I remove snow from my roof myself?

• <div><p>While it is possible to remove snow from your roof without a professional, we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Accessing your roof can be a dangerous task; pair that with slippery ice and snow that can be heavy to move, and you have a very risky problem on your hands. This dangerous situation becomes more high-risk when there&rsquo;s a snowstorm or your roof has a steep pitch. To ensure that everyone stays safe, be sure to call a roof snow removal specialist to complete this job with the proper tools and equipment. </p></div>

Q: Can I put salt on my roof for ice dams?

• <div><p>It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It&rsquo;s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that&rsquo;s damaging to plants and animals. </p></div>

Q: How much snow is too much snow on a roof?

• <div><p>Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once <b>over six inches of snow</b> accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-questions-ask-hiring-ice-dam-removal-company.htm">ice dams</a>, you can let the snow accumulation hit 12 inches before removing it. However, the amount of snow that is too much for your roof also depends on the sturdiness of your roof and the compactness of the snow. If your roof needs maintenance or has structural issues, it&rsquo;s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.</p></div>

Q: Should you shovel out your window wells?

• <div><p>A common mistake is you can let snow melt naturally in a window well. However, snow buildup in the well can damage your window frames and walls. The melting snow also poses risks of water damage as it may leak through into the basement. It&rsquo;s important to shovel snow out of your window wells before too much snow is piled in there.</p></div>

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I reached out to You Got Junk to remove left over furniture and other items from a previous home owner. They were responsive and polite. When they came to do the work they were on time, thorough, and made sure they left the space clean. Everything I asked for was removed and for a fair price. I...
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Move happened but could not get a receipt. Communication was poor. Angie's List should remove this company.
Barent Hatt - Any Day Movers
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Reviewed in February 2016
I think it was more of a sales call. We have a slate roof and I really don't think he knew anything about a slate roof. He didn't know anything he was talking about in regards to the roof.
Richie's Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
The Integrity Const. crew stripped off the existing wood shingle roof down to sheathing, then replaced the entire roof with Cedar shakes. Their workmanship was outstanding, and their work has resulted in many compliments. They also replaced the copper flashing around our chimneys, redid the...
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Reviewed in November 2011
It was a disaster from which we have never recovered. Kearney did things like use finishing nails to attach calpboard siding: it rotted and fell off. Kearney put the insulation Typar lining on the wrong way round, did not back-prime any of the wood on the exterior of the house, and...
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Reviewed in January 2011
Prompt estimate; work done quickly and well, including working with/around plasterer and radiator removal and reinstallation. A pleasure throughout.
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