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>

Do heated roof cables prevent ice damming?

• <div><p>Yes, and they do it exceptionally well. Heated roof cables have two purposes: melting snow and preventing ice buildup. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-ice-dams.htm">Ice damming</a> <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-prevent-ice-dams.htm">happens when ice forms on the roof</a> (usually where the roof meets the gutter) and melts stubbornly slowly, causing moisture to enter the roof itself and, therefore, the home. </p></div>

What is the best way to remove snow from driveways?

• <div><p>The best way to remove snow from driveways is to use a two- or three-stage <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/snow-blower-vs-power-brush.htm">snow blower</a>, which has the power to clear snow in a matter of minutes. Don’t forget to consider helpful options, such as a snow thrower, wheelbarrow plow, leaf blower, and hiring a professional snow removal company to clear off your driveway. </p></div>

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Q: How do I know what size of snowblower to get?

• <div><p>Snowblowers come in <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-snow-blower.htm">three different sizes</a>: first-, second-, and third-stage blowers. Each additional stage is larger with higher intakes, more powerful, and has more gear options.</p><p>A first-stage blower, also called a snow thrower, is usually best for snow 6 to 8 inches or below. Electric snow blowers are usually only available in this size. If you regularly get snow that&rsquo;s well above six inches, consider a second-stage snow blower. If snowstorms dump 2 to 3 feet of snow repeatedly during winter, you need a third-stage snow blower to tackle it.</p></div>

Q: What can happen if you don’t remove ice dams?

• <div><p>If not removed, ice dams can damage your gutters, roof, and home&rsquo;s interior. The weight of these heavy ice formations can break gutters and downspouts. Water intrusion can happen underneath ice dams when there&rsquo;s no way for melting snow to drain off the roof, and roof sheathing, walls, ceilings, and attic spaces can suffer water damage.</p></div>

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I got more than I was expecting. The ideas that he came with when I had doubts, were amazing. The house is old; when we removed the old tile, flooring problems were found, but not an issue for Stefan. He got right into it, made a plan, and got the necessary materials. Quality work done in every...
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We started out having them paint kitchen cabinets from the 1970's a very difficult job. They then removed tack-paper wallpaper, a worse job. Fantastic work on both jobs. We then decided to have them paint the entire interior of the house. These men are fantastic, just fantastic.
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Furniture had a lot of spills and spots and they where able to remove a lot I would highly recommend them
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Chris was peeing in my snow, and eating my grass. He also wanted to touch my dog after I told him no. 1 out of 10 do not recommend
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Dan was great! Very responsive, came out and sprayed our attic to remove any mold. He was easy to work with and weâ d recommend him!
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Mike does a great job. He is reliable and dependable. He has been mowing my property for several years now. He has also helped with gutter cleaning, tree and brush removal. When Mike says he will be here, he is and he does a good job. It's nice to find someone that you can count on!
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I had found some water based paint still on the hardwood floor that I cleaned with cloth, I had expected it to be removed. Small spots I had to scrape and clean with my nails. Found 2 companies afterwards a few hundred cheaper and I never received a receipt for my cash payment.
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Beautifully. Three amigos were punctual, professional and honest. Thy did not pretend that more work was needed than actually was. The chief, Carlos, was very personable and efficient. It was a pleasure dealing with them and we will certainly call them when we have a roofing problem.
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I hired peter to remove a wall paper border in several rooms and to paint my large foyer/upstairs hallway. He was friendly, on time every day, and did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend.
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Tom the owner is class act. I really felt comfortable with this guy because he explains everything very well. My first experience with them went well that I called them again. My basement was leaking pretty bad, probably had $15,000 worth of damage. Tom came out on a Sunday, we walked around...
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