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>

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 snow removal companies need to be insured?

• <div><p>Yes, most states require that snow removal companies be insured under workers' compensation. This protects the employees financially if an injury were to happen (and when dealing with ice and snow, it’s possible that injury could occur). In addition, most states require snow removal companies to be covered under general liability, which would help cover the cost of any property damage incurred during the removal process.</p></div>

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Q: How do you start a snowblower after sitting?

• <div><p>Before firing up your snowblower, ensure that essential switches are in the correct starting position. Take a moment to double-check the throttle, fuel shut-off, and choke, ensuring they're firmly set to the &quot;on&quot; position. Precision in verifying each switch's alignment is crucial, so don't rush through this critical step.</p></div>

Q: What can I use to make my driveway less slippery if I don’t have a deicer?

• <div><p>If a big freeze catches you by surprise and you don&rsquo;t have any deicer to hand, you can reduce the chance of taking a tumble by laying gritty, anti-slip materials. Some natural, readily-available options that don&rsquo;t melt ice but offer traction underfoot include sand, wood shavings, kitty litter, and fireplace ash.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. ...
Wholehearted Sellers LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Excellent job and reasonably priced! Josh is very skilled and courteous, he communicated promptly, followed up multiple times, and great clean up of job site following stump removal. Highly recommend!
Greens Tree Experts
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Reviewed in July 2024
By far, it was a great experience from beginning to end with the stump removal. Dependable, efficient, prompt, knowledgeable, and most of all the quality of work preformed was superb! I highly recommend Affordable Stump grinding!
Affordable Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in December 2022
Leelanau Lawn and Snow is my number one! Ceth always stays on top of the expected weather. The company works around the clock during our worst weather. Always shows within a timely manner and is patient while we maneuver vehicles out of the way. He always remembers to clean out the snow from our...
Leelanau Lawn & Snow
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Reviewed in May 2018
They did a pretty good job. They had to deal with the weather like snow and rain. However, they did an excellent job
The Window Source Of Western Michigan
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Reviewed in March 2014
They have great in store service and are professional. But there service falls short. I've taken two items in a snow bolwer and a chain saw. The bottom plate on the snow blower was not secured with all of the bolts I finish the job. When they repaired the chain saw, the first time it was...
Lark Lawn & Garden Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Got prompt call back, said that they would be out the next day. Came out and said the snow was too hard, and that they would come back in 2 days when the weather got warmer. Came out, were on the roof for 7 mins and left without saying anything. Never returned phone calls after that. Had to...
Pine River Properties
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Reviewed in February 2014
Tom Fabatz, the owner and a crew of two came out and removed 3 - 4 feet of snow that had accumulated on the roof(s) of my house, garage and workshop. They used scoops instead of shovels and were very careful not to cause any shingle damage. Some of the chunks of snow that were removed from the...
Creative Solutions Landscape & Trees
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Reviewed in June 2013
Worked with us every step of the way...when a problem arose, they'd offer solutions and then immediately take care of it...also offered snow removal several times during winter, and this year (2013) started sprinklers again and reseeded lawn....used many of our old stone pavers and field stone...
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