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: How do you clean snow off solar panels?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re looking at <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-snow-off-solar-panels.htm">how to remove snow from solar panels</a>, heat from the sun usually melts the snow within a few days. However, snow removal might be necessary for winter solar power production in areas with deep snow during the winter. There are brushes with telescoping handles and gentle heads to brush away snow. It&rsquo;s best to stay on the ground if possible and avoid using tools that could scratch the surface of the solar panels, like a snow shovel or broom.</p></div>

Q: How long does removal take?

• <div><p>Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.</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: 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>

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Last update on November 29, 2025

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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