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>

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Q: How can I save money on snow removal?

• <div><p>The best way to save money on snow removal is to sign up for a seasonal contract that guarantees service throughout the entire winter. Most companies charge between <b>$200 and $600</b> for this service, and they&rsquo;ll often give you a break on the price if you extend annually. Of course, savings will depend on your area. If you live in a moderate climate where snowfall may or may not occur, you could pay more than you need during a light snow year. Still, it&rsquo;s usually a safe bet to sign a seasonal contract.</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: Do I need to remove snow from my sidewalk and driveway?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, snow removal is compulsory in public spaces, including the sidewalk in front of your house, so you need to remove snow there. You could face fines for failure to clear your sidewalk in a timely manner&mdash;usually within 24 hours of the snowfall stopping. More importantly, your sidewalk needs to be safe for pedestrians to use, and you could face legal issues if someone slips on your sidewalk because you failed to clear it. Sidewalk removal services might seem expensive, but they&rsquo;re well worth it to avoid these issues.</p></div>

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Excellent work..all day taking down large tree with stump removal. Very professional and skilled and very neat.
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Reviewed in February 2024
Rocky's Garage Door provides top notch service for your garage door repair or replacement needs. He was super responsive, very professional, and accommodating to include fitting my schedule for install. I got a great price on full removal and replacement of two 9x7 doors with openers that...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Mohawk Valley Roofing is the best . Eli and Simon were great to work with. I would highly recommend them for your roof needs. They were on time and quick and did a great job in replacing some roof that that needed it. No mess left behind. No leaks and the foam will help with heating and cooling...
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Reviewed in June 2020
Done Right was done right. They followed through with their appointments, used the products I requested, were timely with beginning the work, cleaned up and took away the old debris. Minimal nails were found on the ground afterwards. Done Right did a good job and my roof no longer leaks. .
Explore GC, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
John arrived 10minutes early, (all by himself) removed both riser covers, pumped tank completely empty, replaced both covers. He did mention it would be less than his quote: because it was only 1250 gallons not the 1500 which I had told him!! I have never had better service.
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Reviewed in December 2013
This was a bit of an emergency repair as part of the garage roof was damaged and leaking. Mosher roofing performed repairs quickly and came back to reseal flat roofs for us. We plan to have them return to reroof remainder of the house next spring. Excellent service, very professional.
MOSHER ROOFING SVC
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Reviewed in July 2012
The representative showed up on time to give us an assessment and a verbal quote. He was professional and seemed very knowledgeable about roofing .Some time went by while we waited for estimates from other roofers. We then decided on Roscoe and requested a written estimate several times, but he...
Roscoe's Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2012
The online experience of ordering the washer and dryer was perfect but Home Depot's delivery was not that good. They told me they didn't have room to take the old appliances even though it was in the contract. They took the washer but we had to remove the dryer ourselves. When Home Depot...
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Reviewed in January 2012
Necessary roofing repairs were noticed after our Earthquake, Hurricane Irene....followed by a Tropical Storm. We also had chronic rotting wood around the garage doors and other areas on the roof, plus obvious leaky skylights. The gutters were 18yrs old and in obvious need for replacement. ...
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