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>

When should I call a company about snow removal?

• <div><p>The best time to<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hiring-snow-removal-what-know.htm"> hire a snow removal professional</a> is long before snow falls in your area. Signing up for a seasonal contract not only provides peace of mind that your property will be cleared every time it snows, but it’s also often more affordable to sign a contract than paying for one-off services. If you prefer one-off shoveling services, you should contact your snow removal company the day before a storm is expected to schedule service. You can also call the morning of the snowfall, but this might result in delays.</p></div>

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Q: Can I use cat litter or sand to melt the ice in my driveway?

• <div><p>Some commercial services use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sand-vs-salt-for-snow.htm">sand when clearing ice</a>, but that&rsquo;s to add instant traction, not to melt the ice. While you can scatter kitty litter, sand, or similar substances on steps, paths, or porches to improve safety during icy conditions, they won&rsquo;t help melt hardened ice. Rely on salt or other de-icing methods to fully melt away stubborn ice.</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>

Q: Can I use a torch to melt the ice in front of my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. It&rsquo;s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You&rsquo;ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you&rsquo;re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn&rsquo;t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2024
Dillon was awesome! He came to my house in the snow and ice to help remove a carcass. There was great communication throughout the entire process. He was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. While in my crawlspace, he took pictures and talked to me in plain terms about what he had...
Crawlspace Masters, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
The technician was great. It was in-between snow storms and he got it done before the next storm rolled in.
Cascade Auto Glass
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Reviewed in April 2017
Great! I have hazelnut shells as ground cover in some of the beds so they had to rake by hand. And other parts of the garden required a delicate touch. The crew did a excellent job. Even removed a stump from a very large shrub that was a casualty of of the 12 inches of snow.
TRAN'S GARDENING SERVICES
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Reviewed in January 2017
We paid about $8,000 for a new roof July 2014, there were issues during their work. I had to call many times to have them finally to complete the job. That winter we had leak in bathroom ceiling skyline area. They sent someone over to fix it. Since then I notice some spots are damp when it rains...
Bliss Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2015
Doug does an excellent job. He uses a snowblower instead of plow, so the driveway and sidewalks are perfectly clear*. He is timely and is easy to reach. When the big storm hit in early February, he called in advance to let me know when he was able to come - and he was there exactly when he...
Doug's Side Jobs
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Reviewed in February 2014
Woke up on 2/7/14 to find a pool of water on the floor, and a large amount of water dripping off a beam in our ceiling. Outside it was cold, snowing & very windy with 4-5 inches of snow on the ground. Called Jim of Big Jim's Home Repair. He was able to come out the same day inspite of the...
Big Jim's Home Repair
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Reviewed in March 2012
It was really nice working with them. We called and got a estimated quote over the phone of $275-$300. The day they were due to come out and spray for ants, it snowed. They called promptly to let us know that the work could not be performed with snow on the ground and were very flexible about...
Guaranteed Pest Control Service Co
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Reviewed in January 2009
It took a while for them to get to us, but that was very understandable considering all of the snow, ice and wind we have had. I'm sure they were very busy. They were very fast and thorough.
Luxury Home Care
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Reviewed in January 2007
Mark came out the same day my husband called for an estimate. He gave us a very reasonable estimate to remove the trees and stumps. The only delay was the unexpected snow. Mark's crew did a great job and cleaned up the area real well when they were done. I have already given Mark's name and...
WESTSIDE TREE & LAND CO
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