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 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: Is an annual snow removal contract worth it?

• <div><p>Whether or not an annual snow removal contract is worth it depends mainly on location. If you live in an area with frequent heavy snowfall, a yearly contract could be better than paying per clearing. If you live in an area where it only snows a few times a year, paying per snowstorm may be a better option.</p></div>

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 much does a good snow blower cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-annual-snow-removal-contract-cost.htm">Purchasing a snow blower costs</a> <b>$100 to $2,300 on average</b>. It all depends on the make, model, and age of the machine you choose. You can also go the rental route if you only need your snow blower for a temporary period. Renting a snow blower costs an average of <b>$75 per day</b> from your local hardware store or rental facility. </p></div>

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Last update on December 04, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Huisman arrived and went straight to work on cutting my 60+ foot tree down. He were very careful of the neighbors fence, my deck, my house, and my pine tree. Lots of obstacles. Other than the stump, you could not tell that there was a tree there. Great job. A few days later, I had the stump...
Huisman Tree Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
We used JS Outdoors, during the winter months to remove snow from our driveway, when we leave for Texas. They are always very easy to work with and dependable.
JS Outdoors
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Reviewed in February 2024
Always does a great job maintaining my yard and snow removal during the winter months!
Commercial Property Maintenance of Wisconsin, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
The salesman was very knowledgeable and personable. I was a little skeptical on the windows until after installation. These windows are really doing the job. I noticed this morning snow sitting on the middle sash of the windows. This tells me that the heat in the house is not seeping out at all....
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in October 2017
Tree was removed and they ground down the stump as well as other stumps that were left after the removal of some cedars. Worksite was cleaned up before they left, Great job.
Bill And Wayne'S Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2014
Easy to schedule. Great communication. Called with reminder the day before and when they were on their way the day of cleaning. Cleaning was done well. We had a few spots they attempted to remove, but could not (colored wax from a candle, set in for a few years). Spots did look better, but not...
Jensen's Carpet Care & Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2014
these guys are the best. Took care of the entire problem, that involved many internal and external repairs and mold removal. They also helped me to get insurance payments.
Bella Mold Removal
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Reviewed in April 2014
The job went very well. The gutters were formed the day before the scheduled installment. They went up without a problem. We have a steel roof and our regular gutters kept gettting torn off by the snow slides. Leafguard came thru the winter with no apparent damage from the snow and ice.
LeafGuard Gutters and Roofing by Keeney Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2010
This was extremely poor work. The removal of the tile shower went well. The first installed shower unit was a 3-piece unit, and the wrong color. Mike, the plumber had installed this w/o owner verification of the correct model; we were shocked to find this installed. He then had to remove...
AQUA-TECH PLUMBING
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Reviewed in December 2003
CHRIS WAS VERY RUDE ON THE TELEPHONE. WE HAD TO CALL SEVERAL TIMES WHEN HE DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR A 1 INCH OFFICIAL SNOWFALL AT THE AIRPORT, WHICH HE HAD SAID HE GOES BY. WHEN I CALLED ABOUT IT, HE SAID THAT THE T.V. HAD LIED, AND THAT HE LIVES NEAR THE AIRPORT AND USES HIS OWN GAUGE. BECAUSE WE...
A1 SUPERIOR MAINTENANCE
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