Every lawn-pro knows that transitioning seasons can be an intense project. Our step by step infographic makes shutting down summer operations and preparing for a cold winter an easy weekend project. We tackle everything from lawn to chimney cleaning so you can rest easy this winter!
Our list is broken into three sections – projects to get started on this weekend, things to complete soon, and lastly, items that only need a phone call to schedule. Your home may not require all the steps in the list, but hopefully it provides a helpful guide to getting your fall maintenance started.
It seems like just yesterday that we were digging out from – and preparing for – yet another snowstorm.
Buffalo saw historic levels of snow before December 1st and the Northeast experienced a February with more days with snow than without. Our dealerships
sold more snow blowers in three weeks than would normally be sold in an entire season! Demand for replacement parts quickly depleted stock in manufacturer’s warehouses and backordered parts – backed up.
Telling a frustrated snow blower owner, mid-February, that they should have completed the preventative maintenance in the fall isn't the most productive solution. That’s why we are taking the time to tell you now – now is the best time of year to tune up your snow blower! Here is why:
- Demand for replacement snow blower parts in September is low. The most common belts, bolts, and cables are in stock making for quick shipping and fast repair. Once snow is in the forecast, people enter panic mode. Grocery stores sell bread, water and batteries; hardware stores sell out of shovels and salt; and power equipment stores become the epicenter of frustrated snow blower owners who wish they had not waited to service the machine!
- Why work in the cold if you don’t have to? Unless you have a garage to perform service, chances are that you will be outside on the cold pavement. If you wait long enough, you (and everyone else) will be trying to complete the work before the first snow. No fun. Get the parts and complete the work now.
- Ordering Ariens Sno-Thro parts using Ariens Quick Part Finder is easier than ever! Just find the model and serial number tag on the back of the snow blower and begin your search. Once you find the tag, it’s a great idea to snap a photo to make ordering parts quick and easy in the future!
If you are looking to add hand warmers, overhaul the engine, or buy a new machine all together – our
Ariens Quick Part Finder is a great place to start,
click here to give it a try! As always, our parts team is available to assist at
800-305-9255.
Are you getting the most out of your new lawn mower or trimmer? Newer outdoor power equipment is designed to start easily and in fewer steps than years past. In fact, many new mowers and
snow blowers have an optional electric start to make the process stress free.
Starting a Stihl BG 55 Blower
Starting a Toro Lawn Mower
As always, please refer to your owner's manual for safety requirements and specific questions. Do you have a power equipment question that you would like us to answer? Join the conversation and let us know!