Any tips on how to avoid snow getting clogged? With mine happens all the time depending on how wet/frozen it is... any anti freeze sprays would help??
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Cooking spray might help. The spray that stops food from sticking to your pan will help stop slush from sticking to your machine. It works for shovels, but I haven't tried it in the snow blower. I periodically stop pushing forward and let the machine really clear itself out, and this is a little bit better than constantly pushing forward into more snow, but you'll still get some clogs.
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The first time my husband used the Snow Joe, the snow was rather wet and clumped. I suggested that he spray some WD-40 or food spray on a paper towel and rub it on the inside of the chute. He tried the WD-40 and it worked fine. Try it.
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We occasionally shake the snow blower to ensure there is no build up of snow. I don't know if coating the snow chute with WD40 would help or not. Sorry I can't give you a more definitive answer.
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I bought a Snow Joe 622U1 in 2011. I was impressed. I live in NE Missouri and do get snow, heavy and wet at times, and use it about 5 -8 times a season Not like a big, gas one, but it beats shoveling.. No problems until tonight (feb, 2014, 4th time this season.). I hit a chunk of ice and it broke a belt. I got my money's worth.
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I just drain it. It does end up getting snow melt and snow in it during the winter, and i'm sure it does freeze that way......but it hasn't cracked on me yet, there must be enough stretch to it.
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I had the same problem. I'm using it with a brand new Snow Thrower. I've also had it for less than two months. I guess we need to get in touch with the manufacturer. Mike
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I bought one locally and have the same problem. About a half-inch gap allows ice/mix to splash out. A bit messy! They said they'll send a new part. Hopefully, that'l help.
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I carry a bag of kitty litter which I throw down a handfull on the ice after I scraped away the snow with my boot and then set plastic grip rectangle and it can get purchase under and then by the tires weight on top. Any dirt or gravel on side of road would work the same. I live up on the Canadian border practically in the North Cascades National Park with real winter conditions and I have helped about 12 tourist get unstuck with it this winter so far. Good Luck!
260475
I suggest you purchase and install gutter/roof heater cables. I had an ice dam problem myself. I got the heater cables and it seems this has corrected the problem.
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I saw a brief video (perhaps @ the vendor's site?) which had a nice demo. Near the end of the "run" just do a little "fling" up. I find it works great with dry or wet snow. Just did a search - this demo looks good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9GgYKtBE9Q. PS: I also got the gravel attachment. Hope this is helpful. All the best. Pat
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Did it get too cold? We left ours outside one night, and it didn't work the next day. Toro customer service says it may have frozen. We'll try it again, but we're close to returning it. What good is a snow blower that has to come into the house at night?
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Since I installed mine our winter low temp got down to single digits and no problems. However, mine is installed under the roof eave, so it can't get wet. I imagine if you had to install it out in the weather that ice and snow would interfere with it's operation. I think it is a strong deterrent, as our visitors almost always comment on it whether they arrive day or night.
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Ours quit in the ice and sub-zero weather mid-winter. I let Amazon know and they sent a new one immediately, billing it to my account, then when the broken one was returned, they credited a full refund.
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I sure didn't have a problem with it. We had quite a bit of snow this winter and mine worked perfectly. Mine is pretty exposed to the west and north so could be the snow was blown off. I love mine. Saves trips out to the mailbox.
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Tammy,I figured out after that happened to me was to get the motor running and pour the mixture in using the slot in the top. I haven't had any more trouble with it sticking. It does seem to freeze up quicker than the time it says in the booklet. I scrap it out with a rubber spatula and put it in a container to finish in the freezer. I got a good hint from another web site to put a little acholol ( rum or tequila)in it to keep it from freezing rock hard. Hope this helps
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It throws snow about 15-20 feet, unless it's really slushy wet snow. Sometimes it clogs, and you have to unclog it with the plastic tool that is provided. I haven't tried it yet, but was told if you spray the insides all over with non-stick spray (like Pam), it will work better in the slushy stuff.
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I have noticed that there is "residual" ice flakes in the seems of these after a use. Therefore, rinse them off with water to melt away the residual, wipe off the excess water. put them together and put water in it. careful not to squeeze too hard which will allow the seems to get filled up with water (causing that line or crack). allow several hours to completely freeze.
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I just work it around, prying out a little at a time & in short order it can be popped out. The warmth from my hands helping as I go. Also, try not filling it all the way to the top before freezing. The water will expand while it freezes. Full to about 80% to 85%. Hope that helps.
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This repellent needs to penetrate the ground so if the ground is frozen, it won't have any effect until the thaw. I'd wait until spring.