Reviews about Snow Removal Equipment

jimymac says "total junk" about Arnold Snow Thrower Light Kit

jimymac — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:37 GMT

After installing light , turned on snow blower, light stayed iluminated for about a minute until I ramped engine to full speed at which point the bulb burned out. tested voltage had varying AC voltages on wire lead as I adjusted throttle on machine. There was no phone number or comany address on package of light . did some research online and called manuf. explained my problem they told me to go to an arnold dealer and they could order me the new bulb? What ? they would not send me a new bulb as a courtsey ? I explained that i would be returning the whole unit to sears for a full refund. An inferior product . Personally , i think the bulb they are using is not rated for ROUGH service , and we all know the vibration of snow blowers can make your hands numb at times. DO NOT BUY THIS ARNOLD PRODUCT A PIECE OF GARBAGE!

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BlueCrewGuyInMA says "Light shovel with a big appetite" about Craftsman 20 in. Combo Shovel

BlueCrewGuyInMA — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:33:47 GMT

I purchased this shovel last winter (December 2008) because one of our old ones had been stolen. What a great replacement!

The D handle is big enough for a gloved hand to easily fit, but with a rubberized grip for extra control. The shaft has a cushioned collar to eliminate the ice-cold shaft freezing your hands. The shaft itself is crafted of lightweight aluminum, and the blade is a lightweight transparent polycarbonate, which combine to reduce the weight of the shovel and make shoveling easier. After all, the snow is heavy enough! It also has a pretty durable ice-breaking blade on the edge, which came in handy when breaking apart sheets of compacted snow from the driveway.

Rumor has it there's a new ergonomic version of this shovel coming out. The traditional straight shaft is the only thing keeping this shovel from 5 stars. This basic design is functional but not as comfortable to use. However, it's still worthwhile for anyone looking to lighten their shoveling load. And, of course,...

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Steve0128 says "It's the best investment that I bought for this house." about Craftsman 250cc 28" path Two Stage Snow Thrower

Steve0128 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:47:57 GMT

After a couple of years shoveling or paying a plow driver to move snow and leave me, leaving me the cleanup near Garage doors and both the front and back walkways to each door, I started to think that there is a better way. I checked Consumer reports and headed directly to Sears where I bought the Craftsman 250cc 28" path Snow Thrower. As Consumer Reports listed, it had more then I ever expected. I like to plug it in and use the electric starter. It starts on the first try if I have the choke set right. No trouble starting after several months of good weather, when it sits in storage either. All of the controls are right where I need them. It drives uphill and steers well in all kinds of snow. It makes me want to clean a much larger area then I would, if I were using only a shovel. I highly reccomend this Craftsman model to any homeowner because of it's ease of operating and dependably. Steve

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