The snowy season is upon us – just a few short weeks separates us from the first week of winter. Soon enough, we’ll be breaking out the snowplows, shovels, blowers, and salt to (hopefully) keep the upper hand over pesky Mother Nature.
This year, Eagle Power Turf & Tractor wants to give you the inside scoop on beating the bad weather with a few tried-and-true snow removal methods, plus a few expert, top-secret tips that’ll have your neighbors green with envy.
SNOW REMOVAL WITH TRADITIONAL SHOVELING
Shoveling is one tried-and-true method when it comes to snow removal, but it sure is a chore! The idea of waking up to a foot of wet, heavy snow, especially when your only line of defense is a plastic shovel, is enough to ruin anyone’s day. Skip the hassle and stick with a snowblower instead!
Pro Tip:
before tackling the tough shoveling (if you must), spray your shovel with some cooking spray. This will prevent the snow from sticking to your shovel for easier removal.
USING A SNOW BLOWER
If you live in a cold area that sees a good bit of snow, chances are you would benefit from owning a snowblower. In fact, if you’re responsible for snow removal in your household and you’ve been shoveling, you’ve probably been dreaming about owning a snowblower for years. Eagle Power Turf and Tractor can help! Blowers range in sizes and power levels, from small single-stage blowers, suitable for small areas with a limited amount of snow, all the way up to three-stage blowers for larger jobs. Our expert sales team can help you determine the right model for your home, and make this the year you finally hang up that backbreaking shovel for good!
Pro Tip:
Start in the middle of your driveway and throw the snow toward the edge. Then, make a U-turn and come back down the other side. This way the chute doesn’t need as much adjustment and another pass shouldn’t be necessary.
CLEARING THE WAY WITH A SNOW PLOW
If you live far north, or you own a large plot of land, it might need to break out the big guns. Snowplow attachments on a pickup truck or tractor can be a great option for homeowners. If you’re in the market for a heavy-duty plow, feel free to check out our full line of brand-new plows here.
Pro Tip:
In deep snow, raise the plow several inches off the ground and shave off the top layer before continuing down. This will give you more leverage to get a clean scrape off the ground and minimize the packed, wet snow left behind, which can freeze overnight and turn your driveway or street into a skating rink.
Bonus Tip: Salt Spreading
Any expert will tell you that the snow removal equipment you have should all be secondary to the salt you lay. Spreading a layer of salt will prevent excessive buildup of snow and ice, leaving your snow removal tools feeling rather neglected in the shed. If you need to replace or upgrade your snow removal equipment, give Eagle Power Turf & Tractor a call today at 215-348-9041 or send us an email. We look forward to serving you!