Snowblower Sales, Service Skyrocket This Winter Service People Say Watch Out For Ice UPDATED: 9:25 am CST February 19, 2008 MADISON, Wis. — A snowblower is a homeowner’s best friend this winter if one can be found. Snowblower dealers across the Madison area said they’ve been slammed by sales this winter, WISC-TV reported. SURVEY What are your thoughts on snowblowers this winter? Thank goodness I’ve got one! I’ve used it some. Who needs a snowblower, I’d rather shovel.
I’m buying one by next winter! I have no use for a snowblower. Results | Disclaimer The Engelhart Center said it sold 400 of the machines in December and sales have stayed strong right through mid-February. As of Monday night, the company had only eight dual-stage snowblowers on hand. Service on the machines has also been busy this winter, officials said. Repair experts at Engelhart Center said that many people think snowblowers can also handle chunks of ice, when they can’t.
“The biggest issue we’ve run into from a service standpoint is people running their snowblowers into ice this year,” said Michael Sonn. “Ice is causing a lot of damage; a lot of broken belts, a lot of broken auger shoot pins, those types of things.” Sonn also warned homeowners to be aware of where they use the machines so they don’t accidentally run over phonebooks, dog chains or Christmas lights. Copyright 2008 by Channel 3000 . All rights reserved.