r/Snowblowers

I recently moved to New England and purchased a house with a 700' long 14' wide teardrop-loop driveway. It is paved, just missing the top cover. If a big storm hits I would only immediately need to clear out in front of the garage and a single path down to the street. I would prefer electric (Ryobi) because I already have several battery packs and it's nice not to have to deal with gas and gas storage. I am no stranger to snow (Utah), but never had a snow plow and definitely never a driveway of this size. I would like to 'one and done' purchase this blower (yes I know I will need maintenance), so while cost is not a major concern I'd like to keep it around $3-3500.

Thoughts or experiences? If you recommend a plow (which the older owner did) I would like to, but I don't have a vehicle capable of that, and it seems overkill for those smaller storms only dropping a foot?

Thanks for any input

Any recommendations on a good snowblower that will last for a decade? And can also throw 2 ft of snow?

Moved to MN last year. Went through it with shovels. It was bearable but wife wants a snowblower. I dont know anything about snowblowers other than generic engine maintenance. I believe they are similar to a lawn mower right?

I got a decent sized driveway. Im spitballin some measurements here but i beiieve its about 90 feet x 25 feet and then a smaller driveway off of that one. Took me about an hour to shovel it.

What do I need to look at when purchasing a used snowblower? I dont know anything about brands or the details. Im hoping to pick up a used one at a garage sale or something but would like some insight of what im looking at. Thanks.

I live in New England. I inherited a snow blower from my dad. It has served me well. Last year, it gave me trouble starting. It got going and didn't leave me in a lurch. Should I just tune it up? Or, perhaps I should consider buying a new one. I don't want to be in situation where I'm stuck in a snow storm without a functional snow blower.

I picked up a free Ariens blower, model 924027. It has a tecumseh HMSK80 on it. I’m struggling to find a carb kit, I’m good with a rebuild kit but ideally looking for new carb with new hoses. Any leads are much appreciated

I'm repainting my chute this year. Considering spraying the inside with truck bed liner to prevent getting beat up (gravel driveway). Idiotic headache, or stroke of genius?