I saw it, and that's what finally convinced me to pull the trigger. The reviews are very mixed, and it did arrive damaged, it looked like it was dropped at some point, the shaft that holds the augers for example was forced out of the sockets, but you don't live in this part of the country in rural america and not be able to do some fixing.... Hoping that it lasts the season.
@@matthewaaron664 It was still under warranty, I called Powersmart, sent them pictures along with an explanation of what I thought was going on, and they sent me the parts for me to replace.
I own the older 24inch model since 2018 and it has worked well over the years. Recently I just bought a used one from a couple for just a little over $100. They had problems with the auger bogging down with heavy snow. Since the couple bought the machine new 2 years ago, it had minimal rust and the engine sounded great. All I did when I got home was tightened the auger belt and all was good. What a steal knowing how expensive these machines can be!
Thanks for this video! I just bought one used from someone that is one year old. Worried about the reviews to be honest. But your vidieo made me a bit more confident about his machine! Will start trying it tomorrow. Canada here where snow is no stranger!
Awesome! Make sure you come back here and let us know what you think in the comments! You will help everyone out with some honest feedback! Thanks for watching!
I have the same one and I love mine .... No problem at all, it does an awesome job. Bought it brand new for 500.00 from Home Depot in the fall of 2020 and I totally recommend it.
The 26inch model costs 700 bucks right now at menards. But I am thinking maybe I should spend a few hundred more to get a more reliable and trusted brand name like Troy. I expect anything this expensive to last at least 10 years.
I bought a snowblower about 2 years ago....never used it until the other day. We have a massive driveway and it only took about 3 times of shoveling it for us to make the buy. Anyway there is this spray lubricant that you can spray on there and the snow doesn't stick to it. Works great on snow shovels too. I ended up doing the sidewalks and stuff around the neighborhood because it was so great.
I just bought it, and waiting for the snow now. BTW, your old video did help me putting it together as the assembly instructions were not very clear. So, thank you for that. :)
Thanks for sharing! Saw your unboxing vid and liked it. The fact you made a 'year later' vid only adds credence to what you show and say. I think my wife and I will get this PowerSmart, NE Ohio got hit the last two weeks and at our age a Heart Attack is NOT worth risking. You did an outstanding job promoting this product, that being said, my wife and I will get one. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Just picked one up today at Home Depot for $399. I thought I was ready for spring but I want one good snow storm now…. But only 1. Haha Thank you for doing this 1yr review. ❤️🇺🇸🫡
Just got mine on the weekend and used it yesterday. Pretty good so far! Only negative out of the box is the spark plug tool was damaged so I’ll try to get that replaced at the store I got it from. Cool review!
I have a love-hate relationship with this same snowblower. This is my second winter using it. As you demonstrated, that sucker starts on the first pull 99% of the time. Heck, last winter I had to use it in something like -5º F and it jumped right to life. I've never had to use the electric start. It does a pretty good job in heavy snow (I'm in Wisconsin) and throws it nice and far, as you stated. My beef is with the chute system. The cable that adjusts the chute deflector broke after about a month of use. The eyehook connecter just snapped right in half where the cable meets the connector! Also, I've found that in heavier snow, the chute tends to walk itself forward. I'll have it aimed sideways and slowly it will just rotate itself until it is throwing snow directly in front of the machine. I "fixed" this by wrapping a bungee cord around the hand crankshaft to try to keep it in place with friction. But it is pretty annoying. The last time I used it, it seemed to be slipping out of gear and at one point lost all self-propelledness. But that could have been operator error since I was severely uncaffeinated. We'll find out the next time it snows! Anyway, great video. I'm glad it's serving you well.
Thanks for the review! I'm from Minnesota. My girlfriend and I just got our own place and I really do not want to have to shovel my driveway completely if I don't have to. We get too much snow and my back would be killing me lol
I love your snow blower .We don't have any snow here yet in Shreveport i really don't want to see any. I love looking at the snow threw my appartment window but going out in the snow no.I have a lot of health problems love your video keep them coming .Have a wonderful day 🙋♀️😃🐢
I have the same model and also bought it last year. I was coming here and hoping to see you mention the stuck chute. We had a good storm here in Pittsburgh on Sunday. My chute was not working and stupid me forced the chute with my hand and now its not working. I store mine in my garage. Its possible it was frozen when I forced it up, but now it just doesn't work. Gonna have to tear it apart before the next snow comes. Other than that, this is a great machine and I love how far it throws the snow when the chute is working.
I have one coming by FedEx but it is being held up at their shipping point and they can't get it to me due to the weather, been waiting over a week on FedEx.
Awesome review and update - thanks for this - after a lot of research, this unit caught my eye at the local Home Depot store and since it is priced very well, I decided to take a chance on this brand. So now that I have watched your two videos on this, I plan to read the manual and then get 'er done.
Unfortunately, I purchased 1 late last year. and NEVER got a chance to put it to use. Now this year I hope it will be different. I do have a PROBLEM with their Customer Service I tried to get in touch with them. I was on HOLD the first time for 23 minutes . I hung up and tried again and was on HOLD for 36 minutes....all I heard both times was music and the second time on a few occasions the phone did ring but, than went back to the music, Had I known theri Customer Service was this BAD, I would have NEVER spent the $$... Also, I did try on the other prompts as directed and NEVER got to talk with anyone... I give this video a 10+..Thanks
Just bought one. My model is slightly different, it has heated grips, one handed operation and I have to reach down to adjust the chute. I live in extreme North West Minnesota and have used it twice. It came with some bends and missing a nut and cotter pin but I have those. So far it's a good machine thats 4x cheaper than the big brands. It does the job.
Great review and nice video demonstration. I've always been an Ariens buyer but your video may change my mind into buying this one. I like that you mentioned it's lightweight. That's the one thing I dislike about ariens. They are heavy and hard to turn around. So thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm a videographer and editor so I can appreciate your hard work in making this video. Good job 👍
Quick question here sir. At 6:58'', I can see that you removed the skid shoe (those black steel plates to raise your auger and get some ground clearance to avoid gravel). Is that what you did? I am thinking of removing them so I can better scrape my concrete driveway. I just bought my first snow blower, so I am not experienced. Trying to get some viewpoints. Thanks!👏🏽👏🏽
I just purchased the model one step down from the one shown from Home Depot, $479 with credit card app. The Only difference is mine doesn’t have the shoot angle adjustment by the handle bars. Fingers crossed 🤞
Had mine for over 5 years now. Starts on the first pull to this day. The first start of the season I use the electric start, but the rest of the season it takes one pull. The only thing I don't like about it is the chute. Has a broken seat on the chute, but customer service was able to get me a replacement within a couple weeks, and was relatively cheap. Forward speed is great, but the reverse speed is slow. 8/10 for the price
Good showing real-world type of use, sometimes things get left outside for one reason or another. And sure enough it will be bad weather when it does happen. Looks like a good buy, price was right and it gets the job done well. Thanks for sharing.
Good vid i was thinking about ordering one of these...one suggestion I would like to give you is put in the stable and fill it with gas at end of winter rather before...run it for 15 minutes then put it away for the season...gotta get the stable worked in the fuel lines and sit for the off season
you are super good at all of this. I enjoy all of the vids. And you are great at explaining your thoughts and methods and the results are obtainable for us normal humans and not just you super humans thanks to your tips and generosity. Sorry about all these negative comments i leave on your channel XD
i have this machine for 3 years now, first year would not start, had to have it repaired and also after the repair then the the forward motion stopped working, had that fixed. the second year it would not start again at all. i had to manually shovel, third year i had to replace the carburetor. HOwever, the pull start i could never do. It would yank the pull cord back out of my hand so hard i felt it could have broke my hand.
He doesnt mention in the video he is missing the gas on/off knob lol I have the same model mine comes off too. Gonna JB weld in on. I love this blower I get alot of lake affect snow and this thing just rips it. Had it three years never worked on it. Nothing has broke.
Good one year review! I bought its cousin, 24" cordless and love it. It has the one hand operation. We had the atmospheric river hit us here close to Lake Tahoe and I hadn't received my snow blower so by the time I got it. The 2.5' of snow was ice and snow. It got a workout but I feel it held its own and the motor didn't bog down until I got close to the end of my battery charge. BTW, perhaps W/D 40 on that cable?
I'm still using my 1996 Ariens professional model I bought new. 300 foot driveway. We get up to 10 feet of snow per year.Replaced belts ONCE and scraper bar and skids. That's it.
Thanks for the videos! You encouraged be to pull the trigger on one. I actually got one from Walmart for $499. It’s weird they put a different model number on all the 24” models for each store, only difference being 2 letters for each store like Walmart is PSSWM24, Amazon is PSSAZ24, and Home Depot is PSSHD24, ect… they all appear to be identical. For some reason the Walmart version is the cheapest. I’m hoping it’s not actually “cheaper quality” and a POS… Taking a gamble here, but this has me excited for our next snowstorm ☃️
I hope you are doing okay in the storm we just got (January 29th, 2022). Down here in NJ we got 8 inches in my area to a foot in other areas but MA and areas near Boston got nearly 2 feet! This blower did great for my first storm with it so I'm very happy.
Hey! Thanks for that. We did ok. Hard to measure because of the wind drifts but I think we got about 15 inches that storm. And this snow blower cut through it like nothing! Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video. Stay safe!
I realize this is an older review, but.... if you see this question, I'd be interested in the answer. Does this snow blower have a traction lock of some sort, to get posi-traction with both tires? My old one had single wheel drive that would allow turns a lot easier, but had the posi feature to dig in better when moving in a straight line. Thanks
Just a couple of thoughts. I bought this unit three years ago why price I paid $359 delivered from walmart. I am handy so I felt confident that I could keep it running. I don't get a lot of snow BUT. It starts first pull every time. First year had one issue, very heavy snow when I put the Shute lip down the heavy snow pulled the chute up partly off where it sits I got a blast of snow in the face. The lip where it sits is not very tall. I took some PVC pipe pieces and glued them inside no way the shute can come up high enough to come partly off. Even though I drained every bit of gas from it this year first time I started it it ran like shit surging no power. Removed carb. cleaned fixed. Also the shute lip cable keeps freezing but that can happen with any brand. I added chains and weighted down the front and upgraded the front feet. As far has how it works does a great job Over all I am happy with this unit so far it has earned it's price. One thing that scares me is the lack of parts available on the website, I can fix any thing but I can't make the parts
You know, a lot of people around here complain constantly about the snow. I love it to be honest. I am sure I wouldn't like it if it was all year round but the few months we get it are nice. Thanks for stopping by!
Up in Canada I got mine for $400 three years ago and it's now $900....it's been a beast for me no complaints...yeah the shute does wander a bit in heavy snow but not a big deal
i need help on my new 'beast'.! it stopped throwing after heavy snow, used it twice. checked belts~ ok- checked auger pins `ok shops are busy and no help waiting on hold . there must be another fix i could try. a lil help????
Hello, I have that snowblower and I’ve had it for 2 years. The metal ring part that the gas cap screws into fell into the gas tank.So the cap won’t stay tight. Is there any thing I can do or should I be worried about anything? Thanks Lee
I’ve got the same snowblower. I am literally trying to get it going right now and it won’t start with the pull start. The fuel and oil is good. I have all the knobs and dials set right. Just won’t turn over. What could be causing that?
Hey David! Yes it was loose when I first assembled it but I tightened the nut that holds the spring for it. This made it a bit harder to rotate but held it in place perfectly. I would try to tighten that spring a little bit and see how that works.
Good to see it is working for you! This device is one that I hope I never have to use though lol... as snow is my natural enemy so I'm not planning to live anywhere near snow... but I did watch the first video and is good to see that it worked out well. Keep the good work!
Got the 26 inch version of this snowblower, super easy to use, pretty durable so far, I accidentally ran over a bundled sales paper in the driveway but didn’t hurt the auger or shear pins thank goodness. I was really concerned about it being a Chinese made machine but for $750 it’s a good value. I agree about the two handed operation but.again the price is why I believe it requires two hands. But clears snow beautifully and I hope it lasts me a few years. So I would recommend it.
You hope it will last you a few years? That's all you expect it to last. Any appliance or machine I buy that costs this much, I expect to last at least 10 years. At least! That is why I am leaning towards buying a more expensive, more reliable brand like Troy.
@@MilkyWayGalaxyy I work at a home hardware. We brought Powersmart in 2 years ago, haven't had one returned yet, and in fact I bought the 26 inch one today. But I will tell you this I've seen MANY of the $2000 + dollar Troy Bilts get returned in the last few years. In fact we have a troybilt we use in the lumber yard, blows sheer pins every run, we grabbed a little 24 inch powersmart 2 stage that out throws the 3 stage troybilt we also use. Troy Bilt isnt what it use to be 10 years ago. From what I've witnessed putting these together and dealing with returns, I'll spend money on any other company before Troy now, even Benchmark. We also brought Husqavarna in this year, we'll see how well they do.
I inherited this same blower from my father and its been used maybe 4 times. I tried to start today and could not get it started. Also last year my father complained the shoot vibrates and turns on its own and it was a pain to keep the snow blowing the same way.
I bought one, mostly positive, plenty of power. Two negatives, all four bolts between handle and frame loosened up, one fell out before I realized it. Replaced all nuts with nylock style and problem solved. Also in wet snow, the auger control gets loaded up with frozen slush and stops working until cleaned off. Agree with this review otherwise, nice machine but be aware it is made in China. Warranty issues may be challenging.
Looks like the Home Depot $500 dollar one doesnt have the upper chute adjuster like your model. Anything else different? How much was the model in the video?
Just picked one up this past snow storm we had, I live in rhode island. I looked out my window the following morning and said nope, no way I'm shoveling this. Called around and no one had any snow blowers except for this one Toro that was 2200 bucks. I was going to buy it till my wife called one of our local home depot and told them they had 29 of these power smarts in stock online, the girl actually went to the back to look after the 1st call we made, I assume the guy we spoke with only looked on the floor. So she called me and told me to re rout to home depot in nk. It needed minor assembly, just the shoot and push bar and I was off and running, I have to say I was skeptical on how well thos thing would work but it was flawless, ate right threw some deep snow banks and had to of thrown the snow 15-20' easy.. not sure about the one you got a year ago but this one I got has heated handles and a led headlight and the also added single hand operation, once you hold down auger and acceleration you can let go of the auger and controll the shoot and it'll keep throwing snow.. thanks for the vid
Oh man I wish I got the one with the heated handles and headlights! And of course the single handed operation! Awesome to hear you have had a good experience! Now I am thinking maybe I should sell this one to get the updated features. 🤔. Thanks for sharing!
Do the exhaust fumes not bother you? First time snowblower, just used mine for the first time yesterday for about 2hrs. The entire time I was just inhaling and breathing in the exhaust fumes while using it. I honestly slept with a headache and even this morning I feel like I can still smell it in my nostrils. Honestly makes me not want to use it again
I want to get this, but could you tell me the width and height of the red bucket, where the auger is? I need to make sure it fits sideways in the garage. Thanks for all your videos.
Anyone use this in areas where you consistently have snow events of 12” or more? How does it do with the crunchy hard snow? Can this be operated and maneuvered by smaller frames people or is the weight too much?
I don't know how many times I've had to go to somebody's house to fix a Chinese engine. These things really suck they run on choke only and the carburetor emulsion tube holes get stuck or clogged and you have to run it on choke.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair some reviews on home depot complain about broken belts, blades touch the ground, its cheap quality & you pay for what you get & so on. it is lower priced than other known brands. Any feedback on suspected quality, durability ?
I got this at the end of last year. Tried it for the first time this weekend. It starts up like a champ and cuts through the snow like a hot knife. BUT, the Auger belt keeps slipping off. After making adjustments, it keeps happening.
I have the same one you do and after the recent storm it worked great for me to. I appreciate your review and set up and also was impressed with the throw on how far it can send the snow. Keep up the great videos and work.
I am having issues finding them as well. You can get them from PowerSmart for $2 each, but have no nuts for them? You would need to buy some hex nuts for them from the hardware store.
Hey great video, I'm in Mass as well, out west and we just got about 6in and of course my blower which started last week, didn't want to start today. All that aside I'm looking at these and wondering how this machine is running for you 3 years later? Thanks a lot.
That‘s One cool video! 🥶😂 Looks like it is a good straightforward machine. I’d suggest getting a cheap tarp to throw over top of it? Save ya time and trouble when it comes time to use it. Just my $ .02 👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸😊
Hey Matt, are you still using/recommending this snow blower We are replacing our 20 year old craftsman which needs new wheels that are apparently no longer available. PLUS snow is due this Sunday night 🙄. We know if we buy a new snowblower it won’t snow 😂
Haha yes! Was gonna respond to your challenge but it took 3 pulls for the start of the season. 1 this summer and 1 the day after the first start... 2 out of 3 ain't bad!
First season with the PowerSmart 24". Just a couple of pulls to start. Seems pretty good on gas, ran it 2.5 hrs, didn't have to refuel. Throws the snow, a good 10'. Fairly easy to pull & walk backwards. Can't beat the price $600+tax.
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Here is my original review video - ruclips.net/video/7u76DIxFaXc/видео.html
Thanks for watching!
I saw it, and that's what finally convinced me to pull the trigger. The reviews are very mixed, and it did arrive damaged, it looked like it was dropped at some point, the shaft that holds the augers for example was forced out of the sockets, but you don't live in this part of the country in rural america and not be able to do some fixing.... Hoping that it lasts the season.
@@covishen was you able to fix the auger shaft?
@@matthewaaron664 It was still under warranty, I called Powersmart, sent them pictures along with an explanation of what I thought was going on, and they sent me the parts for me to replace.
How often do you change the oil and how do you change it?
Is this have a reverse gear??
I own the older 24inch model since 2018 and it has worked well over the years. Recently I just bought a used one from a couple for just a little over $100. They had problems with the auger bogging down with heavy snow. Since the couple bought the machine new 2 years ago, it had minimal rust and the engine sounded great. All I did when I got home was tightened the auger belt and all was good. What a steal knowing how expensive these machines can be!
Thanks for this video! I just bought one used from someone that is one year old. Worried about the reviews to be honest. But your vidieo made me a bit more confident about his machine! Will start trying it tomorrow. Canada here where snow is no stranger!
Happy to hear you are still happy with it after a full year of use; you have inspired me to give this one a shot.
Awesome! Make sure you come back here and let us know what you think in the comments! You will help everyone out with some honest feedback! Thanks for watching!
I have the same one and I love mine .... No problem at all, it does an awesome job. Bought it brand new for 500.00 from Home Depot in the fall of 2020 and I totally recommend it.
Great to hear!
The 26inch model costs 700 bucks right now at menards. But I am thinking maybe I should spend a few hundred more to get a more reliable and trusted brand name like Troy. I expect anything this expensive to last at least 10 years.
Was thinking about buying this snow blower & now I'm excited about getting it. Thanx for the review.
Just put ours together after a Black Friday sale.. Now we wait for snow! Thank you for the videos! Very helpful.
I bought a snowblower about 2 years ago....never used it until the other day. We have a massive driveway and it only took about 3 times of shoveling it for us to make the buy. Anyway there is this spray lubricant that you can spray on there and the snow doesn't stick to it. Works great on snow shovels too. I ended up doing the sidewalks and stuff around the neighborhood because it was so great.
Yes! I have heard about this trick... never tried it. will have to try it out! Thanks for watching!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair Great reviews! Yes, we bought a silicone spray to coat the blades and it's a GAME CHANGER!!!
I just bought it, and waiting for the snow now. BTW, your old video did help me putting it together as the assembly instructions were not very clear. So, thank you for that. :)
Awesome to hear! Happy to help!
I have one that is supposed to be here tomorrow, thanks for the assembly video and the follow up! I feel ready for its arrival!
Thanks for sharing! Saw your unboxing vid and liked it. The fact you made a 'year later' vid only adds credence to what you show and say. I think my wife and I will get this PowerSmart, NE Ohio got hit the last two weeks and at our age a Heart Attack is NOT worth risking. You did an outstanding job promoting this product, that being said, my wife and I will get one. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Hey, Mark! Did you end up getting one? Would you like to share your experience with it? Thanks!
Just picked one up today at Home Depot for $399. I thought I was ready for spring but I want one good snow storm now…. But only 1. Haha Thank you for doing this 1yr review. ❤️🇺🇸🫡
Just got mine on the weekend and used it yesterday. Pretty good so far! Only negative out of the box is the spark plug tool was damaged so I’ll try to get that replaced at the store I got it from. Cool review!
I have a love-hate relationship with this same snowblower. This is my second winter using it. As you demonstrated, that sucker starts on the first pull 99% of the time. Heck, last winter I had to use it in something like -5º F and it jumped right to life. I've never had to use the electric start. It does a pretty good job in heavy snow (I'm in Wisconsin) and throws it nice and far, as you stated.
My beef is with the chute system. The cable that adjusts the chute deflector broke after about a month of use. The eyehook connecter just snapped right in half where the cable meets the connector! Also, I've found that in heavier snow, the chute tends to walk itself forward. I'll have it aimed sideways and slowly it will just rotate itself until it is throwing snow directly in front of the machine. I "fixed" this by wrapping a bungee cord around the hand crankshaft to try to keep it in place with friction. But it is pretty annoying. The last time I used it, it seemed to be slipping out of gear and at one point lost all self-propelledness. But that could have been operator error since I was severely uncaffeinated. We'll find out the next time it snows!
Anyway, great video. I'm glad it's serving you well.
Thanks for the review! I'm from Minnesota. My girlfriend and I just got our own place and I really do not want to have to shovel my driveway completely if I don't have to. We get too much snow and my back would be killing me lol
I love your snow blower .We don't have any snow here yet in Shreveport i really don't want to see any. I love looking at the snow threw my appartment window but going out in the snow no.I have a lot of health problems love your video keep them coming .Have a wonderful day 🙋♀️😃🐢
😁 Thanks for watching, Barbara!
I have the same model and also bought it last year. I was coming here and hoping to see you mention the stuck chute. We had a good storm here in Pittsburgh on Sunday. My chute was not working and stupid me forced the chute with my hand and now its not working. I store mine in my garage. Its possible it was frozen when I forced it up, but now it just doesn't work. Gonna have to tear it apart before the next snow comes. Other than that, this is a great machine and I love how far it throws the snow when the chute is working.
I have one coming by FedEx but it is being held up at their shipping point and they can't get it to me due to the weather, been waiting over a week on FedEx.
Awesome review and update - thanks for this - after a lot of research, this unit caught my eye at the local Home Depot store and since it is priced very well, I decided to take a chance on this brand. So now that I have watched your two videos on this, I plan to read the manual and then get 'er done.
I just picked up my 26” this morning, looking forward to using it. Great videos, super helpful!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
One of my plastic bearings from the auger broke, and idea how to get a replacement part?
Unfortunately, I purchased 1 late last year. and NEVER got a chance to put it to use. Now this year I hope it will be different. I do have a PROBLEM with their Customer Service I tried to get in touch with them. I was on HOLD the first time for 23 minutes . I hung up and tried again and was on HOLD for 36 minutes....all I heard both times was music and the second time on a few occasions the phone did ring but, than went back to the music, Had I known theri Customer Service was this BAD, I would have NEVER spent the $$... Also, I did try on the other prompts as directed and NEVER got to talk with anyone... I give this video a 10+..Thanks
Just bought one. My model is slightly different, it has heated grips, one handed operation and I have to reach down to adjust the chute. I live in extreme North West Minnesota and have used it twice. It came with some bends and missing a nut and cotter pin but I have those. So far it's a good machine thats 4x cheaper than the big brands. It does the job.
Great review and nice video demonstration. I've always been an Ariens buyer but your video may change my mind into buying this one. I like that you mentioned it's lightweight. That's the one thing I dislike about ariens. They are heavy and hard to turn around. So thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm a videographer and editor so I can appreciate your hard work in making this video. Good job 👍
Quick question here sir.
At 6:58'', I can see that you removed the skid shoe (those black steel plates to raise your auger and get some ground clearance to avoid gravel). Is that what you did? I am thinking of removing them so I can better scrape my concrete driveway. I just bought my first snow blower, so I am not experienced. Trying to get some viewpoints. Thanks!👏🏽👏🏽
I just purchased the model one step down from the one shown from Home Depot, $479 with credit card app. The Only difference is mine doesn’t have the shoot angle adjustment by the handle bars. Fingers crossed 🤞
I just did buy one today thank you for sharing your videos it really help .
Had mine for over 5 years now. Starts on the first pull to this day. The first start of the season I use the electric start, but the rest of the season it takes one pull. The only thing I don't like about it is the chute. Has a broken seat on the chute, but customer service was able to get me a replacement within a couple weeks, and was relatively cheap. Forward speed is great, but the reverse speed is slow. 8/10 for the price
It’s amazing I just bought the same one three days ago from Home Depot for $867 it’s worth it
Good showing real-world type of use, sometimes things get left outside for one reason or another. And sure enough it will be bad weather when it does happen. Looks like a good buy, price was right and it gets the job done well. Thanks for sharing.
Good vid i was thinking about ordering one of these...one suggestion I would like to give you is put in the stable and fill it with gas at end of winter rather before...run it for 15 minutes then put it away for the season...gotta get the stable worked in the fuel lines and sit for the off season
I just bought one. Looking forward using it.
you are super good at all of this. I enjoy all of the vids. And you are great at explaining your thoughts and methods and the results are obtainable for us normal humans and not just you super humans thanks to your tips and generosity. Sorry about all these negative comments i leave on your channel XD
haha but really thanks so much man!
i have this machine for 3 years now, first year would not start, had to have it repaired and also after the repair then the the forward motion stopped working, had that fixed. the second year it would not start again at all. i had to manually shovel, third year i had to replace the carburetor. HOwever, the pull start i could never do. It would yank the pull cord back out of my hand so hard i felt it could have broke my hand.
He doesnt mention in the video he is missing the gas on/off knob lol I have the same model mine comes off too. Gonna JB weld in on. I love this blower I get alot of lake affect snow and this thing just rips it. Had it three years never worked on it. Nothing has broke.
Good one year review! I bought its cousin, 24" cordless and love it. It has the one hand operation. We had the atmospheric river hit us here close to Lake Tahoe and I hadn't received my snow blower so by the time I got it. The 2.5' of snow was ice and snow. It got a workout but I feel it held its own and the motor didn't bog down until I got close to the end of my battery charge. BTW, perhaps W/D 40 on that cable?
I'm still using my 1996 Ariens professional model I bought new. 300 foot driveway. We get up to 10 feet of snow per year.Replaced belts ONCE and scraper bar and skids. That's it.
Bought one today worked great like the heated handle bars and the light
This is an older model so I missed out on those features. That is awesome and I am a little jealous. 😔😁. Thanks for checking out the video!
With my 24 inch snowblower, my issue was with the chute popping off the base when moving making the snow blow upward instead of outward.
Thanks for the videos! You encouraged be to pull the trigger on one. I actually got one from Walmart for $499. It’s weird they put a different model number on all the 24” models for each store, only difference being 2 letters for each store like Walmart is PSSWM24, Amazon is PSSAZ24, and Home Depot is PSSHD24, ect… they all appear to be identical. For some reason the Walmart version is the cheapest. I’m hoping it’s not actually “cheaper quality” and a POS… Taking a gamble here, but this has me excited for our next snowstorm ☃️
I hope you are doing okay in the storm we just got (January 29th, 2022). Down here in NJ we got 8 inches in my area to a foot in other areas but MA and areas near Boston got nearly 2 feet! This blower did great for my first storm with it so I'm very happy.
Hey! Thanks for that. We did ok. Hard to measure because of the wind drifts but I think we got about 15 inches that storm. And this snow blower cut through it like nothing! Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video. Stay safe!
I realize this is an older review, but.... if you see this question, I'd be interested in the answer. Does this snow blower have a traction lock of some sort, to get posi-traction with both tires? My old one had single wheel drive that would allow turns a lot easier, but had the posi feature to dig in better when moving in a straight line. Thanks
Just a couple of thoughts. I bought this unit three years ago why price I paid $359 delivered from walmart. I am handy so I felt confident that I could keep it running. I don't get a lot of snow BUT. It starts first pull every time. First year had one issue, very heavy snow when I put the Shute lip down the heavy snow pulled the chute up partly off where it sits I got a blast of snow in the face. The lip where it sits is not very tall. I took some PVC pipe pieces and glued them inside no way the shute can come up high enough to come partly off. Even though I drained every bit of gas from it this year first time I started it it ran like shit surging no power. Removed carb. cleaned fixed. Also the shute lip cable keeps freezing but that can happen with any brand. I added chains and weighted down the front and upgraded the front feet. As far has how it works does a great job Over all I am happy with this unit so far it has earned it's price. One thing that scares me is the lack of parts available on the website, I can fix any thing but I can't make the parts
Thanks for sharing your experience, Martin. I appreciate it!
Just bought one. Great review. Hope I have the same results. I purchased a snow cab for it.
So jealous of your snow. We never get any now (southern uk). Snowblower looks fun.
Ikr? I live in Surrey, hardly get any!
You know, a lot of people around here complain constantly about the snow. I love it to be honest. I am sure I wouldn't like it if it was all year round but the few months we get it are nice. Thanks for stopping by!
Up in Canada I got mine for $400 three years ago and it's now $900....it's been a beast for me no complaints...yeah the shute does wander a bit in heavy snow but not a big deal
U lucky so-and-so! I'm looking at it now here in my local Home Depot in Ontario. $800!
Silicone spray is great for snow blower cables and every moving part outside of the drive assembly. Enjoyed you video.
i need help on my new 'beast'.! it stopped throwing after heavy snow, used it twice. checked belts~ ok- checked auger pins
`ok shops are busy and no help waiting on hold . there must be another fix i could try. a lil help????
Mr Fixer you got a snowblower thank you
Hello, I have that snowblower and I’ve had it for 2 years. The metal ring part that the gas cap screws into fell into the gas tank.So the cap won’t stay tight. Is there any thing I can do or should I be worried about anything? Thanks Lee
I’ve got the same snowblower. I am literally trying to get it going right now and it won’t start with the pull start. The fuel and oil is good. I have all the knobs and dials set right. Just won’t turn over. What could be causing that?
I have the same exact one... does your chute rotate on its own from vibrations? Can't figure out how to tighten it
Hey David! Yes it was loose when I first assembled it but I tightened the nut that holds the spring for it. This made it a bit harder to rotate but held it in place perfectly. I would try to tighten that spring a little bit and see how that works.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair I'll have to give this a try. My MacGuyvered bungee method leaves a lot to be desired.
WOAHHH!! YOUR IN MASS!? WOW! Im RIGHT IN ENFIELD CT., GREW UP IN SPRINGFIELF MA
do you have to always have to pull the key to shut it off?
Good to see it is working for you! This device is one that I hope I never have to use though lol... as snow is my natural enemy so I'm not planning to live anywhere near snow... but I did watch the first video and is good to see that it worked out well. Keep the good work!
i was in that thin line of one foot of snow from that storm, was nice how light it was
Nice & honest review
I brought this and used it once. Can't get the thing to start up again. I'm thinking of maybe draining the gas out and trying again. I don't know
What is the model of this snowblower. I have found a db7109a and a mb7109a, I’m wondering if this is either one of those?
Just bought one today.
Got the 26 inch version of this snowblower, super easy to use, pretty durable so far, I accidentally ran over a bundled sales paper in the driveway but didn’t hurt the auger or shear pins thank goodness. I was really concerned about it being a Chinese made machine but for $750 it’s a good value. I agree about the two handed operation but.again the price is why I believe it requires two hands. But clears snow beautifully and I hope it lasts me a few years. So I would recommend it.
Newspapers and lazy mailmen with junk mail can cause havoc after a snowfall on driveways. Thanks for sharing that thought and information.
You hope it will last you a few years? That's all you expect it to last. Any appliance or machine I buy that costs this much, I expect to last at least 10 years. At least! That is why I am leaning towards buying a more expensive, more reliable brand like Troy.
@@MilkyWayGalaxyy I work at a home hardware. We brought Powersmart in 2 years ago, haven't had one returned yet, and in fact I bought the 26 inch one today. But I will tell you this I've seen MANY of the $2000 + dollar Troy Bilts get returned in the last few years. In fact we have a troybilt we use in the lumber yard, blows sheer pins every run, we grabbed a little 24 inch powersmart 2 stage that out throws the 3 stage troybilt we also use. Troy Bilt isnt what it use to be 10 years ago. From what I've witnessed putting these together and dealing with returns, I'll spend money on any other company before Troy now, even Benchmark. We also brought Husqavarna in this year, we'll see how well they do.
@MetaliCanuck Good to know but just 2 years is not what I am worried about. Will it last 15 years. For that much money, it better.
You have a good machine, I would like to know how much you got it for and where, and thanks for sharing your experience with it.
I inherited this same blower from my father and its been used maybe 4 times. I tried to start today and could not get it started. Also last year my father complained the shoot vibrates and turns on its own and it was a pain to keep the snow blowing the same way.
Thank you for sharing your experience with this snowblower. Sorry it is giving you trouble.
I bought one, mostly positive, plenty of power. Two negatives, all four bolts between handle and frame loosened up, one fell out before I realized it. Replaced all nuts with nylock style and problem solved.
Also in wet snow, the auger control gets loaded up with frozen slush and stops working until cleaned off.
Agree with this review otherwise, nice machine but be aware it is made in China. Warranty issues may be challenging.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I appreciate it!
Thanks for the video. What's the best way to turn it off without damaging engine?
Lock de-icer or hand sanitizer helps clear crusty ice around shute.
Looks like the Home Depot $500 dollar one doesnt have the upper chute adjuster like your model. Anything else different? How much was the model in the video?
How does it do on snow berms?
Just picked one up this past snow storm we had, I live in rhode island. I looked out my window the following morning and said nope, no way I'm shoveling this. Called around and no one had any snow blowers except for this one Toro that was 2200 bucks. I was going to buy it till my wife called one of our local home depot and told them they had 29 of these power smarts in stock online, the girl actually went to the back to look after the 1st call we made, I assume the guy we spoke with only looked on the floor. So she called me and told me to re rout to home depot in nk. It needed minor assembly, just the shoot and push bar and I was off and running, I have to say I was skeptical on how well thos thing would work but it was flawless, ate right threw some deep snow banks and had to of thrown the snow 15-20' easy.. not sure about the one you got a year ago but this one I got has heated handles and a led headlight and the also added single hand operation, once you hold down auger and acceleration you can let go of the auger and controll the shoot and it'll keep throwing snow.. thanks for the vid
Oh man I wish I got the one with the heated handles and headlights! And of course the single handed operation! Awesome to hear you have had a good experience! Now I am thinking maybe I should sell this one to get the updated features. 🤔. Thanks for sharing!
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i was taught to use the stabilizer to keep the moisture out of the tank,.
Do the exhaust fumes not bother you? First time snowblower, just used mine for the first time yesterday for about 2hrs. The entire time I was just inhaling and breathing in the exhaust fumes while using it. I honestly slept with a headache and even this morning I feel like I can still smell it in my nostrils. Honestly makes me not want to use it again
Hey! That is strange. They have never bothered me. Not sure what could be causing that honestly.
I want to get this, but could you tell me the width and height of the red bucket, where the auger is? I need to make sure it fits sideways in the garage. Thanks for all your videos.
Anyone use this in areas where you consistently have snow events of 12” or more? How does it do with the crunchy hard snow? Can this be operated and maneuvered by smaller frames people or is the weight too much?
I don't know how many times I've had to go to somebody's house to fix a Chinese engine. These things really suck they run on choke only and the carburetor emulsion tube holes get stuck or clogged and you have to run it on choke.
can you adjust to not throw it 40 ft ? that's far and will throw it to neighbors window or on your porch or somewhere you may not want to reach ?
Yes, very true. You can just adjust the chute down and it will throw it a much shorter distance.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair some reviews on home depot complain about broken belts, blades touch the ground, its cheap quality & you pay for what you get & so on. it is lower priced than other known brands. Any feedback on suspected quality, durability ?
I got this at the end of last year. Tried it for the first time this weekend. It starts up like a champ and cuts through the snow like a hot knife. BUT, the Auger belt keeps slipping off. After making adjustments, it keeps happening.
Got ya. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Doesn’t the chute get clogged when the snow is very wet (when it rains right after it snows, the dreaded wintry mix)?
They tend to but mine has not yet. Luckily this snowblower comes with a push stick to clear any snow without losing any digits! 😁👍
@@TheFixerHomeRepair make sure to stop the engine when you do that. Better safe…
Any chance you have a part number for the auger belt?
On a Ariens there a rubber seal over we’re ur having water issue
I saw rust I recommend just buy the Ariens oem part install it
I have the same one you do and after the recent storm it worked great for me to. I appreciate your review and set up and also was impressed with the throw on how far it can send the snow. Keep up the great videos and work.
Great to hear! Thank you for letting us know your experience!
Have you been able to find shear pins? I haven't been able to find any other then ebay but they want $16 for 4 of them!
Did you replace the oil for the 2nd year?
Any idea where to buy auger shear bolts for these? They are metric and hard to find. Aside from that mine is 4 years old and still going strong.
I am having issues finding them as well. You can get them from PowerSmart for $2 each, but have no nuts for them? You would need to buy some hex nuts for them from the hardware store.
Hey great video, I'm in Mass as well, out west and we just got about 6in and of course my blower which started last week, didn't want to start today. All that aside I'm looking at these and wondering how this machine is running for you 3 years later? Thanks a lot.
Still running great. Only thing that is a little annoying is the chute tends to vibrate and move around a bit.
I have a question. Is the PowR kraft 2 stage snow blower same parts with Power Smart 2 stage snowblower?
Good question. I have no idea. Hopefully somebody else knows and can reply! Thanks for checking out the video!
Thanks for sharing
I moved from The Snow Belt to Florida. That’s right I am a Chicken. Lol, back home I was a Tow Truck Driver so I was happy to see snow on TV
I run ethanol free gasoline with Sta-Bil, WITHOUT draining the tanks. My equipment seems to be fine in its respective off season.
VERY INFORMATIVE ; APPRECIATED PJP
That‘s One cool video! 🥶😂 Looks like it is a good straightforward machine. I’d suggest getting a cheap tarp to throw over top of it? Save ya time and trouble when it comes time to use it. Just my $ .02 👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸😊
Do you still have this and if so have you needed to buy a new belt and if so was it the augar belt or the drive belt ?
I do still have it but I haven't had to buy a belt yet.
Maybe you could build a lean-to to put it under. You did a good job with that blower!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thats not a bad idea 🤔👍. Thanks for checking it out!
Not sure why exactly, but this seems like it it fun to use!
haha hey I have fun with it for sure!
Love mine!!
Hey Matt, are you still using/recommending this snow blower
We are replacing our 20 year old craftsman which needs new wheels that are apparently no longer available. PLUS snow is due this Sunday night 🙄. We know if we buy a new snowblower it won’t snow 😂
One pull everyone knows the rules 👍
Haha yes! Was gonna respond to your challenge but it took 3 pulls for the start of the season. 1 this summer and 1 the day after the first start... 2 out of 3 ain't bad!
First season with the PowerSmart 24". Just a couple of pulls to start. Seems pretty good on gas, ran it 2.5 hrs, didn't have to refuel. Throws the snow, a good 10'. Fairly easy to pull & walk backwards. Can't beat the price $600+tax.
Agreed! That is one thing I wish I mentioned is it is indeed very good on gas! Thanks for sharing!
Great video. Thanls
Thanks for checking it out, Larry!
Mine won't pull start but it starts with the electric start works just fine
Watched both videos; most excellent!! Thank you!!!