Buy Snow Thrower and Receive Up To $400 in Gift Cards

It is that time of the year again when everybody is looking to either buy a new snow thrower or getting the existing one ready for the season. I know many people just wait till the end of the season to get some good deals on snow throwers. It might be good idea for some people to wait till the end of the season and use shovels to remove the snow from your driveway almost the whole season. However, keep in mind that these snow throwers come with limited time warranty and the period starts when you buy it. Now you buy it at the end of the season and will not even use it for about six months or so. What if when it comes the time to use it and you find out that machine has problems. Most stores have only 30-90 days return policy after that you will be stuck with the manufacturers warranty. You might want to check out the mail in rebate offer deal at Home Depot.

Home Depot has a promotion for four days only starting today (October 15, 2009) and ending on October 18, 2009. You can receive up to $400 as gift cards by mail-in offer when you purchase any in stock snow thrower that is $500 or more. Here is the break down of the offer

Spend $500-$999 Receive $100 Gift Card
Spend $1000-$1799 Receive $200 Gift Card
Spend $1800-$2199 Receive $300 Gift Card
Spend $2200 or more Receive $400 Gift Card

You need to fill out the rebate form and send that with your original receipt to get the gift card by mail.

Home Depot has a good selection of Ariens, MTD, Cub Cadet and Toro snow throwers. Your choice will depend on your driveway size, your location and of course the budget. When you are in store for buying the snow thrower, please do ask question about the machine and don’t hesitate to learn how to operate the snow thrower you want to purchase as well as the things to do for maintenance to keep your new snow thrower in perfect working condition for years to come. Most of the machines don’t last long just because of poor or lack of maintenance. Trust me it is not easier to take your snow thrower to a workshop for repair even if it is being done under warranty. Ask questions and keep on asking till you are satisfied that you know everything about your snow thrower.

Click Here to visit Home Depot website to check out snow throwers.
Click Here to get the Rebate form.

If you own one, please do yourself a favour and check out your snow thrower now before the snow fall starts and make sure it is in running condition. Check if you need to change any shear bolts/pins or replace any loose belts. Changing the lubricant may also be a good idea.

You may also want to know the following terminology which is used for snow throwers. It will help you when you are shopping for your new snow thrower.

Auger: It is the rotating curved blades part at the front that cuts into and lift the snow off the ground.

Auger-propelled Snow Thrower: In simple plain language this type of snow thrower has the auger that makes contact with the ground and propels the snow thrower forward while lifting the snow off the ground.

Discharge Chute: This part is actually responsible for directing the snow up and out away from your driveway. You can change the direction usually with a crank on the side.

Impeller: It is kind of wheel with blades located right behind the auger. The snow entering through the auger is propelled at a higher speed through the discharge chute so it can cover more distance.

Single-stage Thrower: It is the snow thrower that has only auger for lifting and throwing the snow. This type of snow thrower are good for handling smaller volumes of snow and will be choking a lot in Ottawa.

Two-stage Thrower: Ottawa residents most probably wants this type of snow thrower. It has auger and impeller to handle higher volumes of snow to through at a longer distances.

Wheel-propelled Snow Thrower: This is another feature which Ottawa residents should have in snow throwers. This type of snow throwers have powered wheels to move the machine so you won’t be using lots of your energy to push it.

Now you know technical terms to talk with the sales person in the store, why not get out and check out your local Home Depot or visit the HomeDepot.ca.