• Silicon spray can be used to help keep your snowblower from clogging up while using it
  • Some products may seem like a good idea, but can actually harm your machinery during operation
  • Common household sprays should be avoided - stick with specific products for your application

How to Make Your Snowblower Even Better in Montana Snow

Mother Nature is bearing down across the state of Montana with another round of cold and snow heading into February.  Trying to keep our decks, sidewalks and porches cleared of snow will have everyone out with snow shovels and snowblowers.

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If you happen to be one of the lucky ones that has a snowblower, you are already ahead of the game.  But what if that snowblower doesn't want to seem to remail clean and keep throwing the white stuff towards the neighbor's yard?

Clogging Problems Solved with a Simple Montana Winter Hack

Keeping your snowblower from clogging can be not only a pain in the rear while fighting cold, but it can also be dangerous reaching into the feed and auger to try and clear that clog.

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Have you ever tried a silicon spray in your equipment?  Oil that can help keep the clogs away comes in various versions, but there is one that you should definitely not be using on your snowblower.

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Don't Use Common Household Sprays on Your Montana Snowblower

While there are several specific brands that deal with silicon for your equipment, there are some "hacks" that you may want to steer clear of.  Specifically raiding the kitchen cupboard for a can of Pam.

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Due to viscosity levels, a cooking spray may lead to more clogs than actually doing good.  It's best to stick with products specifically designed for colder temperatures.  You can find out more about silicon sprays here.

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