It may only be mid-October but the cooler temperatures have some people already thinking snow. Some are getting their snowthrower ready for old man winter.
Workers at D & P Small Engine near Montoursville are busy. Although winter hasn't started yet, people are getting their snowthrowers ready.
"We've had people coming in to get service. That entails changing their spark plugs, changing the oil, checking the belts," said Patricia Loner.
Workers said the have serviced at least 15 snowthrowers so far, some as early as this summer.
On average it can cost between $50 and $75, and possibly take up to a week to have your snowthrower serviced. At Clark's Ag Center in Turbotville they are also seeing more customers come in this time of year for maintenance. Matt Mousley suggests having your thrower serviced before you use it in the snow because it could damage the machine.
"It usually takes two storms and if you get any ice involved in any of those storms they take a beating and need some service," said Mousley.
Both places agree, when it comes to servicing a thrower the sooner the better. They most people wait until the last minute.
"Everybody waits until the first snow and then it gets so jammed up then they want them the next day when it's snowing. So you want to try to get them in early," added Loner.
"We need parts and we can get them right away to make sure you have the belts that you need, just to be prepared. You never know when it's going to hit," added Mousley.
Taking some time now can save you from a lot frustration later when the first snow falls.
Workers at D & P Small Engine near Montoursville are busy. Although winter hasn't started yet, people are getting their snowthrowers ready.
"We've had people coming in to get service. That entails changing their spark plugs, changing the oil, checking the belts," said Patricia Loner.
Workers said the have serviced at least 15 snowthrowers so far, some as early as this summer.
On average it can cost between $50 and $75, and possibly take up to a week to have your snowthrower serviced. At Clark's Ag Center in Turbotville they are also seeing more customers come in this time of year for maintenance. Matt Mousley suggests having your thrower serviced before you use it in the snow because it could damage the machine.
"It usually takes two storms and if you get any ice involved in any of those storms they take a beating and need some service," said Mousley.
Both places agree, when it comes to servicing a thrower the sooner the better. They most people wait until the last minute.
"Everybody waits until the first snow and then it gets so jammed up then they want them the next day when it's snowing. So you want to try to get them in early," added Loner.
"We need parts and we can get them right away to make sure you have the belts that you need, just to be prepared. You never know when it's going to hit," added Mousley.
Taking some time now can save you from a lot frustration later when the first snow falls.
