2014-2015 Ariens Compact 24 in. 208 cc Model 920021 Snow Blower Review

Is the Ariens Compact 24 in. 208 cc Model 920021 snow blower right for you?

I gave the Craftsman 88173 the best value 24 inch snow blower rating. The Ariens Compact 24 in. 205 cc Model 920014 is also one of the best overall residential 24 inch snow blowers but costs about $130 more than the Craftsman. As a homeowner with a 2 car driveway up to 80 feet long, this is also a great choice. 

I like most of the name brand 24 inch snow blowers on the market and they all have a place in someone’s garage, but someone always asks the question, “Which one is best?”  so…. This is my opinion based on the reputation of the company, the overall reputation of the machine, the features you want most and the street price.

The Ariens Compact 24 in. 208 cc Model 920021 snow blower has been around for a while and there are over 700 reviews of it at Home Depot alone. Less than 2% of the reviews were negative and that put’s it in a class by itself. It’s well made and owners like it! Ariens AX 208 cc snow engine, headlight and metal chute give it the features many of you demand. These features plus the standard features you find on a Ariens make it one of the best snowblowers. It is not the easiest 24 inch snow blower to use, but it is engineered well, built well, and throws snow well.

This snow blower is sized for most 2 car suburban driveways.  It works best with 4 to 12 inch snows but it has enough power to blow heavy, wet snow and the intake is tall enough to handle 20 inch drifts. It works well on gravel driveways.

by: Paul Sikkema

This Ariens is part of their Compact line and is designed well for most of us in the United States. In other words if you have a 2 car driveway and get up to 50 inches of snow a year this snow blower is a great choice.  The maintenance takes about an hour once a year and yes, with a few hand tools you can do the maintenance.

Home Depot Ariens Snow Blowers. Compact 24 in. Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower Click This link to read more, buy online, pickup at your local store or have it delivered to your home.

 The features I like most.

Most of the time I pick two features I like most but in this case I like most of the features of this machine.  I will go through each one below.

What makes this snow blower the best 24 inch snow thrower for you?

This versatile Ariens Compact 2-Stage 24 in. Gas Snow Blower . The 205-degree chute with remote deflector for discharge control and hungry 11 in. augers to chew through and throw thick snow. With a durable Ariens AX 208 cc snow engine the Compact 24 in. Sno-Thro provides outstanding snow removal performance with user-friendly control and maneuverability in a mid-size machine.

• Ariens AX 208 cc snow engine with 120-volt electric start. The Ariens engine uses an electric ignition button for reliable starts. ** Electric start power cord sold separately.
• Intake: 24 in. wide and 20 in high efficiently clears driveways, sidewalks and patios. The metal skid shoes can be adjusted for gravel drives. Durable polyethylene skid shoes are available for delicate surfaces
• Gears: 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds let you adjust your speed to accommodate different types of snow.
• 11 in. steel serrated augers power through thick snow banks and pushes snow into the 12 in. 3-blade impeller. Under the right conditions this unit will throw snow 40 feet.
• The Compact uses a heavy-duty cast iron auger gear case with alloy steel gears provides continuous reliability and a longer gear life.
• 205-degree quick-turn chute with remote deflector allows you to direct snow discharge exactly where you want it.
• In dash halogen headlight. It’s bright!
• Pin-lock axle offers the option of 2-wheel drive for heavy snow or 1-wheel drive for maneuverability. This snowblower uses a clevis pin through a hole in one axle. Most of the time you leave the pin out and the snow blower uses one wheel to move it. This way it turns as easy as your push lawn mower. When you want to clean the edge of a drift or working out in the backyard for your dogs you insert the pin into the hole on the wheel and both wheels drive. This is a simple system and it just works well.
• Dual-handle interlock system. You can take one hand off the controls and change the chute or speed and the unit keeps going.
• The handlebars fold for off-season storage
• Includes 3 year limited consumer warranty
• In most shipping areas, Ariens offers free white glove delivery service. Sno-Thro will be shipped to your local Ariens authorized servicing dealer, who will complete 100% assembly of unit and perform multi-point inspection prior to home delivery. Multi-point inspection includes, operators manual confirmation, set tire pressure, check fluid levels, and file warranty registration information
• Disclaimer in qualifying area only – If an Ariens authorized dealer is not in your shipping area, the Sno-Thro will ship mostly assembled, directly to you via regular truck delivery, simple set-up instructions will be included with unit. To confirm White Glove Delivery availability prior to purchasing, call 888-927-4367 option #2
• MFG Model # : 920021
• MFG Part # : 920021

Reviews

The Ariens Compact 24 in. 208 cc Model 920021  Snow Blower has almost three hundred 5 star reviews and I feel they are all honest. Looking at the negative reviews most were from bad fuel. One was not assembled right at the factory and two were from the  new owner not realizing he could engage the other wheel using the clevis pin. Please read the manual to learn about all the features on your new snow blower.

Where To Get One

Home Depot is the best places to get your new Ariens.  At most Home Depots,  Ariens offers free white glove delivery service. The Ariens Sno-Thro will be shipped to your local Ariens authorized servicing dealer, who will complete 100% assembly of unit and inspect it prior to home delivery. The multi-point inspection includes, operators manual confirmation, set tire pressure, check fluid levels, and file warranty registration information. If an Ariens authorized dealer is not in your shipping area, the Sno-Thro will ship mostly assembled, directly to you via regular truck delivery, simple set-up instructions will be included with unit. To confirm White Glove Delivery availability prior to purchasing, call 888-927-4367 option #2

Both have the best price and a great reputation for getting the purchase to you quickly. They also have good customer service. 

Buy Here From Home Depot: Ariens Snow Blowers. Compact 24 in. Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower Click this link to buy and pickup at your nearest store. Shipping (Delivery) is available for a normal fee.

Be Careful! This snow blower is also sold through online only stores! Their price may be $50 less than Home Depot but make sure they have a good reputation of taking care of you after the sale. You may find other “factory-direct discount” stores and websites trying to sell it, but make sure they can and will get you service if you ever need it.

Value: At around $799 it is a good value.

Service & Parts Availability: Service and parts are readily available through Ariens authorized repair centers. Home Depot is easy to work with if you have a problem.