I’ve been getting a lot of readers asking, “Is the Ariens EFI worth the extra money?”
Here is a short video that will help you answer that question.
The snow blower in this video is available at The Home Depot and your local Ariens dealer. Home Depot Link: Ariens Deluxe 30 EFI
Feel free to ask questions in the comment section below.
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About Paul Sikkema Paul Sikkema has been writing about snow blowers, riding mowers and other lawn and garden equipment for over 10 years. Paul does most his writing out in his workshop where he feeds the wildlife and birds in the yard. His goal is to have a red squirrel eating out of his hand. He spends as much time with his granddaughter as he can.
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Rich
I have a 2-year-old 30″ Platinum SHO with a good old carburetor and it started up last week for the first time, since last season, on the first pull. All I could think was wow! I use stabilized gas and always turn off the gas tank and run it dry after every use. Love my Ariens!
Steven D Visek
Paul, a year or so ago I’d asked for a recommendation for a snowblower and you suggested the Ariens Deluxe.
I ended up getting the EFI version and didn’t pay a premium. At the end of last season the EFI went on sale and was the same price, briefly, as the carb version. I even got to use it once when we got an unexpected late season snow.
I have also used it once so far this season. At the end of last season, there was no running it dry or draining gas. I just put the cover on it and then every 3 months started it for a few minutes. With our recent snow I pulled it out and it started right up and ran like a champ. Awesome machine!
Thank you again for the great recommendation. Unless someone likes dealing with chokes and carb maintenance, etc. I would suggest for most folks there shopping can begin and end with the Ariens EFI. Even if you have to pay the premium it is worth every penny. Though I didn’t have to pay a premium, I would have, even if that premium was double what it is now.