Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Appreciate any feed back. When I last used my snowblower a month ago, it worked fine and shut off well. When I started it today, the auger would not turn. In fact (with spark plug removed,) I cannot turn it by hand. I had tightened the belt but I think that the auger is frozen. I have an unheated garage and live in an area where the temp has not gone above 10 very often. Last night it was thirteen below. Is it possible that the auger can freeze ? I do not visibly see any ice etc. on it. Or do I have a serious auger gear issue. Should i attempt to warm it up somehow ?

Thanks for any help.

The auger isn't going move if you try to turn it by hand by grabbing it (because there's a worm gear on the shaft), unless what you are saying that it won't turn when you pull the starter cord with the auger handle down. I'd first try to get the blower in a warm place or get some heat to it with a heat lamp. There could be ice behind the impeller that you can't see.