Blizzard Christmas Eve No Heat No Hot Water Generator Buried Clear Those Vents

[@PetsNPatients]

Wow...looks like you need a structure of some sort around the generator. Extra protection around those exhaust pipes too..I give you guys credit, lots of energy and strategy to dig out in bitter cold and move so much weighted snow.

[@TGSamantha091]

what about having everything mounted/pipes plumbed etc higher?

[@dennispalmer6007]

This is a once in a lifetime snow. You can’t plan for something you don’t even know will happen

[@ccryder654]

@@dennispalmer6007 once in a lifetime!! I been living in Northern michigan most of my life and we get these blizzards about every 10 or 20 yrs!! I was 10 when the 77/78 blizzard hit and we were buried for a week +!! UP of Michigan gets this amount of snow every year , just for FYI!!

[@toddie4usa1]

Mount the generator on a stand and put a shed over it. A friend did in Louisiana and it saved his generator

[@bignuts850]

@@toddie4usa1 or mount A polar bear

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

Wow, what a job. I learned something new today, thank you. We had an unusually cold Christmas Eve and Christmas Day here in the Asheville, NC area (got down to 1 degree F) and our local power company decided to do rolling black outs so that the grid wouldn't totally go down during the increased demand for electricity. What they failed to account for was the fact that cutting the power caused pipes to freeze and break and thousands of homes and businesses are now saddled with the cost of plumbing repairs. Many are still without water nearly a week later. The backlash against the power company and local municipalities is pretty intense right now.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm sorry for that...I think it is going to happen more and more. Our grid isn't ready for what is coming. Happy new year get warm

[@dougfredricks2017]

Duke Energy needs to be fined for one lying and secondly their ineptitude...

[@aaronneumeyer5572]

@@dougfredricks2017 What made it frustrating for me is that I installed a whole house generator this year to keep everything running. Despite losing power and having the generator power up to keep us warm, Duke activated the load control device on my heat pump anyway which prevented both the regular and emergency heat from working even though we were zero load on the grid at that time. Not worth the $30 credit/year. I will be calling them next week to come take it out.

[@dougfredricks2017]

@@aaronneumeyer5572 a few weeks ago residents over 30000++ lost power in Moore Cty. NC due to a domestic terror attack on a substation. Granted I believe that attack was contrived; in the case of Duke Energy someone there has the IQ of a Moonpie. Rhetorically what is a electric car owner to do when Grid goes down... 😒

[@USNveteran]

We are also in NC and were victims of duke energy's hijinks. The predictions for the cold snap were out for almost a week before it happened. If duke even thought they were going to have to black people out they should have at least given their customers advance warning so preparations could be made. They sure don't have any problems getting their bills out, and will cut your power off in a heart beat if you don't pay. I had to scramble on Christmas Eve to get extra gasoline for my portable generator as well as kerosene for my heater & extra firewood. I still haven't been able to get on their website as of yesterday to voice my displeasure. Guess there are quite a few unhappy duke customers. Think I am going to put solar panels on my house. FLY NAVY!!!

[@johndaniels7609]

Man, that's got heart attack written all over it. Glad you survived!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you John I felt good doing this no issues. Happy New Years

[@chrisrobinson6288]

Thanks for posting, nasty weather in your neck of the woods. Your son did a good job that snow looks like it’s packed.

[@pumpupjam9648]

Glad you have the generator! But sometimes people forget during a snow storm like this one, you need to clear the pipes, so exhaust and fresh air can get in and out. Good job, you and your son did to clear away the snow against the outside house walls! Get back inside and stay warm!!!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Awesome comment thank you. Happy New Years.

[@dancaldarelli2269]

Yah waiting to you have 5 feet of snow then start shoveling always the best option

[@breadfan9]

I have zero pipes with my generator. Too many mice and bugs get in

[@bwillan]

That was some wicked wind and snow drifts that buried your furnace vents and generator. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. With this warm up in temperatures I hope the snow melt doesn't become a problem either.

[@maraudermitchelli]

So far no flooding at my house, but it is melting fast. Happy New Years

[@cardboardboxification]

Put the furnace in and out vent outlet under the eve, put the generator on a 3’ high pedestal..

[@1o1carolina53]

Dude it's not a race you got all the time in the world you're going to be the hero of the day restoring the house utilities take your time and enjoy it

[@maraudermitchelli]

It doesn't show but you're right I was worried that this would not fix the problem...that's why I was rushing. Happy New Year

[@1o1carolina53]

@@maraudermitchelli peace and love to you brother

[@mobetta3456]

Thank you for making this video. Besides the video about the guy on the jet ski rescuing 50 people, this is the only video I've seen of what the big blizzard was like for individual people.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You made my day thank you. Somes houses by the lake were covered in a glaze of ice. 16 thousand homes had not power. Many spent christmas alone...believe me we were lucky very lucky. Happy New Years.

[@shawnalLovesJesus]

@@maraudermitchelli I live in the Pacific Northwest. We caught the side of the storm but it was bad enough. We got some snow, a bit of wind, ice rain, warming temps. The ice rain took out some trees in our area that landed on houses and a couple of vehicles. Branches fell from a tree beside our house. One of the branches took out my kitchen window.

[@susanandrew5240]

What a nasty storm, thanks for making a video, don,t get the real story from the news !

[@savage.4.24]

Build a "generatorhouse" with slot vents in front n back. Shape it like a doghouse but with no door. The cover just site over the generator. Hope this idea sparks joy.

[@maraudermitchelli]

It does savage thank you. Happy New Years

[@Frank-rx6wm]

Great job and info for all the people that don't know these things! Ninety those intakes and exhaust vents up higher and build a enclosure for that generator with venting up under enclosure eaves bout 4 foot high....👍

[@maraudermitchelli]

Frank great suggestions thank you. Happy New Years

[@Frank-rx6wm]

@@maraudermitchelli I'm a general contractor wouldn't bullshit you...👍👍👍👍👍 Have a good new year also!

[@jdcaldon6147]

Who would have thought that home water heaters and furnaces needed snorkels? Stay safe.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Hi efficiency units have power vents...easiest to vent to the walls more flexibility on interior space.

[@commonsense354]

Oh wow, what a storm. Glad you got your heat/hot water back. I lived in Wisconsin over 30 yrs ago and we had some wicked storms as well. I now live in the south and if we get an inch of snow people freak and the town shuts down. Stay safe!

[@laceyp3320]

Yes we do we closed down for a little snow ice whatever a southerners could not survive that

[@commonsense354]

@@laceyp3320 You’re right. If anywhere in the south got a storm like that, that area would be shut down for the foreseeable future.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Wisconsin is a great state.

[@katnew4408]

So nice to have a hard working son!

[@maraudermitchelli]

He kept the vents clear twice a day for the next three days. Happy New Year thank you

[@emmettmaciuba7411]

Peter Jr did a good job!

[@CatScanJim]

When I was a kid living in Cupertino, California we had snow once about every 20 years. We weren't used to it and didn't really have the clothes for it but it was sure fun that it happened in my during my adolescent years and I got to experience it. My Mom really amazed me because she came from Oklahoma and knew snow very well. She took a bowl of snow into the kitchen, and came out with Ice Cream. As cold as we were the Ice Cream was great, even at 7:30 in the morning. I would have missed it if my buddy from school who had a paper route and was up every morning at 5 was up when it started, came and woke my whole family up. It all melted pretty fast when the sun came up because it was only about 3 inches deep. Something I remembered all my life and I'm 71.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Jim I love stories like yours super cool good for you. Unbelievable childhood memory. Thank you for sharing be safe.

[@relevant.c5411]

i had my genie installed about 1.5 ft off the ground due to water holding in the back when we get heavy rains, never thought about snow blocking it. glad i had a water issue or it would be sitting on the ground.

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

A suggestion. If you have extra fiberglass poles that mark the driveway you might consider placing them in the ground next to the vents. Less digging that way.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Yes I've thought of that, I think I'm going to mark a path to blow around the house. Excellent thought marking the vents with the stakes I did not think of that. Thank you for supporting my channel be safe.

[@RockStarParking10]

Great job getting the generator, heat and hot water back up and running. I am wondering if a fix for those covered pipes would be to connect a pipe to bring them higher up and put an elbow joint on the end facing towards the ground? this would stop it being covered again, just an idea. Stay safe and Happy New Year!

[@andrewciavatta9663]

Wow what a storm, when I worked on a golf course we used snow fence Next to the road. This fence was great in preventing huge snow drifts. Nice to see you getting help from your son. I am like you, always playing John Wayne around the house. It always seems the I end up doing everything by my self. Great video.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Too funny yes I'm usually by myself. My son was awesome during the storm he shoveled the vents twice a day for three days. One less thing for me to worry about. Happy New Years.

[@giuliocavallo]

When the snow melts, try to get your generator installed on a stand so it can sit 3-4ft off the floor. I got one up here in Quebec and my generator is always clear of the snowfall - less problems and headaches for you! Stay safe and god bless!

[@maraudermitchelli]

I thought of that, or a heated pad to melt the snow. Good suggestion by you. Happy New Years

[@776alpha677beta]

I put a table over my vent area. The snow was 7 feet high next to my house. Dont think generator could be maintained easily if it was 5 or 6 feet off the ground

[@canadianphil421]

You have a awesome son there out help the old man 😂 raise him good I don’t have a son but I raise my daughter to work hard and she would do the same by helping the old man haha

[@maraudermitchelli]

I agree with you. My daughter was in the house keeping her grandmother company. We're lucky aren't we. Happy New Years.

[@canadianphil421]

@@maraudermitchelli we sure do I hope you have a awesome New Year’s and 364 days after

[@ignorthepain]

As a man that has seen my share of this 3 am in the morning i fire up the snow thrower. I am the lone man i am on permanent over watch with three ladies no hot water is not an option if i have to stay awake for three days it will happen. Never let it get to this point this is how you die in your sleep

[@maraudermitchelli]

I agree with you, you did a great job. I will do a recap video

[@keithsimpson1268]

Take it easy out there

[@maraudermitchelli]

thank you

[@veronicaroach3667]

Looks like the moral of this story is to have those outlets under cover & the generator in a shed of it's own - anything you can do to prepare for such burying amounts of snow ! And If the outlets & generator were under a roof you likely would not have to dig them out at all or at least you could start everything up without that effort - dig out after the fact ? Always more you can do to fix the worst outcomes & we learn all the time. Glad you finally had a warm house to retreat to. In my household I would have beeen out there digging too - and I'm an 82yr old female !

[@tractortyme]

Yes, even preparedness for sustainability is all planned out, nature has its way for throwing a curve ball to make us stay busy it seems. Stay warm Pete, Happy New Year to You and Family and all Marauders. -Ronny in Montana.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Ronny I've gotten beat up by some over this video that it is staged...oh my gosh. Always great to hear from you. thank you my friend. Please always put your name so I remember it....I'm old it takes repotition

[@RiverRatWA57]

Oh, the Joys of living in snow country, fortunately I live in the PacificNorthWet where our snows aren't that severe, also the heating system in my almost 100yr old house has no such ventilation problems.

[@maraudermitchelli]

My God you live in beautiful are you're so lucky. Take care of that great house Happy New Years.

[@robertfournier7050]

I'm getting it. The snow storms your having there are what we had back when I was a boy. Late 60's early 70's. And yes all went without any power so no heating or hot water. Having a fireplace and wood got us through. Er Ev

[@maraudermitchelli]

Simpler is better sometimes great memories

[@dickymiller7196]

Man, I feel for y’all, I live is Western Kentucky and have never seen anything like this. Praying for y’all🙏

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm fine Dicky it's a challenge. Happy New Years

[@shawnalLovesJesus]

This might be the beginning of judgment. If you are a Christian, pray about this. If not, now is a very good time to believe. Things are going to get very very bad. I believe this is all leading to the mark of the beast. Now is a good time to believe in Jesus. I know from personal experience that Jesus is real. April 9, 2021, before going to bed, my vision went black for a quick moment, and then I saw in gold letters: Thus saith the Lord. About four hours later, April 10, during my sleep I heard: Prophet. Tell them I am coming soon. 3-5 later, at 1235 AM, our area had a small earthquake registering 3.1. Oct 26, 2020, I heard - Biden Harris July 31,2021 I heard - Stay in the Word. Aug 1, 2021, I heard - Do not fear what is coming. Aug 9, 2021 - Surge. Isolate. In 2019, I heard - famine and plague. Jan 26, 2021. Heard - War is coming Shawna. Better prepare. Prophesy. Best love ANYWHERE! If you want to accept Jesus, admit you are a sinner (we all are), believe in Jesus and that He came in the flesh and that He died for you (well worth it), call out to Him to save you. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son so that whomsoever believes in Him may not perish but may have everlasting life.

[@hoosierpete]

Thank God for Generac, something every home should have.

[@maraudermitchelli]

agreed

[@laceyp3320]

I'm from the south and looking at your video I realized that it's still a couple of things I need to prepare myself I don't have a solar generator yet I have a gas one but having a problem with it have to get it worked on before hurricane season stay safe up there in the north

[@maraudermitchelli]

Lacey we can learn from each other that's why I post.

[@brucekelly7877]

It was quite a storm and tested everyone's systems. After year one when mine filled with snow I install a plywood board in front of the intake side. It has never filled with snow again. And a battery blanket plugged into a thermo cube. It now handles our Ontario snow storms, wind and low Temps.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you

[@LW-hv7oj]

When possible, you can also use your leaf blower to get some of the snow moved out of tight spots. Yikes that is a ton of snow!! Hoping you guys are ok.

[@showme360]

😆

[@paulatrybus7738]

I am in Buffalo NY. It was 53 degrees here and 1/2 of the snow has already melted- crazy

[@marybartholomay6950]

Glad to hear that Paula...my cousin and his mother were lucky to have been rescued in that storm you had there..I'm in central NY...enjoy the warmth...for now...I'm sure it's not here to stay...

[@Nandana_yesudas2008]

You are always in my prayers, stay safe.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you very kind of you. But there are so many others that are more deserving.

[@sandraannlongfield6046]

Hope you will be ok you did so well to survive in those conditions! Take care x

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thanks Sandra very considerate of you I appreciate that. I'm fine and my heart did well. Happy New Years.

[@sandraannlongfield6046]

@@maraudermitchelli Thsnkyou Marauder great to hear from you.I hope you are warm now and the snow is soon gone..Happy new Year x

[@kristdaa4612]

Looks like you live in a pretty good lifestyle to me I don't think I would complain about my generator being covered up with snow.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Hi Kristen I didn’t complain, just a project that had to done during the storm. I’m very fortunate and we faired very well during the storm. Many did not it’s sad. Happy new year 🎆

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Where I'm from in the mtns of West Virginia we always have a a well house with heat to keep from freezing and a generator house to keep snow off it and a garage with a 4wd chained up in it and a tractor if where lucky and a wood shed full of fire wood and kindlin and a smoke house for meats and a celler full of potatoes and canned vegetables and what not just for this reason although it's not bin no where that bad in years happy new years be safe out there it's definitely not easy godbless

[@maraudermitchelli]

God bless you I love the history great memories...good way to live.

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Cheap insurance is a Kerosun heater and two 5 gallon cans of kerosene. It's more than enough heater to keep a house alive if you move it from room to room. I speak from experience making it a week during a power outage. It'll take more than 10 gallons for a week. Kerosene will also last longer than stated in a sealed container.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you John we use them for temporary heat on our construction projects. Good suggestion. Happy New Years

[@johngalanti1010]

Snow shovels are a must. Snow blower also, if you have one. Good job guys 👍

[@maraudermitchelli]

I need one thank you

[@VioletRed77755]

Sir thank you so much for taking this video in these conditions. I'm definitely subscribing

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you, and welcome aboard.

[@kaykiekid]

I've seen some homes with those GENERAC generators placed on top of metal or concrete stand. About 3 or 4 feet off the ground. I guess it's a good idea, especially living in cities like Buffalo, NY, with the "lake effect snow events."

[@chrisloftness5276]

Coming from MINNESOTA that looks like so much fun. Glad you have all the tools too move it. Stay safe and good luck.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Fun...I'm moving to Minnesota. Happy New Years

[@frankcarone3769]

i really love your site ,very informative ,and wow huge snow

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you very much! Frank welcome to the channel I'm glad you like the content.

[@dafrasier1]

So well prepared except for Bad shovels.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Ugh...I think you're right. I'm buying another aluminum scoop shovel that's what my son went back for. Happy New Years

[@fdryer5116]

With a sudden bomb blizzard, perhaps consideration should be given to the generator; a temporary wooden box structure with two pipes, one for fresh air intake and the other a tightly clamped exhaust pipe. Both pipes well above anticipated snow height with a U bend on top to prevent snow depositing inside each pipe. Maybe temporarily extending those two pvc outlets too?

[@maraudermitchelli]

I will discuss this in a debriefing video.

[@william6526]

I think for storms id have some pvc that is 4 foot long that i could attach to the exhaust and intake for your furnace and hot water that would extend the exit for the pipes up four feet that you could just slip on the pipes and take off once the storm is over. At least that way you wouldnt have to dig them out constantly and you wouldnt lose you heat or hot water. I portable windbreak with a cover on two sides for the generator would stop the snow from drifting over the vents in the generator.

[@maraudermitchelli]

A friend of mine did the pvc extension and his heater shut off due to the resistance caused by the additional length and elbows. If you're within the manufacturers guidelines for distance to the vent outside I think it would work. I like the portable windbreak...I should study that. Thank you and be safe.

[@chuckm869]

Praying for you guys. Be careful. Shoveling that amount of snow has given ppl heart attacks. I had to hire someone to do mine because my doctor said your days of snow blowing are over 😢

[@maraudermitchelli]

I know thank you for the prayers. Happy New Years.

[@Chris_at_Home]

I have worked on a lot of remote communications sites in Alaska and where snow is a potential problem for the generator it is elevated. Even lifting this generator on a 2-3 foot stand would help. Also it wasn’t uncommon to have snorkel vents coming out of the top of the enclosure.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Chris I think that is the most realistic solution. Thank you Happy New Years.

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@maraudermitchelli I’m glad I could help. May you and your family and friends also have a Happy New Year

[@dennishaley2821]

don't forget the dryer vent 😃

[@maraudermitchelli]

Our dryer vent is on the second floor. Thank you Happy New Years

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

A snow like that would absolutely cripple us in KY.. The state is not prepaired for that nor would anyone know what to do... Take care Marauder... 👍👍

[@maraudermitchelli]

All good Doc stay warm and Happy New Years

[@stonyacres7389]

Wow - that is crazy. We just got a standby generator, and I hadn’t thought about that. Always used a portable, or tractor powered PTO generator, and plowed to get them out and plugged in, but the standby one just sits tight and gets snowed in…. Thanks for posting!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Keep those vents clear. happy new years

[@mikemckinley1031]

Wow what a job at least you have your son helping you a very important job to get done here in Ontario Canada we don’t have any snow yet it’s all across the border be safe out there here from Ontario Canada I am about 1.30 hours from Niagara Falls❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

[@maraudermitchelli]

I've been to Ontario we love Canada. Happy New Years

[@PartTimeYooper]

Wow...I've seen snow but that is something else. Reminds me of mountain snow, where they only predict how many feet

[@maraudermitchelli]

I haven't heard that in a while so cool and I agree

[@mopardoctor9966]

An issue I have found with portable gas generators is carburetor icing. A friend showed me the solution, place a tarp over the generator or install it inside a open tent. The heat made will stop the icing.

[@tomhennessy7276]

I'm glad we didn't get any of the snow, my son sold our torpedo heaters to his buddy, just before this apocalypse, even though I told him, 'I'm glad we have these heaters in case a snowfall hits'. What a doofus ..

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm glad you didn't get this storm also...not fun.

[@ernieforrest7218]

Life is largely about the decisions we make, or choose not to make.

[@simonknight2448]

You all stay safe and may God bless you all.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Simon we had a good plan. Happy New Years

[@bobbor5883]

Wide shovels are for pushing snow. They are not for digging. Use a narrow snow shovel to save your back and arms

[@bkabby03]

Most don't know as always over working themselves with wrong equipment. Quality strong shovels get it done.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Scoop shovel next purchase happy new years

[@Dstew57A]

You need ro put a protective structure around that generator

[@danielfrusco1520]

I would have extended the vents up 6' to clear any snow issues.

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

I was about to say you should use that awesome skid loader with the blower to do that work but at the end of the video I think I saw some ornamental items buried under the snow in the yard. Take it easy, no snow is worth a cardiac event. Happy New Year Marauder!

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm going to clear that stuff out of the way so the big machine can get us close. Thank you and you're right.

[@petrasant5495]

Well, I hope you and your family have a Happy New Year. Greetings from Wales UK. Best Wishes!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Petra we had a great Christmas, you have a Happy New Years God bless you.

[@l-cranchjustthinking8302]

Go south young man, go south!!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Awesome just awesome lol Happy New Years

[@Loriann4444]

Thank God for snowblowers and generators.

[@maraudermitchelli]

lol yes

[@roccocherone]

Pretty nice storm not nice without heat but you handled it just fine

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Rocco, I hope you enjoyed the video. I hope there's many months before we get snow again.

[@strongereveryday2302]

Things that annoy me about this...Why is the generator not in a shed with exhaust routed through a stack in the roof and hooked to an automatic switchover and the natural gaslines? And why would furnace vents be at ground level and not out a flu through the roof? That's just irresponsible design for the Buffalo area climate.

[@BillAndersonNS]

Could you build a plywood box to cover the furnace and hot water vents? 5" high x 3" wide x 1" deep should do it, place some stones on the top- to keep it from blowing away

[@maraudermitchelli]

Bill I'll do a debriefing video and explain why not...but yours is a good question. thank you

[@MaN-pw1bn]

Love your preparedness! Considering the direction of most storms through your area (blowing from west to east, would moving your generator to the opposite side of the house help eliminate this in the future? Or perhaps building a barrier, like a wood privacy fence to prevent the drift from reaching the generator?? I can't see the other side of the house, but I suspect it doesn't have as much blown snow, just asking...

[@shawnalLovesJesus]

Yep or some small trees surrounding the place.

[@danswartwood4580]

Yes thank you

[@maraudermitchelli]

thank you

[@jebronlames7789]

Ok just to let you know where I'm coming from, in September I was standing in 2'6" water in my house waiting for hurricane to pass and water to drop. So I don't know the snow issues but just a question, why no sweeping 90s and take the carbon monoxide vent up just under the soffit. Doesn't carbon monoxide rise. That seems allot funner if there was Christmas lights up and warm eggnog with some baileys and maybe some Nat King Cole Xmas music playing. Way funner than dragging the house contents out so Corona variant #72 doesn't grow. Ok jokes aside is there a reason for low lying vents??? I watched a vid from a guy in Buffalo do the same as you and wondered the same.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'll explain in a recap video soon. Your points are excellent thank you

[@rogerimhoff2307]

Would it help if you had snow fence up around the pipes ? In winter I have to keep an eye on the roof vent for the sewer. 8/12 pitch and sometimes it gets covered.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I don't know...probably is where to install the fence. A snow fence may help with the heaters but changing wind directions could void the effects of the fence. Good questions.

[@jeffneuman7372]

Vents are way to low & should have elbows to stop them filling full of snow. Crazy storm.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm not sure the furnace blowers can handle another elbow and extending the pipe. Happy New Years.

[@edstevens9357]

Hope you get some melting this week. Greetings and happy new year from Albany ny

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Ed the big thaw has hit. Happy New Years.

[@carolebreedlove1978]

People, don't wait until storm is over. Clean and shovel pathways and generators throughout the storm, every hour or before it gets boot top high.

[@debinpa64]

Some people can't do that🤦

[@maraudermitchelli]

Agreed I will be doing the same, and I now one could get through the snow to help empty house for people out of town. Happy New Years.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Carole great suggestion...in 20 years this is the first time I've had to shovel the vents. I'll be prepared for next year. Happy New Years.

[@Rusty_Nickle]

So I don't know what those wooden posts are next to your generator. My suggestion would be to get rid of those then you can take your skids to your blow yourself a path to the generator mostly blow around it blow a pretty big area around it and then you won't have to shovel so much in the cold.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Agreed my son had the same Idea. We'll be prepared next year...good eye. Happy New years

[@brian2359]

Looked like fun! Lol. That’s a lot of snow to move

[@maraudermitchelli]

Fun...fun...it was a challenge and was nice working with my son. I was tense the units would not start but they did. Happy new year.

[@brian2359]

@@maraudermitchelli Happy New Year!

[@scottjohnson6173]

Wouldn’t it be better to build a lean to in front of vents and a small structure to in close the generator so when you do have blizzards like this you’re protected! Just a thought?

[@maraudermitchelli]

I will discuss this in a debriefing video...maybe

[@brianrobinson9602]

silly question but why not extend those up to like 8 feet even if you make temporary PVC "z" connections for winter.

[@maraudermitchelli]

the longer they are the more resistance which may shorten the life of the blower and other parts...that being said I will look into how far they can be extended. Happy New Years.

[@blkcoupequattro]

Might be a good idea to put extension on those vent pipes for you heat, and hot water before a storm comes the next time, the generator is another story however....

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm not sure the blower motor can push that distance. I am researching. Happy New Years.

[@Pw.papa.7]

I think I would be off adding some pipeline to that for the winter to raise it up about 6 feet that way yet air and exhaust still working I would check with the furnace man to make sure you could do that put it up so high just for the winter so you don’t have that problem again with that much snow if you’re sorry for you guys holy crap and hello from Michigan God bless😎😇

[@maraudermitchelli]

I agree Brian, I will discuss this in a debriefing video

[@FreedomNH-kj9xy]

Glad to see you got everything up and running. Too bad you couldn't build a small covering structure over the Generator. Gotta get your son out there more often. That's a young man's job!!!! Be safe.

[@maraudermitchelli]

My son shoveled twice a day for three days and did a great job. In 20 years I've never had to shovel these vents. Happy New Years. Oh I'm working on a fix for the vents

[@timwest7159]

@@maraudermitchelli If it was me those pipes would be extended up the wall at least another 4 feet. :)

[@lindadonaldson7568]

@@maraudermitchelli we live in Buffalo, NY(really Tonawanda which is where storm hit very hard) and our furnace vents are in the back of our house where we have 2 back doors that were so covered with snow that my husband had to go out the front and around the house to keep them clear. It was terrifying as he had to do this several times. If you figure out a way to keep them clear please post it. It would seem these storms are not done with us.

[@at_brunch3852]

Tremendous effort going on here!!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you sir. Happy New Years

[@ctbt1832]

This only have to happen one time to me before I fix this issue, and it never happens again. But then again, I think I would’ve already prepared being as though the storm was coming.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Good for year I like that attitude, btw this was the first time.

[@Jerry-ko9pi]

Need to put some extension pipes on the intake and exhaust for heat. Don't glue then so you can take them off after winter. Add a "T" too, so water vapor can escape.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Jerry I have to work on this. Happy New Years.

[@jayrae4793]

Check out Heattrak mats. Not sure if this can work for your application. This would be kind of a band aid solution imo

[@maraudermitchelli]

I will Jay thank you

[@katnew4408]

Really needed a tall snow fence right there wonder if that would help?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Maybe but the wind change directions really don't want one by my house. To cover the house it would surrounded by a snow fence. Happy New Years

[@tedlahm5740]

Plastic on the windows. Do not see exhaust pipe, fresh air intake only?

[@NutmegThumper]

Suggest having those vents higher off the ground so they don’t get covered so easily with snowfall.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I will post a blizzard debriefing video on this topic soon thank you good comment.

[@mrk1075]

Why didn’t you build a enclosure around the generator to keep it dry from the weather?

[@maraudermitchelli]

I uploaded a video where I discussed this in depth "Blizzard The Good The Bad The Ugly General Generator Snow Shoveling Comment Debriefing #314" If you have the time I discuss the popular comments and why I will not enclose the generator. Please comment if you watch it I hope you have the time.

[@ositagordita8550]

This was definitely educational. I'm not sure what you could do to possibly alleviate this problem in the future. One thing is for sure, I get the feeling you're smart enough to figure it out. ✌️🙏👍 Y'all stay safe.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You're more confident than I, but I will try. First time in 20 years I've had to shovel the vents. Happy New Years.

[@ositagordita8550]

@@maraudermitchelli SAME to you. You can do it!

[@ositagordita8550]

@@maraudermitchelli An idea just popped in my head & I was wondering if the exhaust valves could be moved higher up on the structure. If needed, maybe landscaping could be used to disguise the changes.

[@daveyconcrete9801]

@@maraudermitchelli A few dollars and a few minutes to make some snorkel extensions for your vents.

[@ositagordita8550]

@@AdirondackHomestead That is a condescending comment rooted in assumption, ignorance & just plain stupidity. Obviously it has never occurred to you that not everyone is physically able to do what you suggested or it's just not feasible for a myriad of reasons. Either way, maybe karma won't bite you too hard for being so rude.

[@dPollyEster]

happy new years 2023. can you put those air pipes up alot higher for next year?

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm not sure the furnace blowers can handle another elbow and extending the pipe. Happy New Years.

[@bryandoan6235]

That happened because of the high efficiency furnace not venting out the main stack above the roof. But, the generator not running because of the snow is a problem. That's a lot of snow though.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Hi Bryan there is no main stack out my roof, all the heating units are high efficiency

[@keithsimpson1268]

Stay safe and well

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you

[@CaptainCornBurner]

Glad the storm is over, just a thought can you make temporary pipe extensions that would push on for the winter months?it would save you from digging them out during a storm situation.Enjoy ridding along Happy New Year.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you great suggestion...my friend did that and they clogged. Happy New Years.

[@shuvmesumknowlegde]

Extend your exhaust to half way up and then use a curb piping to target the ground

[@maraudermitchelli]

So many options thank you that's a good idea. Be safe

[@shaneparnell2128]

This is why we heat with wood. We was without electricity for a month during our last ice storm. We cooked and heated our bath water on our wood stove. I felt like I was living in the 1800s

[@maraudermitchelli]

Shane that's a good solutions and super cool. I think sometimes less is more. Happy New Years

[@FreedomNH-kj9xy]

Maybe a walk behind snowblower for around the tight areas?

[@maraudermitchelli]

Oh boy I was going to get one for my wife's hot tub and ran out of time...agreed. Happy New Years

[@kmisercola7180]

I'm pretty sure your heater vents need to have another elbow on them to point them downward and most likely also the same for your tankless hot wa ter heater

[@maraudermitchelli]

Worried about resistance and condensation drainage. Researching happy new year

[@mbwoods2001]

Why dont you extend the pipe vents up towards the roof as then next time it dont get blocked by the snow again

[@maraudermitchelli]

Resistance back on the blower fans, and they have to drain condensation from the lines. I will be studying this. Happy New Years

[@terranaudio6101]

Why are the vents so low, if extended with PVC above snow drift then won't need to keep digging them out. This is the second video that shows low vents being dugout.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'll work on a plan for next year thank you. Happy New Years

[@charlottea.cavatica8423]

In future would a tall snow fence help?

[@maraudermitchelli]

I'm not sure many have suggested that. I will research. Happy New Year

[@charlottea.cavatica8423]

Also, everything in my house is vented out chimney precluding snow blockages. Could you do that? Happy New Year