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Attach A Salt Spreader To Your Snow Blower •Helps you save time clearing your driveway
Universal Mounting For Easy Attachment •Fits almost any manufacturer's snow blower
Made With Durable High-Density Polyethylene •Survives the most extreme winter conditions
Snap-Locking Hopper Cover •Keeps blowing snow out & away from the ice melting product
Will Not Fit Models 920006 & 920007
Overview
Weight
3 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
UPC
751058028859
Model
72601200
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3 Questions
Q: will the Ariens Melt Buddy fit on a Simplicity single stage snow blower? by Ashlee Swann from Ohio on December 09, 2011
A: Ashlee - it will not. The Melt Buddy will only fit on two stage snow blowers. The frame of a single stage snow blower is not large enought to accomodate the Melt Buddy. by Robert, Product Expert
Q: How do you mount this onto the snow blower? by Carmine Di Bello from Massachusetts on July 26, 2011
A: There is going to be a mounting bracket that would fit onto the middle bracket from the handle bars. If you watch the video we have on our website, it makes it a little easier to understand, but as long as there is a middle bracket, you can mount this on just about any snow blower.
Q: Will the Melt Buddy work with sand instead of salt? by Anonymous on March 27, 2011
A: The Melt Buddy should not have a problem with sand as opposed to salt. The premise is still the same when it comes to the application of salt as well as sand.
Easy To Use (2) Reliable (1) Well Designed (1) Price (1) Easy To Store (1)
Cons
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100% of respondents would recommend this product to a friend
13 Reviews
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Stan H. Owings, MD
Purchased 12/26/16
REVIEWED
JAN.
19
2017
Nice For Small Areas.
Must use a fine texture salt, a course salt is too big. Easy to install and use.
Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Light Weight, Easy To Store
Stan Recommends This Ariens Product
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Angela Raddant Brillion, WI
2 Reviews
25 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
NOV.
03
2009
Meltbuddy Story
Did you hear the story of the MeltBuddy? What a great way to promote innovation among our youth!
In 2007 two young inventors, Matt and Sam, needed an invention for a school project competition and were inspired by the seemingly endless snowfall Iowa received that same winter.
They developed the idea of attaching a salt spreader to a snow thrower to help people save time clearing driveways.
The concept made it to the state competition, and Dan Ariens soon contacted the boys about their invention.
To ensure the boys received compensation for their idea Ariens Company helped them file a U.S. patent application, which eventually resulted in the MeltBuddy!
Did you hear the story of the MeltBuddy? What a great way to promote innovation among our youth!
In 2007 two young inventors, Matt and Sam, needed an invention for a school project competition and were inspired by the seemingly endless snowfall Iowa received that same winter.
They developed the idea of attaching a salt spreader to a snow thrower to help people save time clearing driveways.
The concept made it to the state competition, and Dan Ariens soon contacted the boys about... more
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236
Mark Green Bay, WI
REVIEWED
DEC.
24
2009
Add To The Story Of The Meltbuddy
THANK YOU DAN ARIENS.
In the Meltbuddy you accomplished two things at once: 1 - you gave owners of Ariens snowblowers a practical option for their blowers to accomplish a necessary task.
As the owner of an old but faithful Ariens snowblower (I'm not even sure, but I'm betting the unit is at LEAST 20 years old) here is something I can retrofit to my unit to speed up my work.
2 - you ensured that the young men who invented the product are compensated for their great work rather than stealing their idea and claiming it for your own.
There are far too many business men today who would look to make a fast buck at someone else's expense. Your integrity in the matter reflects well on you and your company.
As a fellow resident of Wisconsin, thank you for doing the right thing the right way.
THANK YOU DAN ARIENS.
In the Meltbuddy you accomplished two things at once: 1 - you gave owners of Ariens snowblowers a practical option for their blowers to accomplish a necessary task.
As the owner of an old but faithful Ariens snowblower (I'm not even sure, but I'm betting the unit is at LEAST 20 years old) here is something I can retrofit to my unit to speed up my work.
2 - you ensured that the young men who invented the product are compensated for their great work rather... more
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143
Aaron Artherton Indepenence, KS
Purchased 2/5/10
2 Reviews
REVIEWED
FEB.
28
2010
Works Very Well !!!
I bought the Ariens Meltbuddy right after I saw it on my computer.
The MeltBuddy took about 5 minutes to install.
I give thumbs-up for the two boys who invented it .
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Christopher L. Hamilton, NJ
REVIEWED
NOV.
16
2014
Awesome, These Kids Better Be Millionaires By Time Their 25
Works great. It can only be so big but what do you expect for $40. I just keep a funnel refill bottle I DIYed. Great company. It shows not all businesses and 1%ers are only about themselves. It's the right way to do business and its sadly dying. Hell I might check their stock out, this business should go the distance.
Christopher Recommends This Ariens Product
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Russell Chasse Lynn, MA
2 Reviews
REVIEWED
DEC.
20
2009
Four Thumbs Up For Meltbuddy Inventors
With this weekend snow storm I got to try out my new snow blower and the MeltBuddy.
Both worked great- the MeltBuddy took about 5 minutes to install.
FOUR thumbs up for the two boys who invented the unit!
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Jeff G. Fair Lawn, NJ
7 Reviews
77 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
JAN.
30
2015
Fantastic Tool For Getting Your Sidewalk And Driveway De-iced
I bought this from SBD when it first came out and it one of the simplest, yet most useful accessories there is (along with the heated hand grips I purchased for my Ariens 24" Deluxe).
If you have a pair of pliers and can read the simple installation instructions, then you'll be ready to use this in 10 minutes. And most importantly, it does a great job. I use Calcium Chloride granules and I don't have any problems with clogs or poor distribution on the sidewalk or dirveway.
The lid stays on fairly well, but it may come off it gets bounced around too much so I simply put a small piano hinge on the side to attach the lid to the hopper and the problem went away.
What I also appreciate is the honest and fair way Ariens arranged to market this item from the high school kids who designed it that makes this even more of a stand-out item.
I bought this from SBD when it first came out and it one of the simplest, yet most useful accessories there is (along with the heated hand grips I purchased for my Ariens 24" Deluxe).
If you have a pair of pliers and can read the simple installation instructions, then you'll be ready to use this in 10 minutes. And most importantly, it does a great job. I use Calcium Chloride granules and I don't have any problems with clogs or poor distribution on the sidewalk or dirveway.
"Everything I've purchased from SBD and the affiliated companies have been fairly priced, delivered in excellent condition and within the defined time, and fully supported by the seller. Plus being able to save sales tax and delivery fees makes buying from them even more enjoyable."
Overall the MeltBuddy is a really nice gadget to have. I wish it held more salt, but I understand why it can’t, as the extra weight would cause the front of my snow blower to lift up. Installation was not easy. I have an Ariens Deluxe Sno-Thro and was able to screw into the handlebar base without using the included clamp device. That part was easy.
But attaching the release cable to the handle bar grip and then stretching it into place proved no easy feat because the auger level assembly was in the way. I could only assume that the factory installed my similar wheel-lock grip on the other handle –before they bolted on the controls/lever assembly. I wasn’t about to start taking apart all that. My solution was to run the base of the cable upwards, and route the cable through and under the auger lever. Luckily this doesn’t obstruct the auger lever movement, or pinch the cable.
So everything worked OK. One other bummer was that my installation kit was one bolt short. I had to go buy one. Like others I agree that a rubber device under the main clamping device would prove much better than sand paper. I have similar rubber-based clamps on my boat and they hold in place really well. I’m very surprised that this was not considered into the design.
Overall the MeltBuddy is a really nice gadget to have. I wish it held more salt, but I understand why it can’t, as the extra weight would cause the front of my snow blower to lift up. Installation was not easy. I have an Ariens Deluxe Sno-Thro and was able to screw into the handlebar base without using the included clamp device. That part was easy.
But attaching the release cable to the handle bar grip and then stretching it into place proved no easy feat because the auger level assembly... more
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Richard Machesney Park, IL
REVIEWED
FEB.
22
2010
Works Very Well For Average Size Driveway
I mounted it to a Murray 24 inch snow blower and it works well, but doesn't hold much salt.
I need to refill before finishing the job, but it would work very well for someone with an average size driveway.
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Michael Snowtown, WI
REVIEWED
NOV.
03
2009
Too Cool For School
Wow, just picked up one of these cool tools.
I had to test it out right away, even though it hasn't snowed here yet.
Took about 5 minutes to install. Fired up my 20 year old perfectly running Ariens Sno-Thrower and loaded my MeltBuddy with salt. Pulled the trigger and watched the smooth spread of salt on my sidewalk.
Can't wait to use it on ice. Two birds with one stone. Will save me time from having to blow snow and then go back and salt the icy spots.
Kudos to the kids and great job by Ariens to produce this innovative product. Leave it to the King of Snow!
Wow, just picked up one of these cool tools.
I had to test it out right away, even though it hasn't snowed here yet.
Took about 5 minutes to install. Fired up my 20 year old perfectly running Ariens Sno-Thrower and loaded my MeltBuddy with salt. Pulled the trigger and watched the smooth spread of salt on my sidewalk.
Can't wait to use it on ice. Two birds with one stone. Will save me time from having to blow snow and then go back and salt the icy spots.
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