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Snow Joe 622U1

Price range:

$249.99 - $255.88

Summary: This electric-powered Snow Joe is 19 inches wide. It has a 2-year warranty.

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Type: Single-stage electric models

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from

Reston, VA

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Caught on Fire!

11/21/2011

Pros

Clears to the Pavement

Lightweight

Maneuverable

Cons

Shorted caught on fire

Best Uses

Driveway

Comment:

I purchased this or a very, very similar Snow Joe model two years ago. It worked great through two large and heavy snowfalls. However, during the third snow storm, as the wind blew the snow back over me and the snowblower while doing the driveway, (melting) snow entered the area where the electric plug attaches to the snow blower. Water and electricity do not mix. The unit began smoking and a small fire developed near the plug area (this area on the snow blower handle was often covered with snow that blew back in windy conditions). Up until that time, it had been functioning wonderfully and was a great labor saving device. My advice is to purchase with caution. (Please note: If it were not for the smoke and fire, I would have given this unit 3 stars.)

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Frustrated

from

Missouri

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

DO NOT BUY THIS DO NOT BUY THIS

3/15/2011

Pros

None

Cons

Can't Handle Wet Snow

Cheap Plastic-breaks easy

Poor Customer Service

Best Uses

ANCHOR

Comment:

The plastic housing broke-large hole in it so the snow when back at me. Used on paved driveway- Snowjoe says this is a random act like a rock hitting your windshield. No help at all. Before this the pulley, also plastic, broke. Snowjoe refuses to help

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Luke

from

KC, KS

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

More than expected performance!

1/24/2011

Pros

Clears to the Pavement

Lightweight

Maneuverable

Throws Far

Cons

Best Uses

Driveway

Yard

Comment:

Had 8 inches of snow, and the heavy snow plowed pile at the end of drive way (3 car widths wide and 30 yards long). After some practice, the cord management was easy. Before use, I sprayed Teflon/Silicon spray inside the snow shoot and inside the blade housing. Threw the snow over 20 feet.[$] a fantastic bargain. I had gas snow blowers before, and going electric was the best buy so far. No gas/oil mess, warming up time and no pull starting. Just pull the lever and go at it!!!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Snow Joe 622U1 is part of the Snow blowers test program at Consumer Reports. The Snow Joe 622U1 Snow blowers features and specs include Headlight, Electric start, Heated handgrips, Engine size, Freewheel steering, Single hand controls, Single lever chute adjustment, Warranty (yrs.), Multiple speeds. In our lab tests, Snow blowers models like the Snow Joe 622U1 are reviewed on Controls, Handling, Noise, Overall score, Width (in.), Plow pile removal, Removal speed, Surface cleaning, Throwing distance. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Snow Joe 622U1 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Snow Joe 622U1 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Snow Joe 622U1.

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