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| About - Snow Joe 622U1 |
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The Snow Joe 622U1 is part of the snow blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snow blower models like the 622U1 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - Snow Joe 622U1 | |
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Engine size |
13.5amp |
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Electric start |
Yes |
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Multiple speeds |
No |
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Single hand controls |
NA |
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Freewheel steering |
No |
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Single lever chute adjustment |
No |
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Headlight |
No |
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Heated handgrips |
No |
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Warranty (yrs.) |
2 |
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Buyer beware. Best used on dry snow.
2/23/2013
Pros
Lightweight
Cons
Can't Handle Wet Snow
Loud
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
So far, Snow Joe has replaced the electric motor as the bearings wear out quickly. I've replaced the rubber belt twice. After 5 minutes of continuous use, it overheats & shuts off or it trips the electrical circuit breaker.<br />Wet snow overwhelms the snow blower. It clogs up the chute & overheats the motor. The scraper blade wears out in one season of use. The wheels are useless as they clog up & freeze.<br />BTW, I own 3 of these models. I use 2 of them as spare parts once their 2 year warranty expired!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Not good with snow over 8 inches.
2/9/2013
Pros
Lightweight
Low Maintenance
No Gas Smell
Quiet
Cons
Can't Handle Wet Snow
Have To Push It Hard
Useless In Ft Of Light Sn
Wheels Get Packed With Sn
Best Uses
Comment:
I use the blower to plow my driveway that is about 75 feet long and narrow, and my sidewalk. The wheels are not motorized. It is a lot of work - perhaps more than shoveling - to push this thing through a foot of dry snow. The small wheels get packed with snow and jam. It can make reasonable progress with 6 inches of snow on a very smooth surface, but I can shovel that just as easily. During the recent 2-3 foot snows I had to dig down to 1 foot of snow, then use it. Sort of defeats the purpose. The positives are that it is quiet and you don't have to deal with gasoline. I am going to buy a real snow blower next time. I was surprised to read the positive reviews.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Good for moderate snow - no maintenance
12/30/2012
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Lightweight
Maneuverable
No Maintenance
Cons
Best Uses
Driveway
Comment:
This is my third snow season with sno-joe. It replaced a 30 year old single-stage gas John Deere. The Joe works as well with much less maintenance and I don't smell like gas and oil when I'm done. It does not snow much here, but this thing works just fine with the occasional 3 or 4 inch snowfall we get, even the wet/soggy stuff.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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