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Snow Joe 622U1
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$246.44
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Summary: This electric-powered Snow Joe is 19 inches wide with electric start.
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Type: Single-stage electric snow blowers
About - Snow Joe 622U1

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.


Width (in.):
The clearing width, or swath, in inches.

Removal speed:
Removal speed is how quickly models could remove snow without laboring; single-stage machines were pushed as quickly as possible before the machine labored.

Plow pile removal:
How fast the snow thrower can remove a simulated pile of snow left by a municipal plow at the end of a driveway.
Features & Specs - Snow Joe 622U1
info Engine size 13.5amp
info Electric start Yes
info Multiple speeds No
info Single hand controls NA
info Freewheel steering No
info Single lever chute adjustment No
info Headlight No
info Heated handgrips No
info Warranty (yrs.) 2
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User Reviews - Snow Joe 622U1
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4.0
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.
By from
(4 of 4 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.
By from
(2 of 2 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.
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