Customers regard the SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower as a reasonably priced snow thrower that is easy to assemble. Customers have praised its quick and simple assembly process, describing it as "super easy" and "fast." While some customers have experienced issues with the snow chute connection coming off due to vibration, the overall sentiment is positive.
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Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Price, Weight
Cons mentioned:
Snow shute
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My saving grace for snow, snow and more snow
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As you can see by my big smile, i really like the Snow Joe Snow Thrower (not blower, small point.) It went together rapidly and i was ready to clear my driveway from snow arriving the same day as the new machine. The winter storm left over a foot of snow, dense and heavy snow that would kill me if i had to shovel even a walking path from my garage to the street.
As several reviewers have noted the snow chute will blow off the top so snow shoots straight up all around you. The problem is they have only one screw to secure the snow chute to the rotating ring. The simplest fix is put another screw through the base of the snow chute and into the ring. But you have to be careful to use a short screw so you don't screw the chute in the top of the machine. Since I added the second screw I've had no problems with the machine.
In my snapshot taken after I'd cleared the driveway of over a foot of snow, heavy and wet snow. In the manual they suggest an easy trick to getting the most from your labors. Instead of just pushing it through the snow, you angle along and push in and pull back so the machine so it works hard moving lots of snow and rests a little when you pull it back. it creates a zig-zag pattern behind your path. So although the snow towered over the little snow thrower, i push deep into the snow and weaken the wall so it crumbles down and i kept doing it over and over. and the photo of the Snow Joe in front the wall of snow it left at the edge of my driveway shows how well it works in even deep snow.
The week after I got the snow thrower I had to move three or four inches of fresh snow off my driveway almost every other day. And it took little more than a half-hour to do it.
I also like the low weight of the machine so if I need to I can pick it up and store it deeper into my garage. And you really can't beat the price, even when it isn't on a one-day sale.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Snow shute
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s ok
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Delivery was fast received it just in time for the snow storm we had here. It work well the 1st day light clean snow. 2nd day we had more snow the chute kept coming of or the snow was blowing through the slot to secure the chute was a bit annoying issue and would cause the snow to blow in your face. ( not a great feeling in freezing weather). Having a cord an a larger driveway it get in the way at. 3day some issue with the chute not as bad as day 2. Still not sure about keeping it. Though it better than shoveling but the chute issue an issue. Its easy to use an put togetherness got it on sale which wasn’t bad.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Weight
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Snojoe
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Snow bower worked well until the discharge spout came loose on first use, about 5 minutes of bowing Ishtar snow. Snojoe needs a much better way of attaching the spout. Unit is light and easy to use except for poor spout attachment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Electric snow thrower
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Instruction manual not user friendly. Lucky I'm a DIYer. I reverse the instruction in putting the handle parts. Turning on the snow thrower should be easier but it turned on quickly. Otherwise good price for this snow thrower. Can't wait for some snow for the true test
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful little machine
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First snow that I used my blower was on Christmas day, 2020.
We had a snow total of 22". It was a heavy, wet snow and I was skeptical about how well it would work. WOW!! I was pleasantly pleased with the power and torque of this blower. Even in the heavy, slushy snow on the bottom was not an issue. I am so pleased with the performance...and a great price.
Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well enough, but about 8 inches is its limit
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I used this snow blower twice now - both times with about 8 inches of snow - and it got the job done. The second time I used it, the snow was heavier, though, and it did struggle at times, and I conked it out trying to get through about 10 inches at the bottom of my driveway that the snowplow left for me. Now, this is a corded electric snow blower you have to put together yourself, and you need to buy an outdoor rated extension cord separately. I bought a 50 foot 4 gauge cord, but you can get by with a 6 gauge or maybe an 8 gauge. It's a bit of a hassle dealing with the cord while snow blowing, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Goodbye Shovel!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my first snow blower and I am very pleased with this unit. It is lightweight and very easy to put together and use. Definitely beats shoveling for hours. This is a great product at a great price ($115).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Looks good
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Can't say much about it as we just got it and haven't had a lot of snow. Put it together and looks like it will do the job. We also have 2 other Joe products and are very pleased with them.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Throwing Snow
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It works for what it is. Saved time and my back by not having to shovel everything. First one I got was missing a piece however (manufacturing error?). I had to get it exchanged, but it wasn’t that big of a hassle.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Snow blower
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Light weight but powerful. Just what I wanted! Very pleased with the product.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Snow shute
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
shute probs
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great at removing snow. throws far. but having trouble with snow shute. keeps popping off
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Snow blower
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Perfect snow blower for my dad! He lives where they get a lot of snow and he can’t work one of the big ones! Easy to move!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sway
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
No more hurting your back but lifting snow now you’re new snow jow will do it for you everyone hurry before there all gone mine is electric yes I bought a long cord I even do my neighbor yard no going to get gas just get pushing
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This snow blower and me have a true love hate relationship. I think the unit is built well and comes at a great price. It is best for small amounts of snow I would say 6 inches and less. I live in western New York and we can get way more snow than that so it isn’t always useful for our winter storms. I have one one huge gripe with this unit and that is it’s overall height. I am 6 foot 2 and I feel like this unit is built for someone who is 5 foot 6 max height. I have to bend over so much to use this that it is much more fatiguing to use than it should be.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yes
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For the price everybody should own one of these. Only used it once but no problems and easy to assemble.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It worked great all season long. Through the various snow storms.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Snow Joe + Sun Joe
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#GOWITHJOE
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ice blower
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s a wonderful item to purchase very helpful in the snow and it works excellent
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I haven’t used it yet it’s still in the box but it was on sale for a good price so I got it in case my gas one goes out. At least I can have something for emergency.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
When ordered figured would be at least a week but got in a few days. Got it together fast and works Great!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best purchase in years
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wonderful purchase. My back feels a lot better after fighting the snow