Snow Joe - SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower | 18-Inch | 12 Amp Motor - Blue & Black

Name: Snow Joe - SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower | 18-Inch | 12 Amp Motor - Blue & Black
Brand: Snow Joe
SKU: 6441643
Rating: 4.1 (27 reviews)

Model: SJ617E

SKU: 6441643

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Key Specs
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Cleaning Path Width: 18 inches
- Color: Blue & Black
General
- Product Name: SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower | 18-Inch | 12 Amp Motor
- Brand: Snow Joe
- Model Number: SJ617E
- Color: Blue & Black
Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
Features
- Number of Stages: 1
Dimensions
- Product Weight: 32.3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Cleaning Path Width: 18 inches
Other
- UPC: 810829024725

DON’T BLOW IT – THROW IT! Responding to the need for an easy-to-use machine that could tackle heavier snowfall on mid-sized driveways and walkways, Snow Joe® developed the Snow Joe SJ617E, a larger electric snow thrower that delivers the power of a gas machine with the convenience of an electric unit. Driven by a powerful 12-amp motor, the Snow Joe SJ617E moves up to 550 lbs of snow per minute. Its durable, 2-blade cold-and-abrasion-resistant rotor cuts a swath 18 inches wide by 8 inches deep with each pass. In addition to its hard-working plowing capacity, the Snow Joe features an adjustable discharge chute that rotates a complete 180º to provide full control over the direction of the snow stream. The chute deflector can also be adjusted to control the height of the snow stream. Easy-glide all-terrain wheels make the Snow Joe easy to turn and maneuver with each pass. The scraper blade at the base of the unit efficiently scrapes the snow clear to the ground without damaging your deck or pavement. Powered electrically, the Snow Joe SJ617E is effortless to start and maintain. No gas, oil, or tune-ups are necessary. The unit is ETL-approved and carries a full two year warranty. For heavier snowfall on mid-sized driveways and walkways, the Snow Joe SJ617E is your snow solution this winter.

Q: How long will it last on a full charge, and how long does it take to fully recharge?

A: Dear Lori, The Snow Joe SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower 18-Inch 12 Amp Motor - Blue & Black is not a battery operated unit. It is an electric corded snow blower that needs to be used with an extension cord. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe

Q: I am a 5’2” 78 yr old woman . How difficult is this to push since it is not self propelled?

A: Depends more on the type and depth of the snow being cleared. The heavier the snow the harder to push, however, if you allow the machine to bite into the snow at its own pace pushing is much easier. It actually sort of pulls itself into the snow, Light fluffy snow is no problem depending on how deep the snow is. 8-10 inches is good max depth for the machine. But the machine is not that heavy.

Q: How difficult is this to put together before use. How long will it take and can it be done by one weak female. Thank you in advance.

A: To assemble the Snow Joe Snow Thrower you will have to put the three sections of the handle together, made easier by using wingnuts so you don't need a screwdriver. Next you will have to assemble the chute and mount it on the snow thrower's plastic, only fits one way ring on top to direct the snow you're throwing. It has one screw to attach it to the rotating top of the snow thrower. And away you go. Check my review for some operational tips and a suggested fix for a snow chute issue you may encounter. Athough i might be a bit odd, but i actually enjoy using it.

Q: Hello, Before puchasing this, I have gravel in my driveway. Will they clog and/or propel to cause property damage? P M

A: O would say not to use it on a gravel surface total destruction to unit

Q: I realize You need an extension cord, but can this thing do a long driveway? Is there any cord on the unit, that plugs into the extension cord? Thx in advance!

A: Dear Jenna, The max extension cord that can be used with the Snow Joe SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower | 18-Inch | 12 Amp Motor - Blue & Black is a 100 foot 12 gauge. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe

Q: Is this self-propelled or do you have to push it thru the snow?

A: Dear Rocky, The Snow Joe SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower 18-Inch 12 Amp Motor - Blue & Black is not a self propelled unit. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe

Q: do i have to use an extension cord if my driveway is right next to the house

A: Dear BestBuy Customer, The Snow Joe SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower | 18-Inch | 12 Amp Motor has to be used with an extension cord. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe

Q: Can I buy two more batteries for that blower

A: Dear Manny, The Snow Joe SJ617E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower | 18-Inch | 12 Amp Motor - Blue & Black is not a battery operated unit. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions please let us know. Thanks Customer Service Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe

Customers are saying

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My saving grace for snow, snow and more snow
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.
Posted 4 years ago by NotASnowPrincesses
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s ok
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.
Posted 4 years ago by Sneaks
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Snojoe
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.
Posted 4 years ago by Newipadpro