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[sheetsheba]

After shoveling heavy snow at almost 83 I decided to order a small snow thrower.  After searching for a few days i decided on a Snow Joe from Home Depot.  Before I ordered I checked QVC but their price was way over what I could get elsewhere.  Anyone have good luck with a small snow thrower?  After very little snow last year I think we're going to have a lot this year in Minnesota.

[Etoile308]

Have you checked Snow Joe's website? They had a Cyber Monday cordless snow blower featured. It may still be on sale. I would also check Amazon.

I would only consider the shovel if your primarily doing steps or a deck. I have to occasionally hold the shovel off the ground. That can get tiresome. I found the throwers better for driveways. First for more stability when walking with it. Second it covers more area, more quickly.

[sheetsheba]

Etoile 308  

Yes, I checked many different sites including the Snow Joe site.  They had one I liked but I would have had to pay shipping.  The one I ordered from Home Depot had free delivery in about 3 days.

[CalminHeart]

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@sheetsheba wrote:

After shoveling heavy snow at almost 83 I decided to order a small snow thrower.  After searching for a few days i decided on a Snow Joe from Home Depot.  Before I ordered I checked QVC but their price was way over what I could get elsewhere.  Anyone have good luck with a small snow thrower?  After very little snow last year I think we're going to have a lot this year in Minnesota.

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I admire you for shoveling at 83. I struggle and am 10 years younger than you.

I tried a snow thrower.  I found the handles too long - I'm short. I couldn't get the hang of the angle needed to blow the snow. But that was me. 

I watched a guy across the street use a Snow Joe yesterday. He is a few inches taller than me and clearly knew what angle to use as it was doing a good job.  

[Skyegirl21]

I have the SnowJoe- waste of money. It Only works on very dry powdery snow, which you can easily push without the device!  On wet snow, it doesn't throw it- You wind up just pushing the thing, like a shovel. ! I wish I had not bought it- 

[BunSnoop]

@sheetsheba , I have a Snow Joe blower that I purchased from QVC probably over 5 years ago and I LOVE it.   For me I would say it's great for about 4 inches of snow or less.  If we're going to get a lot of snow I just go outside a couple of times rather than going out once when there's a bigger amount to clean. 

 I also have a large 24 inch EGO battery operated snow blower that cost about $1,600.  Yes, it can do large amounts of heavy wet snow but gosh, I love my Snow Joe more than the expensive one.  It's so easy to maneuver.   

Whenever my Snow Joe does quit working, I will for sure buy another one - I can't live without mine.   Even my neighbors have commented on how well I do with my little snow blower.  I clean my sidewalk, the neighbor's side walk, my 3 car driveway, my second driveway and patio area usually using only 1 battery!   Love, love, love!!!!

[UpNorthGorgy]

@sheetsheba. I love mine and live in N.WI. It throws well for its size. I was amazed.  I use it for deeper snow  6" plus that takes several passes. It saves on the back and isn't too heavy to use.  A charge lasts me two times on a deck that covers most of my home in back. Cordless is great. I have had mine five years , a TSV. I didn't need it either last year. It will even go through icy crusty snow.

Wet snow takes longer as the blades get stuck with snow and it stops. A silicone spray helps. It is not meant for driveways, unless shorter. Sidewalks, decks, end of driveway where snowplow throws snow is fine. I hope improved in assembly as complaints were handles and wires didnt line up. I almost returned it but just jammed it in together and o.k. I am not mechanical and put it together.

Hope this helps...

[theresa]

@sheetsheba my suggestion hire a professional person to do your plowing.

[SilleeMee]

I'm 70 and I still shovel snow. Just bought a new Snow Joe snow shovel, 'Shovelution', and it's the best. This is my fourth one. The others wear out where the metal blade is and then it doesn't work very well. This time I bought the clear polycarbonate version with a better edge on it. Used it once so far and it's good.

https://www.qvc.com/snow-joe-18-snow-shovel-w-spring-assistedhandle.product.H328936.html?sc=IPSCH&qq...

[Imaoldhippie]

@sheetsheba ...............Hire a person that does snow removal.  Most driveways are fairly short so it usually does not cost much.  Also check with the driver to see if they will shovel your sidewalks if necessary.  If that person does not want to do that, then hire someone else to do it.  

You should not be out in the snow and cold doing physical labor.  Not good for folks our age and you sure dont want to slip and fall.

Check your local neighborhood next door on line.  There is usually someone looking for extra jobs on there.  You can also post an ad for it.