Snow Joe iON (18") 40-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Electric Snow Blower

If you would have asked me a year ago if I would use a battery powered lawnmower, I would have said “heck no”. Then I tried the Ego and my mind was changed. Ask me two months ago if I would ever use a battery powered snow blower and I still would answer “No”. However after using the Snow Joe, my mind was changed once again. Now to be honest when I first heard about the Snow Joe, I can’t say I was really excited. For me it was a battery powered snow blower from a company I had never heard of. So really what was there to be excited about? Well after using this, I changed my mind rather quickly. A couple of weeks ago we had 19″ of snow and I had a chance to put this to use. Now I am not saying I did all 19″ at once, but I can tell you this thing saved my back. I ended up going out three or four times to blow the snow and it worked great. It did so good, I even ended up cleaning off my neighbors’ walks and driveway.

Now don’t expect this to work for those huge driveways with one charge, but for most residential walks and driveways, this thing works awesome. The handle is comfortable and the unit is easy to move around and push through snow. There is a handle in front which makes it easy if you need to carry it. The two things I like best about this unit besides the power, is the rubber paddle and the foldable handle.

If you would have asked me a year ago if I would use a battery powered lawnmower, I would have said “heck no”. Then I tried the Ego and my mind was changed. Ask me two months ago if I would ever use a battery powered snow blower and I still would answer “No”. However after using the Snow Joe, my mind was changed once again. Now to be honest when I first heard about the Snow Joe, I can’t say I was really excited. For me it was a battery powered snow blower from a company I had never heard... more

Purchased the iON 2 years ago and never expected to use it on 30 inches of snow. Yes it was light snow, but between tilting the unit up and pulling the snow down with a shovel, it did the job.

This thing made short order of the snow

I was pleased with the power it had.

I bought this as an experiment to see how well a cordless snow blower could work. My guess was that it should be able to handle the amount of snow that we usually receive where I live. Unfortunately this year we've received a lot more snow than usual!

The first few storms that I used it on were all under six inches, and this did a good job of clearing off my driveway. It turns out my driveway was a bit larger than could be done on a single battery charge, so I ordered a second battery. For my driveway a single charge could clear off a snowfall of 2 to 3 inches, but not one of six inches.

We then got a snowfall of 17 inches. I was able to do that, but only by keeping up with the snow as it fell. If you let the snow build up much more than six inches then this model has trouble getting through it. At the height of the storm snow was falling at about three inches per hour, so I had to go out multiple times during the storm to make another pass on the driveway.

I also had to use a shovel on the end of the driveway where city-plows created snowbanks from the snow on the street. (I had expected that would be the case, so that doesn't bother me).

There was a portion of my driveway where I didn't keep up with the storm, just because *both* batteries were drained before I could get to that section. It ended up that after the storm was over I had a neighbor clear off that section (of about 100 sq ft) with his heftier snow blower.

A corded model would have avoided the issue with how long the battery charge lasts, but then I'd have to worry about running over the cord. (Some of my friends have done that with their corded electric snow blowers).

As long as you don't have too much or too little snow, this model throws the snow far enough for my purposes. I was pretty happy with that. But now the snowbanks on the side of my driveway are around three foot high, and the snow blower has trouble getting the snow up high enough so that it lands on top of all the snow which is already there!

I'd guess that a battery charge lasts maybe 40 to 60 minutes, depending on how deep the snow is that you're moving. And once drained, the battery charger seems to take around two hours to recharge a battery. So if you use up the charge of one battery, that battery will only be about half-charged up by the time you drain the charge on a second battery. I can't be exact on the times because I would just switch to shoveling walkways or the end of my driveway after I drained the second battery. I am tempted to get a third battery for next winter, just so I'll be able to keep the snow blower going for longer stretches in the middle of a long snowstorm that's dumping multiple inches of snow per minute.

I should note that I just moved to a new location, and this is the first time in my life that I have ever used a snow blower. So I can't compare using this snow blower to experiences that I had with any other models.

I wish the engine was a bit more powerful, and that the battery charge lasted another 5-10 minutes. But I'm sure that no matter how big an engine you have, there will be some customer who wishes it was just a little bigger and lasts longer! The snow blower *is* small enough and light enough for me to pick up, and it might not be that manageable if it had more power and larger batteries.

I bought this as an experiment to see how well a cordless snow blower could work. My guess was that it should be able to handle the amount of snow that we usually receive where I live. Unfortunately this year we've received a lot more snow than usual!

The first few storms that I used it on were all under six inches, and this did a good job of clearing off my driveway. It turns out my driveway was a bit larger than could be done on a single battery charge, so I ordered a second battery. ... more

I have used this gem a few times now.

It is almost perfect!

It is so light and easy to use - it is almost fun to get out there and clear the snow. It beats using a shovel and lifting - big time. I almost trot with my Joe (it throws farther if you walk a little quicker pace) because it is so easy and light, which means I get done in about 15 minutes - and that is great!

It is quiet. I have been out before dawn and after 10pm - and nobody in the house knew a thing.

We had some slush in the previous snowfall last week. It does not throw as far, but it does work and it beats shoveling and lifting by a lot.

We had had a small gas-powered blower last winter - but the wife could not handle it, plus the fuss with gas and oil was a pain.

We just had 3 inches last night and I was able to do my driveway and my neighbor's driveway before the battery was totally exhausted (first time I had tried to do more than my own driveway).

I have had only 1 small issue - the tires are plastic. Since my Joe only weighs about 30 pounds and my driveway has a 6% incline, if I try to go across the incline then it slides downhill. But I simply changed my pattern to up and down the hill portion.

Only time will tell if it is quality built and will hold up.

I have had a BIG issue with getting the extra batteries I ordered - I have been backordered TWICE!

The extra batteries will be needed if we get really heavy, deep snow or slush. Fortunately, I have not needed them yet.

Enjoy!

I have used this gem a few times now.

It is almost perfect!

It is so light and easy to use - it is almost fun to get out there and clear the snow. It beats using a shovel and lifting - big time. I almost trot with my Joe (it throws farther if you walk a little quicker pace) because it is so easy and light, which means I get done in about 15 minutes - and that is great!

It is quiet. I have been out before dawn and after 10pm - and nobody in the house knew a thing.

We had some... more

Well, last winter my wife bought me the ion18SB and it did OK, not great. After 1 snow fall this season it's dead. The swell flashlight works and the chute still rotates, but the blower is dead.

I'm guessing at about 8 snowfalls, this machine cost me $50/use. I could have stayed in my house and paid someone to do the work... Since I'm pretty handy, I'm going to take into my basement and see if I can't figure out what's wrong with it.

As for my review, consider buying something more Eco friendly like a nice powerful gas powered snow blower since this piece of junk is probably heading for the landfill!

Well, last winter my wife bought me the ion18SB and it did OK, not great. After 1 snow fall this season it's dead. The swell flashlight works and the chute still rotates, but the blower is dead.

I'm guessing at about 8 snowfalls, this machine cost me $50/use. I could have stayed in my house and paid someone to do the work... Since I'm pretty handy, I'm going to take into my basement and see if I can't figure out what's wrong with it.

As for my review, consider buying something more... more

This product works well and easily if you are at home during the snowstorm and are able to go out and use this product repeatedly before the snow gets too high. I wear good boots, thermal layers, heated gloves and a plastic poncho to keep warm and dry. If you wait until the end of the snow storm, the snow may be high and the machine may be difficult to push. Once the snow ends, brush away any residual snow with a broom and apply thermogenic ice melter to prevent ice, specially on sloped areas.

A rubber broom with an attached squeegee works well for residual wet snow. Carry and use a long plastic kitchen spoon to quickly clear the chute when it gets clogged while you use the machine. Safe to use on a paver driveway. Mine is long and sloped:start at the top and work your way down. I bring my machine up from my garage and keep it in my living room before each snowstorm so I can roll it out the front door. It is quiet and should not disturb your neighbors.

Recommend buying extra lithium Ion batteries and chargers and a second Snow Joe 18" as a backup if you have a large driveway. Plug each charger into a separate electrical line (as you would with a major appliance) so that it does not overheat each battery. Charge all batteries before the snowstorm. After each battery is used, let it cool down before charging it again. Exercise regularly to maintain your strength for this task.

It is great not having to deal with gas, oil, cords, maintenance or hired snow removers who do not show up.

This product works well and easily if you are at home during the snowstorm and are able to go out and use this product repeatedly before the snow gets too high. I wear good boots, thermal layers, heated gloves and a plastic poncho to keep warm and dry. If you wait until the end of the snow storm, the snow may be high and the machine may be difficult to push. Once the snow ends, brush away any residual snow with a broom and apply thermogenic ice melter to prevent ice, specially on sloped areas.... more

I have to start by saying I always read reviews but have never been motivated to write one. I live in Minnesota. This blower works great. I have used it 3 times. 2 light snows and today was a good 5 inches, with some deeper drifts. My driveway is about 70 feet in length and 30 feet wide in one part and about 15 feet wide on longer part. Blew it out in about 25 mins. Then I did about 1/3 of the road in front of driveway. Then I blew out a car width in front of mailbox...still going so I went to neighbors driveway. Got about 90% when the Sno Joe just shut off. Never reduced power just shuts off. I restarted it and got about 20 secs a few times. So you might be able to squeeze out the last few feet if you need to.

Haven't used the light but I think that is a nice feature. I love the electric chute. So easy to change the direction of the discharge.

Now, I don't believe this will handle a heavy wet 8 inch + snowfall...My plan: get up early and do neighbor's driveway whenever I can, and he might take pity on me for the big one with his big gas blower!

I have to start by saying I always read reviews but have never been motivated to write one. I live in Minnesota. This blower works great. I have used it 3 times. 2 light snows and today was a good 5 inches, with some deeper drifts. My driveway is about 70 feet in length and 30 feet wide in one part and about 15 feet wide on longer part. Blew it out in about 25 mins. Then I did about 1/3 of the road in front of driveway. Then I blew out a car width in front of mailbox...still going so I went to... more

Just came home after working a double shift to find almost a foot of snow around my house. This little thing worked GREAT. I had a Toro that would never start. Every man could start it, but I could not---and this was with an electric start. I used the video to put it together, and I am really pleased. The only drawback is that you really have to push it in deep snow---it is not self-propelled. But I gave out before the battery did. I am totally impressed. I will charge it overnight, and get out there tomorrow. This really reduces my "snow stress".

Just came home after working a double shift to find almost a foot of snow around my house. This little thing worked GREAT. I had a Toro that would never start. Every man could start it, but I could not---and this was with an electric start. I used the video to put it together, and I am really pleased. The only drawback is that you really have to push it in deep snow---it is not self-propelled. But I gave out before the battery did. I am totally impressed. I will charge it overnight, and... more

Have used the SnowJoe 18" Electric Snow Blower 3 times since receiving it. Clears snow better than I thoulght it would. Throws the snow far enough to keep out of the way and the directional chute is awesome. The battery has held up clearing my front walk including my neighbors walk, along side the house, back walk and garage side slab and apron. Don't smell like gas and oil either. One heck of a product.