Side by Side Comparison of: Worx vs Snow Joe

I bought the Worx snow blower based on the company's reputation for making good stuff, the first time I used it, the snow was almost like slush, it didn't do so well, so a week later when we had 5"of snow overnight this machine was GREAT. I used it to do my neighbors driveway with about 8 or 9 inches and a crusty layer of ice on top, still went right through it with no problem, this took a bit of work but that much snow & ice would. Living in eastern Washington I'm sure that I will get good use out this machine, sure beats a shovel & a lot quicker. The previous machine that this replaced was an electric snow broom,12 inches wide & gutless. glad I upgraded to the WORX.

Bottom line: This little blower rocks! We live on the top of the mountain in our area (approx 8300') and get a lot of snow. We own two properties next door to each other, and I initially I bought this blower to clear the large deck of the property that I have a home office in. It worked better than I had even hoped!! We had a Toro gas powered for our home, but it never would start/stay running. The dealer said nothing was wrong, but obviously if it didn't run something was seriously wrong....so we got rid of it a couple years back. Since my new Worx blower was so fabulous next door, I bought one for our deck at home. Though my husband was skeptical, he is now a true believer! This baby powers through snow that is twice its size - fluffy, dense, anything. I am posting a picture of it working on our deck tonight - we are in the middle of a blizzard and it went through that entire area of 3-4' of powder with no problem. Bonus is that it's lightweight and easy to store. Have recommended several times and will continue.

I have used this multiple times and I really like it. For the price I think it is an excellent deal. I read previous reviews and followed their handling instructions and no problem. This is a fairly light duty machine though. If the snow has been driven on it is not heavy enough to scrape it up but if you just wanna throw snow then it is very good.Updated review....I read other reviews before buying and the one complaint that worried me was the stress on the cord connection that broke at the machine. I was conscious of this and therefore babied the cord but after 3 years it broke. I am very handy and fixing it is tough. Bottom line is that you should zip tie or duct tape the cord to the handle to reduce stress at the connection point between the control port and plug in. If you do this the machine is great for the price.

This is my first snow thrower. With the winter we have had here in the Lehigh Valley (and me not getting any younger), I finally broke down and got one. I have to say, this little thing amazed me right out of the box. If you are looking to clear a 100 acre parking lot, this is not for you, but if you (like me) are trying to clear a regular 2-car driveway, this little thing is simply amazing.First time I used it was on about 4 inches of slush. It didn't throw it far, but far enough for me. I used a shovel to get a few "hard to reach" spots, and that was that.About a week later (today), got 12"+ of snow. You could definitely tell the thrower was taxed, but it came through. Plus, this was the wet sticky kind of snow. It took me a while longer, but not nearly what it would have taken with a shovel. Not to mention the savings to my already aching back.A few minor things I had were 1) the rod that is used to adjust the direction the snow is blown comes out of its housing. Easy to adjust, but a bit of a pain. 2) when you let go of the handle, the safety switch doesn't pop up immediately, so you have to wait a few seconds until it turns off. Again, no big deal.Again, this is my first snow thrower, so I really have nothing to compare to, but most of my neighbors have gas-powered ones and I seem to be able to keep up with them with this electric. It WORX like a champ. I would definitely look to WORX for other products in the future. Very impressed. For being on the small side, it more than makes up in performance.

I live in NW Indiana and you may have heard that we have had a little snow this winter. Actually, we have had a lot of snow and this little baby has done the job. I was a little apprehensive about putting it together, but really all you have to do is screw the handle on and attach the shoot director. It was easy. Some reviewers have had problems with the handle of the shoot director popping out, I have not had this problem. You have to be sure that it is all the way in and it will not pop out. At first when I took the shoot director out of the box I thought it was too short, but be aware that it is adjustable and you can move the rubber part to line up with the middle part of the handle. Be sure to get an outdoor cord - do not skimp on this, they may run in the $50 - $60 range, but it's worth it. Also, be careful with the cord, always start blowing nearest to the cord outlet and work away from it. Once you get the hang of it, it's no big deal. This unit is pretty light so it is easy to maneuver. My neighbors love it too because when I am done blowing my drive and sidewalks, I do theirs too. Nice not to have worry about having enough gas, or hassle with the gas/oil combo. Very happy with the purchase and it was $45 cheaper on Amazon than other places and no shipping charges - what a deal!12/2014 Here's an update: The butterfly nut did fly off the shoot director and I couldn't find it. However, I used a zip tie to keep it together and it works like a charm.

I just came in from clearing my drive for the second time today. This little machine is aptly named cause it works.Time will tell if it holds up but it did a great job today. Plenty of power, easy to use and light weight. I hang it on the garage wall when I'm done.I have a short driveway so I went with an electric snow thrower. If you have a lot of area then you probably want something bigger and not have to hassle with a power cord. But for small jobs this is the one.It seems to be well designed and well built. I might try some of Worx other tools when I need to replace something.-----------------2-2-2011OK. A little update with a video. We had somewhere between 15" and 19" of snow last night according to the local weather station so I was curious to see how this machine would handle it. I have to say I'm still impressed. I had some drifts that were twice as high as the machine, I took my time and it got the job done. I do not have a big driveway but I would still rather use the Worx than a shovel. It took just over an hour to clear everything out this morning.I've read some of the negative reviews. I don't know, maybe you were expecting too much, maybe you put it together wrong, maybe you got a bad one or.....well even a good tool is no better than the operator.

LOVE THIS THING!! I bought this late in the season and didn't think I would have a chance to use it. Well, as it turns out, we're getting a huge snow storm in Pa today. Over 2 feet of snow and this machine cut my work in half. It works just like a mini snow blower. AMAZING! I wish I had gotten one of these sooner. You can't use it on 1 foot of snow unless you figure out a way to do it. I used it on my deck. When I first brought it out there was at least a foot of snow so I skimmed the top of the snow until I was able to use it properly. It REALLY does a GREAT JOB! I have already recommended this to family and friends. Worth every price! Since most of the parts are plastic I would not recommend this product on a stone driveway. Highly recommended for a patio, deck, sidewalk or blacktop driveway.

Writing the review for two reasons: 1) the product worked great this last winter on the driveway with 2 to 4 inches of snow depending on drifts etc. I was able to do a 40 foot doublewide driveway by working from the middle to each side and it easily threw the snow off the drive. 2) I did have and issue with the handle and called the manufacture. I spoke with a rep named Kevin and he was very helpful in getting the issue resolved. No regrets in purchasing the product and no more back breaking shovel. While in NC you might not get snow at all some winters, it is nice to have this tucked away in the garage to quickly and easily clear the drive and sidewalk.

Two words: Get one! This surpasses every great and wonderful electric product I have ever bought! Chicago suburbs' 2015 snow has been brutal and I couldn't keep up with 16"-20" on my front sidewalk and porch until this was delivered. Great size. Great power. It cut my labor in half, time and pain. (Tip: sunglasses help, too.).

I've had two other brands of snow throwers that didn't come near to the power and ease of use that this new one has provided to clean off our 10 x 70' deck. Easy to assemble, light weight and powerful enough to throw the snow up over the railing. It is remarkably well designed making it very easy to use.

Everyone should own one. Great for decks, walkways, smaller driveways - anywhere you need to remove snow quickly. You are only limited by the length of power cord you are willing to carry. Not good for ice.

My first snow thrower. Does a pretty good job for being electric and not having metal blades. I bought it January 2012 and used it for a few months. Then used it the winter of 2012/2013 and half of 2013/2014. The scraper/shovel (depending on who you talk to) broke and I did not want to damage the unit without the plastic piece protecting the lower part of the snow thrower. I did a quick search and couldn't find the part so I shoveled the rest of the year. Winter of 2014/2015 did not see much snow to speak of so I shoveled and didn't think of looking for the replacement scraper/shovel part.That brings us to today (11/23/15) and my debate on buying a new gas powered snow thrower or trying to find the replacement part ($20 vs $600 decision). Main reason for my review is a lot of people mention they have issues finding replacement parts compared to Toro.I typed in a bunch of different keywords and search terms to find the scraper/shovel replacement part on Mr. Google but it was a no go. I was trying to find anything on the Worx website when the "do you want to chat with us?" box popped up. Of course I did, I need to find this replacement part! After speaking to the Worx representative, they were able to provide me a part number (60029826) and phone number (1-866-514-7625) to order the replacement part. I ended up buying two scraper/shovels as I assume it's a replaceable part that will break every few years.The main issue I have with this snow thrower (which I probably should have seen coming) is that it will not go through the end of the driveway when the snow plow packs in three feet of ice.

The Winter of 2015 seems like an opportune time to review this thing. First, I live in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh and have owned this for two winters now. We've had a good amount of snow this year and last, but never more than six inches at a time. Which is good, because this unit is not made for much more than that. I have a single car-width uphill driveway that turns 90 degrees to a space in front of two full size garage doors, plus a walkway and sidewalk. with 5 or so inches of powdery "dry" snow, I can get the whole area done in about twenty minutes.First and foremost, you should obviously only consider this snow thrower if you're interested in a corded unit. This requires that you have a handy GFCI outlet, a cord rated for cold weather (one that doesn't harden up when laying in the snow), and a path you can take that doesn't require you to constantly move the cord out of the way. If you are cool with that, you'll like this machine.As I said, this unit will handle 6 inches or so of powdery snow without any problem. If the snow is wet and heavy, you will find it bogs down, but no more so than a typical lower-end gas unit. But overall the electric motor seems to have lots of power and throws the snow a reasonable distance. So let's break down the pros and cons:Pros>No gas motor to maintain. In fact the only thing you should do is brush the snow off after you use it, and spray some rust preventer on the metal parts at the beginning of the season. Plus there's never a fear of it not starting like with a gas unit. And probably the best advantage of all is not coming inside smelling like a gas station.>It's half the price of any similarly-powered gas unit and does as good a job (if you can deal with the cord).>It's quite light, so it's easy to carry up steps or lift into position, but not so light that you feel powerless with it>It has a decent cord management system involving a hook at the top of the handlebar.>The direction handle on the chute turns smoothly. Unlike others who reviewed, I have never had a problem with the chute handle popping out.> The push handle folds for storage, and the unit can actually be hung on a wall.>The motor has a lot of power, so it throws snow pretty much as well as any gas unit its size. I've never had it bog down so much that the engine shuts off, and have never tripped the GFCI circuit.Cons>The deadman switch, in my opinion is badly designed and actually should be considered a safety hazard. Here's why. To run the unit, you squeeze a "bike brake" style lever on the handle and press the start button (the red button at top center). As soon as you let go of the lever, the unit is supposed to shut off, and usually does. However, sometimes on colder days with lots of powdery snow flying, the snow collects around the start button and freezes it in place, and the unit doesn't shut off unless you bang the button with your fist a couple of times. That's a major design flaw and needs to be fixed in the next generation.>The chute, honestly, is not great. While it turns smoothly and throws snow far enough, light, powdery snow tends to spray out of the angled point in the middle, caking the top of the unit with snow (and sometimes spraying all over you, depending on the wind). Plus, to change the up/down angle of the throw, you need to lean over and move that handle in the center of the chute. Not terribly convenient. And lastly, the up/down hinge point is held on by two plastic star bolts, one of which loosens and comes off at least twice a year.> Since the unit is light, if your power cord is heavy it may tip the unit over if you let go of it. Which becomes a bigger issue relative to the deadman switch problem I mention above.Overall I'm very happy with this unit. It handles Pittsburgh weather just fine, but some day if we ever get a foot of heavy snow I'm going to have to call my neighbor with the Husqvarna to come save me.

Living in Colorado, we get some snow. Not as much as Chicago, but definitely enough. This little machine has been a great help. It's small enough to be maneuverable and still does a good job with reasonable amounts of snow. (If we're going to get a foot, I go out when we've got 6 inches or so and work ahead).Minor irritations: Does not handle icy or very wet snow very well. Mostly plastic so when I hit a rock, it blasted a big hole in the chute. They will sell you a replacement, but I'd prefer it be a bit hardier. (Metal would have been nice) Also, the handle that you twist to change the direction of the chute comes loose often and has to be put back together. Unlike a gas blower, you have to drag a cord which gets in the way.Still, I would buy it again. As a small female and not very strong, it's nice to have a snowblower that is light and easy for me to handle. No worrying about pull-starting or it being too heavy to push.

The thing worked so great the first time when there was a 6 inch light snowfall, but the second time I used it the rod that moves the thrower chute fell off. That meant that I had to turn the thing off the move the thrower chute manually which was a pain. It worked well enough to get me through more snow falls than i can recall in a 2 month period of time in Minnesota, but for my 100 foot long and 25 foot wide driveway, it wasn't enough when the heavy spring snow came. There were times I brought out the shovel or just drove over the snow so I could get to work on time. Other than the worthless chute turning rod, the machine is well built as all WORX products. There is a nice metal blade covering the plastic one - and I have to say it took the snow completely down to the asphalt with a light snow. I didn't mind the cord, I got a 100 ft cord for cold weather and it was awesome because it stayed flexible. I will be getting a snow plowing service next winter but will definately use this for my walkways and patios so my dogs can have a clear place to run.

I ordered a Worx snowblower after shoveling tons of snow during the winter of 2010-2011 in Rhode Island. Of course once I bought it we went a full year without any real snow, so I haven't had much chance to try it out until 2013, but this winter we are getting tons of snow, including 28" of heavy wet stuff from winter storm "Nemo".I have been extremely happy with this machine, and the $1000 or so I saved by not buying a big gasoline powered machine, which would be overkill for my short driveway and sidewalks. We have had a few big snowstorms, including Nemo, and the Worx has saved me hours of time and prevented many days of having a sore back. Nemo was probably a lot more snow than this little machine was designed to handle, but it is really tough and managed to clear away everything without getting bogged down. Since it is so lightweight, it is easy to pick up and drop on top of the snow to work your way downwards, when dealing with a really deep snowdrift or a storm that dropped over 2 feet on your sidewalk.I would have given this five stars, especially because of its light weight and rugged toughness, except the design of the chute control really needs some improvement. The crank is held in place with just a wingnut, and the intent is for the user to just reach down and crank the rod to aim the chute right or left. However, the wingnut will not stay tight with the vibrations of the motor, and the end of the crankshaft pops out of the chute control within seconds of running the machine. This means that whenever you need to re-aim the chute, you have to reach down, push the end of the crankshaft back in place, and hold it there while you turn the crank. Tightening the wingnut down as hard as you can will only make it too hard to turn the crank, so you just have to deal with it and stop and bend over every time. If this was designed better so that the crankshaft always stayed engaged, this machine would deserve 5 or 6 stars. As it is, I would have only given 3 stars because of a design flaw that could have been so much better pretty easily, but the machine's rugged performance after a major blizzard that should have killed it earned back one more star for me.Of course dragging around an extension cord can be a bit of an inconvenience, but anyone who buys an electric snowblower should know that when they make the purchase, so I will not detract anything just for that. Overall, this is a very good buy for anyone who has a property that can be cleared within the limits of a 50' extension cord, and doesn't want to spend the money for a big gasoline model.

I purchased this snow thrower in Jan 2011, after researching many other ones, including all the gas-powered ones available at the local Home Depot. My motivations were to:(a) Buy the cheapest snow blower/thower that can last at least three years. I could buy another one after that and(b) Not having to deal with gas-powered motors (cleaning, carburetor etc.)So I gave this one a shot. So far I have used it in Feb 2013 blizzard in Northeast, 2012 and most 2011 storms. So far I am happy with its performance.For the ones looking to buy one, here is how I can break down my experience:Pros:- Lightweight, easy to carry and maneuver than the heavy gas powered ones.- Cleans the snow, light powdered, little bit wet and heavy. I wont use it on ice though, so use it when the snow is fresh and still easy to clean.- I cleaned 14 inches of snow on my 60 feet driveway in 30 mins or less. It can plow through 8 inch of snow very easily. For higher accumulation, just do one more pass and you are done.- It can throw the snow across 30 feet easily.Cons:- Managing the electric cord takes a bit of practice (little quirk for the price and value), but it is easy to get a hang of. CAUTION: Avoid the blower to run over the cord at all times, the cord will tangle with the blade and break. An expensive replacement.- The handle bar that turns the chute mouth is a bit flimsy. I have learned to press it a little and then turn. See the tips for more handling instructions.- The reach is only as far as the electric cord will take it. So make sure to invest in a 100 feet cord if your driveway is longer.Tips for optimal use:- Ok let me repeat it again. It is very important that you avoid the electric cord to be run over by the blower. You will be out of business in a second.- The way to use it to always keep the electric cord BEHIND the thrower. That means do not let it cross the path of the thrower. I always use it going away from the electric socket (usually behind me) and keep the wire in my left hand while I run the thrower with the right. Never got tangled. This would mean to drag the thrower back to my starting position for a second pass or next lane. Minor inconvenience but works like a charm.- Get a good quality electric cord that can carry 13 amps or more. You need to invest about $60 for a 100 feet cord, dont cut corners here.- Unwind the wire before using the blower. Make sure you can go a little distance before unwinding again. This way you don't have to unwind whole 100 feet at once and can save time.- Do short lengths in a single pass, about 6-8 feet. Then do the next lane and repeat until the area in immediate front is cleared. This will give you better room to maneuver and you don't have to exert too much force at once. It will also avoid unwinding full wire length at once, otherwise you will find yourself struggling to keep the wire away from the blade.- Spray WD-40 in the chute. This will help in handling wet snow and make the operation much smoother.- When finished using, always hang/put against the wall in vertical postion, so that snow in the chute will flow away when melted. Otherwise the moisture might hurt the machine.- Make sure to clear the pathway before the snowfall of anything that might get stuck in the chute. Sometimes newspapers, yellow books, small rocks etc might be laying around. You dont want to run over them.- Handle it lightly. The main casing is made of durable plastic, but nevertheless it needs care. So do not drop it or throw it.Hope this helps in deciding whether to get one or not.

Snow Joe and Sun Joe make good products; I have the Sun Joe telescoping chainsaw and find it useful. This electric snow shovel is equally as useful. Six inches or less of powder is ideal; heavy wet snow is a bit challenging. It certainly does well around walkways and porches/decks, and around vehicles that a snow blower can't quite touch. You do have to tie the chord in a loop around the handle so the chord doesn't get unplugged from the unit. It certainly is much better than the old classic snow shovel. Very pleased with the purchase.

Just used this for the first time. I'm too old to shovel my walk myself and too young to admit it! This was easy to use; a bit heavier than I expected, but manageable. I had trouble directing the snow in specific directions, but I think that will come with practice. Only problem I had was the box arrived with three manuals -- none in English! But I found it online.

The unit met expectations. It was able to clear fluffy snow quite well. One has to be upwind so as not to get covered in snow.
Heavy wet snow was more of a challenge. It is best to tackle the heavy snow as it is falling and not wait
for it to solidify. The machine was able to clear 6 inches of light fluffy snow easily. Heavy snow tackled early and often
was the best solution. It is not meant to be an 8 HP 30 inch snowblower. It was definitely easier to move snow with the
Snow Joe than by the snow shovel lift and throw method.

Throws snow like a champ. It doesn't really like heavy or compacted snow but with a little more elbow grease it still does well. I am glad I got this item

I got this over the 322, and Toro - because of the 7.5amp vs 10 amp rating on the 323E. Chose this over the 324E due to price, wider, and I did not need the LED light. Amazon Prime delivered right on time and I was able to test this out after the Thanksgiving Eve snowfall in Northern NJ. We ended up getting about 6" of wet packed snow. Overall, I am happy for what it does for the price I paid. This will definitely not replace a gas or even push style electric snow blower/thrower, but it gets the job done and is less work and heavy lifting than regular shoveling.

General Tips:
- During assembly, it might help to use a small thin wire/tiewrap/twistytie etc. to hold the inner-wire in place so it does not obstruct the assembly bolt when threading through the two pieces
- Spraying down the Plastic Auger / Grinder with Silicone Spray helped A LOT with wet snow. Make sure the lubricant you use is safe on Plastics.

Annoyances / Shortcomings:
- Check which direction the wind is blowing before using - otherwise you will probably just hit yourself. Can't adjust throw direction or angle
- Need to hold down trigger for the motor to work (argh safety features)
- Sweet Spot seems to be 3-6" snowfall. Less than that is probably easier to just push the snow out with a wide shovel. More than that you will probably run into problems with the inlet height only being 6.5"
- Auger is PLASTIC - stones/rocks, maybe even large chunks of Road Salt could definitely mess the paddle/blade up when spinning at high RPM. I would definitely advise caution using the shovel on the road surface in front of a driveway due to road salt / loose gravel / etc.

Remember - its cheap - dont expect miracles!

It's ok I just wish the wheels were made better. The second winter I had it the wheels froze and one broke off, But it was light enough for me to push through the snow and finish the rest of my drive way. LOL

I've had the WORX snow blower for one year now. We were just hit with a big snow storm in Michigan (approx. 10 inches) and as I was clearing the snow, I was thinking...I better leave a review on this snow blower because it works great. Many of my neighbors have commented on the power of the snow blower. Like the description says, it can throw the snow up to 30 feet. It's important to get the appropriate gauged extension cord to use with this snow blower. I had a 16-gauge 100' cord and it couldn't support the 13-amp draw, so the power was slightly reduced. I now have a 12-gauge cold weather rated extension cord and it works great. I did have an issue with the plastic ground scraper that is screwed to the bottom. It will get caught on driveway expansion joints and get knocked off alignment. When that happens, the auger can rub against it and cause a vibration. You won't be disappointed in the power.The build quality is pretty good. It's all plastic, except for the metal handle, but it is a higher grade of plastic that feels durable. One of the best things about the blower is the weight. It's very light and easy to push around. During the off-season I store it up high in the garage.Update after three years: the blower still works good, but all of the hardware (rivits, bolts, washers) are all rusting badly. I thought the build quality was great, but Worx obviously cut some corners here. Downgraded to 3 stars for this.

The worx has good power for an electric snow thrower but it has limits! It's OK up to 8 inches but after that you have to bite into the snow a little at a time.

It works ok. You have to go back and forth a lot before it totally clears the snow off the payment.

Got this a few days ago on a "too good to miss" deal at Amazon. This is my first snow blower and I am yet to put this to use. As some one pointed out the manual is of least use. I was able to put this together looking at the picture.But reading all the negative reviews on this, I see that chute control seems to be of concern that it keeps popping out. I could see why, while assembling the unit. One information that need to be stated in the manual is that the eye bolt (one with the rubber washer on the chute control rod with wing-nut) is adjustable (can be slid front or back) to place it at the right spot on the rod so it "in a way"a) fastens to the middle bar securely, as well asb) pushes and locks securely inside the chute control shroud/jacket. The rubber washer is key here.I cant wait to put this to use. The build quality seems to be very good and hoping to get good use out of it.UPDATE NOV 27 2012: We got our first snow in the philadelphia area. About 3-4 inches of wet packed snow. That was too much to handle for this blower.Issues found:> Chute gets packed with ice and the blower stalls with burning smell. I had to clean up and retry. But not its not worth it. I may try some PAM Cooking spray as some on suggested on the chute.> It didnt fling the snow that far as few folks described. I saw a max of 5-6 ft.I have to see if this is usable on a different kind of snow. But with my today's experience, i will not recommend this to anyone. 2.5 stars for now

I have to agree with the other reviews which state that the chute assembly is of poor design and quality. This is the second snow season that I have used this snow thrower. It has been used about five times. The plastic bolts and nuts do not withstand the vibration of the chute when snow i thrown through it. The parts on the chute loosen and fall off and are difficult to reassemble because the bolts are too short and everything is plastic. The last time that I used this I found two parts in the snow. One of the pieces is a chute bolt screw which will no longer tighten the bolt. I have not yet determined where the other part came from. So I guess I need replacement parts and judging from the reviews here I am expecting little help from WORX in getting part numbers to order.However, I really do like the way this works. I have a 90ft x 4ft front sidewalk. I used this last winter and cleared it fairly easily- even the 20" snowfall. I simply lifted the front of the blower off of the ground and threw the snow in sections by throwing only half the snow thrower width at a time. The snow thrower handles 5" snowfalls easily.I'm wondering if the problem that some are having is because they are not using the correct gauge electric extension cord. A low gauge cord is needed to prevent the loss of current that occurs when using long extension cords. I use a 100ft 10 gauge cord which is the longest that can be used when using a machine will draw the 13-amps that this one does. The extension cord used should be able to maintain 15 amps over the length of the cord.Even though this snow thrower works really well for me, I may purchase a TORO next time- which could be soon- due to the construction/fall apart issues. It is unfortunate that a machine which works so well has to be downgraded because the chute parts fall off due to poor design and construction.

Well, you limited with the types of snow it'll work on. I got it late in the season so I didn't get to try it very much but from the little use I had it was easy to see this thing takes some work on wet heavy snow, nearly as much as shoveling does. I can see where it has benefits with dry powdery snow but once it wet and heavy I found it required a pretty good effort to jam the shovel into the snow before it would actually move it with the impeller. It has it's place but I expected more.

Heavy and blows snow straight up which comes back onto your face. Only works in fluffy snow.

I rent a garage but I am required to shovel the driveway which is about 10x15 feet. I bought this shovel after the torturous winter in New York last year. Constant shoveling and in the big snows hiring some kids. Well our first snow this year was a blizzard. I attempted to shovel with the snow joe but it was no match for the snow. I was about 1/3 done and fearing a heart attack when 4 boys came by and I gave them $40 and they finished up. I would say that the shovel should be good up to about 7 inches not the 30 we got. My expectations were a bit high.

I use this to clear the snow from my deck. It moves the snow quite well, but I'm taking one star off because it tends to throw too high, so too much snow blows back on you, at least here in Colorado where the snow is light and dry.

I'm take another star off because I'm left handed. As a safety feature, you have to squeeze the trigger and push a button simultaneously to make it go, which is fine except the button is positioned perfectly for the right thumb.

It works well with a few inches of powder snow. As advertised to be fair. My problem is with my small hands, short fingers, I have an ackward time with the handle button location. Its a hard reach for me. A man wouldn't have this problem.

I was really excited about this Worx electric snow blower and it has been a great back saver. However, after only a few uses the plastic chute deflector broke. It was a cold winter and this snowblower is is made mostly out of hard plastic that becomes brittle in the cold. But, dear manufacturer, did you think it would be warm when it is being used? I found an old metal lamp shade and fashioned it in place to be a more permanent chute deflector. Then a few weeks later, still in the first season of use, the cord broke in two! This is a major safety hazard and I'm glad my wife wasn't electrocuted. Around the same time the safety button (that has to be held in to start the blower) got stuck in the IN position of so the blower stays on all the time until it is unplugged.Other than that, it does have a good motor and can move a lot of snow quickly. I've used it on snow over 1 foot deep at a time. It is lightweight and easy to push.

I have a love-hate relationship with this machine.On the positive side, when it works, it does a good job when the snow is up to about 8 inches deep. Beyond that, it struggles. My solution is to cut one path, then repeat using about half to 2/3 the width of the machine and it generally does pretty well.What do I dislike? The rod and crank that turn the chute vibrates out every several minutes, forcing you to stop and insert it again nearly every time you want to turn the chute a different direction (very aggravating while wearing heavy gloves).But the worst part is the flimsy parts. I've replaced the upper part of the chute three times, at least once a year since I've owned it. It breaks where it attaches to the lower chute. It's not cheap to replace, either, at about $10 plus shipping. The last time it broke it swallowed the attaching bolt and it flew to who knows where, so I had to go to the hardware store to buy replacement bolts, nuts and rubber washers.And today, the first time I've used it this winter, the bottom part of the chute broke at the same attachment point. Now I don't know if or how long I'll be able to use it without rigging some other alternative or recarving the whole top of the chute and drilling new attachment holes. I wasted an hour trying to find a replacement part and couldn't find it anywhere. The worx.com site doesn't even list this snow thrower, so it looks like I'm out of luck. Obviously I'm not the first person to experience these problems, and for Worx to not offer replacement parts (or use more durable ones to begin with) is extremely unprofessional and uncaring.Buy at your own risk.

the handle that changes the direction of the thrower does not work , it is cheaply made and does not attach correctly

I bought this to replace a similarly sized Toro. I got a very good price on the Worx, and it does a decent job throwing snow, but it doesn't go as far or high as my Toro did. Also, I believe it has a serious design flaw that seems to allow the safety switch to get wet and freeze in windy conditions, preventing the machine from turning off when you let go of the handles! Worx referred us back to Amazon rather than offer a local repair or replacement. We had already thrown away the box and didn't feel like going through the hassle, so be aware that you may have to unplug entirely to turn the machine off. I don't think I'd buy it again, or any other Worx product either, to be honest.

I would give this a higher rating except the belt broke after just using a few times one winter. I had no trouble with re-ordering one as it was still under warranty. When my son was trying to install the new belt, he realized that it had been assembled improperly. The pulleys weren't level with each other which is why the first belt broke. He put a washer under the one pulley to make it level and time will tell if the new belt will last longer because he fixed the problem.

I just got an assembled this snow blower today and I am unhappy with it. There is about 4 inches of snow on the ground and this thing is struggling with it. It takes a few runs over the same area to adequately remove the snow, which leads to the next problem... This snow blower only tosses the snow a foot and a half or so.I know that electric blowers are less powerful than their gas counterparts, but I was surprised at how poorly it performed given its good reviews.

Returned, as too hard to push in snow deeper than 6 inches.

no way to deflect the snow downward or change the direction of the snow being thrown

I would not buy this again. On the surface it looks like it might make it faster to clear off light snow on your driveway/walkway. I thought it would be more like a shovel with the powers of a snowblower. Well, without wheels underneath, this is more like a heavy shovel with some snowblower capabilities. Next lightweight electric snowblower will be the mini traditional ones with wheels with the blower spraying out the snow with an adjustable ejector tube. I had sone of these but my wife ran over it last winter. Thought we would try this instead and hated it. Don't waste your money for making snow removal actually harder on your body. Shoveling snow is hard enough.

Worthless in wet or heavy snow, it doesn't grab the snow just pushes it like a shovel. So when you have light powder with NO wind it works, but that's not really when you need it.

i got a great deal, so thought i would finally find out what the hype was about, on the electric power shovels. it seems like a good idea and my sj323 is made well and it does throw snow, but unless you are using it on a smooth surface like a deck, it requires a lot of effort to lift and push... 15 lbs on the end of a stick is no back saver!!! it is portable, but this thing needs some wheels to make it more useful. i wanted it to be a good tool investment, but honestly, it will end up hanging on my shed wall... and the cable logistics are daunting -which i would deal with if it performed better. yeah, it works, but i am going to upgrade to a better hand shovel and save my arms and back.

Does not work anymore after 6 month

This snow blower has only been used twice and now it won't even start. It looks brand new and has not a thing wrong with it other than, you push the start button and nothing happens, whatsoever. I tried using it this morning and nothing. Very disappointed in this product!! Snowblowers with just a 30 day return policy is silly. We didn't get the snow after I ordered and now that I do have snow, it is out of return warranty. Crazy!! I am now the proud owner of a snowblower that is useless .....looks brand new but won't turn on. DO NOT PURCHASE!!!!!

Parts need to be replaced and when I call WORK to purchase parts I was told that the snow thrower was discontinue.

I live in Duluth, MN and we had quite a bit of snow. So i dug out a starting area and would use my shovel to knock down the snow to 10" or less to not tax the snowblower too much. First night did great (the chute adjuster kept falling out though). Second night blue sparks and smoke. It was dead. Within 5 days of ordering the snowblower. So I contacted Worx, emailing back and forth a few times. Send in pictures of your proof of purchase they said. So I did. Nothing. Called them a couple of weeks later to see what the status was. I had been dropped, nothing happening. Was told I would receive a mailing label to send the snowblower in and then a refund would be processed for me. 4 days later and no label sent to me.Will update if Worx ever does anything about this.

I bought this as a gift for my mother in Montana. She used it and the first time, within 1 hour of use, the crank assembly, which had been working broke. She called the Worx customer support number and was told that this was due to "improper use". I guess my 69 year old mother was too powerful for this piece of equipment and she muscled it too hard. They wanted us to pay $30 for a part to fix it ourselves. So much for the 2-year warranty. Consider this if you are thinking about buying this machine. Please don't - a cheap piece of junk and a company which will not stand behind their product.Good thing Amazon agreed to let us return it. Thank you Amazon!

Update:MFG gave me the runaround and had me send in pictures and prove I wasn't using a bad extension cord. They answered an email inquiry afterward, then nothing for months despite more emails/calls from me... I did finally get a prorated refund from the mfg in mid-May with no explanation of how they figured the proration. Sent a check for $158.One star because my unit malfunctioned.I was using the unit last week (I loved it up until this moment) when I heard a big pop and a flash, and the power cord melted itself off right where it joins at the unit.... I only got to use it a few times prior, but that's just not acceptable. I need to write to the MFG still to see about warranty service, but not looking forward to trying to ship this thing back.... If it were still working, I would give it a 4 or 5 star rating as it's impressively powerful for its size.

Can't use for last snowstorm in NJ on March 13rd with ~6inches of snow. Ended up using my shovel all the way

the worse thing I have ever ordered from Amazon ! The assembly was supposed to be easy wrong. The 2 tubes that need ti be connected with a screw and bolt is impossible. There is the wires going through the tubing that are just as wide as the tubing. There is no way to get the screw in there. Directions say to use a wire to move the wires over. You can not get the wire close enough to do any good.

Plastic parts, broke on the first use. Unfortunately I bought this in summer, so i can't return it any more either

Seemed to work as reported until bearings seized after less than 10 minutes of light usage.
From minute one the unit made a grinding noise.
Chinese quality control at its finest. I doubt it was ever plugged in at the factory for testing.

I thought it was going to be a work saver. Motor burned up second time I used it. The snow was light and fluffy.