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Five Star Reviews:

49%
Great machine
February 12, 2017
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.
This blower is a workhorse!!
February 1, 2016
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.
Works great. Protect the cord.....see below
May 28, 2015
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.
It WORX!!!!!
February 13, 2014
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.
Good machine
January 29, 2014
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.
So far so good.
December 12, 2010
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.
49%
GREAT machine, even on gravel driveways!
January 24, 2016
I received this the day before Jonas bomblasted us with snow.....we ended up with 20 inches and boy was i glad to have this!! I was thoroughly impressed with its performance, as it chewed up and spit out 8 inches like nothing on the first evening! The next morning when i woke up to 20 inches, i was wondering how this machine would stack up against almost 2 feet of snow but it churned through it, bit by bit. Granted, i had to push down on the bar to raise it up a bit and knock off the first 10 inches then lower it back down to grab the last 10 inches but hey, it definitely beats shoveling!! Also, i might add that i have a gravel drive and even with no practice i only hurled a few gravel here and there. After awhile i got the hang of it and knew exactly how much i could push down on it and it never happened again. Also, i read some reviews on here that said that it didn't throw the snow far enough but i strongly disagree....it's all in how you angle the chute as to how far it throws it. I had no trouble launching a 10 in x 21 in slab of snow 10-15 feet, which struck me as very impressive for an electric unit. For the money, i can't see how this machine could be beat
A Good Purchase! I like (Snow) Joe!
January 23, 2016
The timing of my purchase aligned nicely with the east coast snowstorm that started on January 22, 2016. Because of the two days of snow and the high snow amounts, I cleaned my 100 ft+ driveway and sidewalks twice over two days. The first day was a light snow and about 5 inches. The blower handled it very easily and quickly. It didn't scrape to the pavement perfectly but it was close to what my neighbors with larger gas blower were able to achieve. On day two, after a heavier snow overnight, things were a bit more challenging. The snow was probably 7 additional inches and it was a heavier snow. I had to overlap passes to keep moving. The alternative was to push down on the handle to tilt the blades higher to "take off the top" then do an additional swipe to clean down to a flat path. It cleaned fine but took extra time. It took mere minutes to put the unit together. Instructions were very clear and the unit was packaged very nicely. I am giving the unit the full 5 stars although it wasn't perfect. However, I pushed the boundaries of what this unit was advertised to do. Given a regular snow of 6 inches or less, I would have been extremely happy without reservation about my purchase.
It works, well worth the price.
January 23, 2016
Ordered it in February, it showed up in July (sigh), assembly was trivial. I used it for the first time today (NJ - Blizzard Jan 2016). The snow was between 6 inches and 18 inches this morning, then this afternoon it was 3 to 6 inches. I struggled a lot the first pass (especially at the bottom of the driveway), but the second pass was smooth as can be.Then an hour later two guys with fancy ($1000) snow blowers showed up to do my neighbours driveway, and they were struggling worse than I was. Made me feel real good!The good:- It worked, better than a shovel for sure. Not as well as I dreamed, but faster than shoveling and far less effort. Can't argue with "it worked"!- Not as effective as a $500 / $1000 gas snow blower, but FAR more than 50% / 25% as effective.- Yeah it looks like a kids toy, but ... starts up REAL snappy, manoeuvres easy, and throws the snow like it is not kidding around at all.The bad:- The extension cord is generally a pain in the ass all around (as expected). And DO NOT run over the extension cord, it will get sucked in FAST, and mangled. I still need to figure out a good way to deal with that friggin cord...- Does not work so good when snow is over 1 foot deep (as expected). For a big snow, either get out early and clear the snow in stages, or expect to struggle.Bottom line:I expect this will work well for me 90%-95% of the time, which is "good enough". For the 5-year Blizzard, I plan to hire someone with heavier gear to clear it.Overall, WELL worth the $250.
A Nice Blower
March 22, 2015
A few days after this arrived we received about 14" of fairly wet snow. I was skeptical of how well this could perform with that much snow, but it did a pretty good job; it still takes a little effort to push it through that much snow, but it is a lot easier on your back than shoveling. You do have to deal with a long extension cord, which is a little bit of a hassle, but this is a lot cheaper than a gas blower and it can sit for years and not have starting issues. If we always received a lot of snow I'd go with a gas blower, but I hope to only use this once or twice a year.Two items that will make this electric snow blower easier to handle are a good cold weather extension cord and a good cord winder to store it with. I found both here on Amazon in the “US Wire 99100 12/3 100-Foot SJEOW TPE Extreme Weather Extension Cord” and the “Quick Winder RAP-100 Electric Cord Reel.”Edit 01/28/2016: I've edited this to include a photo after clearing 10" inches of snow that was on top of about 2" I had not yet cleared. Once again it takes some effort to push this through that much snow, but it was much easier on my back.

Four Star Reviews:

24%
Works well and Info on Replacement Parts!
November 23, 2015
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.
Handles Pittsburgh Weather Well, but the deadman switch needs to be changed
March 5, 2015
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.
Nice Little Machine
March 3, 2014
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.
Made for smaller snowfalls.
June 8, 2013
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.
Awesome machine, except for one little wingnut...
February 23, 2013
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.
Great workhorse for a good price
February 10, 2013
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.
27%
Works great with fluffy snow
March 15, 2017
The blower came on time. Works great with fluffy snow. When it come to the heavy wet snow the shoot kept on getting clogged.
Works well for electric
March 9, 2017
I bought this in 2016 the week we were expecting a blizzard. We got over three feet of snow and this cleared it from the driveway. With snow that deep I had to cut a starting point with my shovel, then run the blower into my hole multiple times. It worked pretty well.
Works better than expected
February 25, 2016
This works better than I'd expected. I've had a couple gas-powered blowers and thought I'd give an electric one a try. Dragging a 100' cord around is a slight nuisance, but is more than made up for by this thing starting immediately and running smooth and consistent. I live in CT and have used it twice this year, once in about 6" and once in a little over 1'. With the 6" snowfall, it ate through it like nothing (no surprise). I was more surprised that it handled a bit over a foot all at once. I had to make a second pass in certain areas where it drifted closer to 2', but aside from that it was all handled in one pass. Since it's been a remarkably mild winter I haven't tried it on anything more substantial, but it seems like it would do the job just fine as long as I don't let a few feet pile up an try to do it all at once. I'm also not sure about really wet snow, but again, based on my limited experience I think working on it during snowfall (rather than waiting until the end) should prevent any issues.No real complaints with this. It's easy to use, light weight (the 100' cord weighs as much as the blower!), and throws snow halfway across my yard. I'm good.
and it blasted through the mountain of slushy stuff at the end of the driveway left by the DPW plows (you have to make repeated
January 25, 2016
This little thing is impressive. I wasn't expecting much out of an electric snowblower and the Snow Joe far exceeded my expectations. It handled the Northeast "Blizzard of 2016" without any real issues. I took two passes while clearing my property, each time after about a foot of snow had fallen. Granted, this was mostly light powder, but the snow during the second pass was heavier, and it blasted through the mountain of slushy stuff at the end of the driveway left by the DPW plows (you have to make repeated attacks on snow like this, jamming it into the pile, pulling back and going in again until you break through). I did not experience any of the chute clogging that other reviewers mentioned. The chute stayed clear even after hitting wet snow. When used in deep snow, the machine throws snow about 20 feet. I found its performance to be comparable to a single stage gas snowblower.My only complaint with this machine is that if the snow is less than 6 inches, it doesn't do anything. It's basically useless. The snow just gurgles out of the chute and spills onto the top of the machine and back onto the ground about 2 inches away from the chute. If I had purchased this for lighter snowfalls due to an injury or something that would prevent me from shoveling, I would be very disappointed. Luckily,I bought this for the deep snow that I can't be bothered shoveling and for that, it works very well.
Love It but the price drops every few hours - got ripped of $40 with 12 hours!
February 11, 2015
Just carved out some space for a car and the snow was over 2ft. deep and crusty. Amazed. Granted you have to "slice" it along but I am still thrilled that with a little bit of effort and some time it cleared it out nicely. Easier than shoveling. Not happy the price dropped $40 the morning after I purchased and even though it had several days delay in shipping I still couldn't cancel the order - tried multiple times.
Nifty little machine! But...
February 9, 2015
2/09/2015 - Location: New England - ProsEasy to assembleEasy to operateLightweightBlows the snow as statedEasy to maneuverGrabs 10 inches of snow easyPrice for the extra power and width worth it especially if you have along drivewayPlug n play no oil no gas no wasteNo rust since most parts are made of plasticConsThe wheel doesnt have good traction since its just a plastic wheel, similar to kids toysScraper at the bottom would be better steel, again made of plasticThe auger is made of hard rubber - I would love to see real metal auger for this price rangeOver a foot of snow your better off getting a gas two stage - this wont cut itOverall it works great! Saves my back and cuts my job in half. Totally worth price since my driveway cost $100 to plow.

Three Star Reviews:

9%
It's ok I just wish the wheels were made better. The second winter I had it the wheels ...
March 28, 2016
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
Plenty of Power
February 1, 2015
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.
Good for electric
February 12, 2014
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.
Snow Thrower
February 7, 2014
It works ok. You have to go back and forth a lot before it totally clears the snow off the payment.
WORX WG650
September 5, 2012
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
Works Great- Chute Needs Improvement
January 30, 2012
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.
5%
Good for up to 6 inches of snow
February 11, 2017
Good for up to 6 inches of snow. Otherwise a toy. Clogs often. When it does work, with smaller snowfall amounts, gets down to the pavement. I used it for 2 winters then ordered a gas powered thrower.
Good for snow up to about 15 inches and not ...
September 14, 2016
Good for snow up to about 15 inches and not too densely packed. Anything more takes alot of effort to push and will clog the machine.
Built cheap
February 25, 2015
The Top guard that directs the snow does not have thick enough Plastic, the snow blower picked up gravel and punctured a huge hole in the top and it shifts constantly,snow may shoot out the top in 3 different directions.

Two Star Reviews:

9%
Good blower made with cheap plastic.
March 19, 2017
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.
Beware-flimsy parts break regularly
December 18, 2016
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 ...
October 25, 2016
the handle that changes the direction of the thrower does not work , it is cheaply made and does not attach correctly
Not the greatest.
June 5, 2014
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.
Belt broke after one winter
January 8, 2014
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.
Under Powered
January 2, 2014
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.
3%
Won't work on any heavy snow, simply packs it ...
April 19, 2016
Won't work on any heavy snow, simply packs it down further and makes it a bear to shovel. Would also not use on anything over 3-4" for the same reason. Plan on selling it on Craigslist. Would not purchase again.
Recommendation: Find a more powerful snowblower than this one.
April 7, 2016
This snow blower is very light duty. It does not throw the snow very far. I would not recommend it for heavy snow or use. It would likely struggle to throw more that three or four inches of snow and it will not throw it very far. Keep in mind that you need a 14 ga extension chord (if longer than 50 feet) or 16 ga if under 50 feet long. The blower seems to be very cheaply constructed. Unlikely to make it through many winters.

One Star Reviews:

9%
One Star
September 16, 2015
Does not work anymore after 6 month
Very disappointed in this product
February 22, 2015
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 ...
February 4, 2015
Parts need to be replaced and when I call WORK to purchase parts I was told that the snow thrower was discontinue.
Burned up after 2 times using it, Worx customer service = terrible
March 15, 2014
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.
Broke In 1 Hour - No Warranty
March 11, 2014
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!
Power Cord shorted and fried off the unit...
February 24, 2014
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.
16%
Disappointed in every respect.
October 11, 2017
This snow blower wet the bed the second time I tried to use it. My driveway is very short, and only one car wide. The snow was powdery, and less than 4 inches deep. This no-go Snow Joe stalled out almost immediately, and was annoyingly difficult to restart, even after leaving it to rest fow quite a while. It stalled out twice more before I called tech support.Tech support was no help. They wanted me to take the starter apart and reassemble it, hoping that would remedy the problem. I declined. I have no proclivity for mechanical repair, and was not about to void the warranty for the sake of an experiment. They insisted I do so before they would honor the warranty. Instead I cut my losses, scrapped this piece of garbage, and went back to using a shovel. One other thing. For the short time I used this overpriced cake mixer, it feebly threw the snow a foot of two away, wildy spraying snow on every inch of ground between it and the trajectory end point. This makes me doubt the starter was the only thing contributing to its poor performance. Spend your money elsewhere.
One Star
June 15, 2017
Useless after a snow storm. Get a gas one.
Not great if you're tall
February 12, 2017
Not great if you're tall....you have to bend as you're blowing the snow. Very poor if the snow becomes slush and icy. I don't recommend it.
poor performance
February 8, 2016
poor performance compared to other models I have had, poor customer experience when contacted company
The shovel WON!
January 31, 2016
If zero were an option, that's what this thing would have gotten. It did NOTHING in last weekend's storm here in NJ. Just kept getting clogged and didn't come close to pavement. Resorted to shovel to save sanity. Fortunately heart held up too. The $200+ should've gone to charity.
These other reviews have to be fake
January 29, 2016
This couldn't handle over an inch of snow. You have to push it with so much force to get any snow into it, and when you do, the chute clogs every 5 seconds, so you have to break away from what you're doing just to punch the snow back down. This happened repeatedly. The extra piece on the chute that is used to direct the height was loose due to the cheap plastic and rubber washer they provide you, so when snow actually could shoot out of it, it forced it as high out as it could, blowing right into your face and body. The whole thing is cheap, bendable plastic. I hadn't even gone inside from shoveling yet, and I was disassembling this garbage to get back in the box so I can return it. This is the worst product I've ever used in 30 years of life on Earth.
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Price
Price
$179.36updated: Mar 18, 2020
$169.98updated: Mar 18, 2020
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Answered Questions
Article Number
Article Number
0845534009040
0810829022066
Binding
Binding
Lawn & Patio
Lawn & Patio
Brand
Brand
Worx
Snow Joe
Color
Color
Orange
Multi
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$229.99
$269.99
Height
Height
815.0 in
1551.2 in
Length
Length
744.1 in
1704.7 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Positec/Worx - Lawn & Garden
Snow Joe LLC
Model
Model
WG650
SJ624E
MPN
MPN
WG650
SJ624E
Number of Items
Number of Items
1
1
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
WG650
SJ624E
Product Group
Product Group
Lawn & Patio
Lawn & Patio
Product Type
Product Type
OUTDOOR_LIVING
OUTDOOR_LIVING
Publisher
Publisher
Positec/Worx - Lawn & Garden
Snow Joe LLC
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
7.6
8
Size
Size
18" Clearing Width
21-Inch
Studio
Studio
Positec/Worx - Lawn & Garden
Snow Joe LLC
Warranty
Warranty
2-year limited
2-Year Full Warranty
Weight
Weight
93.5 oz
122.0 oz
Width
Width
744.1 in
870.1 in
Feature
Feature

30-foot throw distance

180-degree adjustable chute with oversized handles

Quick clamps for handlebar adjustment and assembly

Handlebar mounted chute control

Collapsible tool-less handlebar

Deluxe size model is ideal for clearing snow off large driveways and walkways

No gas, oil or tune-ups make it effortless to start and maintain

Powerful 14-amp motor moves up to 730 lbs of snow per minute

Cuts a path 21 in. wide by 11.8 in. deep with each pass

180 Degree adjustable chute throws snow up to 20 ft away

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