Now that I have had my Snow Joe Cordless Snow Shovel for a couple months, I'm ready to write a review. At first, I thought it was only good for that "sweet spot" of 1-3 inches of snow. But yesterday and today I used it on 4-11 inches. It can handle very deep snow if you take it slow. I used it yesterday while still in my robe and slippers (sorry no photo) and did not get covered in snow like other reviewers - but I'm in Minnesota and we understand snow and wind and physics. I haven't run out of battery life during a shoveling session yet - it's good for at least 1/2 hour. It's lightweight - I call it my snow vacuum - one hand is all that's needed if you're clearing just a couple inches. Perfect for decks, patios, walkways. For a large driveway I use it for the edges and let the gas-powered machine handle the large job. Well worth the money, very convenient.

This shovel is lighter than a regular snow blower which I really appreciate. It would be nice if you could direct the snow, but where I am using it, I can throw the snow in any direction and just make sure the wind is behind me and I don't get buried in snow. If you were limited that would be a pain, when the wind shifts that face full of snow isn't fun. I have 2 batteries but so far, I give out before the battery does. It is heavier than I thought it would be so it can be a problem in deeper snow since you have to hold it up and take a swipe or 2 before you can slide it along the ground and that can get tiring. For me there has been a learning process to figure out the best way to use it. But overall, I'm pretty pleased with it.

This is a nice little machine if you have paths to clear or need to do a walkway/deck/ramp. It is powerful and tosses the snow a good amount of distance. It is somewhat lightweight, which allows for someone with limited mobility to use without impacting balance or gripping. The battery life on this is quite impressive compared to other products which are battery driven. I was able to do remove snow on walks, drive, and ramp on three separate occasions without having to recharge in between. While I like my Snow Joe shovel, there are some drawbacks with using this electric snow shovel. First, the sides are a little short, meaning when you are making a pass, snow tends to fall back onto the area and most annoying, snow blows out the sides of the machine. This caused me to have to redo a good portion of what I had already cleared. This could be easily fixed with some attached optional side guards. Secondly, the top chute should have a way of adjusting it downwards, so it doesn't blow up too high (which this does), especially on windy days (in the Northwoods of WI that happens frequently). This would prevent the recoating of areas previously cleared. Finally, the cord in the handle should be attached to the inside of the tube instead of loosely hanging. Getting the top handle together to line up with the cord inside was taxing. To remedy this, I lightly taped it to the non-hole side and was then able to easily get this aligned.

The 11" snow shovel is easy to use, and the battery lasts longer than I thought it would. I got to use it for the first time today on about 2-3 inches of snow. It was pretty wet snow, but the shovel did the job. I actually think it would work even better if there was more snow, because the blade would be able to catch the snow easier. The battery lasted long enough for my driveway and my neighbors driveway as well as both sidewalks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I ordered this and couldn't wait for the first snowfall. This shovel never failed. It makes snow shoveling fun! For the amount of shoveling I had to do, I was concerned about the battery charge running out. Never happened. Was able to complete all of my shoveling at once. I even told my neighbors to purchase one.

The saving strain on back and shoulders is worth it. Only issue is battery does not last as long as expected. Have 3 car driveway, and with 2 inches of snow, I cleared the two car part and sidewalk before the battery died. Was not able to clear the third driveway without recharging. By the third use I believe i have the most efficient pattern down. If there was a way to direct he snow slightly to one side, that would be an excellent enhancement.

In two days it will be 3 months since I have had this shovel and I have not been able to use it even once. I wish I had returned it immediately when it did not work, rather than try to get it fixed. If they had replaced the entire unit including battery and charger, I would not be writing this. Instead, one piece at a time was replaced without success and now I am waiting for a battery which shows no sign of arriving anytime soon. I have never before had to endure a defective product and ridiculously slow support like this.

I ordered this a while ago and we finally got our first snow last night and today. About 6 inches of very wet and heavy snow. I was Leary that this would not handle snow this heavy but it plowed right through it. I bought this because I am 61 yrs old and have a bad back. This is an answer to my prayers!!!! You will not be disappointed.

Used for the first time this week to clear my back deck after a NE storm. Cleared roughly 8-12 inches of medium packed snow easily and quickly with one pass. What usually takes me 45-60 minutes to shovel took about 15-20 minutes tops! Got right down to the deck too with no scratching ! No aches & pains the next day either. Awesome !

I purchased this online because I was looking for something light & small to clear the deck off. I was also thinking it would be good for the front steps & walkway. Whoever designed the way the chute blows snow definitely did not put much thought into it. Unless there is absolutely no wind blowing, you will probably get 80% of all the snow you are trying to remove..to blow up in the air & right back on top of you. I looked like a snowman after using it for about 2 min & tried adjusting the angle & direction while using it. The videos make it look like the snow does not get on you, but that is not the case. I was considering just throwing it away. All it needs is some type of a lip at the top of the chute to redirect the snow from going straight up in the air. I used a leftover piece of a 4"x4" pvc hollow fence post. I cut 2 flat sides off and was left with a 4"x 4" angle piece. I attached it to the inside of the chute full width with self tapping screws. Once I used it, all the snow now blew in front of me. I realized I did not need a full 4" extension, so I cut 2 more inches off the angle piece so the snow hits a 4"x2" pvc angle. It works fine now. If I had the materials handy, I might have just used a piece of 4" pvc pipe & cut it in half & attached a piece full width 13" long across the top of the chute so the snow would just roll off it in front of the machine smoother. Either way, if you don't attach something to the top of the chute...plan on looking like a snowman if you run this for more than 2 minutes.