I was excited to use this Snow Shovel, even though many reviews mentioned how it threw the snow back at you. Although the Snow Shovel seems sturdy and clears snow to the pavement, it throws the snow straight up into the air, covering where you just cleared a path. I even tried using it with the wind at my back, thinking the wind would throw the snow forward, Didn't happen. The snow gets thrown straight in the air and comes back in your face and the path you just cleared. The shovel needs to have some kind of diverter on it, so the snow can be directed, up, down and sideways. Even a slight angle would help. I feel it is a waste of money, unless you enjoy getting covered with snow and sopping wet.

I like the shovel. It really helps my back out not having to lift up shovels full of snow to throw. But the biggest downfall of this shovel is the angel it throws the snow is way too high. It would be nice to have the option to have a moveable guard that if rotated down it would throw the snow more straight forward than straight up. If there is a little wind the snow goes right into your face and over the area that you already shoveled which is frustrating. So I decide on if I use it or not, based on the wind.

I bought the 4 amp base version of the Snow Joe Cordless Snow Shovel. It works very well through a couple of storms. When I use this on 6-inch moderately heavy snow, it does a good job at moving the snow and clear what I need it to clear. To be clear, this is not a heavy-duty snow blower and it's not a super-duty battery system. However, this shovel exceeded my reasonable expectations and, if there's a downside, it is only that the standard battery charger takes too long to charge it up. I would buy this Snow Joe Snow Shovel again as a gift. I recommend this in the 4 Ah version, as this battery meets the needs for the light duty the shovel is designed for. Great purchase.

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 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.

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.

I love this shovel. I had a heart attack two years ago, and one of my concerns was moving heavy snow. This shovel is awesome and does a fantastic job. The neighbors asked where I bought it, and they want one too. I need to replace the auger.......is it available as a replacement part? I ended up pushing against stone I didn't see, and it cracked.

THIS IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I EVER PURCHASE. I HAVE USED IT TWICE NOW AND THE BATTERY ONLY LAST ABOUT 15 MINUTE AND WAS DOWN TO ONE LIGHTED BAR. TOTALLY SORRY I PURCHASE IT AND WILL NEVER USE IT AGAIN. WILL MAYBE GET SOMETHING FOR IT AT A YARD SELL THIS SUMMER.

I should have read other reviews or watched videos before i bought this product. The angle you hold it at determines the direction the snow comes out ! Any angle less than 45 degrees and you will be covered with snow, especially if there is any wind !

We had the wet heavy rain and about 7 to 8 inches of snow on February 22, 23. My other half lost the key to the Toro. So SnowJoe to the rescue. Although l had to do it in swipes it still would have been horrible to lift this snow. I got through half before the batteries died (I have two) usually l can do the entire walkway, parking pad, front of the house walkway. This snow really packed a punch. SNOW Joe did half the job then l had to recharge the batteries for the rest. I have had this product for about 5 years. I wish you'd make one with a directional, lights and at least 20 inches. That way l really wouldn't need a snowblower. Thank you!