Jan 29 Boston got hit with a massive blizzard. This blower chewed up snow banks of snow up to 50 inches high just as well as the massive gas-powered ones. YOu have to find the art of the back and forth motion and raising of the plow to chew up really tall snow banks. I discovered that breaking up snow banks first by walking through them also helps. My deck got cleared down to the wood with zero scratches. Best $ I ever spent and a fraction of those heavy gas powered ones.
This is actually a decent snow thrower for light and powdery snow. Wet snow will bog it down and ice will break it. So that brings me to why this snow thrower (and Snow Joe in general) deserves a one star review. I hit an icy brand after using the thrower about half dozen times over two years and the plastic pulley wheel cracked. Not only could I not remove the pulley wheel from the machine to fix it but you can't even buy spare parts! Don't waste your money on a brand that doesn't stand behind its products.
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, April 5, 2022
Hello,
So sorry to hear that you're having an issue with our product. We take each matter very seriously and want to make sure you are satisfied. At Snow Joe + Sun Joe we stand behind each product we manufacture. If you need any additional support, Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page. We will be able to have the necessary parts needed or be able to go over the other options that we can provide to resolve this issue.
I had that snowblower for 3 years now and each years, something broke. First year i was the belt of the pullies than last year it was the scrapper and one off the blades on the auger. I fix it with a screw and bot bought in the hardware store, Snowjoe didn't have it in stock. This year, it was the left wheel which always get out. I am very disappointed of it.
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, April 6, 2022
So sorry to hear that you're having an issue with our product. We take each matter very seriously and want to make sure you are satisfied. At Snow Joe + Sun Joe we stand behind each product we manufacture. If you need any additional support, Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 ( Monday through Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm EST,) You can also send us an email via Help@snowjoe.com We promise to do our best to make sure you are satisfied 100%. Thanks Customer Support Team Snow Joe + Sun Joe
I spent two hours learning how to use my SJ627E while finishing removing an 8” snowfall of last week. I am 73 years old and pleased that I can still clear 8” off of my 2,000 square foot concrete driveway. Knowing that Snow Joe was due I left 500 sq. ft. and the snow plow berm.
Lesson: My outside convenience outlets are all on 15 Amp circuit breakers, and SJ627E is rated at 15 Amps, so it ran fine. Once Snow Joe is stopped the circuit breaker needs to cool for a moment in order to be able to handle the motor starting current.
Lesson: Snow Joe is a snow thrower and not an ice breaker. The snowplow berm of disturbed snow soon turns to ice and pressure ice. I won’t abuse Snow Joe like that again.
Received item today and pulled out Operators Manual. It talks about replacing wear items, however no items are available via we or by phone. Will be returning to store.
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, September 20, 2022
Dear,
We apologize you are not completely satisfied with our product. We will be sure to forward your feedback to our quality control department for future development. If you are still experiencing any issues with our product please do not hesitate to contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer support. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page.
Bought this because it was inexpensive and to use when I couldn't shovel snow because of shoulder operation. I know why it was so cheap. It 2 1/2 snow storms of 6" of powdery snow or less two winters ago. The pulley broke and has been out of stock since then. BEFORE the coronavirus (NO EXCUSE)! Save your pennies for a real snow thrower.
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, September 20, 2022
Dear,
We apologize you are not completely satisfied with our product. We will be sure to forward your feedback to our quality control department for future development. If you are still experiencing any issues with our product please do not hesitate to contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer support. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page.
Three months use by my mom....then stored it in the basement closet on a shelf for a year and tried to use it again. NOTHING!! Stupid thing won't even hum.
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, September 21, 2022
So sorry to hear that you're having an issue with our product. We take each matter very seriously and want to make sure you are satisfied. At Snow Joe + Sun Joe we stand behind each product we manufacture. If you need any additional support, Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page. We promise to do our best to make sure you are satisfied 100%.