Bought after snowstorm left 2 in of snow topped with ice. As a 65 year old with back issues, decided I needed a snow blower. Snow is rare here, so I didn't want a 2 cycle or gas model. 3 years since last snow. Gas models would have bad seals, bad gas etc. Searched electric models and this one had great reviews. Snow still on ground after a week Rained this morning. Snow was turned into heavy slush. After unboxing, assembly was straight forward. No instructions needed. Unit ate thru the slush with no bogging down. Threw it about 6-10 ft. Not bad for heavy slush. Will need a fresh snow for full trial, but am confident this will meet my needs