Customer Reviews for Sun Joe - 15-Amp 1.6-Inch Cutting Diameter Electric Silent Wood Chipper/Shredder - Green
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for my small urban homestead!
on October 31, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Los Angeles CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This woodchipper is perfect for my little urban container garden. The woodchipper is super quiet when it runs and is able to chomp through the garden waste material at an impressive rate! I've also been happily surprised at the diameter of the branches it will get through! I haven't had to use the reverse button once yet :D This machine is a great value for any gardener!
I like using this product to dismantle small branches. However that's all it does. It cannot handle bigger than 1/4 inch size branches. I was hoping for a product upgrade to allow bigger objects.
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, October 19, 2020
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.
The little chipper that could. We have over 40 hours of use with this chipper and NO issues. Still the original cutting blade. We defiantly push this chipper to the limit and it has not disappointed. I constantly run 1 1/2"+ branches through this chipper.
Performs as advertised. Low noise, low vibration. I've 'chipped' ten heaping wheel barrow loads of fallen twigs and small branches of ash and sycamore. We've had a lot of wind this spring! No jams, no issues. New footpaths!
I've worked with chippers small and large on job sites, and I knew this would be significantly different. It's not just a half step or so down from a gas engine powered chipper. That said, it performed great. The drier the better, and some plants were very problematic, like holly. Scotch broom was hit and miss. It turned a rather large pile of yard waste (mostly holly and scotch broom) into a full yard waste bin. At the rate we'd been filling the bin, without this chipper, it would be 10-12 more bin loads (and 20-24 weeks) before the pile was gone. The pile is now gone. Starting on the next pile. The only complaint I have is the ejection slot seems to get stuffed and jam up quite a bit. I'm watching it, and shutting off the chipper, when I need to clear it.
Great chipper works really well. Only prob was a wheel nut came off but thankfully we found and reattached. Suggestion make wheel assembly a little more sturdier. Would recommend to future buyers.
I said "little" since this is not a commercial grade chipper. Don't expect to grind up a huge tree. This is a handy man's yard tool to grind up small tree branches, bush trimmings, palm fronds, etc. It seems to grind up branches a little bigger than advertised. Great! I think it is a great chipper. No regrets. I am considering adding an extended warranty, because I plan to use this chipper quite a bit in my yard.
Works well, heavier to move than I thought. Somewhat slow and a bit fussy about the size of branches that will, but once you get the hang of it everything is fine All assembly tools included and instructions clear, but better off to use a ratchet wrench. Parts on axels already attached and needed to be removed. This is a good because you know what attaches to what and there are no missing parts. The collection bag fills quickly so somewhat useless. The bag is however perfect to store protective wear (goggles and ear protection), extension cord, and paddles. I already have battery powered blower (snow and leaf) and chain saw. As soon as my lawnmower dies, I will replace it with one from SunJoe.