Snow Joe Cordless Snow Blower ION18SB Clearance $220 Reg. $449

I see 499$ online.

Shows $220 for me.

Is it worth it....?

I see it for $220, is this any good?

I have the corded, smaller unit. Works good for light, not hard packed snow. I can't comment on the battery though, since mines corded.

I see 449$ online and no stock around me

This deal is lava hot. I basically have the same one (all the same specs but it is hybrid so can be used corded or cordless) which I bought for approx $300 when on clearance at TSC in the summer. It has easily dealt with Ottawa winter so far. I've cleared my double driveway and walkway after serious storms and have never drained the battery. The only drawback compared to serious multi-stage models is it won't be much help on the wall of ice the city plow will leave at the end of your driveway. Not really a fair criticism though given you would need to spend at least $500 more for a machine that can do that.

I almost wish I didn't have the 15amp corded one. I would buy this in a second.

This has to be the best price for this....ever.

If you are in the market for this kind of thing buy quickly because it will sell out at this price.

Thanks OP. For $220, seems like a great price & reviews all around look good. HD is showing $698 and amazon is $388. Order placed.

I have the corded version and hate the cord, I'd never get a corded again and can confirm it's solid for most snow, it obviously can't handle the stuff the plow throws on your driveway.

I actually don't trust battery longevity (and I drive an electric car with 90,000km and absolutely no battery longevity problems). The difference is that a snowblower you only use 4 or 5 months a year and it sits the rest of the year. The batteries really need to be charged and discharged on a regular basis. The car battery is much more complex with different chemistry & a LOT more expensive than a snowblower battery.

The cost/environmental advantages to using an electric snowblower are minimal compared to a vehicle where you can save $2500+ per year in reduced fuel costs plus a significant reduction in maintenance costs.

Snowblowers - gas > electric (better product, negligible difference in costs)
Lawnmowers - electric = gas (better product, questionable battery longevity, minimal cost savings)
Stoves - induction > gas > electric (better product, negligible difference in costs)
Dryers - natural gas > electric (equivalent product, medium cost savings)
Vehicles - electric >>> gas (considerably better product, significant cost savings)

Not enough current/power in batteries for snow removal jobs. Even using a plugged in snow blower you can pull 1500w out of your wall socket on thick snow patches. Some things are great with batteries, snow blowers are not.

dmanwin wrote: ↑ Not enough current/power in batteries for snow removal jobs. Even using a plugged in snow blower you can pull 1500w out of your wall socket on thick snow patches. Some things are great with batteries, snow blowers are not.

Are you speaking from experience or just speculating? I own this snowblower and it works great.

The replacement battery costs almost as much as the snowblower.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/snow-joe-s ... hrelevance

I am on the fence about this still.

IntrepidRT wrote: ↑ I actually don't trust battery longevity (and I drive an electric car with 90,000km and absolutely no battery longevity problems). The difference is that a snowblower you only use 4 or 5 months a year and it sits the rest of the year. The batteries really need to be charged and discharged on a regular basis (also the car battery is much more complex and a LOT more expensive than a snowblower battery).

The cost/environmental advantages to using an electric snowblower are minimal compared to a vehicle where you can save $2500+ per year in reduced fuel costs.

Meh. As long as you follow the proper care instructions (store inside, don't leave it drained etc) it shouldn't be a major issue. My lawn mower and snow blower are both electric. There are also other advantages of having a machine like this - for instance, I don't have the space to keep a more heavy duty machine whereas this thing is so compact that storage isn't an issue at all

miksterz1 wrote: ↑ Meh. As long as you follow the proper care instructions (store inside, don't leave it drained etc) it shouldn't be a major issue. My lawn mower and snow blower are both electric. There are also other advantages of having a machine like this - for instance, I don't have the space to keep a more heavy duty machine whereas this thing is so compact that storage isn't an issue at all

That's EXCELLENT advice. Everyone should do this, I agree 100%. The problem is that many people won't store them inside.

Inside meaning garage/shed or inside your house?

self propelled?

IntrepidRT wrote: ↑ That's EXCELLENT advice. Everyone should do this, I agree 100%. The problem is that many people won't store them inside.

Yup. It is also predictable that a thread about a product like this will bring the gas>electric folks out in full force. As with anything, whether or not this is a good deal depends on your needs and budget. Hopefully people considering this will find my review a few posts ago helpful.

squeeks786 wrote: ↑ Inside meaning garage/shed or inside your house?

House. Though just to clarify - I am only talking about the battery. Doesn't matter where you keep the machine itself