In this Snow Joe SJ625E review, we decided to see why customers were so enthusiastic about this easy-to-use electric snowblower that clears heavier snowfalls on smaller to mid-size driveways. One of its obvious virtues is that it’s electric, which makes it effortless to maintain. You simply turn it on the powerful 15-amp motor throws up to 800 lbs of snow per minute, creating quite an impressive arc of snow (one that you want to make sure does not land on your neighbor’s driveway!)
Satisfied customers also remarked on the convenience of having a snowblower with 3 LED lights for safer snow blowing at night. Curvy driveway? No problem. In this Snow Joe SJ625E review we found out that this black and blue snowblower has an adjustable directional chute that is capable of throwing snow up to 20 ft and 3 strong LED headlights to illuminate your way through the darkest of nights and wildest of snowstorms. It is unusual because it has a steel auger with rubber blades that can cut you a clear path that is 21” wide and 12” deep in one pass.
Research for our Snow Joe SJ625E electric single-state thrower review revealed some very interesting features about this single-stage electric snowblower. You walk behind and push like you would a small lawnmower plugged into the side of your home or an extension cord.
In order to operate the unit, you need to plug it in and walk behind it and push it. A plastic auger pills the snow in and then throws it out, all in one step. As this machine clears swaths of 21” (not even 2 ft.) it does mean that you have to clear the path several times if the snowfall is heavy. It can also mean that snow clearing can be less efficient if you are trying to push it up a steep hill.
The 254cc engine is electric, which frees you from the messy job of constantly fueling a gas-operated snowblower, but the drawback is that you can only plow with it as far as an electrical cord will let you. Make sure that any extension cord that you use to extend the reach of the snowblower is an outdoor cord that is safe to use in wet conditions.
The plowing capacity is 800lbs of snow per minute. This is partly due to the turning mechanism on the chute that directs snow smoothly in the direction that you want it too. However, one drawback is that it does not work as well with wet snow as it does with dry snow. In wet conditions with deeper snow, the chute might clog up or just spit the slush back down onto the pavement. So before choosing this model, make sure that your winters are not so slushy that this snowblower would be useless to you.
As the power source is electric, you will always be wrangling with a power cord, often waving it from side to side to avoid running it over. Whatever you do, make sure that you do not run over the cord as that can entail a risk of electrocution.
The Snow Joe SJ625E is a single-stage snowblower Trusted Source Snow blower - Wikipedia Snow blowers can generally be divided into two classes: single-stage and two-stage. en.wikipedia.org which means that it scoops up the snow with its rubber-tipped steel auger blades and then discharges it easily through a chute in one single swoop – thus the moniker, Single Stage.
The Snow Joe SJ625E has large rear black wheels that make the unit very stable and easy to push. It’s never going to tip over while you trudge through the snow on your driveway. You flip it on easily using a one-hand switch and control the power using the handlebars. It has a powerful 15-amp motor. Also has three lights, two on the handles and one on the chute, which is great for clearing snow in the evening or early mornings.
However, one of the things that really does distinguish it from similar snowblowers on the market is that the machine’s auger blades are steel as opposed to plastic. The blades are tipped with hard rubber that does not wear out easily.
This snowblower can handle deeper snow than its 12-inch rating as long as it is not too wet. Consumers have said that it can handle as much as 18“, but make this an occasional attempt to avoid damaging the machine. Walking slowly behind the unit and repeating on areas without total removal can help you handle this type of snow removal issue.
It is very easy to assemble the Snow Joe SJ625E. All you need to do is fix the handle knobs to the handle, clap on the power lines to the handlebar and then install the mechanism that maneuvers the chute.
However, according to a Consumer Reports article Trusted Source Best Snow Blower Reviews – Consumer Reports Looking for the best snow blower? Consumer Reports has honest ratings and reviews on snow blowers from the unbiased experts you can trust. www.consumerreports.org about this single-stage electric snowblowers snow is not all that the Snow Joe picks up. It can also pick up tiny pieces of gravel and hurl them twenty feet as well, which means that you must be vigilant when it is in operation, so the blower does not hurl projectiles at nearby wildlife, pets, or people.
The clearing width of the snow is 21 inches. Which is not even two feet, which means it is best for walkways, decks, and paths. This does not mean it cannot clear a driveway fast. How well this snowblower can clear a driveway has a lot to do with how many times you are willing to go back and forth while pushing the machine. For most people pushing a weight of thirty-five pounds is not that big of an issue, and the fact that it is so light makes it a great choice for older individuals.
An intake height of 12-inches means that this snow removal machine can be quite reliable when it comes to removing a foot of snow, but less so if you are dealing with banks or drifts that are any higher, although it is possible.
Snow Joe SJ625E should be used along with a waterproof Snow Joe Extension cord to stay safe while you blow snow.
There isn’t that much maintenance involved when you own an electric snowblower. With the Snow Joe single-stage electric mower, you might want to make sure that the auger, blade, and chute is not clogged with mud, bits of gravel, or leaves. If you are plowing through a light, feathery snowfall, clogging of the machine is less likely to be a problem, but if you are dealing with watery snow, there is a real risk of picking up things other than slush. It is quite easy to clean this machine; just make sure you turn it off and carefully inspect the blades and chute.
Another part of the machine that you should inspect regularly is the cords.
Remember that most things on this machine are made of rubber, which means if you care cleaning salted sidewalks or driveways, the rubber tips of the blades can be crusted with or eaten away by salt. This problem is easily remedied by rinsing the blades and chute with water while the unit is turned off.
The Snow Joe SJ625E has a limited two-year warranty from the date of purchase. All it takes is a call to their customer support and they will address whatever problem you are having with the machine.
The Snow Joe SJ625E is very reasonably priced at around $250.00. You can get a cover to protect it from the elements for another $50.00 and a cleanout tool for the chute if you get it clogged with debris for about $25.00.
The Snow Joe company that makes this single-stage electric snowblower has an excellent reputation with many awards for new products and innovations, including Omni, the Amazon Silver Award, and the QVC Star Award. You can be very sure that you can trust anything that you buy from this company.
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Our Snow Joe SJ625E review revealed that this is a powerful compact single-stage snowblower that is best for walkways, decks, and driveways with less than half a foot of snow. It is very much like a lawnmower, which means you do not have to mind using a unit tethered by a heavy-duty electrical cord to an outdoor outlet. You do have to be careful not to run over the cord while the Snow Joe is In operation. Other than that this snow is a powerful snowblower that is a smart choice for those who live with walks and driveways in urban and smaller suburban areas.
