We Tested the Snow Joe Cordless Snow Blower – An Honest Review

What is the Snow Joe iON+ Cordless Snow Blower?

Snow Joe iON+ Cordless Snow Blower Product Features

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The Snow Joe Cordless snowblower, with its powerful 1,200-watt brushless motor, easily plunged through fresh snow up to 10 inches deep! The two long-lasting 24-volt batteries allowed me to clear my 20-foot driveway and a couple hundred feet of sidewalk with battery power to spare.

Because of its lightweight design (just 12 pounds), the unit wants to ride an inch or so off the concrete while in use. I had to apply a fair amount of pressure to ensure the snowblower cleared the snow down to the pavement. Additionally, the small, lightweight design of the Snow Joe makes it ideal for older people to handle. And it’s easily transportable upstairs to clear your deck, or in the back of a car to help dig out a friend or family member.

Another wonderful feature of the Snow Joe: It’s really, really quiet. As an early riser, I loved clearing my entire driveway and sidewalk without waking a neighbor!

How We Tested the Snow Joe iON+ Cordless Snow Blower

We tested the Snow Joe in three mid-winter Upper Midwest snowstorms, ranging in depth from three to 10 inches. We cleared hundreds of square feet of sidewalks, driveways, patios and even elevated wood decks.

While testing, we also played with feed rate as we pushed the snowblower through the snow. We noticed if pushed too quickly, especially in heavier, wetter snow, the Snow Joe would cut off power. This took a lot to make it do that and didn’t happen often. To restart, we pulled the machine back, pushed the power button and went right back to work.

We tested this snowblower over many weeks and in all types of snow. As long as we monitored the feed rate, we never experienced a hiccup or problem. The burly batteries charge quickly and give continuous power, while its heavy-duty steel auger and stout brushless motor suggest long-lasting durability.

Pros

• All-in-one kit is a great value
• Includes several accessories
• High-power performance
• Long-lasting durability
• Easy to use
• Only weighs 12 pounds
• Compact

Cons

• May not be suited for clearing large areas with continual, deep snowfall

Final Verdict

If you’re looking for something easy to use, mobile, quiet and maintenance free, the Snow Joe iON+ Cordless Snowblower is a terrific addition to your winter tool collection. Granted, if you live where you regularly get snowfalls of a foot or more, I don’t know if the Snow Joe can handle ALL your snow clearing needs. But it definitely can handle most of them.

The ease of operation and the lack of maintenance (electric snow blowers have no fluids to be changed or small parts to be cleaned) make the Snow Joe Cordless snow blower a true user-friendly machine. Just cover it when not in use and store in a dry place.

Why You Should Trust Us

Family Handyman’s senior editor, Ethan O’Donnell, is an expert woodworker and certified machine operator. He tested the Snow Joe iON+ cordless snow blower with our team of product testers in order to deliver a rigorous and honest review. O’Donnell and our testing team used the snow blower in three mid-winter snowstorms, ranging in snow depths of 3 to 10 inches. They cleared hundreds of square feet of outdoor space while testing the snow blower at different speeds and in different snow types. As long as the testing team monitored the feed rate, there was never a hiccup.

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FAQs

How long do Snow Joe snow blowers last?

The duration of the battery in a Snow Joe snow blower depends on usage. Heavy, deep snow makes the machine work harder, wearing out the battery quicker. On average, Snow Joe snow blower batteries last anywhere from 30-45 minutes while clearing light, fluffy snow and a little less for heavy, wet snow.

Snow Joe snow blowers with a 40-volt 5.0 Ah lithium-ion battery typically last about an hour when fully charged.

Can Snow Joe handle heavy snow?

The Snow Joe iON+ cordless snow blower can easily handle up to 10 tons of snow on a single charge. Because the 1200-watt brushless motor clears an 18-inch wide by 10-inch deep path in a single pass, it’s perfectly suited for deep snowfall. A scraper bar at the base rips packed snow away from the sidewalk, so moving heavy snow is easier than most electric models.

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