Not throwing snows far off?
1481931
It throws snow about 15-20 feet, unless it's really slushy wet snow. Sometimes it clogs, and you have to unclog it with the plastic tool that is provided. I haven't tried it yet, but was told if you spray the insides all over with non-stick spray (like Pam), it will work better in the slushy stuff.
1481932
There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check... 1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far. 2. The auger belt could be slipping. 3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted. 4. Something might be obstructing the chute. 5. Are the auger or throw blades bent? 6. Is the engine running at full speed? 7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter. Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the engine is running, stay behind the machine and make sure nobody else is near, including pets.
1481933
There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check...1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far.2. The auger belt could be slipping.3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted.4. Something might be obstructing the chute.5. Are the auger or throw blades bent?6. Is the engine running at full speed?7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter.Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the engine is running, stay behind the machine and make sure nobody else is near, including pets. There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check...1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far.2. The auger belt could be slipping.3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted.4. Something might be obstructing the chute.5. Are the auger or throw blades bent?6. Is the engine running at full speed?7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter.Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the... » Read More There are many reasons why it might not throw snow very far. Here are a few things to check...1. If the snow is very wet it might not throw as far.2. The auger belt could be slipping.3. The auger cable may have stretched and needs to be re-adjusted.4. Something might be obstructing the chute.5. Are the auger or throw blades bent?6. Is the engine running at full speed?7. If there is only a small amount of snow it might throw shorter.Be careful and never service, adjust, clean, or anything else while the engine is running. When the engine is running, stay behind the machine and make sure nobody else is near, including pets. « Show Less
1481934
If the snow is wet, this machine is useless. We only had two snow storms so far. It was ok during the second snow. But, when first got the machine, it didn't go forward. My husband fixed it. So far, can't conclusively say that this Maxine is worth the money.
1202287
My opinion is that it is too small and too straight to get a car out of the snow. It would be very frustrating. But it is better than nothing and takes up very little space in the car.
1667690
Don't have snow here, but yes to the others. You do have to secure the cover so it doesn't blow off in wind, ie- with bungies or clothes pins etc. and it has a stuff sack to put it in when it's off.
2137952
If it is a last resort then yes. I would not purposely use this in a blizzard or snow.
15727
The fence works well. We have had no trouble with the signal in winter. The depth of snow can affect performance, by elevating the dog higher than the signal. If your area gets more than 4-6 feet of snow on a regular basis, this should be considered. However, we have found that the dogs don't want to stray past the boundaries even in deep snow or power outages, due to conditioning/training.
2037178
Definitely. If the snow is very cold, light and fluffy, it will gobble up to 10" at a time. You also can lift it up, or tilt it up to grab a top layer, then go back in for lower layer/s.
112105
Our signal is 20 miles away over flat land snow and wind affects it sometimes. If their is nothing between you and the tower (mountains) it may be possible.
810079
if the snow is soft and fluffy, then fine. but i had a tough time working this through wet snow that was 7-8 inches. It took me time and a lot of effort to push through the snow. Henceforth, I am not going to take this out in wet snow... a waste of time.
1899754
Yes. I couldn't agree more. The one I bought for my broke after one light use and they said it was incorrect use. I guess it wasn't really made to blow snow.
150668
Not too noisy. I posted a short video of the Snow Joe in about 8 inches of powdery snow on YouTube: http://youtu.be/cauUUHCOQLo
2284468
I have it set up to leave about an eighth of an inch of snow so as to not scrape the driveway. I got good use of this machine last winter, it worked well.
1911266
We don't have snow down here, but it is heavy nylon shell and I imagine you could. Don't know if you could control it though.
991215
I have a gravel driveway and I just tilt it a little so it doesn't remove the snow all the way down to the gravel. Otherwise it will throw the gravel, which does happen once in a while.
1517752
Not enough snow. At least a few inches required for snow to blow up through. Blower. Love the snow joe, now in our third year, works great, we do not use with just an inch, blades will hit paving, not a good idea, use with three or more inches, and use caution with heavy slushy we're snow. Don,t gigive up
1770205
My best throw is about 15-20 feet with fairly dry snow. It will go up over my 4 foot tall mound in the front yard and right into the steet. When you have mucky wet snow, slurpy snow, it is not too good, but my neighbors gas thrower does the same thing. They choke a bit on on slurpy snow but it still moves it. Just not very far. I use the full width of my thrower unless the snow is over 8" deep. * or higher and I overlap the cut.
2058139
No. Unfortunately you cannot adjust that, or the direction. I have the same issue and have to strategize when I do my back yard patio (I direct it at my house and then go back and direct that to the side of my house). I am trying to make some sort of "shield" out of hard rubber or plastic I can bolt to mine to modify it to direct the snow. The fact it only shoots straight up is the only big flaw with the unit I have encountered.
2179387
Yes,with minor snow levels( 4 inches ), or light snow, vrs heavy wet snow. It is not meant for major snow removal.