Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I’m an old school guy. Give me an old 2 stage snowblower and force your way through. Grunt, Grunt, Grunt… Sadly though, I’m getting older. Firing up the old metal beast is a killer, it over 150lbs and tends to take you for a ride more than you it [If you know what I mean] Add that in my state, 6 inches is the norm, the beast is not really not what’s needed. So, I broke down and bought this WEN snow blower. This year we got a big storm dumping a total of nearly 2 feet in 24 hours. When I woke up, the snow was about 10 inches deep. This snow blower was new and right out of the box. I used my standard extension cord and hit the button. It sounds like a portable tablesaw while running. Not too loud. It threw the snow a good 10 to 15 feet and it seem to do it with ease. I did find one problem, the safety switch does not stay on and from time to time you will need to stop to reset the button. I personally feel the safety part of the switch is over kill. But I do like the switch being on the handle. I have a feel you know what I’ll do next….. This thing is light enough to hang on the wall, which is truly great news! Things to remember, you should go out a few times, every 6 to 10 inches and if possible, blow with the wind. As for the beast, It will be sold to a younger man in the near future…. The WEN is all I "need". Ps - If the plow goes by, wave and be nice. They are doing what is best for all - Not what’s best for you. UPDATE: 2017 I got about halfway through a 2 car driveway with only 2 inches of snow when the motor caught on fire. The yellow plastic housing is fine, so is the main unit. I had to open the unit to make sure the fire was contained and out before bringing the unit back into the garage. Sent WEN an email.... WEN replied to my email asking for the serial number, proof of purchase and my address. I sent it in and they replied that they are sending the parts. So far things are looking up. We are now at 3 stars. I'll update this again when parts arrive. UPDATE: 1/17/2017 received the replacement motor assemble. But it's a used part? Except for being cheap, Why send used parts. I'm saving them money by not sending the unit back and doing all the work myself....? The good news is the the motor is in and snowblower is back together. I plugged it in and it sound normal. I'm bumping this snowblower to 4 stars. Thankful WEN sent the part, disappointed they sent a used part... Another update: 1/12/22 It's still working! Only issue now, the paddles wore out. I needed new ones, but could not find then anywhere. so bought rubber paddles for a 21" machine knowing they would need to be adjusted to fit. Got lucky, 3 out of the 5 holes matched. Drilled the other holes as needed. cut the access off with the band saw and its ready for snow again. But it is getting old, a replacement should be on my mind for the future.... Cordless? hummmmm