Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This thing had quite the first storm to prove itself in. About a month after buying it (and a LONG cold weather extension cord which was nearly as much) we received about 4 feet of snow just west of DC. Assembly was very quick and easy, about 15 minutes with no tools required. I plugged it in and here's what I learned: I like: I would say it can do about 10 inches of snow at a time. The most I pushed it to do was around slightly below 2 feet (snow was litterally up to the shoot's top!). It still moved the snow, but required bumping into the snow a few times before clearing the area. Still much easier than shoveling. It cleared my entire driveway in 3/4 passes going out periodically through the blizzard during the day (see photos!). Throwing distance was plenty far to clear snow to the side of your average single family home drive way. Very easy to turn on and adjust the shoot. Clears powdery snow completely, no need to go back over with a shovel. It's small and easily stored. It never once shocked me or over heated, even if being continually used for 40 minutes. I dislike: It's basically all plastic. Time will tell how well it holds up. I already had a shoot clip break off after only my first pass (probably about a half foot of snow). It's not as powerful as a gas blower, but it seemed to work just fine nonetheless. It clogs easily if you let the snow melt a little. Slush and wet snow will be a challenge. I learned: Buy a cold weather and LONG extension cord. And know if you have an outlet near your driveway, other wise you'll hate this. Know which way the wind is blowing and start on the opposite side of the driveway, blowing pointing with the wind. Otherwise you'll just cover up what you've already done. I wrapped the powercord connection in some plastic to prevent it from getting wet. The idea of water and electricity together is scary. Overall: Recommended. We bought our parents one as well. Know it's limits and use it proactively during a storm and you'll be set!