by Ris

Created on: September 06, 2010   Last Updated: September 07, 2010

Overview

The Snow Joe 12-inch 6.6 amp electric snow thrower is an easy-to-use device manufactured by Snow Joe, a company based in Edison, New Jersey. While it won't make a dent in deep snow, with its 6.6 amp motor the Snow Joe 12-inch 6.6 amp electric snow thrower is ideal for small areas. People who live in warmer climates-that receive very little snow-can use this tool to clear steps and walkways. The product provides peace of mind to homeowners and business owners who want to keep their property accident-free in in the winter, without the physical strains that come from shoveling snow.

Cost and Availability

The Snow Joe 12-inch 6.6 amp electric snow thrower is available online through Snow Joe's official website, as well at the following commercial websites: Ace Hardware Superstore, ActiveForever.com and HoneyDo Hardware. Consumers can purchase refurbished models for as little as $50, while brand new snow throwers range in price from $90 to $130. Snow Joe snow throwers may be purchased at your local Wal-Mart, Target and Ace Hardware.

Features

In addition to its 6.6 amp electric three-blade motor, this snow thrower has a 12-inch clearance width, 4-inch intake height and 20-foot throw distance. Snow Joe offers a two-year warranty on its snow throwers. The warranty only protects against defects in the material or craftsmanship.

Benefits

Weighing only 12.5 lbs, this snow thrower is easy to lift and maneuver, making it appealing to consumers who place importance on portability. In addition, since it's an electric snow thrower, consumers can avoid the hassles of purchasing, storing and using gasoline fuel.

Considerations

Before purchasing a snow thrower, consumers should compare the 6.6 amp snow thrower to the Snow Joe Plus 322P 7.5 amp electric snow thrower. Although they're similar in price and weight, consumers should consider their difference in power. "The powerful 7.5 amp motor moves up to 300 lbs of snow per minute," reports Snow Joe.

Warning

As of September 2010, Snow Joe does not offer new 12-inch 6.6 amp electric snow throwers on its website. The company does, however, offer refurbished models of the snow thrower. It's not clear if the 6.6 amp electric snow thrower was discontinued and/or replaced by the 7.5 amp electric snow thrower. Despite this lack of information, the 6.6 amp electric snow thrower is available for purchase online through many commercial websites.

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