Snow Joe iON18SB Review

The most important feature of this product is the 40 V 4.0 Ah EcoSharp lithium-iON battery, which charges moderately quickly and lasts for 25-30 minutes depending on the load of work. Being battery-powered, it is cordless and snow clearing is uncomplicated without worrying about the length of the cord.

If some charge is left after one-time cleaning, I generally keep the battery out from the machine when it is resting. In this way, the remaining charge is saved for the next use.

The product is efficient with snows up to 8 inches thick. It is ideal for lighter and residential snow clearing purposes. You can easily clear up your deck, driveway, or walkway with it pretty much effortlessly.

When used it on 4-5 inches thick snow it worked phenomenally. In 7-8 inches deep snow, the clearing can be done in one go if fully charged. The chute sometimes gets clogged, but overall works efficiently. The last time I used it on around 15 inches of snow, it struggled to clear up it, but I cleared it anyway in two turns.

The iON18SB is powered by a steel auger and two rubber blades that move effortlessly and do an efficient job. It can move up to 500 pounds of snow per minute and cut a channel 18 inches wide by 8 inches deep.

In addition, it is pretty safe around children as even if they accidentally put their hands in, the rubber blade won't cut them.

The chute control in this machine is also fascinating. The chute has 180° auto-rotation that automatically changes the direction of throwing when needed. With a push of a button, the chute spins instantly. The throw is also excellent.

However, the chute path design is not as satisfactory as we would have liked it to be. This is a problem that sometimes results in ice clogging and disrupts the work's motion.

It takes almost no effort in assembling the machine. It is easy and clearly depicted in the user manual. You can check the tutorial video provided by Snow Joe for an easier understanding.

This snow blower is really light. The other alternatives in the market are much heavier and make them carrying around immensely difficult. On the other hand, this machine weighs only around 32 lbs, which makes working with it a swifter experience.

The iON's handle is adjustable so it is comfortable for the user. With one push of a button, it comes to life. There are no extension cords, gas, oil, or tune-ups, which makes it easily accessible.

However, it sometimes has some difficulties gliding along the sideways. You might have to bend your back a little for better action.

The Snow Joe iON18Sb being battery-powered saves up a lot of air pollution, which is one of the main disadvantages of their gas-powered equivalents. Moreover, this eco-friendly snow blower guarantees you an effective and quiet clearing, one of the reasons I chose this one over the gas-powered ones.

You will be receiving a detailed user manual while purchasing a Snow Joe iON18SB. If you want, you can also check out the user manual from the company's official website. This user manual will have a complete guide on the different parts of this Snow blower and how to assemble it easily.

If you wish to check out the official user manual of this Snow Joe iON18SB, click here.

Getting rid of unnecessary snow in your residential area doesn't have to be a back-breaking task anymore. With a cordless single-stage snow blower like Snow Joe iON18SB 40-Volt iONMAX, it's a walk in the park. It's eco-friendly and easily adjustable.

Moreover, it's absolutely noiseless and does its job effectively. However, while considering buying this you need to keep in mind that it has been built to be used in snows up to 8 inches thick. So, trying it on thicker snow surfaces might cause dissatisfaction.

This seems to be an ideal choice to clear lighter snow in your driveway or walkway. If the above-mentioned features fulfill your requirements you should definitely give it a try this winter.