First test of my Snow Joe was a massive blizzard that dropped 20+ inches of snow with drifts well over 3ft. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN This snow thrower is definitely not designed for this much snow but it powered through it. We did have to knock down taller drifts with a shovel and at times the chute was awkward because snow banks were much higher than it could throw, but still much easier than shoveling. The plus side of the small size is the maneuverability. Easy to lift up to walkways and works in tight spaces near cars. Highly recommend.Note: after assembling it started but did not turn. The belt wasn't in place. Easy fix.
What a fantastic video for a novice user like me. I’m more than ready and confident I will operate my new unit with tomorrow’s first snow storm! You went step by step, you didn’t rush and at every point you not only showed how but clearly explained why! Great Job!😊
I just bought one of these yesterday and set it up. FYI, most heavy things like this come in a box that lifts up from the bottom. We just had to cut the tape along the bottom and the box lifted right off the top. :)
Just bought this unit but it is still in the back of my SUV. You've done a great job with this video and some of my questions have been answered here. Your description of how to operate it were very helpful. Thank you very much! Now on to your snow blowing demo video!
Wow. I'm impressed. You cleared the snow in your shorts and short sleeve shirt, AND was able to clear snow off the grass too! That is one heck of a test that this thing passed. Gotta get one when the summer comes around here in Michigan so I can test one too.
i did a test drive on the prototype a year ago...they came to my house in February and compared it to my 26" Ariens and my 1 stage EGO i already had...they took my advice and put the limited slip into it so It could turn easier at the end of a row (they DO listen to people) and it looks great!!!!! have fun because you know snow is inevitable and you may as well make it easy to get rid of the stuff!!!!
this looks like a real beast, I have their original smaller snowblower and it works REALLY great! I had to 3D custom slides for it though. One tip for anyone who hasn't used lithium in the cold, store and charge your batteries inside before you use them.
Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see how the blow actual snow in cold temps. I have the mower, blower, trimmer and hedge trimmer. Only gas item left is my snowblower.
I've got the same four tools. All work like a charm. Best part is that batteries are all interchangeable, no matter what the amperage. Even though 5 amp is bigger, it still fits the other tools. You may not know ...EGO also makes a professional/commercial line of these 4 tools in addition to the consumer line, if you needed heavier duty.
I just bought a house after years of condo living... went out and bought a E-GO Mower, Hedge trimmer, Edger/weed whacker and 18" chain saw. Amazing products with plenty of power and runtime. Would never consider gas powered lawn tools ever again. A second 5 Amp battery isn't cheap. Bought it all from Home Depot, which had all items on sale as E-GO no longer wants HD to resell their products.
take care of the batteries, brushless motors also have a short-life compared to gas, I always bought Battery powered mowers until recently when I replaced my Greenworks 40V 5ah with a Honda-powered engine. This is year 13 for me as a home owner and I’ve gone through at least 3 or 4 Battery-powered lawn mowers, only used them about 15 hours per year too. Trimmers I could never get more than 2 or 3 years… if I bought another one it would have to be gas, probably Echo or Husqvarna
The price is for the batteries, the snow blower alone isn't bad,so with these products you only take a big hit once on price then the rest of the products use the same batteries and I think are reasonably priced.
I have one of these and like it except 1) the scraper bar continually scrapes the ground loudly no matter how I seem to adjust it; 2) I can’t figure out how to stop the auger without the whole machine turning off. Any help will be appreciated.
You can still move the blower by holding the left handle and the just let go of the right handle to stop the auger. You can depress the auger handle when you want again and can do this continuously until you let go of both handles which will require you to push the start button again first before starting the auger. Btw, you can always squeeze the right handle to move the blower without pressing the start button. Hope that helps.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Thank you very much. I have tried that and it always shuts off as soon as I let go of the auger handle. I had a gas powered one before this and that’s what I had to do on that. I will try it again the next time I go out. I will let you know. Thank you friend.
I had her all ready this Saturday when we were supposed to get a dump. Turned out to barely even stick on the ground. I wish I had a truck so I could just drive up to the mountain and try it out. I’m dying to let her rip and throw so massive snow. Hopefully.
So do you mean the chute swivels or the top flap moved. I’m still waiting for snow to use mine. Since I got this I bet we probably won’t even get snow. Isn’t that the way it always works?
@@EverydayReviews2022 Yeah the whole chute turns on its own as the snow is going through. The good news is EGO is aware of the problem and are on top of it with a fix kit that will be coming out soon. They said its a simple fix so I am looking forward to it. Nothing like blowing snow and the chute changes direction and blows the snow directly in the brand new windows that I just installed on my house.
We're expecting 3ft of snow this weekend and my 20 yo single stage Toro is on it's last legs so I went out and bought a 2-stage Craftsman for $899. Got home and it turns out that it won't start and has assembly build issues. So I returned it and I'm sticking with my smokey 20 yo Toro for this weekend. I'm now glad I returned the Craftsman. In the Fall before next winter, I now plan to go electric and this will be at the top of my list. My only question, is batteries have a finite life so what is the ability and cost to replace batteries down the road when these are spent... Will Ego still be around by then....?
EGO is a very cemented company in the outdoor power equipment market and I can’t see them going anywhere. Their products are some to the best and their battery systems are compatible with all their products making it a great and addictive ecosystem to get into. I’m picking up one if their hedge trimmers later this week and I’m eyeing up their chainsaw as well.
My issue with Ego is that service seems hard to come by. My sister has an Ego and is still trying to locate someone that can fix it. The organizations in Metro Detroit, MI that EGO recommends say they can't work on them. Guess they're throw-aways, even under warranty
Yep. And under warranty, if there's a problem you need to ship them off for repair. 4-6 weeks without your mower or blower. You can't really deal with that, the only option is to hire out while it is away or buy a spare. That's why I'll never buy EGO.
There was talk that we were supposed to get a wicked winter this year. So far we’ve only registered a trace of snow. Not even a single cm. I knew once I got a blower that it would never snow ❄️ 😩
im up in southern ontario just ordered mine cant wait to get it!! any issues with the chute moving on its own or snow getting in the battery compartment?
Even in the environment shown, I would suggest the controls look cheap, and not designed for use with the heavy gloves I wear when using my current blower.
Where are you located? I live in Southwestern Ontario and have had the opportunity to use mine once so far. It worked well and lasted 1.5 hours before my two 7.5 Ah batteries were completely drained and needed to be recharged. There was a bit of a learning curve for me as I am a new homeowner and haven’t used a snowblower before. I look forward to your review after using it in the snow.
Would you be able to provide the depth of the control panel including the handle bar and the length from the front of the blower to the the back of the tire? Trying to figure out how to best fit it in the garage parked with two cars before the unit arrives. Much appreciated.
I'm in Michigan, looking to see if there is actually an electric snowblower that can handle chunks of icy snow at the end of my driveway and this man has no snow.
@@EverydayReviews2022 sweet...my smaller Gen 1 Ego single stage has a crack in the main housing now and I have to replace it, looks like its going to come apart if i use it anymore...it came with the 5 ah batts! Thanks!
@@EverydayReviews2022 have my doubts. The steel inlet is starting to rust away now too. I think it was really on it's last year of use...got 8 years out of it
I am very impressed. I own a 2-Stage Snow Joe. But i am looking at this monster seriously. The controls are seemingly a lot easier to use. The chute revolves much faster and has a control for the flap at the end of the chute. EGO has a reputation of high power and good batteries so this should be great. Now what do I do with my Snow Joe? Maybe someone would buy it?
If I waited until it snowed, it would have been too far into winter. Barely got any snow anyways. Crossing fingers this year to blow tons of snow as we moved and I have a lot of sidewalk to shovel on a corner lot.
How long does the battery last? My experience with a Milwaukee M18 grinder is the 5ah battery lasts less than 5 minutes of use absolutely useless! Bought it for small jobs but it will burn through 4-5 batteries in 15-20 minutes I realized that batteries still have a long way to go! I can’t imagine this snowblower can run very long on a battery.
Like Lawn mowers these Battery Powered are going to be a much bigger investment than a gas powered engine. In Canada they retail for $1,799 which is the same as the Ariens Deluxe 28 which comes with all steel components, a 14” auger and 254cc engine (12.5 foot lbs of torque). The EGO comes with 7.5ah battery power so those batteries are over $300 to replace so really for about 5 years of use it’s an investment of $1,700 + $700 = $2,400 CDN. If you’re comfortable with that, and don’t expect to get more than 5 years out of it then go for it. I’ve never gotten more than 4 years out of a Battery-Powered tool so don’t expect much more than that even if you do replace the batteries. The key benefits here are a quiet motor and no emissions, others to consider are weight of the machine and maintenance. All those are strong reasons to buy a battery powered product over gas-powered. Another key thing to remember is to keep the batteries inside and don’t use it very long, sure you might be able to get 30 minutes out of the battery, or even more than that, but will it work the next time? Or has there already been enough damage? If the temperature is below 5 Celsius you are at risk, it should not be stored at less than that, also consider the wind chill, is it below -20 Celsius when you are using it? That could do a lot of damage very quickly. EGO recommends to charge it at between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius so go by that, yes you can store it in as cold as -20 in an enclosure, but let’s think about that for a second. Have you ever left a lithium battery in your garage all winter? Did it work in the Spring? Likely not. These EGO batteries may have more protection to handle cold temperatures but at $300 per battery? I definitely would store them and charge them inside. Lots of stories about these batteries not charging or going dead after being left out in the cold.
Great comment. Maybe I’ve been lucky but all my batteries stay in my garage over winter and to be honest, I’m terrible with battery management regardless if it’s my garden tools, drones, RC planes etc. I’ve had other batteries with my toys puff but I have several EGO batteries going 6 years with pretty well no change in performance. I don’t put any maintenance charge in them, discharge or anything. Knock on wood. Battery technology is changing so fast and just getting better and better however there is a steep investment as you mentioned. Thanks again for your insight.
wind chill does NOT affect inanimate objects....wind chill is the "feel" temperature on HUMAN skin....back to batteries....i have 5 tools and 3 came with batteries, some 2...that said, if you rotate your stock amongst all your tools and charge them regularly, you will probably get longer than 5 yrs out of them...with all my batteries, the last two items i purchased were the tool only and no batteries...this saves money and with the little usage of certain tools like hedge trimmer or chainsaw, the life of the battery increases because you don't use the tool as often...hope this helps
I kinda wish the box was side opening, so you could just pop it open and roll the thing out. If you ever need to send it back you're not going to want a destroyed box.
And Ariens, and Toro. My Ariens is on its 20th season and still performs like new with nothing more than regular maintenance. Oil changes, plugs, one carb rebuild kit and one friction disc. This EGO will probably be on its 4th set of batteries at that point...or rather it would be if you can still buy them which you almost certainly will not. But if you can, you'd be nearly tripling the original cost to keep it going, and that original cost is already about double an equivalent gas blower. Evidently buying disposable equipment at a premium and dumping it in a landfill after 5-6 years is considered to be environmentally friendly today.
@@plmn93 batteries will outlast any engine.. and your an idiot if you put the batteries in the dump... when scrappers will pay money for your old batteries to have them recycled. Watch Red Wood Industries.
@@1905934 The useful life of these batteries is a few hundred charge cycles. That is not going to outlast any engine, it's asinine to insist so. And I never said to put the batteries in a dump...I said the the machine will end up in the dump because it's not cost effective to buy new batteries, which currently cost $700 to replace on this blower.
@@plmn93 Why do you assume there is only a few hundred charge cycles. Most lithium batteries if treated properly are rated for a minimum of 6,000 cycles. It is only the Kock brothers fake reports that state less than 6,000 cycles. I already have well over 300 cycles on my Ego mower.
@@1905934 LOL, no, I didn't get that information from Koch brothers, so you can take off the tinfoil hat. There is very consistent information out there, 300-500 cycles before significant degradation. On top of that, fast charging, which EGO uses, degrades them even faster. Even unused sitting on a shelf, EGO themselves only give their batteries a ten year rating and refuse to give them a charge cycle rating, which they surely would if it was as high as you claim. The runtime of this blower will be significantly less in 5 years than it is today, that's just a fact. Anybody who has ever used lithium ion batteries over several years knows this.
how do you know its a beast u havent tested in snow i picked a columbia up form home depot on sale for 900 bucks it was 400 bucks off and here in edmonton we got 30 cm of snow been good so far but great review
Yes they will, although I’m sure when there’s snow, that will slow out down considerably and it depends how low you have it set, if it’s super low it’ll be dragging on the ground and you’ll have to power or push it
Best review I have seen for this snowblower since we can't find any of them in the local stores! I was wondering if the chute could easily come off and you have confirmed it does! There are none yet in Calgary area stores, where did you get yours?
igocordless.ca but they're out of stock. Lowes is now the official EGO carrier. Just checked and it looks like they're out of stock in Calgary as well. You have snow there yet?
I ordered one through RONA, and it is coming from their Calgary warehouse. Apparently they had ordered 20 units and all were pre-sold. They then ordered another 12, and I have one reserved for the 21st of November. Hopefully there will be one available for you. I bought their lawnmower this spring. Extremely good product...very satisfied...
@@EverydayReviews2022 Yes, we already had a fairly big snowfall in October. I have a gas snowblower but very noisy and I have to wear ear protection plus it's also a pain to keep fresh gas on hand. The Ego would always be ready to go! I might visit Rona today. Hey Brian, I was very disappointed to see that they used plastic for the skid shoes. Those will not last long on a concrete driveway! I'll have to make some out of plate steel.
I look forward to see it in action in the heavy snow condition and furthermore with the snow plow bank from the heavy snow condition!. I do like the Gen1 21" snow blower and it serves me well most of the time except in heavy wet/Icey or heavy snow bank condition and have been wondering about a EV 2-stage snow blower. Would you be getting the Gen2 21" snow blower for testing as well? I was hoping for the 10 Ah batteries to be included in this unit and still hoping they will in the near future or.... maybe they are putting those in the future models like 26", 28" or 30"... or a riding snow blower!!!....Maybe!? I wish my HEV has a snow blower attachment accessory (yes, would one of you car manufacture please buy EGO and design all the tools into the cars... Bluetooth control yes, thank you!)!!!
@@randomrazr my Craftsmen 2 stage snowblower uses metal and they do not mark my asphalt driveway. And they slide just fine since it's a 2 stage and it does most of the work and it only gets used when there is snow. I have had it for several years and have had to flip the metal slides since they wore down. If metal can wear down in a couple of years, the plastic would wear down in a season or 2. There is no advantage to having plastic sliders other then the company trying to save a few pennies.
It all comes down to battery technology. It’s expensive. Just like electric cars etc. Each battery is over $500. They’re good though. I’ve got a couple that are 6 years old and still going strong.
Add a pair of the best 15 degrees angle uphill & downhill ice rated retractable spike boots tested by Canadian ice lab for boots safety and you will own every winter to come. I never slips or feel pushed back when I was using the EGO snowblower. Always full torque power: www.ratemytreads.com/ratings/spiked-and-studded-shoes-and-traction-aids-retractable-spikes/yamnuska-traction-on-demand-winter-boots-spikes-extended-2/
I don't understand what the point of this machine is. Gas powered blowers are cheaper for the same capacity and proven and when you run them out of gas, you are back working in five minutes. And for the same money, you can get a bigger machine with more power and capacity. Also seems like there is a lot of plastic on this machine. Give me steel. I have a Ariens from the mid 70s that my family got used in the 80s. Still works every year. I know the new ones are not built as well, but they are still dependable, mostly steel, and will last.
I disagree with your Auger speed control summary. If I had dense snow I would slow down the auger rotation to make sure not to overload the impeller. If you did "Turbo" speed auger you would just be packing the hole and the impeller might not be able to keep up.
I already have an *EGO 650cfm Leaf Blower* and many other 56V Ego Tools. There isn't a hand held leaf Vac/Mulcher on the market of any brand worth buying IMO. They are all junk. Like many other EGO customers I don't need an EGO Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher but I would buy an EGO ***Vacuum/Mulcher*** if they made a *600ish cfm unit at a reasonable price designed to empty into a lined trash can using a Universal Hose connector. 56V or even Corded. What say you EGO ???
@@Jeo-What yes, making it a non starter for most people including myself. I was thinking of getting one for fun....don't need it since I can clean my large driveway faster by hand most of the time, get lots of exercise and feel better when I am done. My neighbour has a gas blower and half the time he can't use it. Not enough snow ... snow too wet.
Great review. My main complaint is the cost of the battery at around $400 each. Granted that they are on 3 year warranty but that is a tough pill to swallow especially when you don't always get snow, not able to give it a good workout until after the warranty runs out. And batteries don't last forever. They will need to be replaced.
I have the lawn mower, chainsaw and weed wiper. I need a second battery. Can’t find a distributor in Western Canada. Tried with Amazon, they can’t bring the battery’s over the Canadian boarder? Grrrrr!!
Ok hoping to!!!! We need snow and word has it that the West coast is going to get lots of it this winter. Stay tuned and you’ll see the results one way or another.
Even without using it this thing is a ‘BEAST’ I have updated other videos to include it in action and once again, this thing is a beast. Just used it to clear about 12” of super wet snow/ice without a hiccup.
First test of my Snow Joe was a massive blizzard that dropped 20+ inches of snow with drifts well over 3ft. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN This snow thrower is definitely not designed for this much snow but it powered through it. We did have to knock down taller drifts with a shovel and at times the chute was awkward because snow banks were much higher than it could throw, but still much easier than shoveling. The plus side of the small size is the maneuverability. Easy to lift up to walkways and works in tight spaces near cars. Highly recommend.Note: after assembling it started but did not turn. The belt wasn't in place. Easy fix.
❤of all the unboxing and setup videos for this unit, this is BY FAR the best one. You didn’t rush through anything.
I can't believe how far it's throwing the snow!
What a fantastic video for a novice user like me. I’m more than ready and confident I will operate my new unit with tomorrow’s first snow storm! You went step by step, you didn’t rush and at every point you not only showed how but clearly explained why! Great Job!😊
Enjoy! It’s so fun to clear snow now. I oook to the forecast now with anticipation of snow.
I just bought one of these yesterday and set it up. FYI, most heavy things like this come in a box that lifts up from the bottom. We just had to cut the tape along the bottom and the box lifted right off the top. :)
Just bought this unit but it is still in the back of my SUV. You've done a great job with this video and some of my questions have been answered here. Your description of how to operate it were very helpful. Thank you very much! Now on to your snow blowing demo video!
I finally got to put it to really good use this season. It’s been a complete game changer. No longer do I loathe snow, now Im wishing for more.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Hey, where you live man?
Just purchased the SNT2405, best instruction on how to operate!...much better than manual, which I found confusing
Wow. I'm impressed. You cleared the snow in your shorts and short sleeve shirt, AND was able to clear snow off the grass too! That is one heck of a test that this thing passed. Gotta get one when the summer comes around here in Michigan so I can test one too.
Just got snow the other day finally. Link in the description
i did a test drive on the prototype a year ago...they came to my house in February and compared it to my 26" Ariens and my 1 stage EGO i already had...they took my advice and put the limited slip into it so It could turn easier at the end of a row (they DO listen to people) and it looks great!!!!! have fun because you know snow is inevitable and you may as well make it easy to get rid of the stuff!!!!
Apparently this is going to be a big snow year even here on the west coast. I can't wait!
@@EverydayReviews2022 Same here in the Okanagan...bring on the snow!!
Awesome review, I was trying to decide between single or two stage, your run-through of the controls helped me decide. Thanks!
this looks like a real beast, I have their original smaller snowblower and it works REALLY great! I had to 3D custom slides for it though. One tip for anyone who hasn't used lithium in the cold, store and charge your batteries inside before you use them.
probably the best video on this snow blower on TH-cam.. can't wait to receive my unit!
Thanks for the review. Can't wait to see how the blow actual snow in cold temps. I have the mower, blower, trimmer and hedge trimmer. Only gas item left is my snowblower.
How do you like all the Ego products you have. All good? Excellent or ?
@@dougabbott8261 They have all exceeded expectations. Quality products. There is a video now with the two stage blowing. Impressive.
I've got the same four tools. All work like a charm. Best part is that batteries are all interchangeable, no matter what the amperage. Even though 5 amp is bigger, it still fits the other tools. You may not know ...EGO also makes a professional/commercial line of these 4 tools in addition to the consumer line, if you needed heavier duty.
@@delinquense Thank you for the heads up. As my gas powered gardening tools die I will replace them with these, once again thankyou
I just bought a house after years of condo living... went out and bought a E-GO Mower, Hedge trimmer, Edger/weed whacker and 18" chain saw. Amazing products with plenty of power and runtime. Would never consider gas powered lawn tools ever again. A second 5 Amp battery isn't cheap. Bought it all from Home Depot, which had all items on sale as E-GO no longer wants HD to resell their products.
You can get a 7.5Ah cheap right now!
Home Depot is clearancing all EGO stuff, get the backpack blower with 7.5 for $239!
Wow is that’s a deal. The battery is worth way more than that.
I got the gen1 snowblower today. Comes with 2x5.0s. $325 at Home Depot if you can find one!
take care of the batteries, brushless motors also have a short-life compared to gas, I always bought Battery powered mowers until recently when I replaced my Greenworks 40V 5ah with a Honda-powered engine. This is year 13 for me as a home owner and I’ve gone through at least 3 or 4 Battery-powered lawn mowers, only used them about 15 hours per year too.
Trimmers I could never get more than 2 or 3 years… if I bought another one it would have to be gas, probably Echo or Husqvarna
@@SCraig-Handsome How old was your Greenworks? No warranty?
In my opinion, the snowy background makes this click bait.
I checked price, had a heart attack and died. No need for a snowblower in heaven.
Lol! Hope not!
Than who wrote this comment if you died.
@@Suekiee My former self.
The price is for the batteries, the snow blower alone isn't bad,so with these products you only take a big hit once on price then the rest of the products use the same batteries and I think are reasonably priced.
well, you could buy a Toro for $200 more !!!
I have one of these and like it except
1) the scraper bar continually scrapes the ground loudly no matter how I seem to adjust it;
2) I can’t figure out how to stop the auger without the whole machine turning off. Any help will be appreciated.
You can still move the blower by holding the left handle and the just let go of the right handle to stop the auger. You can depress the auger handle when you want again and can do this continuously until you let go of both handles which will require you to push the start button again first before starting the auger. Btw, you can always squeeze the right handle to move the blower without pressing the start button. Hope that helps.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Thank you very much. I have tried that and it always shuts off as soon as I let go of the auger handle. I had a gas powered one before this and that’s what I had to do on that. I will try it again the next time I go out. I will let you know. Thank you friend.
Very good video
Who does a review of a snowblower with no snow?
Lol
This guy apparently...
When are your doing a new video with a winter storm?
I had her all ready this Saturday when we were supposed to get a dump. Turned out to barely even stick on the ground. I wish I had a truck so I could just drive up to the mountain and try it out. I’m dying to let her rip and throw so massive snow. Hopefully.
There is one major issue with this blower, the chute moves on its own and won't stay in place. I am hoping there will be a fix for this.
So do you mean the chute swivels or the top flap moved. I’m still waiting for snow to use mine. Since I got this I bet we probably won’t even get snow. Isn’t that the way it always works?
@@EverydayReviews2022 Yeah the whole chute turns on its own as the snow is going through. The good news is EGO is aware of the problem and are on top of it with a fix kit that will be coming out soon. They said its a simple fix so I am looking forward to it. Nothing like blowing snow and the chute changes direction and blows the snow directly in the brand new windows that I just installed on my house.
It should be snowing by now... are you going to do a followup review on this Ego Snoblower ?
Absolutely. Waiting, waiting. Still no snow here yet. I was afraid of that as soon as I got a snow blower, we’d get no snow. 😩
We're expecting 3ft of snow this weekend and my 20 yo single stage Toro is on it's last legs so I went out and bought a 2-stage Craftsman for $899. Got home and it turns out that it won't start and has assembly build issues. So I returned it and I'm sticking with my smokey 20 yo Toro for this weekend. I'm now glad I returned the Craftsman. In the Fall before next winter, I now plan to go electric and this will be at the top of my list. My only question, is batteries have a finite life so what is the ability and cost to replace batteries down the road when these are spent... Will Ego still be around by then....?
EGO is a very cemented company in the outdoor power equipment market and I can’t see them going anywhere. Their products are some to the best and their battery systems are compatible with all their products making it a great and addictive ecosystem to get into. I’m picking up one if their hedge trimmers later this week and I’m eyeing up their chainsaw as well.
Is there going to be a follow up video with snow?
I need to sell my Honda snowblower for this beast!
My issue with Ego is that service seems hard to come by. My sister has an Ego and is still trying to locate someone that can fix it. The organizations in Metro Detroit, MI that EGO recommends say they can't work on them. Guess they're throw-aways, even under warranty
Yep. And under warranty, if there's a problem you need to ship them off for repair. 4-6 weeks without your mower or blower. You can't really deal with that, the only option is to hire out while it is away or buy a spare. That's why I'll never buy EGO.
Good luck finding anyone to repair them. Small engine shops won’t even look at them. They are throw away machines
this is cool ,love the vid ,only 1 things left ,to come and blow my snow in my driveway
Where are you?
@@EverydayReviews2022 lol am 45 min up north of montreal ,it was -24c this morning
There was talk that we were supposed to get a wicked winter this year. So far we’ve only registered a trace of snow. Not even a single cm. I knew once I got a blower that it would never snow ❄️ 😩
@@EverydayReviews2022 to be honest we dont have much either maybe a foot
im up in southern ontario
just ordered mine cant wait to get it!!
any issues with the chute moving on its own or snow getting in the battery compartment?
No issues with either. Just have another video where you can see it in action. I can’t wait to blow snow again😆
Even in the environment shown, I would suggest the controls look cheap, and not designed for use with the heavy gloves I wear when using my current blower.
which is better this or the sno joe 100 v 2 stage snow blower
Can you tell me how low the handle height can go? My wife does the snow blowing and she hates my gas one because the handles are too high.
I’ll check. How tall is she?
5ft , thanks..
Where are you located? I live in Southwestern Ontario and have had the opportunity to use mine once so far. It worked well and lasted 1.5 hours before my two 7.5 Ah batteries were completely drained and needed to be recharged. There was a bit of a learning curve for me as I am a new homeowner and haven’t used a snowblower before. I look forward to your review after using it in the snow.
Would you be able to provide the depth of the control panel including the handle bar and the length from the front of the blower to the the back of the tire? Trying to figure out how to best fit it in the garage parked with two cars before the unit arrives. Much appreciated.
End to end just under 52”. Just measured it. The handle console does come apart for storage if required
Everyday Reviews How long is from the auger to the back of the tire and not including the handle?
Great video. Can I ask what camera you use and how you attach it to the snow blower?
Can this be used int he backyard on the grass to clear snow but ensuring the grass isn't damaged?
Yes , you can raise the skids so it won’t contact the ground so low. Works with gravel as well but be careful.
I'm in Michigan, looking to see if there is actually an electric snowblower that can handle chunks of icy snow at the end of my driveway and this man has no snow.
Can you move this blower manually without holding the drive handle?
You mean without power? Yes you can. You can free roll it.
The tesla of snow blowers
You say “today were testing” the product... but you don’t actually test the product.
Will this run off the 5 amp hour batts?
Yes. It’ll run off any of the EGO batteries. The larger will just give you more run time.
@@EverydayReviews2022 sweet...my smaller Gen 1 Ego single stage has a crack in the main housing now and I have to replace it, looks like its going to come apart if i use it anymore...it came with the 5 ah batts! Thanks!
@@GOwBorgs is it repairable?
@@EverydayReviews2022 have my doubts. The steel inlet is starting to rust away now too. I think it was really on it's last year of use...got 8 years out of it
I am very impressed. I own a 2-Stage Snow Joe. But i am looking at this monster seriously. The controls are seemingly a lot easier to use. The chute revolves much faster and has a control for the flap at the end of the chute. EGO has a reputation of high power and good batteries so this should be great. Now what do I do with my Snow Joe? Maybe someone would buy it?
How heavy is it?
I wonder if it’ll be easy to load and unload of a pick up truck without ramps
2 people would be ideal. It’s just under 150lbs.
A snowblower review without blowing snow ?
If I waited until it snowed, it would have been too far into winter. Barely got any snow anyways. Crossing fingers this year to blow tons of snow as we moved and I have a lot of sidewalk to shovel on a corner lot.
Where is the Vancouver snow Brian? :P Great vidz as usual!
It’s coming CQ!
I got the one that is a step below that but above the paddle one. Any knowledge on that one? Ain't snowed yet here.
Can the handles be folded?
Handles can be removed for storage.
How long does the battery last? My experience with a Milwaukee M18 grinder is the 5ah battery lasts less than 5 minutes of use absolutely useless! Bought it for small jobs but it will burn through 4-5 batteries in 15-20 minutes I realized that batteries still have a long way to go! I can’t imagine this snowblower can run very long on a battery.
Hard to charge batteries in cold too
Charge inside your garage. That’s where I do. Not that cold.
How does this compare to the SnowJoe two stage?
Like Lawn mowers these Battery Powered are going to be a much bigger investment than a gas powered engine. In Canada they retail for $1,799 which is the same as the Ariens Deluxe 28 which comes with all steel components, a 14” auger and 254cc engine (12.5 foot lbs of torque). The EGO comes with 7.5ah battery power so those batteries are over $300 to replace so really for about 5 years of use it’s an investment of $1,700 + $700 = $2,400 CDN.
If you’re comfortable with that, and don’t expect to get more than 5 years out of it then go for it. I’ve never gotten more than 4 years out of a Battery-Powered tool so don’t expect much more than that even if you do replace the batteries. The key benefits here are a quiet motor and no emissions, others to consider are weight of the machine and maintenance. All those are strong reasons to buy a battery powered product over gas-powered.
Another key thing to remember is to keep the batteries inside and don’t use it very long, sure you might be able to get 30 minutes out of the battery, or even more than that, but will it work the next time? Or has there already been enough damage? If the temperature is below 5 Celsius you are at risk, it should not be stored at less than that, also consider the wind chill, is it below -20 Celsius when you are using it? That could do a lot of damage very quickly. EGO recommends to charge it at between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius so go by that, yes you can store it in as cold as -20 in an enclosure, but let’s think about that for a second.
Have you ever left a lithium battery in your garage all winter? Did it work in the Spring? Likely not. These EGO batteries may have more protection to handle cold temperatures but at $300 per battery? I definitely would store them and charge them inside. Lots of stories about these batteries not charging or going dead after being left out in the cold.
Great comment. Maybe I’ve been lucky but all my batteries stay in my garage over winter and to be honest, I’m terrible with battery management regardless if it’s my garden tools, drones, RC planes etc. I’ve had other batteries with my toys puff but I have several EGO batteries going 6 years with pretty well no change in performance. I don’t put any maintenance charge in them, discharge or anything. Knock on wood. Battery technology is changing so fast and just getting better and better however there is a steep investment as you mentioned. Thanks again for your insight.
wind chill does NOT affect inanimate objects....wind chill is the "feel" temperature on HUMAN skin....back to batteries....i have 5 tools and 3 came with batteries, some 2...that said, if you rotate your stock amongst all your tools and charge them regularly, you will probably get longer than 5 yrs out of them...with all my batteries, the last two items i purchased were the tool only and no batteries...this saves money and with the little usage of certain tools like hedge trimmer or chainsaw, the life of the battery increases because you don't use the tool as often...hope this helps
Looks cool but where’s the snow ❄️?
Still waiting. Apparently there may be some snow in our forecast this weekend. Fingers crossed.
I hope that you enjoy your snowblower!!! Looks so cool 😎!
Are you going to review the lawnmower in February?
As soon as we get snow, this baby is going to get tested. The more snow the better.!
Lol that’s funny
I kinda wish the box was side opening, so you could just pop it open and roll the thing out. If you ever need to send it back you're not going to want a destroyed box.
Will those snowblower able to purchase parts after 20 years? I know my Honda can. Any online vendor can purchase parts from?
And Ariens, and Toro. My Ariens is on its 20th season and still performs like new with nothing more than regular maintenance. Oil changes, plugs, one carb rebuild kit and one friction disc. This EGO will probably be on its 4th set of batteries at that point...or rather it would be if you can still buy them which you almost certainly will not. But if you can, you'd be nearly tripling the original cost to keep it going, and that original cost is already about double an equivalent gas blower. Evidently buying disposable equipment at a premium and dumping it in a landfill after 5-6 years is considered to be environmentally friendly today.
@@plmn93 batteries will outlast any engine.. and your an idiot if you put the batteries in the dump... when scrappers will pay money for your old batteries to have them recycled. Watch Red Wood Industries.
@@1905934 The useful life of these batteries is a few hundred charge cycles. That is not going to outlast any engine, it's asinine to insist so. And I never said to put the batteries in a dump...I said the the machine will end up in the dump because it's not cost effective to buy new batteries, which currently cost $700 to replace on this blower.
@@plmn93 Why do you assume there is only a few hundred charge cycles. Most lithium batteries if treated properly are rated for a minimum of 6,000 cycles. It is only the Kock brothers fake reports that state less than 6,000 cycles. I already have well over 300 cycles on my Ego mower.
@@1905934 LOL, no, I didn't get that information from Koch brothers, so you can take off the tinfoil hat. There is very consistent information out there, 300-500 cycles before significant degradation. On top of that, fast charging, which EGO uses, degrades them even faster. Even unused sitting on a shelf, EGO themselves only give their batteries a ten year rating and refuse to give them a charge cycle rating, which they surely would if it was as high as you claim. The runtime of this blower will be significantly less in 5 years than it is today, that's just a fact. Anybody who has ever used lithium ion batteries over several years knows this.
And hand warmers, or option to add them?
That would be a great feature. Might take a lot of power though.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Unless they came in sort of like an oven mitt format with heaters on the inside.
@@nustada LOL… hand warmers is a pretty standard feature on snow blowers, however these are plastic so likely won’t get cold enough
how do you know its a beast u havent tested in snow i picked a columbia up form home depot on sale for 900 bucks it was 400 bucks off and here in edmonton we got 30 cm of snow been good so far but great review
Just remember to Maintain the Battery in the off Season !!
Did you use it now since Vancouver got snow recently? lol
Lol wasn’t enough. I was hoping it would snow more and more.
Is it true these will roll down a hill on their own?
Yes they will, although I’m sure when there’s snow, that will slow out down considerably and it depends how low you have it set, if it’s super low it’ll be dragging on the ground and you’ll have to power or push it
This is electric not hydrogen using a fool cell.
Best review I have seen for this snowblower since we can't find any of them in the local stores! I was wondering if the chute could easily come off and you have confirmed it does! There are none yet in Calgary area stores, where did you get yours?
igocordless.ca but they're out of stock. Lowes is now the official EGO carrier. Just checked and it looks like they're out of stock in Calgary as well. You have snow there yet?
I ordered one through RONA, and it is coming from their Calgary warehouse. Apparently they had ordered 20 units and all were pre-sold. They then ordered another 12, and I have one reserved for the 21st of November. Hopefully there will be one available for you. I bought their lawnmower this spring. Extremely good product...very satisfied...
@@EverydayReviews2022 Yes, we already had a fairly big snowfall in October. I have a gas snowblower but very noisy and I have to wear ear protection plus it's also a pain to keep fresh gas on hand. The Ego would always be ready to go! I might visit Rona today. Hey Brian, I was very disappointed to see that they used plastic for the skid shoes. Those will not last long on a concrete driveway! I'll have to make some out of plate steel.
@@andrewmarr5030 Thank you, I might have to go to Rona today!
@@12monkeys29 I was wondering about those shoes as well. My driveway is exposed aggregate....I guess we'll see...
Only thing i don't like is the plastic shoes but probably will be able to swap them out with steel
I look forward to see it in action in the heavy snow condition and furthermore with the snow plow bank from the heavy snow condition!. I do like the Gen1 21" snow blower and it serves me well most of the time except in heavy wet/Icey or heavy snow bank condition and have been wondering about a EV 2-stage snow blower. Would you be getting the Gen2 21" snow blower for testing as well? I was hoping for the 10 Ah batteries to be included in this unit and still hoping they will in the near future or.... maybe they are putting those in the future models like 26", 28" or 30"... or a riding snow blower!!!....Maybe!? I wish my HEV has a snow blower attachment accessory (yes, would one of you car manufacture please buy EGO and design all the tools into the cars... Bluetooth control yes, thank you!)!!!
Reviews gotta mention price. Nice review though
This machine is heavier than some of us.
Lol.
@@EverydayReviews2022
Honestly, not sure how to push it back inside the storage if the battery died if it is that heavy.
Finally! A snow video! Haha! Jk! I need a new blower and I have the money but I'm not buying this until we see it really work.
I can’t wait too. You know since I got this blower, we will not get any snow this year.
The sliders should be metal not plastic. Otherwise everything seems nice.
plastic glides over pavement and concrete easier. and also doesnt leave paint marks like metal sliders. u DO NOT want metal gliders
@@randomrazr my Craftsmen 2 stage snowblower uses metal and they do not mark my asphalt driveway. And they slide just fine since it's a 2 stage and it does most of the work and it only gets used when there is snow. I have had it for several years and have had to flip the metal slides since they wore down. If metal can wear down in a couple of years, the plastic would wear down in a season or 2. There is no advantage to having plastic sliders other then the company trying to save a few pennies.
@@peterpowers4851 they will def mark a white concrete driver way or fancier ones. especially if there painted sliders
The electric version should not cost double what the gas is(24 inch average 699.00) ill wait till it comes down 300.00
It all comes down to battery technology. It’s expensive. Just like electric cars etc. Each battery is over $500. They’re good though. I’ve got a couple that are 6 years old and still going strong.
Add a pair of the best 15 degrees angle uphill & downhill ice rated retractable spike boots tested by Canadian ice lab for boots safety and you will own every winter to come. I never slips or feel pushed back when I was using the EGO snowblower. Always full torque power: www.ratemytreads.com/ratings/spiked-and-studded-shoes-and-traction-aids-retractable-spikes/yamnuska-traction-on-demand-winter-boots-spikes-extended-2/
I don't understand what the point of this machine is. Gas powered blowers are cheaper for the same capacity and proven and when you run them out of gas, you are back working in five minutes. And for the same money, you can get a bigger machine with more power and capacity.
Also seems like there is a lot of plastic on this machine. Give me steel.
I have a Ariens from the mid 70s that my family got used in the 80s. Still works every year. I know the new ones are not built as well, but they are still dependable, mostly steel, and will last.
Where's the snow?
That is one thing that I can’t control 😜
It's coming Phil, chill.
You want him to piss snowflakes?
@@foam27 well it isnt much of a "test" if he can't even test it. And by the way PISS OFF WARRIOR BOY
It was just for click bait.
I disagree with your Auger speed control summary. If I had dense snow I would slow down the auger rotation to make sure not to overload the impeller. If you did "Turbo" speed auger you would just be packing the hole and the impeller might not be able to keep up.
Cool snowblower but for the price I’d stick to gas
Bravo for your click bait. You got me to click and distrust you at the same time. I'll make sure to avoid you next time.
Sorry to hear. Thanks for the comment. Well hopefully the next time there will be tons and tons of snow ❄️ ⛄️
Way to review a snowblower in the middle of summer, come on
If I didn’t do it then, it would still be in the box. Still waiting for snow as we speak :(
I already have an *EGO 650cfm Leaf Blower* and many other 56V Ego Tools. There isn't a hand held leaf Vac/Mulcher on the market of any brand worth buying IMO. They are all junk. Like many other EGO customers I don't need an EGO Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher but I would buy an EGO ***Vacuum/Mulcher*** if they made a *600ish cfm unit at a reasonable price designed to empty into a lined trash can using a Universal Hose connector. 56V or even Corded. What say you EGO ???
For the low price of: 1 934,73CDN$
well you can buy a toro hat requires gas that will go bad ... Its your money !!
It better be good for a grand.
Over two grand after taxes (13%) in Canada!
1200 plus tax in Illinois
@@Jeo-What yes, making it a non starter for most people including myself.
I was thinking of getting one for fun....don't need it since I can clean my large driveway faster by hand most of the time, get lots of exercise and feel better when I am done. My neighbour has a gas blower and half the time he can't use it. Not enough snow ... snow too wet.
@@Jeo-What Yup....sure was....
It actually looks like a battery operated industrial snowblower
Doesn’t bog down, gas doesn’t either, tires slip on snow
When ti arrive in italy?
Great review. My main complaint is the cost of the battery at around $400 each. Granted that they are on 3 year warranty but that is a tough pill to swallow especially when you don't always get snow, not able to give it a good workout until after the warranty runs out. And batteries don't last forever. They will need to be replaced.
I have the lawn mower, chainsaw and weed wiper. I need a second battery. Can’t find a distributor in Western Canada. Tried with Amazon, they can’t bring the battery’s over the Canadian boarder? Grrrrr!!
You can try igocordless.com or Lowes as they are now the official distributor
You don't have a Home Depot that sells the batteries?
Should’ve bought Toro. Ego doesn’t respond to phone calls,make warranty registration a zoo
I’ve only had to call them once years ago for a clip on my mower. I’ve heard that people have gotten quicker results from posting on their FB group.
You can't review this until you slam it through piss wet snow and frozen ice chunks plowed into your driveway
I’m sure hoping to. Seriously can’t wait for snow ❄️!!!
I just used it today. It rips! 6 inches of wet icy snow
Piss wet snow, what a mental image!
@@tossmonkey1 truely is. It's usually in the fall so leaves make it yellowish and it's like a slushie with ice cubes in it
@@tossmonkey1 Yellow??
Unboxing not a real test
Just got snow today!!!! Not much but enough to use the blower on snow. Will be putting an updated video out within a day!
How can you review a snowblower without SNOW lol
Believe me, I wanted snow but if I waited for some, could have waited for months. In fact it has been ninths and I’m still waiting😂
Looks like a toy. Maybe good for Vancouver, wouldn't be caught dead using that in Montreal. Prove me wrong make a video with it in the snow.
Ok hoping to!!!! We need snow and word has it that the West coast is going to get lots of it this winter. Stay tuned and you’ll see the results one way or another.
This blows
Can you do a boat review without any water? Both are like making a porn without the sex NOT WORTH DOING
if its anything like there single stage stay away!!! first. one broke second one will not do more than 2 inches of wet snow buyer beware!!
I’m just waiting for the snow. Shouldn’t be too much longer. Fingers crossed.
Talk about some clickbait , man thats BS!
Damn dude talk about click bait. That thumbnail picture looks like a good snow storm. The video...smh 💩
How do you know it’s a “beast” without trying in the snow? Come on. Clickbait.
Even without using it this thing is a ‘BEAST’ I have updated other videos to include it in action and once again, this thing is a beast. Just used it to clear about 12” of super wet snow/ice without a hiccup.
CLICKBAIT!!! NEVER SUBSCRIBING TO CLICKBAIT EVER!!! WHERES THE DAMN SNOW!?
Still waiting for the snow. Was hoping we would get snow by now. 😩
Ridiculous 😂
Poor video.. it’s a snow blower.. where’s the snow
That is one thing that I cannot control my friend. Believe me, I’m dying for the first big dump.
Poor video? Nonsense - it's a great video detailing the snowblower's unboxing, assembly, and features. Part 2 is coming soon...well, if it snows :)