2010-09-30

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I have only had one chance to use my snowthrower but that one day it saved my back from shoveling 9 inches of wet snow off of my 30 foot driveway a snap.
It was very easy to assemble. I would have liked to have seen a rechargable battery option on this model because keeping the power chord out of the way was tricky on the return pass going toward the power source leaving the chord in front of the thrower.
I would recommend this to everyone, as it did clear snow down to bare pavement.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-29

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I bought this snow thrower a few weeks ago and had the "chance" to use it 5 times already. The first time I used it, I had 2 inches of light powder. I was impressed right away by this little machine. It was cleaning up my concrete driveway perfectly and was throwing the snow the 20-30 feet advertised. It still did a good job on wet heavy snow where it was throwing about 10 to 15 feet. The last time I used it, I waited for more accumulation... 5 inches of powder. One pass walking a little slower pace and the driveway was clean.
I was skeptical... even after I bought it. I relied on the many great reviews it received. My driveways are huge ( I needed 100 ft extension cord) and I could have justified a bigger machine (and more expensive $2000). I went and looked at them. The reason I bought this Toro is that my 2 driveways are separated by stairs... about 30 steps. So a bigger machine would have had to be loaded on the back of the pick-up and driven around... Not something I was looking forward to. I also wanted my Wife to be able to use it if needed. Well, the Toro at 25 lbs is a breeze to move. I just carry it up and down the stairs. The only recommendation would be to buy an extension cord rated for cold temperature. It just make the job easier as the cord is easier to handle. It still takes couples tries to figure out the good way to manage the cord without passing over it. But after 2 uses, it becomes an easy effortless job.
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2010-09-28

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This is the first review I have done of any product I have ever purchased on Amazon primarily because I didn't believe I had anything new to offer in a review that others hadn't already said - until now. I believe I have a very useful tip that will make the use of your snow blower very much worth the purchase.

I bought this snow blower in 2003 and it is still going strong today, 1/25/08. I live in Aurora, Colorado and we usually get worse weather out here in the suburbs than does Denver. My neighbor had a gas snow blower and I often saw him working on it or having it worked on. Even when the snow was four feet high, I was still able to blow out my driveway and that of my neighbor (since she is elderly and often very ill). I just lift the little thing up and slowly work my way down to the lower levels of snow.

The greatest struggle I had with the thing was the long extension cord that I needed to do my neighbor's driveway - 100 feet - but I lasted this inconvenience out because the snow blower was so reliable until I read the greatest tip this past summer in Family Handyman (great magazine). Before I would bring the tangled 100ft extension cord into the house and over the next 20 minutes or so try and untangle it even though I had one of those extension cords that is never supposed to get tangled up.

It just so happened I was reading a special hint in the Family Handyman magazine (great magazine) and there was the greatest tip you will ever find to help you with 100 feet of tangled extension cord. You go out and buy a lawn hose house and wrap your extension cord around that - yeah - one of those houses that you wrap your lawn hose around. So when you are finished snow blowing, you just wind the cord up and presto - no tangling! It's super. Just one caveat - at the end where the cord comes out to plug into an outlet, don't leave much more than 10 inches of cord because when you are unwinding your extension cord this flops around and you don't want a lot of extra cord flopping around. Hope this help you. It did me.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-27

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Since I have received the Toro 1800 we have had about 7" of snow at different times. I had a Heart Attach in Dec. of 2006 and I can't shovel anymore. The Toro is Great! It blows snow a long ways and the shoot is easy to ajust. Be sure and tie your cord through the handle loops as shown and keep the plug-in tight. I recommend this Baby to anyone with snow and electricity!
Yours Truly,
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2010-09-26

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My husband was very skeptical when we viewed this item - this was just after our gas powered huge snowblower died. Our driveway is rather short although two cars wide and I felt replacing it with another behemoth was silly. I read all the reviews and ordered this Toro and it is perfect. I can pick it up with just one hand!! Our next snow was a big one and rather heavy and out he went with the new snow thrower and he admitted he was amazed! It is perfect for our needs, and we live in New England! He even thought it clogged up hardly at all compared to our old gas powered one. So I give this a big thumbs up!Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-25

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This was one of the best purchases I have made recently. I have a big back porch which needs to be cleared of snow several times a winter. This snowblower is light enough to carry up and down stairs, clears heavy snow easily and is much more convenient than gas powered machines.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-23

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Very skeptical. Never went electric before. Needed electric because I have to do a deck upstairs in my house. First time it was slush and it threw the water over 50 feed. Light snow no problem. Works ok in deep snow, just go slow and it gets the job done.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-22

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This little snow blower is ok price could come down a bit. We had a storm of 6 inches. The snow was wet on the bottom. Although you're not supposed to use a snowblower when the snow is wet we did anyway. It performed very well other than the wet snow clogging up from time to time, but really wasn't a problem to deal with. I don't like the cheap wheels on it, there is no traction, but like I say it is ok for the money. We also needed something lightweight and this fit the bill. It got us out from under 6 inches and performed well. Oh and I loved not having to deal with gas and mixtures tune ups etc...... Love the fact that it is electric. Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-21

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I have owned the toro 1800 Snow thrower for 4 years. In that time I have found it excellent for cleaning the driveway and my second story porch. In my experience, this is the perfect unit for fresh snow up to 6 to 8 inches in depth and of a powder consistency. If you attempt to use it with wet heavy snow don't expect it to go through more than 2 or 3 inches in depth. Another "gotcha" is that it's the snow freezes overnight and you attempt to plow it the next day you will have a difficult if not impossible time doing so. I attempted to go through this ice and ended up having to replace the impellor at a cost of about $75 and an hour and a half labor. For this reason I purchased a two-stage snow thrower with electric start, lights and all the bells and whistles. This is the one that I keep in the garage and use it to clear the driveway and in particular the berm that the snowplow leaves at the end of it. I have now relegated to the toro 1800 to my upstairs balcony and porch where it is always handy after a fresh snowfall. Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-20

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After researching the unit on the internet, including video at Youtube,we rolled the dice for $299 via Amazon. It arrived four days later, undamaged in its sturdy, well-padded carton. Minimal assembly was accomplished in about fifteen minutes with a basic ratchet tool. I did not experience any assembly issues with the handle or anything else.

I was anxious at first, because the unit is lightweight and almost Mattel toy-like in appearance. The outer casing is all red and black high-impact plastic. It has tiny little wheels at the back like a vacuum cleaner, but these are adequate for their intended use, which is to wheel the unit from wherever you keep it to the snow.

We have a straight, fifty-foot driveway, two cars wide, between the garage door and the street in front of our house. The moment of truth came after an eight-inch, semi-icy wet snowfall.

Fortunately, the little monster exceeded all expectations. It smoothly took in the snow right down to the pavement and threw it into a twenty-foot arc. It has rotary blades that actually sit on top of the snow and help propel it as you push it. It is light enough to lift onto a threshold or deck, yet powerful enough for the driveway and sidewalk.

If you can push a vacuum cleaner, you will have no problem handling it. It has an operational feel between vacuum cleaner and lawn mower, but without the gas, choke, and pull-cord hassles. Handling the power cord is a non-issue, just tie it off at the corner of the handle, keep it behind you or to the side, and forget about accidentally unplugging it or getting it tangled in the blades.

In summary, an efficient, inexpensive, maintenance-free, environmentally-friendly unit based on three 8-10 inch snowfalls (so far).



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2010-09-19

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good for an average driveway and average snow, works well upto 6-8 inches of snow. We bought it on sale,so good for the price.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-18

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Delivery was much faster than expected. This is more heavy duty than a power shovel and just below a regular full size snow blower. Bought it for my daughter and she is able to handle it very well in up to about a foot of snow. It is not a gas powered self-propelled blower so it will take time to clear the snow but is ideal for people who can't handle a regular blowerGet more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-17

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I don't have a lot of room in my garage so I've put off getting a snow blower. I saw this had good reviews so I gave it a shot. I'm glad I did. It does a nice job of cleaning right to the pavement and does a good job of throwing snow. The best part is that it takes up little rooom in my garage in the Winter and this Spring, I can pick it up and put it in my basement. No liquids to drain. No oil changes. You don't even have to worry about lubricating parts.
Sure, it's not going to be able to handle a massive storm in one go, but a couple runs during the storm will get the job done - and I don't have to worry about having enough gas.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-16

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I originally wanted this because our big snow blower is very hard for me to handle. I couldn't ask for a better product. It has met my expectations and then some. In some respects it works better than my husband's big snow blower. Working with an extension cord is not a problem like I thought it might be.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-15

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Since I purchased my snow blower we have not had major snow here in the north east. It works every time:-)

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2010-09-14

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The snow blower I bought has worked very well. Here in the northeast we are having one of our typical heavy snow winters. So my purchase was timely. I like the fact that the item arrived when it was scheduled too. I have no problem making future purchases from Amazon.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-13

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Bought this machine on advice of friend. We live at 4400' and periodically through the winter need to move up to 4-6 inches of snow. After shoveling snow from our deck, decided to give this electric snow blower a try and it is really wonderful. Only suggestion to manufacturer might be to make a cordless, rechargeable one. it really throws the snow and ice. I have also used it on our driveway and it works very well. This is really a worthwhile back-saver.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-12

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This snowblower isn't a hardcore piece of equipment. This device is meant to clear fresh snow, thats not deeper than about 10" and isn't saturated with rain or ice. It won't chip thru old snow thats refrozen, and it won't clear REALLY heavy snow (like the stuff the plow piles at the end of your driveway). But its not meant for that.

What its meant for is clearing large swaths of fresh snow and throwing it a long distance out of the way. And it does that VERY well. We've had the snowiest winter on record here in Boston this December (25" I think?) and this little guy has handled all of it with no problem.

One major benefit to this device is that it is more environmentally friendly than ANY of the gas powered devices because it only runs when you need it to (its never idling). The instant 'on' trigger is big and friendly to use with gloves on.

Today we are expecting another 10-14" of snow, and its going to see another long day of service.

My only complaints:
-Managing the extension cord can get tedious, but its a small price to pay for a snowblower that never needs maintenence and works EVERY time.

-Without powered wheels it can be a little tricky to snowblow uphill... I recommend carrying it up hill and snowblowing down the slope (its suprisingly light)

-The extension cord needs to be tied to the handle to prevent it from popping out during work. I used a little electrical tape to hold it in addition to the knot.

Finally, just remember that this is a light duty device... if you are expecting to chew thru 2 feet of icy snow, its not going to handle it... if you need to clear a driveway of 6" of fresh snow and shoot it up and over the existing wall of snow, its your best choice!

~CB

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2010-09-11

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My experience with this unit has been mostly favorable. In the past I have used gasoline powered snowblowers and the electric cord does pose a few mobility challenges. For the most part a decent routine has been accomplished. A shoe to adjust the height would be nice, but the price for the features is acceptable. Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-10

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We purchased this snow thrower to help clear our driveway and sidewalk. This winter already we have had several opportunities to use this. We have found that the snow thrower is great at clearing newly fallen light snow of 8 inches or less. It makes quick work of the snow in these conditions and I am more than willing to go out to clear the driveway more than once because this machine is so easy to use. It is lightweight that I find it easy to carry around between the front and the back of the house and up to the porch where it is stored.

There have been a few glitches however. Our snow thrower doesn't work very well in wet snow or on snow that is plowed into a pile, which can be a little icy. When I used the machine, I was able to clear the heavy snow eventually, but the snow kept getting jammed in the chute requiring me to stop, unplug, and clear it out; also, our chute wouldn't stay at the right angle to maximize the throwing distance. The other nuisance involved the crank not staying in, making changing the direction of the chute a little difficult. Other reviews have mentioned the difficulty maneuvering the thrower around on the silly little wheels and with the electrical chord attached. I would agree with these reviewers.

With the inconvenient problems that we have had with this, I must say that I love this machine and don't regret the purchase at all. It makes me actually look forward clearing the driveway.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-09

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We have a home in the Truckee, California area in Tahoe/Donner. Our home is at 6,382 elevation. This past week we got a big dump of snow. I was tired of shoveling snow from the two decks we have that do not have EZ access for my motor snow blower. I decided to buy this Toro 1800. I ordered it and it literally came in two days. I unpacked it and began clearing three to five feet of snow from my front and back decks. I could not believe how tough and efficient this little light weight unit is. It made my job of clearing the snow simple. It also saved my back. I wouldn't use this size unit for bigger jobs but for the application I wanted it for it is perfect. I recommend it. Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-08

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The toro 1800 is a nice little machine if you are careful on how to use it. The first time I used mine, everything went fine without a hitch. It cut through the snow nicely. However, the second time I used it, the belts gave out on me. If you force it on thick or heavy snow, be careful. I had to order additional belts which were not cheap. Also, after 2 usages, there are some wears already on the plastic blade. And the key keeps falling out if it is not upright.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-07

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I was a little leary buying an electric snowblower for snow here in Minnesota, but I have been impressed. We have had many days this years with 3"-8" of snow. The blower has no problems cutting through this and throwing it 15-30ft (depending on how wet the snow is). In addition I didn't have to worry about buying gas, worrying about starting or any kind of tune-up as I would with a gas snowblower.

The Good Points:
-Very powerful blower, throws snow 15-30ft without hesitation.
-Completed a 3-car driveway in 20 minutes.
-No gas, starting or tune-ups required. Plug in and go.
-Backed by a 2 year warranty by Toro- who does support most problems.
-Small enough to store away in my garage without its own stall.
-Not very heavy, maybe 30lbs at most if you need to move it.

Bad Points:
-The cord is an issue, and is kind of a pain to get used to. It's like a vacuum, you have to keep adjusting the cord around.
-The blower cannot handle any ice, I tried it on a patch of frozen snow and it knocked the belt loose, but after I fixed it ran like a champ again.
- The wheels are tiny and you cannot control them very well when you hit some deep snow.
- Price seemed a bit high for an electric thrower, but you get a good name Toro.

Overall I would recommend this to anyone who needs a good snow thrower in any climate. We get alot of snow in Minnesota and the blower has done great so far. I would recommend a good low-temp rated cord. I got mine at Menard's for $25 and it has held up very well. Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-06

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We received 6-8" of snow last night. I didn't measure my drive but it was a good amount. This blower ate right through it and kept on going. I made the mistake of flinging large amounts of the snow on areas that I needed to blow (up to about a foot) and that slowed the the blower down a bit but it did get through it. I have a 3 car drive way and this blower worked great, did the entire thing plus the sidewalks. The only annoying part is having to deal with the cord, but such is life with most electric power items and I don't have to buy gas, oil or do any sort of mixing/maintenance associated with a gas blower.

As long as you're getting less than 12" of snow at a time I'd highly recommend this blower to you. Otherwise you either have to blow more often or you should get a larger blower.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-05

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This snow thrower perfect for a 10" of dry snow, very fast and easy to use, I have no problem what so ever handling the cord, if I have to buy another one I will buy the same one.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-04

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After having about 40 inches of snow fall in the last month, I decided there had to be a better way to live than shoveling snow by hand and potentially risking a heart attack with all the wet snow we've received. So, I started looking online. First I looked at snow shovels. My dad has one, but he gets a lot less snow than I do. I was still looking for an electric alternative, because I hate dealing with small gas engines. I have a gas lawnmower, and dealing with gas, oil, spark plugs and filters is bad enough when it's warm. I definitely didn't want that hassle when it was below freezing. So, I looked on Amazon and found the Toro 1800. At first I wasn't sure how well it would work for my situation, but based on all the other positive reviews, I figured it would be worth a try. It was reasonably priced, and how could I go wrong with over 300 people saying it works great?

I placed my order during a lull in the snowfalls on January 3, and the unit arrived on January 7 courtesy of UPS. As soon as I got home from work, I took it inside, and took it out of the box. I was surprised how easy assembly was, as some of the reviews mentioned that it was difficult. I had no problems getting it assembled. One of the easiest things I've ever done. It took about 10 minutes and required some sockets (1/2" for the chute carriage bolt nuts, and I believe it was a 5/16" and 3/8" for the mounting plate bolts and nuts). However, if you don't have a decent socket set, pliers would do the job too.

Since we haven't had any fresh snow lately, I decided to test it on some snow in my back yard. It was about 45 degrees outside when I tested it last night, so it was extremely wet snow. I was surprised how well it did. I drove it into about 10-12" inches of heavy wet snow and it managed to move it pretty far - about 8-15 feet, depending on how hard I pushed it into the snow. The motor slowed down a bit when I drove it in hard, but it didn't stall like a gas model probably would have. Needless to say, I'm happy with my purchase so far, and can easily recommend this thing if you want a hassle free, fume free snowblower that you can safely park in your living room if you feel like it.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-03

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Perfect for the current snow storms we are having in the Adirondacks. Will handle the 5-6 inches or more we get in each storm and shoots the snow far enough so we still have room far enough away for the next storm. Right now we have moved 4 feet of snow fluffy and wet in the 25 days we have had the blower. We have a flexible 50 foot cord tied around the handle so that the plug will not fall out of the plug and the rest of the cord is laid to one side as we walk. The cord can be slippery if walked on-so keep it to the side cleared.We keep it inside the house when not in use on top of the cover of a large plastic bin with a towel under it to absorb the water. Lite weight to carry up stairs, works with care on stairs , and has been a real gods send.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2010-09-02

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I got the Toro 1800 for my husband for Christmas, and he got a good test of it during the huge snowstorms of early January in Reno. He absolutely loves it. I haven't tried it yet, but it made quick work of several inches of snow on the driveway and our long sidewalk. Keep the cord behind you when you're working, and it's okay. (The cord is what often scares people from electrics....but they're much cheaper and quieter than gas models.)
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2010-09-01

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It moves the snow well with a-lot of power.Just plug it in and go. No gas or oil to worry about.Light weight so old guys can run it too."Ummmm", "Maybe I should buy another one for my wife"? Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.