2009-12-23

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I ordered this thrower AFTER the really big snow over Christmas (Denver)but it arrived just in time for another big one. The Toro has no trouble cleaning the drive down to pavement. It really does throw snow a long way. Our thrower makes an arc of snow in the air which looks just like the neighbor's big 2-stage down the street. (and it's much quieter) I thought having a cord trailing would be a pain, but it was fine. Wife helps when here, but I was able to work alone without a problem. The handle is a little too short for me. I have to bend too much and it tires the back somewhat. My cords are long enough to reach my own drive and walk, but not long enough to do the neighbors so that's up to Mr 2-stage. I thought the the impeller blade would wear quickly on concrete but see very little. Overall I am happy with the purchase. I believe I will be able to replace worn parts myself. It is light enough to carry easily. The price seems higher than you might expect for an electric but it delivers on it's claims. It is also small enough to fit easily out of the way in the garage. If it lasts a couple of years I'll call it a bargain. Glad I have it.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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For an electric powered snowblower this machine does a pretty decent job. Granted it could never compare to a gas powered machine but it is very useful. We live in West Michigan and get a lot of lake-effect snow showers. This machine will take on snow up to 10 inches deep. It works best on "dry" snow but will work on "wet" snow also - it just wont throw it as far. For where we live I use it mostly for quick maintenance or touch up clearing of snow and for sidewalks and other areas that the snowplow can't get to.

PROS: No mixing of oil and gas, small and convenient.

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2009-12-22

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This is the 2nd toro 1800 I have purchased and consider this, for the cost, a very good machine. Its lightweight, low maintenance, durable (I live in western N.Y.) and can move its share of snow. The only drawback is the plastic tiller which doesn't stand up to the hard ice embedded snow as found at the end of the driveways from snowplows. Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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My Toro snow Thrower is a life saver. I've known of too many people who shovel their driveways and have had heart attacks, some fatal. I can now remove the snow from my driveway without fear of those problems.Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2009-12-21

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I'm suprised at how well this thrower works! The main difficulty I have with it is that it's so light I sometimes have to fight to keep it aimed into the snow if it's a bit wet. It doesn't work all that well in wet snow, but it does move it, just not very far. It works very well with light powdery snow. This thrower clears my 100' single wide driveway very quickly. Don't forget to buy the cord!Get more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

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Wow! Do I love this snow-blower! It's light, it's easy, and it's dependable! You plug it in, and away it goes! We just had a blizzard of 13+inches, and while my neighbors were tugging and trying to start their snow blowers (which NONE of them would start!), we just powered away and got our driveway & sidewalks done quickly. People get concerned over the extension cord--don't--think of it like vacuuming the snow. You put the cord over your shoulder, and vacuum away. It's so light, you just lift it up and it powers the snow away. We purchased a 100' cord, and that is just the perfect length for doing sidewalks, and helping out your neighbor. It's not noisy, you don't smell like a gas station when you're done, and there is no maintenance. I'm now looking into buying a battery powered lawnmower--I am sold on these electric outdoor appliances. Don't be afraid of this purchase! MidwesternerGet more detail about Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025.

2009-12-20

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Had problems with the weakest link, the nuts and bolts holding the directional hood on. With better quality steel for the little pieces, washers, screws, nuts and bolts (they strip with a little torque) this would actually have been a pretty decent snow blower. After a terrible time mounting the hood with these bolts and nuts, and holding the washers on too,the rest of the assembly wasn't bad. Probably better to have another person's hand to hold the rubber and metal washers on each side of hood, while installing the blower's turning device. I thought everything would be fine, even though, I couldn't get the bolts to go all the way through the nuts' bad threads. So the blower hood remained too loose. (Directions warn against OVERTIGHTENING). Threads started stripping even with a little torque. I did get the hood mounted. Then for about 5 minutes snow didn't leak out. However with motor vibration, the hood moved continuously all over the place. It was supposed to stay set, around round blower head. It was frustrating. I blew snow all over my neighbors cars and into the path which, I was trying to clear. I live in a townhouse development with narrow paths and sidewalks, so distance wasn't an issue. It actually did an exceptionally good job there--just not in a good direction. I don't know if I'd get this model again, it could just be that lot of nuts & bolts, were bad?
On the positive side and if the hardwarde was manufactured properly, this Toro 1800 would have been a powerful little machine. It threw a good distance,(a good 15 to 20 feet) and, that was even with a 100ft. 14G extension cord. They advertise 30ft. Maybe with a very short 6' cord it would have thrown that distance? I assumed I'd lose some power, with a longer cord, but they must have designed it well in that area. It all comes down to where your snow ends up that made the difference between good and not so hot.
In summary: if you find that your LARGE MOUNTING BOLTS and NUTS, look okay with decent, EARLY threading, you'll probably be happy and love this blower.The snow will end up where you want it since the hood will stay in place. It was light-weight, easy to handle, even for a 103lb., 4'12" woman (this sounds taller than 5'). I could handle it just fine even in a wet snowstorm.
It would be a nice blower for townhomes' or row homes' walks and driveways--BUT search for the hardware and test the threading prior to taking it out of the large box. You'll save yourself a lot of time if you need to pack it up and return it. KEEP THE INSDIE CARDBOARD SIDES AND TOP, just in case.
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