Yard Machines 31C-040-800 Snow Fox 12.5-Inch 8.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Yard Machines 31C-040-800 Snow Fox 12.5-Inch 8.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
Customer Review: Customer service not great
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this for my 75 year old broter in law to help him clear his small driveway. It seems to work okay but it came with a key in the keyhole that we can't seem to remove. I e-mailed the company and they said that sometimes it's a little tight and to just pull on it. We tried and tried but couldn't remove it. I e-mailed again and they said again that sometimes its tight. Well it's not just "tight" it's welded in there. It works so we're not going to the trouble and expense of returning it. We don't want to break the key so we just leave it in there. Luckily there are no small children around. The machine seems to work okay - like others have said it shoots snow better when it's straight ahead. For the small area that he has, it's great.Customer Review: Decent results, good in a pinch.
Summary: 4 Stars
We've gotten decent results from this small, light snowthrower. It clears a path rather quickly and if you can push a vacuum cleaner, you can use this machine.
However - the cord isn't very long and the end doesn't seat especially well in the receptacle. As a result, you'll need an extension cord as well as some patience because every now and again, the cord will flop out of the receptacle and you'll have to push it back in. This happens not just when the cords are extended to their full length, but also when they're coiled close to the unit.
I will say that I am not the most mechanically-inclined person on earth (just ask my husband) so my problems with the item may be due to simple ineptitude!
We will probably upgrade to a larger, gas-powered thrower because we have a rather large lot to clear, but I can see where this unit would be great for people with smaller single-family dwellings or townhouses
Customer Review: Did not work with 8" of snow
Summary: 3 Stars
There are misleading review comments on this item. This snow blower DOES NOT WORK with 8" of snow.
It may be fine per the 6" of snow per its specification, but it is NOT CAPABLE of throwing snow far at all with 8" of snow. It lacks both the height and power to throw heavier snow which is when you want the snow blower to really work and save you the back breaking work of shoveling.
This snow blower is for small homes/driveways in areas that get less than 6" of snow. The only time it throws snow far is when the chute is pointing straight ahead. That is not suitable for most small homes because you will be throwing snow back on the road or on neighbors yard. You want the snow to be thrown to the side, and this just DOES NOT throw 8" of snow more than 4 feet to the side, and it is not designed to do that.
For less than 6" of snow, I don't really need a snow blower.
Customer Review: Does a good job for the size
Summary: 4 Stars
The fact that this is electric powered appealed to me because I wouldn't have to mess around with gas cans, but dragging an extension cord around is kind of a pain. This did extremely well in light, powdered snow at one or two inches. Unfortunately we were having some pretty heavy snowstorms and my neighbors laughed at me because it was like trying to cook a Thanksgiving dinner in a Susie Homemaker Oven... not too effective! But if you keep on top of the snowfall, this is a perfect, economical alternative to shoveling. The machine is light, easy to use, and doesn't take up much storage space, and performs as advertised and expected. But do call a snowplow for the heavy days!Customer Review: Don't buy this!
Summary: 1 Stars
this item worked really well... ONE TIME. then it broke. we called the manufacturer who told us to bring it to the local certified repair specialist. The specialist said the product is defective and has a design flaw. They suggested returning it and asking for a full refund, then buying something else. That is what we're doing. It's ashame cause it seemed like a good product the 1st use. Too bad. Very disappointing!!!!!