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Review of Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
4.00 stars Good Form 807 Reviews
Reviewed on: October 30, 2013 Author: BoolPool.com
Price Range

$89.99-$129.99

Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • Good power and can throw snow at good distance
  • Good for clearing small areas
  • Saves time compared to manual shoveling
  • Works well with 6-8 inches of snow
  • Stores easily in the garage or a closet
  • Light enough to maneuver easily
  • Well worth the price

    Cons

  • Does not work well with wet snow or chunky ice
  • Buttons are not user friendly
  • Chute has no directional control
  • No wheels so hard to move around
  • Hard to use when it is windy
Review Summary

This is the summary of consumer reviews for Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower. The BoolPool rating for this product is Good, with 4.00 stars, and the price range is $89.99-$129.99.

The Toro 38361 Power Shovel with a 7.5 Amp motor can clear 300 lbs. of snow per minute. This electric snow thrower is perfect for clearing 6 to 8 inches of snow from decks, walks, and patios quickly. Toro 38361 has good power and can throw snow to a decent distance. The Power Shovel is maintenance free, which means there is no gas and oil to mix, simply plug it in and go. This Toro Power Shovel is very lightweight which makes it much easier to maneuver than a gas unit. A telescoping handle makes it easy to adjust the height based on user. There is a cord lock system to help ensure that cord does not unplug during use. It is also easy to store in garage or a closet.

However, many reviewers complain that this power shovel does not work well with wet snow or chunky ice. The chute has no directional control and it is hard to use when it is windy.

Overall, the Toro 38361 Power Shovel with a 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower makes snow removal easy. It is perfect for quick and fast snow removal from small areas. Many users recommend this snow blower and say it is well worth the price. 

User Voice
Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
Great tool to clear out deck, driveways and walkways Saves lot time compared to manual shoveling
Review Group #: 1 Rating :
4.00 stars
17 Reviews See Details
For the price and convenience, this product is an excellent value
Review Group #: 2 Rating :
3.50 stars
12 Reviews See Details
Saves the back and arms a lot of stress Well worth the price Stores easily in the garage or a closet Does not work well when there is ice or frozen chunks in the snow Light enough to maneuver easily The cord gets in the way
Review Group #: 3 Rating :
3.50 stars
15 Reviews See Details
Works well with 6-8 inches of snow Depths over 8 inches require skimming Good for small area
Review Group #: 4 Rating :
4.00 stars
16 Reviews See Details
Really lightweight Works very well for loose newly fallen snow
Review Group #: 5 Rating :
3.50 stars
12 Reviews See Details
It can throw snow at least 20 feet high and 20 to 30 feet in distance The guard isn't angled enough to throw powder to the ground nor can you direct where it throws Throws the snow-straight ahead Works well for moderate to light snow
Review Group #: 6 Rating :
4.00 stars
19 Reviews See Details
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