Walmart Is Selling a $179 Compact Snow Blower for Just $86 Right Now, and Shoppers Say It 'Works Wonders'

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This winter has already been a doozy (even New Orleans got snow!), but we’re only in January, and there’s still plenty of wintry weather to come. If your back is still sore from the last time you shoveled off your driveway or front walk, it might be time to invest in some dedicated snow removal equipment. We recently flagged a sweet deal on a Snow Joe snow broom for clearing off your car, and now Walmart has a killer discount on a bestselling—and lightweight—electric snow blower from the same brand.

The Snow Joe 18-inch Electric Single-Stage Snow Blower is on sale for $86, a 52% discount from its usual price of $179. This corded electric snow blower is a bestseller at Walmart, and shoppers report it’s great for clearing driveways and walkways: “This snow blower is easy to use and works wonders.”

Snow Joe 18-inch Electric Single-Stage Snow Blower, $86 (was $179) at Walmart

Electric snow blowers get a bad rap compared to their burly gas-powered counterparts, but electric units have major advantages. First off, they require virtually no maintenance—no need to keep a finicky gas engine running (a serious concern, especially since snowblowers sit unused for a good chunk of the year). Since an electric machine plugs into a wall outlet, you also don’t have to store flammable gas and oil in your garage to power it.

With its 13-amp electric motor and two-bladed auger, the Snow Joe offers serious clearing power: It cuts an 18-inch-wide path through snow up to eight inches deep and can clear up to 550 pounds of snow per minute. And unlike a gas blower that requires you to yank repeatedly on its pull-starter to get it running, the Snow Joe turns on with the flick of a switch. The adjustable chute allows you to fine-tune the direction and height of the blown snow (always helpful when clearing tight areas), and its dual wheels and low weight (just under 30 pounds) make it easy to maneuver.

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Whatever concerns you have about an electric snow blower, the reviews on the Snow Joe will put them to rest—Walmart shoppers say this machine offers excellent performance. One shopper called it “small and powerful” and said it “did a great job clearing over seven inches of snow.” Another shopper agreed, saying it “works great.”

“It handled 6” of wet snow like a champ!” said another shopper based in Alaska.

The Snow Joe 18-inch Electric Single-Stage Snow Blower will be a godsend when snow piles up around your home this winter. Easy to use and virtually maintenance-free, it gives you all the clearing power of a gas blower without the headaches. And at just $86, it’s a steal—lay claim to your unit ASAP before this bestseller goes out of stock.