Customer Reviews

SnowMover Heavy Duty Snowplow with Dense Rubber Bristles

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I don't understand how this thing works, but it works. I took my giant shovel and my SnowMover Heavy Duty Snoplow and used one on one half of my snow covered deck, and one on the other half of my deck. It only took half the time to push the snow off my deck with the SnowMover than it did with the big shovel. My regular big shovel kept getting stuck. But the SnowMover snowplow just glided smoothly as I pushed. I did break the SnowMover snowplow the first time I used it. I hit a chunk of ice and the handel detached on one side from the bottom part, and as I pulled back the other side popped as well. It happened real quick, one minute I was plowing and then the next, I heard the pop, and as I jerked to a stop, I heard a second pop.

I think they really need to re-think the way the handle attaches to the shovel part. I'm not good at explaining, but the yellow handle connects to the shovel by there being a hole on each side of the handle and it fits down through the top of the shovel base and is held into place with two strange screws. I say strange because I don't know what these type of screws are called that have a plastic wrapping on them. But the holes that hold the screw in place if that hole gets cracked there is nothing you can do with the Snowplow because it is plastic. In my case both of the holes on each side cracked. I think the makers should use some type of metal to hold the handle and bottom together.

I contacted the seller through Amazon and I was sent a new SnowMover Snowplow right away, and I sent them the broken one.

After receiving the replacement plow, two pretty good snow storms hit back to back. I watched out my window as many of my neighbors cleaned off their cars and taking a very long time to do it. I waited until they were all done and I went out and took the SnowMover plow and systematically removed the snow from my car in no time at all. I was able to clean off my entire car with little effort.

I'm cautious about breaking this one. I really like it though, but I think you have to be careful to not snag it on anything because it seems pretty easy to that. And I don't know if that is a good thing or bad thing. I do however believe that the manufacturer needs to come up with a better way to attach the handle so it isn't easily broken.

And though it seems a little fragile than it should be, I really like this gadget.

I have fybromyalgia and find it very painful to exert myself physically. The SnowMover is designed in such a practical way. that I barely have to lift a finger. The grip is designed so that it makes it easy to find an efficent yet less painful way of clearing snow off of my van. The telescoping handle makes it a breeze to reach those far, out of the way parts of my van's roof. It is easy to go backwards and forward with this amazing tool. That feature alone save me time, effort, and significantly reduces my pain. I would highly recomend the snowmover to anyone. Good luck, and keep these kind of great products and innovations coming.

I purchased the SnowMover from Amazon last year(2008.) the SnowMover works well to remove snow from the hood, roof and windows. However, the non-bristled edge has little effect on removing hard ice on the windows. The SnowMover is handy to keep in the trunk. In addition, I wish the SnowMover extended more than 42 inches long. The other day I made quick work of the snow built up on my car with a long handled push broom, even as I was concerned about the hard bristles. Luckily, the ice layer(underneath the snow) prevented the broom from scratching the car finish. Otherwise, I would not have used it. But, it was so very easy with the long handle of the push broom to make quick work of the snow on roof and hood and trunk. And the surface area of a push broom is much wider, as well. If the manufacturer would make the SnowMover extend longer with a bit wider bristle surface, I would give it 5 stars plus. The Snowmover is extremely lightweight and I love that aspect of it, so it could handle longer extension and wider surface area very well without adding much weight. And the SnowMover is durable if used as designed. But, remember, you will need to keep a good ice scraper in your automobile, in addition to the Snow Mover.

I used this twice before it broke. The unit itself is fairly solid but the plastic that holds the black extender clips in place is what keeps breaking. I was shipped one that I had to return because it broke in transit. Now second use and the same piece broke. Yes it has a supposed lifetime warranty but I dont really want to be contacting people for new ones every few weeks during the winter.

A lot of thought went into this design. I was a bit apprehensive reading some negative comments but just had a chance to test it in a snow storm today. I have a tall SUV. Clearing 4 inches or more is just impossible with a regular broom.

This thing is built sturdy with a riveted head. If you manage to break it, which I can't imagine how you would do, the company says they will replace it no questions asked. There are rubber bristles on one side which won't harm your car's finish. I can just about clear the entire roof standing from one side. From the other side, it works to pull off the remaining few inches.

I was also concerned about the telescoping handle. Other types of twist-lock handles do not hold up against the weight of the snow and are useless for pushing. This one has a pair of claws which pinch into holes along the handle for a strong grip at several lengths.

In a pinch you could use it for a snow shovel, but it would be better to have a snow shovel. And ice? Nah, won't do ice. I use a spray-on de-ice'r to melt thick sheets of frozen rain. Here's a tip - ice scrapers made from brass rip thru ice like butter but won't scratch glass. They're very difficult to find since nobody believes it. Just, don't use them on curved rear-view mirrors which may be made from plastic.

Edit:

After just two storms one of the clips snapped off. These clips hold the telescoping handle at a certain length. I contacted the company who was very apologetic and shipped a replacement right out to me, no questions asked. Apparently the clips on the side is the weakest part of otherwise sturdy construction. They are in the process of re-designing the snow mover to make the clips stronger. The replacement arrived shortly thereafter. To my surprise, the clip did not even survive shipping and the new snow mover arrived broken.

I really have a need to get the snow off my car, so again I wrote the company and attached a high definition photograph of the defect on both products. This time the company's response turned a bit colder. I was told that my photograph would have to be examined by experts and more photographs of the broken part may be required. They complained about the cost of shipping a replacement to me again and offered they might just offer me a refund - which still would not have resolved my problem of moving snow.

To the company's credit, they again sent me a replacement which stood up to shipping. They may be re-designing the product for next season. I was told that "ANOTHER" snow mover was being shipped and the packing slip had a note to double-check that no defects in the product were observed before it went out. I was getting the impression that my integrity was being called in question, even after I sent them high definition photographs.

My opinion of them went from sympathy of a start-up company trying to overcome initial design problems to a company who is making a defective product, knows about the defect, and is just hoping that customers will accept this. It's a real shame to see that this product is made in America. The rest of it is made very sturdy. If yours breaks, you can probably drill a hole in the plastic and push a pin (or something) through it to keep it at length.

I was hoping this would be a better 'broom' / ice scraper combo, but I am disappointed. It is made of good quality material, but the ice scraper isn't all that effective, and the broom sweep is not wide enough or thick enough to tackle a lot of snow. The head is tall so it doesn't store under the seat very well, so I just hung it on a nail near my vehicle and have used it a couple times to brush the snow off the pickup hood. I'm only using it until I find a better vehicle sweeper that won't scratch the hood.

The plastic stoppers that hold it in place when extended snapped off the very first time I used it, now it's junk.
I would not tell anyone to buy this product.

This is a pretty neat item. Too bad the length adjustment button broke the first time I used it. Plan on returning it and hope that the next one lasts longer.

I got this snowplow for winter.....

After used it for one month, I noticed that my car's paint has been badly scratched by the rubber bristles.....

Even a polish or buff cannot fix my paint on my hood.....

.....I should say, it is real heavy duty, but too hard for your baby vehicle.....

I bought this product last year but waited until now to review it. It has stood the test of time and withstood the the post Christmas snowzilla in New York. Okay, so it does not fit under the seat so in the summer time you stash it in the garage [Oh, I live in NYC so I don't have a garage but there is always a place for a valuable tool] I was even thinking of buying a second one but I only have one car [remember -- I live in NYC]