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As thrilled as you might be to see those first few flakes fall from the sky, sooner or later, you have to come to terms with the fact that shoveling is quickly getting added to your to-do list. Snow is exciting, but having to shovel, scrape, and thaw the mounds that pile up on our driveways, walkways, and cars is always the unfortunate downside to a frosty forecast. Even when you have a system down and the work divided among family members, it can be a lot of work and strain on the body when you’re using the standard shovel, and snowblowers are only helpful when you have the strength to navigate such a heavy machine or have the right amount of gasoline on hand. Luckily for those whose winters consist of snow on a yearly basis, the Steelite Electric Snow Shovel blends the power of a blower with the ease of use of a handheld shovel, and it’s on sale at Walmart right now.
The $300 cordless battery-powered shovel, which eliminates the pain and strain of bending down and pushing over and over, is now on sale for 37% off during a Flash deal. Save $110 and get the shovel for just $190 during this limited-time sale.
Steelite Electric Snow Shovel, $190 (was $300) at Walmart
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Why do shoppers love it?
No more bending down and potentially hurting your back as you shovel heavy snow from pavement to pile. This electric snow shovel clears and redistributes snow up and out of the way. Using two lithium-ion batteries, which come included with your purchase, the 1200-watt (W) brushless motor can clear up to 300 pounds of snow per minute and throw that snow up to 23 feet up and out of the way.
The shovel, which measures 17 inches wide and 8 inches deep, can handle heavy amounts of snow and efficiently clear up your driveways, sidewalks, patios, decks, and other residential areas — all while operating at a much quieter noise level than a snow blower operates on. It uses an ergonomic design with an adjustable handle that offers multiple heights and angles to get the ideal position when you’re shoveling. It has a 20-degree left/right adjustable discharge chute for precise snow placement, along with a one-button start and quick two-step assembly for fast setup.
Because this shovel has lithium-ion batteries, it is rechargeable. It runs 25 minutes on a full charge and requires 2.5 hours of charging to fully recharge after it’s been used. Two chargers come included with your purchase. For shoppers worried about maneuvering and navigating, you’ll be pleased to know it weighs only 15.2 pounds, so it’s much more manageable than trying to push a heavy snow blower.
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When you aren’t using it, you can use the 5.3-inch transport wheels built into the bottom for easy movement across driveways and sidewalks so you don’t have to strain yourself lifting it.
Details to know
Dimensions: The shovel is 17 inches wide and 8 inches deep.
Weight: 15.2 pounds.
Coverage: The shovel can clear up to 300 pounds of snow per minute and throw it up to 23 feet away.
Power source: Two lithium-ion batteries.
Charging time: It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge and runs for 25 minutes on a full charge.
The noise level is one of the most impressive things about this shovel. “It’s amazing how quiet it is,” one shopper said. “It makes far less noise than other electrical snow shovels I have bought.” It’s very easy to assemble and has great shoveling power. The only thing that would make it better is if it ran more than 25 minutes on a full charge before it needed to be plugged back in.
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Prepare yourself before the snow and ice blow in by investing in the Steelite Electric Snow Shovel now, when it’s on sale for only $190.