I didn't want the hassle of a gas snow blower. I did a lot of research before I purchased this one. The only draw back is the cord gets in your way. The following winter Snow Joe came out with a cordless version! Oh well, too late for me. This works excellent and is great for small to medium areas. I use it on a two car driveway and one walkway. I use an outdoor extension cord and wrap the connection with electrical tape to keep it dry and it gets the job done!