Customer Reviews for Snow Joe Shovelution 18" Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel with Spring Assisted Handle (SJ-SHLV01)
185 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 29, 2025
Smart Design That Really Reduces the Strain!
Great shovel! Arrived well-packaged with all parts included. Easy to assemble in just a few minutes, and the manual was clear and helpful. The spring-assisted handle really makes a difference — much less strain on my back and easy to lift heavy snow. Lightweight, sturdy, and works exactly as described. Highly recommend!
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 29, 2024
GREAT FOR THE BACK. BOUGHT 2 SHOVALS. 1st ONE BROKE AT SPRING JOINT AND BLADE PROTECTOR FELL OFF. 2nd SHOVAL UPGRADED TO PLASTIC BLADE ,WITCH CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE.
Mihir Jinger
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Posted Oct 29, 2025
Smart Design That Really Reduces the Strain!
Great shovel! Arrived well-packaged with all parts included. Easy to assemble in just a few minutes, and the manual was clear and helpful. The spring-assisted handle really makes a difference — much less strain on my back and easy to lift heavy snow. Lightweight, sturdy, and works exactly as described. Highly recommend!
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Response from Staples :
Hello Mihir,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Snow Joe SJ-SHLV01 Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re pleased with its design, ease of assembly, and performance. It’s great to know that the spring-assisted handle is helping reduce strain and making snow removal more comfortable and efficient for you.
At Shop Joe, we strive to design innovative, durable, and user-friendly tools that make outdoor tasks easier—and feedback like yours lets us know we’re succeeding. We truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation.
Thank you for choosing Shop Joe, and we wish you many safe and easy snow-clearing days ahead!
Shop Joe Customer Care, October 29, 2025
Christie B
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Posted Feb 19, 2025
Replacement parts are needed!
This was our favorite shovel until we had back to back snow storms and after shoveling less than 10 times with it since we bought it the shovel broke. We came to buy a replacement for the handle and you don’t sell one. That is disheartening when you consider snow shovels usually last seasons not days.
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Mister C
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Posted Jan 5, 2025
Easy on the back!
Just got to use mine today. I'm 71 years old and traditional shovels took there toll on my back.. you don't have to bend over as much with this shovel. Still got to do the work, but I appreciate all the help I can get.
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BRENDAJANE BJ
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Posted Nov 29, 2024
Not a happy customer!
Mine broke in less than a year. Even with pictures, proof of purchase. They did not replace it! I loved the shovel. I'm a Phsical Therapist and recommended this shovel to many clients and neighbors. So disappointed with Snow Joe.
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HOWEY
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Posted Nov 29, 2024
GREAT FOR THE BACK. BOUGHT 2 SHOVALS. 1st ONE BROKE AT SPRING JOINT AND BLADE PROTECTOR FELL OFF. 2nd SHOVAL UPGRADED TO PLASTIC BLADE ,WITCH CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE.
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Posted Nov 20, 2024
Snow shovel aluminum strip
Missing part, the aluminum strip was miss and can't complete the assembly of the shovel, without that it will deteriorate fast.
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MARGARET K.
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Posted Feb 2, 2024
Haven’t had to use it yet but pretty sure it’s going to work great!
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E.H.
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Posted Jan 25, 2024
Great product
This kind of shovel is fantastic! we have a lot of snow the time I receive This product and right away no time at all I went out to try it and I’m really surprised how effortless and easy to shovel the snow without having a back pain and I’m truly say that you need to try it and you will not regret you have one of this..it’s a great product
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Woodhillfarm
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Posted Jan 17, 2024
Best snow shoveI I ever used !
I'm 70 years old, lived thru New England snow storms most of my life. Used many different snow shovels. Purchased this Snow Joe SJ-SHLV01 Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel and was amazed how much easier it was to shovel snow. The concept of the second shovel handle made a huge difference. Watch the video on it being used and you'll want one. . . . I highly recomme...
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Seema
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Posted Jan 9, 2024
Love the shovel except the metal screeching noise
I previously owned the same shovel but without the metal strip. The metal strip scrapes and on the floor and makes a screeching noise.
I only wished this metal strip was not added!
I only wished this metal strip was not added!
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Vince H
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Posted Jan 6, 2024
great shovel
I have had my snow joe strain reducing shovel for several years now love love it no rusting or hardware problems use it every year here in Michigan UPPER NORTH EAST, THIS IS AS DESCRIBED EASY TO USE AND BACK SAVING , as compaired to regular snow shovels
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oboe2
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Posted Jan 3, 2024
Let's me shovel!
I have a total reverse shoulder replacement, so the lifting I do is restricted. This shovel allows me to use my good arm to lift and my weaker arm to push. This shovel makes shoveling possible.
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SLYKA
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Posted Nov 7, 2023
WEARS OUT AFTER USE
LIKE THE WAY IT SHOVELS - ONLY ISSUE I HAVE IS THAT THE SNOW SHOVEL ATTATCHMENT { BLADE } GETS WORN OUT - THE METAL PIECE GOES FIRST AND THE THE PLASTIC STARTS GETTING EATEN AWAY - AND YOU DO NOT SELL REPLACEMENTS - I DO NOT NEED A WHOLE SHOVEL - JUST THE ATTATCHMENT { BLADE } THE ATTACHMENT IS HELD ON W/ A RIVET - THIS COULD EASILY BE CHANGED TO A SCREW OR BOLT
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Naaul
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Posted Apr 7, 2023
Đặt code như thế nào vậy. tìm mãi không ra rules đặt code.
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Basia
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Posted Mar 31, 2023
Love this shovel...so much easier to lift the snow with the handle and I am a 73 year old woman in northern Wisconsin!
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Suki2
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Posted Mar 3, 2023
Great ergos BUT Spring handle fatigues & breaks
Shovel works great until the spring handle fatigues and breaks off a year or two (a dozen snowy days) later, with no replacement spring-strap included nor available on the website.
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Pony
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Posted Mar 3, 2023
Best snow shovel ever.
My brother sent me one for Christmas 7-8 years ago. It's still going strong and we have an 8-14" storm coming in tonight. I am now 70 and still shoveling
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A V.
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Posted Jan 2, 2023
Just what he wanted
My husband has stenosis and so shoveling snow can make him feel a lot of pain but the 2nd handle on this helps him relieve a lot of muscle and nerve aggravation. He is much happier with this shovel than a regular one!
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DarylC
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Posted Dec 23, 2022
Love the Shovel - One suggestion for Improvement
Absolutely love the Snow Joe shovel. I have the 18" shovel and it works very well for my needs. I am 5'8" tall and the two handles are positioned very well for me to use. No strain at all and I was able to shovel 4" of new snow from my three car driveway and the sidewalk in front of my house in the same time that my neighbor was able to shovel just their front sidewa...
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V.S.
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Posted Dec 12, 2022
Shovel that reduces back strsin
Purchase product but have not use.
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