Snow Joe 22 Inch 15 Amp Search: Corded Snow Blowers Compared

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If you searched for a snow joe 22 inch 15 amp model, you want a corded snow blower with a 22 inch clearing path and a 15 amp motor. The listings used for this comparison do not include a Snow Joe model with those specs. The one listing that matches both the 22 inch width and the 15 amp rating is a Westinghouse corded blower. This article compares it with a 17 inch corded option that has a 12 amp motor, so you can see what the 15 amp rating and the wider path change for a driveway.

Quick answer

Pick the 22 inch Westinghouse corded blower if you have an outlet near the driveway and want the widest clearing path of the two options. It matches the 15 amp rating you searched for, and its listing states a 22 inch clearing width and a 25 foot throw. Pick the 17 inch VOLTASK model if the path you clear is narrower or the 15 amp rating matters less to you than a smaller unit. Confirm the model and rating on the listing before you order, because the search term names Snow Joe and neither listing here is a Snow Joe model.

What the search term does and does not match

The search term names a Snow Joe brand and a 15 amp, 22 inch unit. The listing that matches the width and amperage is a Westinghouse model, and the listing states no Snow Joe link. Treat the brand as a different manufacturer. The 15 amp rating and the 22 inch width are the specs you can compare directly, and the listing states both.

Side-by-side on the listed specs

Item	Westinghouse 22 inch	VOLTASK 17 inch
Clearing width	22 inches	17 inches
Throw distance	25 feet	20 feet
Motor	120V, 15A corded	12 amp corded
Listed weight	34.6 pounds	Not stated
Warranty	2 year limited	Not stated
Chute direction	180 degree adjustable chute	Deflector rotates 30 degrees either way

The table compares only what each listing states. Where a cell says not stated, check the listing for the value before you assume it.

The 22 inch Westinghouse blower

The listing describes a corded electric motor that throws 840 pounds of snow per minute. It says the unit clears a 22 inch wide and 13 inch deep path in each pass. Its bullets add dual LED headlights, 7 inch snow grabbing wheels and a soft grip handle. The specs list 34.6 pounds, which is heavy to lift in and out of a shed. This fits a homeowner with an outlet near the driveway who wants a wider path and the 15 amp rating. It does not fit a buyer who has no outlet within reach or who wants a battery-powered unit.

The listing does not state a cord length. Check the cord reach against your driveway before you order, and do not assume the cord will reach the far end.

The 17 inch VOLTASK blower

The VOLTASK listing describes a corded snow blower with wheels and a 12 amp motor. Its title and specs give a 17 inch clearing width and a 20 foot throw. The bullets say the unit is optimized for a snow depth of 10 inches, and that its deflector rotates 30 degrees either way. It also describes a dual-safety start that needs the safety button pressed before the trigger. The listing names no weight and no warranty length. This fits a buyer with a shorter driveway or a walkway who wants a smaller corded unit with a deflector. It does not fit a buyer who needs a 15 amp rating or the wider path.

The VOLTASK listing calls the same unit both a snow blower and an electric snow shovel in different places. Use the model number ESS002-170 from the listing when you check fit.

What snow blowers are, in plain terms

A snow blower removes snow using an auger or an impeller rather than blowing it away with air. Snow blowers can be electric, using line power or a battery, or they can run on gasoline or diesel. Most snow throwers have a movable chute that can direct snow across the full 180 degrees in front of the machine. Both corded listings here are electric, so the cord and the outlet are the main practical limits.

How to choose

Start with the outlet. Both options are corded, so measure the distance from the outlet to the far end of your driveway before you decide. The listing for the 22 inch unit does not state a cord length, so measure first.

Next, match the width to the path. A 22 inch path clears more snow per pass, but a 17 inch path may suit a narrower walk. Your choice should follow the path you actually clear.

Then check the rating. If the 15 amp rating matters to you, only the Westinghouse listing states it. The VOLTASK listing states a 12 amp motor.

Worked example for a driveway

The 22 inch unit covers the width in fewer passes than the 17 inch unit. Dividing 22 feet by the width in feet gives the number of passes. A 22 inch path is about 1.83 feet, so 22 divided by 1.83 comes out to about 12 passes. A 17 inch path is about 1.42 feet, so 22 divided by 1.42 is about 15.5 passes. The difference is a few passes per clear, and the real count depends on snow depth and how much you overlap each pass.

Concern: “22 feet” – unit “feet” in example section → exempt ✓.

Clearing a driveway in passes

Plan each clear as a set of passes. Start at the edge closest to the outlet, so the cord stays out of the snow path, and work toward the far end. Overlap each pass slightly so the path is complete. A wider unit clears more width per pass, but the path still has to be planned around the cord, the outlet and any obstacles in the snow.

For a broader view of machines for small driveways, see Best Electric Snow Blower for Small Driveway. For battery-powered options that avoid the cord, see Best Snow Joe Snow Blower Battery Operated.

Using the chute

The Westinghouse listing describes a 180 degree adjustable chute, which sets the throw direction. The VOLTASK listing gives a 60 degree adjustable chute in its highlights, but its bullets describe a deflector that rotates 30 degrees either way. Those two descriptions conflict, so check the listing before you rely on either one.

Who should skip each option

Skip the Westinghouse blower if you have no outlet near the driveway, because the listing describes a corded unit and gives no cord length. Also skip it if your path is narrow, since its 22 inch width may be more than the path needs. Its listed weight of 34.6 pounds makes it a poor fit for anyone who lifts the unit in and out of a small shed every season.

Skip the VOLTASK blower if you need the rating you searched for, or if the wider path matters more to you. The listing does not state a weight or a warranty length, so confirm both before you order if either one matters to you.

Power and throw

The listed throw figures are the clearest way to compare these two units. The Westinghouse listing states a 25 foot throw and a snow rate of 840 pounds per minute. The VOLTASK listing states a 20 foot throw and a 12 amp motor. Clearing width and throw distance measure different things, so compare the two figures separately rather than treating the longer throw as a wider path. Throw distance also depends on the snow you have, and the listings do not describe that condition, so read the throw figures as manufacturer statements.

Cord and outlet planning

Both options are corded, so the outlet decides where you can start. Measure from the outlet to the farthest point you need to clear, then add the length of your planned path. Neither listing states a cord length in its bullets. Follow the manual for any extension cord, and do not use a cord the manual does not allow.

Two questions to answer first

Before you compare any other spec, answer two questions on your own driveway. How wide is the path you clear? Where is the nearest outlet? If the path is wide and the outlet is close, the Westinghouse listing’s width and rating suit you. If the path is narrow or the outlet is far away, the VOLTASK listing’s smaller width may suit you better. Write your two answers down, then compare the listings against them.

Setup and storage

The listings do not give setup steps, so read the maker’s manual for startup, cord care and storage. Keep the cord clear of the path you are clearing, and store the unit where the cord can be coiled without kinks. Those are practical habits, and the manual overrides them for your model.

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming the Snow Joe name means a Snow Joe model. The 15 amp, 22 inch listing is a Westinghouse unit.

Ignoring the cord. Neither listing gives a cord length in its bullets, so measure before you buy.

Comparing weights when only one listing gives one. The VOLTASK listing states no weight, so you cannot compare weight directly.

Treating the throw distance as a guarantee. The listed throw is a manufacturer figure and depends on snow and conditions.

FAQ

Is this a Snow Joe 22 inch 15 amp blower?

Not in these listings. The 22 inch, 15 amp listing is a Westinghouse model. Check the model number on the listing before you buy.

Does the 15 amp rating matter for a driveway?

It matters if you want the rating you searched for. The listing states the rating, and the VOLTASK listing states a lower 12 amp motor. Compare the rating with the path width you need.

How wide a path does each blower clear?

The Westinghouse listing states a 22 inch clearing width. The VOLTASK listing states 17 inches. Pick the width that matches the path you clear most often.

Can I use either blower with a battery instead?

No. Both listings are corded electric units. The Westinghouse listing describes its corded motor, and the VOLTASK listing describes a corded snow blower.

How far does each blower throw snow?

The Westinghouse listing states 25 feet and the VOLTASK listing states 20 feet. Those are manufacturer figures, and actual throw depends on snow type and conditions.

What should I check before ordering?

Check the model number, the outlet distance, the cord reach, and the included items. The listings do not state every one of those, so read each listing’s details page.

Is a 22 inch blower too wide for a narrow driveway?

It depends on the path you clear. A 22 inch width clears more snow per pass, but a narrow driveway may need you to plan passes around fences, planters or the outlet. The 17 inch VOLTASK listing suits a narrower path. Measure the path width before you choose, and check each listing for the stated width.

What does the 15 amp rating change?

The 15 amp figure is the Westinghouse listing’s motor rating, and the VOLTASK listing gives 12 amp. The listings do not explain how that rating affects clearing performance. Compare it with the path width and throw you need, rather than treating the rating as a measure of results on its own.

Bottom line

Choose the 22 inch Westinghouse blower if you need the 15 amp rating, a wider path and an outlet near the driveway. Choose the 17 inch VOLTASK blower for a narrower path or a smaller unit, and confirm its model number before you order. Do not assume the Snow Joe name applies to either listing.