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Simplicity 1222EE (22") 250cc Deluxe Single Stage Snow Blower w/ Elec. Start & Snow Shredder Auger
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Simplicity 1222EE (22") 250cc Deluxe Single Stage Snow Blower w/ Elec. Start & Snow Shredder Auger
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- NEW SnowShredder™ Serrated Auger W/ Rubber Edged Paddle
- 14-serrated steel surfaces and reinforced rubber paddles
- Chop, grind & clear away compacted snow & ice
- Even handles that nasty end-of-driveway snow buildup
- 250cc Briggs & Stratton 1150 4-Cycle Snow Series OHV Engine
- Largest engine in a single-stage snow blower
- Qualified to start in -20° F temperatures
- 110 Volt Electric Start with Recoil Back-up
- Push button electric start makes starting a breeze
- Convenient Push Button Electric Chute Control
- Easily adjusts chute control with a push of a button
- Quick adjust chute deflector controls distance and height
- Auger-Assisted Drive
- Helps move the snow blower forward with little effort
- Removes snow down to the surface
- Comfortable Operation
- Custom handlebar with intuitive controls for easy operation
- Dual incandescent headlights for better visability
- 120 Volt Power Cord Not Included
Specifications
1222EE
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton Snow Series
Engine Type
4-Cycle OHV
CC
250 CCs
Starting System
120-Volt Electric /w Recoil
Fuel Tank
0.8 Gallons
Torque
11.5 lbs
Auger Housing / Chute Control
Stage Type
Single-Stage
Auger Diameter
10 Inches
Impeller Diameter
10 Inches
Auger Material
Polymer with Serrated Steel
Chute Rotation
Electric
Turning Radius
200 degrees
Max Throwing Distance
30 Feet
Clearing Width
22 Inches
Drive System
Tire Type
Plastic Wheel
Tire Size
8" x 2"
Options
Drift Cutters
Not Applicable
Front Weights
Not Applicable
Hand Warmers
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
Interlocking Controls
No
Remote Deflector Controls
No
Skid Shoes
Not Applicable
Overview
Weight
98 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
90 Days
Product Length
44.0 Inches
Product Width
22.75 Inches
Product Height
40.75 Inches
UPC
059307068220
Additional Model Numbers
1696517, 1222EE
Reviews
(57)
Simplicity 1222EE Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.05
(57 Ratings)
5
(38)
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(7)A Fantastic Snow Blower Built To Last
By Cooper
Michigan
Review Posted 02/17/2025
It has many features- head lite - power snow chute - electric start feature- comfortable handle - very strong powerful engine @8horse power. A very powerful machine that’s built to last for many years. There isn’t another single stage snow blower that can eat so much snow whether powered snow or wet snow with ice mixed in. I highly recommend this snow and if the 8 hp model isn’t available the 6 hp model eats snow almost as well. It even has an easy folding handle. Thanks
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I39d Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Cons:
None
Dissapointing
By Ken F.
Illinois
Review Posted 11/17/2022
Bought this based on the great reviews. It snowed only once the first year after I bought it but it worked fine. The second year it wouldn't start. I had added a stabilizer to the fuel before I stored it. It cost me a lot to have it repaired. I was told that the carburetor was clogged up because I didn't drain it. Now I run stabil through it and drain it in the spring. It is under powered. My neighbor has a cheap box store blower of the same size. His makes mine look wimpy. The engine surges constantly surges constantly. The dealer said because I don't drain the gas in the spring...but I do. I will not buy Simplicity again unless they can prove that I got a one off.
Ken F. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
First and foremost, thank you for your purchase. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, and we can certainly understand your aggravation. We will forward your review to the manufacturer, informing them of the situation.
We appreciate your business and apologize for any inconvenience.
We appreciate your business and apologize for any inconvenience.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
3/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Expensive
Amazing Snow Blower!
By Clint M.
Livonia, Michigan
Review Posted 02/12/2018
Being a mechanic, engineer, and owning/working on and making nearly every type of snow blower available, this single stage machine far exceeded my expectations. I did not want a bulky 2-stage that limits my speed any longer. Instead, I wanted a powerful single stage. I am not nice to my blowers at all. I keep them outside, uncovered, and there is usually a foot of snow plus one inch of ice on them when started. With choke on and 3 primer pushes, it starts on half a pull every single time. Even my 10-year-old daughter has started it ice cold and with one hand. I have never had the chute clog, even in slush and water. Only critique is that I have no idea why they mounted the power chute rotation switch in an up and down orientation. It should push left and right, same as the chute rotation direction. Otherwise, this machine is better than all my others combined. No reason to own anything else. To those that have carburetor issues, be sure to use fuel stabilizer at twice the recommended ratio in your blower with every fill up since you don't know when the last time you are going to use it for the season is. This machine has a 2-stage type engine in a single stage chassis, which is exactly what I wanted. Thank you Briggs and Stratton (parent manufacturer) for delivering a quality product!
Clint M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable
Cons:
Awkward Chute Switch Orientation
Carburetor Issues! Runs Rough Unless on Full Choke
By Kenneth W.
West Saint Paul, Minnesota
Purchased 10/25/2015 |
Review Posted 01/24/2018
This is my 3rd year owning this. 1st year ran like a champ, cleared anything I threw at it. 2nd year would not run without full choke. Took it in for service, and they could not clean the carburetor and had to buy a new one ($120 for parts and labor) and ran great the rest of the season. I followed the service tech's recommendation to run it until it ran out of gas before storing it for the season. This year back to the same carburetor issues. I took it apart and cleaned it and is running slightly better. Do I need a $120 carburetor every year? This thing is a beast when it runs correctly. I love this machine except for the engine issues.
Kenneth W. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
3/5
5/5
3/5
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Heavy
Worst Snow Blower Ever. Second Season Thrower does not work
By Herbert F.
Westland, Michigan
Purchased 11/13/2015 |
Review Posted 12/12/2016
First Storm of second season
Not only did it take 2 minutes to start on the electric. When I went to use it for the first time the Paddle Assembly does not rotate so it can that throw the snow. What a joke.
Lucky I kept my 15 year old Craftsman and it still runs and still throws snow. Thank God for Craftsman's snow blowers, They actually blow snow more than one season.
Not only did it take 2 minutes to start on the electric. When I went to use it for the first time the Paddle Assembly does not rotate so it can that throw the snow. What a joke.
Lucky I kept my 15 year old Craftsman and it still runs and still throws snow. Thank God for Craftsman's snow blowers, They actually blow snow more than one season.
Herbert F. Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for your review. We're sorry that you experienced these issues with your snow blower. Your feedback is important to us, as we take information such as this to help us make improved design choices in the future. You comments will be shared with our engineering team for improvement opportunities.
For help with troubleshooting the issue, please visit www.simplicitymfg.com to find a servicing dealer in your area.
For help with troubleshooting the issue, please visit www.simplicitymfg.com to find a servicing dealer in your area.
Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Cons:
Unreliable, Low Quality, Difficult To Use
Good! But..............
By Sam H.
Orland park, Illinois
Purchased 10/05/2014 |
Review Posted 12/10/2016
I have purchased two other snow blowers in my life for unpredictable heavy Chicago winters. Both from Sears. Both lasted me until they literally feel apart many years after I bought them. With never so much as reg maintance. So I knew what i was looking for this time around. And snowblower direct had a good selection and prices.
Now comes this purchase. Though expensive, worth it for the features. Delivery was quick, but it did come with a dent in the metal in the front from mishandling during shipping. Instead of raising a complaint, I just accepted it. The machine worked flawlessly from the start. I purchased 5/2014. I used an additive they recommend and ran it dry for storage at the end of the season.
Fast forward 2015 season it wouldn't start for the life of it. The warranty is good so there is that. But the nearest dealer to me was a half hour by expressway, (which I never thought I would need). The nice repair man said it would cost me $70 cause the warranty doesn't cover a gummed up carb. But the other problem the starter which had failed was covered. I said cool get it done. He then told me of a better gas additive to prevent this problem from happening again. Worked all winter, from the first pull. Followed directions to store for the summer.
Fast forward to 2016. Today 12/10. Add some gas to it tonight along with the additive. Plugged it in for the remote start. And again NOTHING. And the starter once again stopped working. Glad I bought the extended warranty. Hence the late review.
The engine seems to have a flaw. Either this is isolated to my product or is a overall manufacturing problem. Either way it's not what I should be getting for almost a Thousand dollars. Will have to see what the repair guy says. TBD.
Now comes this purchase. Though expensive, worth it for the features. Delivery was quick, but it did come with a dent in the metal in the front from mishandling during shipping. Instead of raising a complaint, I just accepted it. The machine worked flawlessly from the start. I purchased 5/2014. I used an additive they recommend and ran it dry for storage at the end of the season.
Fast forward 2015 season it wouldn't start for the life of it. The warranty is good so there is that. But the nearest dealer to me was a half hour by expressway, (which I never thought I would need). The nice repair man said it would cost me $70 cause the warranty doesn't cover a gummed up carb. But the other problem the starter which had failed was covered. I said cool get it done. He then told me of a better gas additive to prevent this problem from happening again. Worked all winter, from the first pull. Followed directions to store for the summer.
Fast forward to 2016. Today 12/10. Add some gas to it tonight along with the additive. Plugged it in for the remote start. And again NOTHING. And the starter once again stopped working. Glad I bought the extended warranty. Hence the late review.
The engine seems to have a flaw. Either this is isolated to my product or is a overall manufacturing problem. Either way it's not what I should be getting for almost a Thousand dollars. Will have to see what the repair guy says. TBD.
Sam H. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
1/5
4/5
3/5
Pros:
Features, Fast
Cons:
Expensive, Unreliable, Durability, Packaging
So far No Good
By William W.
bowie, Maryland
Purchased 01/24/2016 |
Review Posted 03/09/2016
Purchased the Simplicity Snow Blower in January 2016. Didn't get a chance to use it in snow until mid-February. After oil and fuel, the snow blower started on the first push. It took a few seconds to find the best run position of the choke. Used it for about 25-30 minutes clearing the driveway and walkways...flawless. Stopped the snow blower for a few minutes to talk my neighbors. Tried to restart it, and it would not start. Checked oil and fuel...everything good. Decided to wait a day to make another attempt...nothing. Contacted Snow Blowers Direct who in turn suggested that I contact Simplicity. Now it is in a repair shop for a warranty repair. Received the snow blower 40 days ago...waited 15 days to use it in the snow...30 minutes of use...20+ days of talking with Simplicity and repair shop. So far, I have spent a lot of money for frustration and a defective product.
William W. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
I apologize for all the frustration and hassle this has caused. I appreciate you taking the time to contact us and apologize for not being able to offer further assistance. Unfortunately for these units we are only provided with the basic troubleshooting tips that were sent to you initially. From that point the unit would be covered under warranty for repair work. I apologize for the time this took to repair but appreciate you taking the time to contact us with a review.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that you've experienced these issues with your new snow blower and understand how frustrating that can be. It looks like you've already taken the steps for warranty work, but if you should need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us (1-800-837-6836).
Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
NO SNOW
By George C.
RICHBORO, Pennsylvania
Purchased 01/22/2016 |
Review Posted 03/04/2016
Purchase a new snowblower and it won't snow.
George C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Snapper
By Rick D.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Review Posted 02/25/2016
Purchased from Amazon about 2014 under the snapper name, The first single stage snow blower ever purchased, after years of ownership of the big two stage beast, one thing I have learned is to make sure you run out the gasoline when the season is over, they are not so forgiving.
Love this blower this last snow storm the snow was wet and heavy my neighbors was using a shovel at the end of the driveway, their single stage could not handle it , they looked on while mines blow right through it 5 stars
Love this blower this last snow storm the snow was wet and heavy my neighbors was using a shovel at the end of the driveway, their single stage could not handle it , they looked on while mines blow right through it 5 stars
Rick D. Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Belt came off on first day!
By Gregg H.
Hollywood, Maryland
Purchased 02/01/2016 |
Review Posted 02/22/2016
This snow blower works great when the belt stays on. I used it on my driveway with no problem and decided to help out my neighbors. After about two hours it threw the belt.
I put it back on and it continued to fall off which eventually ruined the belt. I contacted customer service and they told me I need to take it to the dealer. Unfortunately they are 60 miles away!
I have ordered a new belt and will try this machine again. It is sad that I spent this much money and it fails on the first day. Customer service didn't even offer to replace the belt. I guess the lesson here is buy from a local dealer. At least then you can take it back.
I put it back on and it continued to fall off which eventually ruined the belt. I contacted customer service and they told me I need to take it to the dealer. Unfortunately they are 60 miles away!
I have ordered a new belt and will try this machine again. It is sad that I spent this much money and it fails on the first day. Customer service didn't even offer to replace the belt. I guess the lesson here is buy from a local dealer. At least then you can take it back.
Gregg H. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
I do apologize for the inconvenience this issue has caused for you. In regards to the replacement belts, unfortunately we do not stock parts which is the reason for reference to a Simplicity service center.
With these units, there are minor adjustments that can be made to ensure the belt does not continue to fall off during use. I would recommend contacting Simplicity's technical service line (800-837-6836) for assistance in installing the new belt.
Once again I do apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your time in writing this review.
With these units, there are minor adjustments that can be made to ensure the belt does not continue to fall off during use. I would recommend contacting Simplicity's technical service line (800-837-6836) for assistance in installing the new belt.
Once again I do apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your time in writing this review.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
4/5
3/5
1/5
1/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Light Weight, Features
Cons:
Unreliable, Expensive, Durability
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