NutriChef PKVS Vacuum_Sealer_Machine, 12", Silver review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | NutriChef |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Color | Silver |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.07 x 14.18 x 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.94 Pounds |
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- THE IDEAL MONEY AND TIME SAVING SOLUTION: Cooking and meal preparation will become easier, less expensive and faster, as you will be able to equip and organize your freezer, with fresh food ready to be defrosted and served or fresh ingredients instead of freezer burned food filled with ice crystals which will probably end up in the trash can
- EASY TO OPERATE: Fully automatic simple electric plug in design with the control center placed on the top panel and soft touch digital buttons along with led indicator lights A smart device at your family’s service
- TWO SEALING MODES: Useful and practical, the NutriChef vacuum sealing system is cleverly designed owning two selectable modes to provide your food with the best possible preservation based on the type of food you want to seal You can choose the dry indication for solid food items and the moist indication for poached, simmered or steamed food
- LAB TESTED QUALITY: Vacuum sealers preserve food up to 5 times longer than zipper baggies or containers, basically depending on the type of food The NutriChef Vacuum Sealer however, was subjected to specific laboratory testing to effectively increase food shelf life
- A FULL STARTER KIT: Apart from the vacuum sealer and the air suction hose, the Nutri Chef vacuum sealer package also includes a wine stopper cork, 5 medium vacuum bags (7.8 x 11.8 inch ) and one extra long vacuum bag roll (7.8 x 79.0 inch ), both kinds being reusable and waterproof A complete bundle for your new cooking era
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Product Description
AUTOMATIC VACUUM AIR SEALING SYSTEM
NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer preserves freshness on your food as it reduces air and limiting bacterial growth on your food. That would cause your vegetables, meats and liquids to spoil so easily. Simply assemble several sandwiches at once, and then seal them in individual bags and freeze them.
Sealing your food blocks growth of mold, fungus and bacteria that are responsible for ruining the taste, appearance and texture. It also creates an extra space in your fridge with the airtight bag packaging. And just heat one up in the microwave for a speedy and delicious breakfast.
PERFECT FOR FOOD PRESERVATION
Now you can safeguard your food from spoilage and save a substantial amount of money when buying food in bulk by properly storing it. NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer can also be used for marinating meat or other different food items for ready-made meals.
It’s also lightweight and compact which can be placed on any kitchen counter top with stain-resistant housing that will not absorb any accidental spills. Save time by simply speeding things up on preparing your breakfast sandwiches.
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| NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer Air System offers you a quick, easy and inexpensive way of preserving your food. Using its one touch operation simply select whether you’re sealing a dry or with moisture food. | To ensure your food is safe from bacteria you must clean it periodically. It is recommended that you clean your vacuum sealer after use because bacteria can build up easily. With proper care, it will provide you a long time of service. | The automatic one touch operation and indicator light of NutriChef’s Vacuum Sealer provides a user-friendly experience for its operator. It is made of safe and durable material which extends the shelf life of your food. |
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Questions about NutriChef PKVS Vacuum_Sealer_Machine, 12", Silver
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This item can vacuum soup based food?
Answer: A really handy way to vacuum seal soupy stuff is put it in a low wide container not bigger than sealer bags. Freeze, pop out, put the frozen chunk of frozen liquid into the vacuum bag and seal. No mess, works like a charm! Cheers ☺
Answer: Can you use food saver rolls on this machine
Answer: Any moisture at all prevents evacuation and sealing.
Answer: Yes all sealers can
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which vacuum sealer recommend to buy, this one or foodsaver?
Answer: Not sure about this one, but I spent $189 on the Food Saver one and it sealed exactly 7 bags and broke. Returned it and got a replacement thinking it was just a dud and the replacement broke before fully sealing a single bag. I’d say give this one a try but buy the warranty if they’re selling one.
Answer: I have had 2 of this exact model. Never tried a different brand until both of these would stop sealing after a year. I had to pay shipping both ways for warranty replacement. I purchased the Enzoo brand sealer, it's way better. More quiet, faster, lasting longer. Can store bags inside the unit. Waaaaay better
Answer: I have bought this NutriChef machine, it's working and useful! And I have bought another one for my parents. Toprime vacuum sealer(VS6620). it's a compact one and high cost-effective. Both are good products!!!
Answer: We’ve had both and would buy the NutriChef again. We’ve had our NutriChef for almost a year and use it several times a week. We have a galley kitchen and the NutriChef takes much less counter space than Food Saver. The NutriChef works well with the Food Saver bags. Since the NutriChef’s cost is a fraction of the Food Saver’s, and it works just as well, we’d buy another NutriChef in a heartbeat.
Answer: I have a stash of foodsaver bags from my foodsaver machine that brokedown after a long time of use. My question is can the foodsaver bags be used with this Nutri Chef sealer? is the nutrichef bag compatible with the foodsaver bag?
Answer: bought mine in July of 2018 its now useless. This my first one now I know what to look for an this is not the one, it has stopped vacuuming an wont seal, warranty not good!
Answer: It works but not as well as my prior Foodsaver.
Answer: No do not buy it broke in 3 months after using about 5 times.
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Answer: I've had both.... Foods aver was manual and began to stop sealing after a year or so. This Nutri Chef is working great and seals quickly.
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Does this sealer allow you to create your own bags?
Answer: I had purchased the large roll and with that I made the bags any size I wanted. I also sealed a zip lock bag and it worked.
Answer: Yes, just seal the end and you have a bag.
Answer: yes
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Can anyone explain the disclaimer about the cancer and birth defect materials?
Answer: Some states have rigid laws regarding disclaimers. In California we have ridden on elevators that say some materials on the elevator car may have been in contact with or contain materials that are known to cause cancer. I always think I won’t eat the carpet so I’m ok.
Answer: Everything here in California causes cancer. As long as you don't buy it here, you'll be fine; however, if you bring it here and take it back to your state, it'll have cancer in it. You've been warned.
Answer: As the other answer mentioned states like California (prop 65) have laws that require this warning. Although I do not know the exact reason(s) this item has the warning many times it is the ink on the box, plastic wrappers, etc. Unless you were planning on eating the packaging you should be fine in most cases.
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Just received and have 1 concern and one question. Concern is that when the top is open if accidentally touch vac/seal, machine starts operating.
Answer: The unit's vac will start operating and try to pull a vacuum until it reaches the expected force required tell it that is has achieved the target. since you have it sucking open air it will either suck until it times out and determines there is an error or you hit stop. the seal bar should never heat as it did not achieve the target. Also the seal bar will likely never heat when its open due to the wine cork attachment.
Answer: Don't have this product, but that would seem to be a normal function. The vacuum hose accessory should attach to the hole on the inside of the machine. Hence, necessity for operation even with the lid open.
Answer: When it is open the button is on the outside so it would be hard to accidentally press it. But it’s not impossible.
Answer: I don't know about that. But, as a long term review, we are getting less enchanted with it. It sometimes doesn't seem to seal completely.
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What type of bags can be used with this sealer?
Answer: It does NOT seal ziploc bags. These people are lying
Answer: I have used all kinds of baddies from Kmart to Walmart to amazon and they have all worked! Hope that helps!
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I bought this Vacuum Sealer, it is awesome, but unfortunately my sous vide was broken.Do you have any recommendations for buying it?
Answer: If you are asking for a recommendation on a Sous vide device, I'm happy with this one (https://www.amazon.com/Anova-Culinary-Precision-Adjustment-Circulator/dp/B00UKPBXM4/ref=sr_1_1) also I bought this cooler,(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L4QA8M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00) and drilled a 2 1/2 hole in the top as a container for cooking.
Answer: Do NOT buy this sealer. I have had it for 2 months and the rubber has fallen off; so now it is useless. I bought extra wrap and everything. Now I am screwed out of our money on it all. It had 1 month to send it back only.
Answer: I think my sous vide is very durable, I've been using it for a year, it still works well, maybe you can choose it, the products brand is Yocool.The link is: http://a.co/4pSGqCU
Answer: I just registered my sealer. It says it has a one year warranty. I experienced great customer service with this company when I had a question as to the operation.
Answer: I have had mine a little over a month and haven’t had any problems with it. I have probably used it 30 to 40 times and I really like it.
Answer: If you call Anova Customer Service (if it’s Anova), they are super helpful. Mine broke after the year but I called anyway and they sent me another one. No charge. Also sent a return label for free postage back. I got the new one the day after I sent the broken one back. Love those folks!
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Does it cut bags or do you have to do it yourself, as it states it comes with a roll of storage rolls?
Answer: It comes with a few precut & sealed bags, but the roll you need to cut yourself. I find it's less wasteful since you can cut down to the size you need.
Answer: You have to cut the bags.
Answer: No it does NOT cut the bags
Answer: You have to cut them yourself
Answer: Yes, its has a built in cutter on the top of the unit.
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Does this require 2 handed operation?
Answer: It requires two hands. Even with two hands I struggle if trying to seal sloppy foods because it is so easy to accidentally hit the buttons before the sealer is done. Also their are latches on both sides that have to be released.
Answer: It’s more easy with 2 hands because you must close 2 buttons at the same time but it’s possible to close this product one button per one button. I hope to have respond at your question.
Answer: It helps to align the bags and snap the lid closed if you use two hands. You have to press the the lid down with just a little force.
Answer: No, I use this 1 handed all the time when my other hand is messy. It really is not difficult
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I purchased this item on february 19, 2018. it is march 19, 2018, and my attachment hose is broken already. how can i get another hose?
Answer: This is a universal one and works great.
Answer: Sorry. Call Tech Support Hotline 718-535-1800
Answer: This is the same issue I had with the FoodSaver. Hopefully customer service for this product is more accomodating. FoodSaver wouldn't do anything about the three that I went through in just over a year.
Answer: Call the 800 # in your booklet.
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What is the widest bag you can use?
Answer: The widest I've used is 11 inches. The specs says the sealer is 14 inches wide. I would image 12 or 13 inches would be the widest that could be used.
Answer: 11 inches
Q:
What is the input voltage? 110 / 220 VAC?
Answer: 120 volts, the nominal voltage in the USA is 120 volts not 110.
Answer: 110 VAC
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can i use it to seal bags without the vacuum function?
Answer: Yes. Use the seal only button. Unlike our previous Food Saver vacuum sealer, the seal only function is very quiet. So if you dont think it’s doing anything, it is. Enjoy.
Answer: Yes. It has a separate button for seal and then a vac/seal.
Answer: Yes, it has a seal only button.
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How long does a vacuum seal take?
Answer: Not very long. Just a few seconds.
Answer: It doesn’t seal.
Answer: Less than 30 seconds.
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What bags can be used with this vacuum sealer?
Answer: It comes with 5 Medium bags (7.8"x11.8") and 1 extra long bag roll (7.8" x 79.0") that you can cut to size. I preferred the one you cut to size and since have ordered 2 more rolls. Recently went fishing in Canada and vacuum packed all the Walleye we brought back. PERFECT!
Answer: I bought the generic rolls 11" by 50' two roll pack at Amazon they are great and a savings. I make bags to suit the sizes I need.
Answer: I used some of the bags that came with the sealer and also used some generic bags I bought on a roll at Sam's Club. So I believe any brand would work as they all seal the same with heat.
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What is the Country of origin?
Answer: It is designed in Wisconsin by Presto Industries Engineers and made in China. HOWEVER, do not let the "Made in China" stigma affect your decision. I have used this product several times, and I have not had a single problem. I highly recommend this product to anyone.
Answer: Doesn’t matter. The vacuum pump on mine broke after sealing four or five bags.
Answer: China
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Can you seal liquids? Like marinades?
Answer: If you're planning on freezing after sealing, then freeze it first in a zipper bag, then take your solid marinade and vacuum seal it and toss it back in the freezer. If you're planning on storing it as liquid, you can run the vacuum manually and shut it off before too much liquid gets sucked in, but you may not get all the air out.
Answer: You have to freeze it first and then seal it. I used my sealer for the first time and was trying to seal berries that were in the fridge and it sucked the fluid into the sealer. It didn’t break the machine but, the bag didn’t seal. It needs to be dry or just a bit moist food. I put the berries in the freezer for a day, took them out and then sealed them. Worked great
Answer: I haven’t tried that yet. The book says you can freeze milk so I would think so. Call the 800 number. ????
Answer: I haven’t done it but I believe you can
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can you boil water in bag
Answer: You can put bag in boiling water. You would have to boil water to boil water in bag.
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Does this have separate vacuum and seal functions? Or it it just a single vacuum/seal button?
Answer: The vacuum and the sealer are separate; you can vacuum without sealing and can seal without vacuuming. There is also a separate small hose apparatus for vacuuming jars, however I'm not sure how it works.
Answer: You can't just vacuum, you can just seal, or you can seal and vacuum at the same time. I've found this a problem if you have moist ingredients because it sucks the wet ingredients out and that makes it too moist to seal.
Answer: It has separate buttons so you can just seal or do both. Works great on the roll this way. I wasn't sure myself when purchased but now that I have it, I know it. You will like it easy to use.
Answer: It has extra attachments for vacuum. I just got it And haven't tried that yet.
Answer: Separate functions
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can this seal a larger bag, 11" wide
Answer: Yes it will seal 11" wide bags or roll stock.
Answer: The largest bag roll I have is 11" and that is end to end. So I would not think so.
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I recently bought this and it doesn't seal. It literally worked 1 time now won't seal at all. Has anyone else had this issue?
Answer: We had a problem at first too. Make sure the part you are sealing is completely flat, no wrinkles, put the bag in far enough (not just at the edge) MAKE SURE YOU HEAR THE 2 CLICKS when you close the lid. Press the vacuum button and when that goes off, hit the seal button. Our problem was, listening for the TWO clicks when you close the lid. We wasted some bags at first, but now we love it. I swear the man in this house, keeps buying meat, just so he can play with the thing. Good luck
Answer: I found it necessary to wait a second or two AFTER the indicator light that says Seal has turned off. When I was taking it out as soon as all the operating noise stopped, I often got a partial seal and sometimes, no seal.
Answer: So apparently you have to wait 40 seconds between seals. It was frustrating to figure that out.
Answer: No but I had one bag wrinkle while closing and that caused it I flattened it and worked after
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When we vacuum seal meat w/ marinade the vacuum sucks liquid out and doesn't seal all the way. Is there a fix to this?
Answer: You can freeze seal meat in a freezer first, then put in vacuum bag. But aren't seals always caught in freezing weather?
Answer: You can either freeze it for about 30 minutes or place a few paper towels in between the meat and the sealing end. Both work well
Answer: Im having this problem too and want an idea. I'm trying to seal pieces of a spiral ham which has a lot of liquid that pulls out and it vacuums fine then the seal doesn't work. I'm thinking it's all that water getting into the seal.
Answer: I couldn’t tell you for sure but I have noticed there is a small amount of moisture still left in the bag when sealed
Answer: You can freeze the wet stuff then seal it.
Answer: are you using the wet setting?
Q:
What is the difference between the models pkvs18bk and pkvs25bk?
Answer: PKVS25Bk is a upgraded sealer that can be used with 60 Consecutive Seals, it also has a built in cutter to cut the rolls to the bag size that you want
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I want to vacuum seal fresh apples. Should I choose dry or moist option ?
Answer: Dry
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Funciona a 220v?
Answer: No
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the product i bought was no good
Answer: My husband also first thought ours was no good because the lid would not lock down and he was going to return it. I searched through these questions and found helpful answers on how to get the lid to lock down, but my husband still couldn’t get it. I walked over to the machine and pressed down hard on one end until it clicked then pressed down on the other side until it clicked. Done. My husband couldn’t believe it and asked what I did. Seriously. I told him to press down very firmly on each end. Lol. It works great.
Answer: I understand your frustration. I too had problems until I watched a video on how to work it. Once I got the hang of it I spent the day sealing everything in my freezor. It is tricky to get it to seal properly.
Answer: Did you ask for a replacement? I got mine and used 2 days later worked great with no problems except it took a bit of pushing to lock it. After figuring it out it's easy now.
Answer: It works but it is not user friendly and I have wasted bags before I got it right.
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Will this seal mylar bags?
Answer: So far so good. All these sealer machines are not like the ones they made 20 years ago, all are made cheap! Hopefully this NutriChef will last half as long as my last food sealer, "Food Saver".
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Are the included bags BPA free?
Answer: Yes
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Can you use this product to seal mason jars for canning?
Answer: Please be aware that this unit just pulls a vacuum, removing air/oxygen from the container and does not CAN anything. Canning is a form of food preservation and requires either a water bath or pressure canner to properly sterilize the food. You can seal jars of nuts, grains, flour, candy, snacks, dry pasta, dry beans, dry seeds, dry herbs, dry spices, dry bread crumbs, trail mix, etc.. Do not us this in an attempt to preserve perishable items like raw/cooked/smoked meats or fish, fresh or cooked vegetables, stews, soups, cakes, pies, fresh pasta, breads, etc.. These will spoil.
Answer: YES, there is an attachment for jars. This is a great unit
Answer: Yes, however you will need an attachment for jars
Answer: Yes, I’ve never done it but you are able to do so.
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I bought this vacuuum sealer last christmas. It worker great for about 6 months. Not if runs and runs but never evacuates the bag and seals. Why?
Answer: Hi, our sincere apologies. Please check if the bag that you use is properly attached to the unit. You may also use a different mode that fits the food that you're using. If the troubleshooting didn't work kindly call our Technical Support Department at 718 535 1800 Press 2 then 1 from Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST. Thank you.
Answer: I had a couple issues with this. I found that the opening of the bag has to be in the exact position in the unit. Also its important that the bag be cut straight across if you are using bag rolls.
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Would this work with shrink wrap? Would this work for sealing soap?
Answer: Shrink Wrap? No idea Yes, you can seal soap with materials provides.
Answer: I do not believe it works with shrink wrap, however it would work with soap using the vacuum bags.
Answer: Hi, it will work in all vacuum bags. For more info, kindly visit our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKVS18SL. Thank you.
Answer: I would assume so, but I don't know for sure.
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my brand new nutrichef machine will vacuum, but never seals. Won't stop vacuuming. I tried several different bags, and the food was dry. Answers?
Answer: Make sure you don’t have the bag in to far.
Answer: You need to close it properly. Put plenty of pressure on the sides of the machine while closing it until it clicks from both edgest and you feel the lid fall in place as well as feel the buttons on the edges get stiff. It is very stiff, you really need to apply force on the lid when you close it!
Answer: Mine did this a few times in the beginning. One side of the machine wasn't closing all the way. Had at to really push it to get it to click and lock. Make sure the bag is in the gap and not to far up, and the valve isnt covered by the bag.
Answer: my machine will not seal after vaccum..
Answer: Hi. I'm not sure if this will help but the trick is to make sure the to side clips click in place. They take a little bit of persuasion. Once they are in you should have some great suction power.
Answer: Hi
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Is this machine UL/Csa listed?
Answer: We couldn't find anything like that on it anywhere, not in the paperwork either. Made in China.
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Hola cómo hago para enviar el producto a la garantía? Gracias!!
Answer: We have dedicated tech support call center that would love to help you troubleshoot your issue. Please contact 718-535-1800 press 2 for customer service and then 1 for tech support Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm EST.
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I've had the product for two months, lately it defaults to 'seal' function when closing lid. Any ideas how to keep from happening? A reset I can do?
Answer: not know
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I have only been using this for one month, but the heat sealing element no longer works. Is there a way to fix it?
Answer: same here - heat sealing element no longer works only after a few uses now. not sure it is worth trying to repair.
Answer: My heat element works fine, however if it is frozen or to wet and close to element you have to seal twice with out opening top
Answer: I really don't know.I would call the mfg.I used mine a few times and not crazy aboutit.I want indvigable bags,not a roll you have to make your own.Next time I will buy a better one.I've only have had mine a few months also.Make sure both sides are locked down.You should hear them snap on each side.
Answer: Not that I know of. I’ve had mine for over a year but use it sporadically. Once it stops sealing though I think it’s time for a new one
Answer: I have had mine for less than one month and have not encountered this problem, so I cannot help you with this issue. Sorry.
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Do mylar bags work with this machine
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what is maximun bag size width this can seal?
Answer: Hi, you may use a Medium Vacuum Bags (7.8’’ x 11.8’’) and Long Vacuum Bag Roll (7.8’’ x 79.0’’) - inches. Thank you.
Answer: I only used up to quart size but you can probably do up to a 12" width. I actually just bought another system because I had a horrible time with this one. It would seal maybe two or three bags then it would be a major battle to do more.
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Can i get my money back
Answer: Follow Refund Policy which is usually posted at top of listing. It's probably returnable within 30 days.
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will it work with 220 voltage?
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Does it have a removeable drip tray?
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I have only used the product once. it now won’t turn on at all when i plug it i any ideas before i return this? yes the outlet has power.
Answer: With the problem you are having, and the one I had, makes it clear that it is just a defective product. Your best option is to send it back.
Answer: It doesn't work. Used it once and it is broken. Very unhappy.
Answer: You might try getting ahold of the company, and they may have an idea. I dont know anything else to help you. Good luck
Answer: Please contact us at support3@nutrichefkitchen.com and we can send you a free replacement
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Does this device cut the bag off of the roll after sealing?
Answer: No it does not. If using a roll, you need to manually cut the size of the bag you need, and seal one side first before continuing.
Answer: no. you have to cut your bags to size prior to sealing.
Answer: No it doesn’t cut. We have a paper cutter. We measure approximately 2” longer than the item being sealed. Then seal one end at about half inch from the edge.
Answer: No it does not
Answer: no.
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Is this a channel-type sealer?
Answer: Hi, yes it is a channel type sealer. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKVS18SL for more details. Thank you.
Answer: If you mean does the bag have to set in a channel, then yes. There was a definite learning curve for me because the bag has to be placed perfectly in the channel to properly vacuum. Took several tries to get the hang of it and still I can have issues.
Answer: my sealer was defective & I did not return in time , so my sealer doesn't seal at all
Answer: Yes it is. But it also comes with a wine stopper cork and air suction tube.
Answer: Yes it is.
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what's the kpa on this machine?
Answer: Don't know what that means. Sorry
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Are the bags that it comes with bpa free?
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Does this unit have a removable drip tray?
Answer: Hi, it doesn't have a removable drip tray. You may check other details of the unit by visiting our website pyleaudio.com. Type the model number on the search box PKVS18SL for more details. Thank you.
Answer: It does not.
Answer: No
Answer: I DON'T KNOW I SEND IT BACK BECAUSE IT SEAL BUT DON'T VACUUM????
Answer: Yes and it works fine...
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are the Wevac bags recyclable?
Answer: I don’t actually sell the bags Im selling only the product.
Answer: I but them in my recycle bin. ! ! ? ? ?
Answer: I used to be a recycling program manager and i would say no.
Answer: Kindly send us a message at support@pyleusa.com so we can help you out with your question.
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Are there any sort of Tupperware containers that can be vacuum sealed with this unit?
Answer: There is a hose used for jars. There are no instructions for using "tupperware". But tupperware might make containers that can be used with the jar attachment?
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Would this machine work for me to vacuum seal shelf-stable food in some sort of vacuum zipper bag? What type of zipper bag would I get to do this?
Answer: It depends on what shelf stable food. Dont know of any vacuum zipper bags, just regular zip top plastic bags. We use a heavier plastic vacuum sealer bags/roll. When we first received our vacuum sealer, we put a cup full of dog biscuits in a bag to test it out. Vacuumed sealed really great and tight. We thought about the extra box of dog biscuits in the pantry and wondered if they wouldn’t be better off vacuumed sealed because the box itself isn’t sealed as well. Anyway, you could seal pasta noodles, beans, rice, etc if you want to make sure they are fresh. Enjoy.
Answer: I would avoid this sealer. Horrible quality. As far as bags, recommend a vacuum bag. Could use zipper-style bags with the hose attachment but don’t think it would work as well.
Answer: If you have a zipper bag, why would you need a sealer? This works best with bags a bit heavier that can endure the stress of the vacuum process.
Product reviews of NutriChef PKVS Vacuum_Sealer_Machine, 12", Silver
Kathy G. Guevara : Excellent product - performs better than the expensive vacuum seal system I have used before
This product is light weight and so easy to use. I had paid MUCH more for a better known brand of vacuum seal in the past but this one is actually better and much more affordable. I like that there are two vacuum settings so that I can vacuum seal softer things like pasta without compressing too much. The vacuum is very good and the seal is also very good. It's enabled me to stop food waste in my home. We have Freezer Fridays where we eat leftovers we've saved from previous meals and no one has to cook or order in. I routinely use it when I fix half an apple for my grandson and vacuum seal the second half to eat later. It doesn't turn brown and stays fresh for days.
Kurt R. : Literally CRUSHES IT!
I've had other food sealers and this one is among the best. My latest was the Waring Pro PVS1000 Vacuum Sealer Systemand it works great but the bags for that gadget are getting insanely expensive. I thought I'd take a chance on this one. I think a great test for any sealing system is the empty soda can test. This thing literally CRUSHED it. Including a picture of two cans that I completely crushed with this unit. It's sealing capacity and ease of use are really far beyond what I expected for a (relatively) inexpensive food sealer. I really appreciate them including the attachment hose to use on wine bottles and more importantly mason jars. I already have the mason jar attachment and routinely use that to vacuum seal stews, soups, etc... put the liquid in very hot, vacuum seal them and they literally last for weeks in the fridge. Make sure you leave an inch at the top of the mason jar, once you start vacuum sealing the jar the very hot mixture returns to a boil and can make a mess of things if the jar is too full.
My fingers are crossed that this unit lasts. That's the only question mark left for me. Here's hoping.
My fingers are crossed that this unit lasts. That's the only question mark left for me. Here's hoping.
ZepMag : So far so good
My old FoodSaver died and I was overwhelmed with the selection (and prices) of the vacuum sealers out there. After much review reading I decided on this one. It’s lightweight and does the job even with my remaining FoodSaver bags. Great for Sous Vide too. Getting it locked on both sides takes a little getting used to. You really need to push down to get it to clamp. I love the seal only feature and the normal and gentle suction options. Besides the expensive ones I don’t think any vacuum sealer does well with wet ingredients. However I took a tip from one review I read and I insert a folded paper towel and that does the trick. Hope this lasts as long as my old one!
Ian : Idk... maybe I'm still doing it wrong but I've been having problems.
I may need to update this review later if the problems I've been having are user error and not with the product, but I've been having an extremely difficult time getting this machine to consistently work for me. At least 1/2 items I try to vac seal either don't vac seal correctly and I'm forced to try again... and again. Biggest troubles I've been having:
1) Using the moist setting, I try to vac seal chicken, or kidney beans from a can, or diced tomatoes, and the machine sucks the moisture up causing the area where it should seal to become wet and therefore not seal. So when I press the vac & seal button, it doesn’t suck out air and never shuts off (I end up having to shut it off manually before it ever gets to seal... I've allowed it to continue for up to 5 minutes before and it seems like it would just keep running forever but without doing anything if I didn't hit stop).
2) Seems to have vac sealed but then fills back up with air shortly after.
Note: I have been making sure I hear 2 clicks when locking the top down before starting the machine. I've also been very careful to make sure the bag is placed correctly.
1) Using the moist setting, I try to vac seal chicken, or kidney beans from a can, or diced tomatoes, and the machine sucks the moisture up causing the area where it should seal to become wet and therefore not seal. So when I press the vac & seal button, it doesn’t suck out air and never shuts off (I end up having to shut it off manually before it ever gets to seal... I've allowed it to continue for up to 5 minutes before and it seems like it would just keep running forever but without doing anything if I didn't hit stop).
2) Seems to have vac sealed but then fills back up with air shortly after.
Note: I have been making sure I hear 2 clicks when locking the top down before starting the machine. I've also been very careful to make sure the bag is placed correctly.
Lynne Ahearn : perfect
had one years ago different brand and it pooped out about a year old. bought another and it too died in a year or two other brand was at least 3 x the price. So far I have used it for soups to be frozen, bulk chicken, beef shrimp. In this pandemic it is nice to buy a few packages of meats portion and seal properly so I can extend the shelf life without freezing and properly prepare more for the freezer knowing it will be protected and freeze well. Now that is harder and harder to find ground beef, I am glad I have a few pounds of frozen burgers I can pull out in a few weeks when I am tired of eating beans and fish
sometimes when it doesn't suck well, you have to reposition the bag in the vacuum chamber but then it is amazing. I sucked so much air out of some grated cheese it looked like it had never been grated. I had to grate it again but it stayed fresh in the packaging for more than a month before I pulled it out. It would have been green had it not been vacuum sealed.
sometimes when it doesn't suck well, you have to reposition the bag in the vacuum chamber but then it is amazing. I sucked so much air out of some grated cheese it looked like it had never been grated. I had to grate it again but it stayed fresh in the packaging for more than a month before I pulled it out. It would have been green had it not been vacuum sealed.
Valeriya : Very easy to use and worth every cent spent
I love this product and hardly see any cons in it so far.
I get a lot of vegetables as part of farm sharing in my area. During winter, it is especially difficult to keep them fresh and they take a LOT of space in the fridge. I have been looking for a vacuum sealer and finally decided on this model based on reviews and reasonable price.
Pros:
It is extremely easy to use. I will say that I had to look up a video on YouTube before I started using this sealer as the manual was not 100% clear to me. It took me 2 minutes to learn to use it though.
I did not have any issues with sealing the bags - just leave enough room in it and make sure you hear the locking mechanism click on both sides. It is all intuitive really.
This vacuum sealer comes with a roll of bags and several pre-cut ones. Note: I used them up the first night. So if you plan on sealing a lot, get extra rolls.
It looks great and should fit any kitchen. It’s also easy to store once you are done.
Cons (there are not a lot, mostly things I noted during use):
You will have to buy extra vacuum seal bags. I personally think that the benefit outweighs extra cost, but be prepared. You cannot use zip lock bags. I tried out of curiosity. It seals them and sucks some air out, but nowhere near enough to store for a long time. Plus, I would assume it would melt cheaper bags - I had heavy duty ones and I only tried with one to see what happens.
The manual is not very clear to me. Look up a video or review on YouTube. I found them very useful.
Make sure you wait until the machine stops working before opening it: if you vacuum seal, the Vac/Seal button will deillimunate, then the Seal button. I didn’t wait for the seal button first several times and had to re-do those bags.
I get a lot of vegetables as part of farm sharing in my area. During winter, it is especially difficult to keep them fresh and they take a LOT of space in the fridge. I have been looking for a vacuum sealer and finally decided on this model based on reviews and reasonable price.
Pros:
It is extremely easy to use. I will say that I had to look up a video on YouTube before I started using this sealer as the manual was not 100% clear to me. It took me 2 minutes to learn to use it though.
I did not have any issues with sealing the bags - just leave enough room in it and make sure you hear the locking mechanism click on both sides. It is all intuitive really.
This vacuum sealer comes with a roll of bags and several pre-cut ones. Note: I used them up the first night. So if you plan on sealing a lot, get extra rolls.
It looks great and should fit any kitchen. It’s also easy to store once you are done.
Cons (there are not a lot, mostly things I noted during use):
You will have to buy extra vacuum seal bags. I personally think that the benefit outweighs extra cost, but be prepared. You cannot use zip lock bags. I tried out of curiosity. It seals them and sucks some air out, but nowhere near enough to store for a long time. Plus, I would assume it would melt cheaper bags - I had heavy duty ones and I only tried with one to see what happens.
The manual is not very clear to me. Look up a video or review on YouTube. I found them very useful.
Make sure you wait until the machine stops working before opening it: if you vacuum seal, the Vac/Seal button will deillimunate, then the Seal button. I didn’t wait for the seal button first several times and had to re-do those bags.
W. Jones : Almost perfect!
So far the NutriChef is a winner. I had ordered the "WHX Home Kitchen Vacuum Sealer Storage Machine.." but it melted straight through the bag on the first seal then sparked on the second one. I instantly returned it and ordered this one instead. It seals well, and even if a tiny bit of liquid is present at the sealing point, it still seals effectively. (I always do two seperate seals to be redundant.)
One thing you should know that isn't clear in the product description is that if you are sealing something liquid or fragile, you can use the "Stop" button to prematurely stop the vacuum before your food is crushed or liquid is sucked out, then press the seal button independantly to finish the job.
The only improvement I would like is a removeable liquid tray. As it is, any liquid that is sucked up is retained in an otherwise well-designed trough, but you have to rinse the whole machine to effectively clean the area out. I end up leaving it for a day or so in my dish drying rack to make sure there's no water remaining after cleaning.
One thing you should know that isn't clear in the product description is that if you are sealing something liquid or fragile, you can use the "Stop" button to prematurely stop the vacuum before your food is crushed or liquid is sucked out, then press the seal button independantly to finish the job.
The only improvement I would like is a removeable liquid tray. As it is, any liquid that is sucked up is retained in an otherwise well-designed trough, but you have to rinse the whole machine to effectively clean the area out. I end up leaving it for a day or so in my dish drying rack to make sure there's no water remaining after cleaning.
Ian : Idk... maybe I'm still doing it wrong but I've been having problems.
I may need to update this review later if the problems I've been having are user error and not with the product, but I've been having an extremely difficult time getting this machine to consistently work for me. At least 1/2 items I try to vac seal either don't vac seal correctly and I'm forced to try again... and again. Biggest troubles I've been having:
1) Using the moist setting, I try to vac seal chicken, or kidney beans from a can, or diced tomatoes, and the machine sucks the moisture up causing the area where it should seal to become wet and therefore not seal. So when I press the vac & seal button, it doesn’t suck out air and never shuts off (I end up having to shut it off manually before it ever gets to seal... I've allowed it to continue for up to 5 minutes before and it seems like it would just keep running forever but without doing anything if I didn't hit stop).
2) Seems to have vac sealed but then fills back up with air shortly after.
Note: I have been making sure I hear 2 clicks when locking the top down before starting the machine. I've also been very careful to make sure the bag is placed correctly.
1) Using the moist setting, I try to vac seal chicken, or kidney beans from a can, or diced tomatoes, and the machine sucks the moisture up causing the area where it should seal to become wet and therefore not seal. So when I press the vac & seal button, it doesn’t suck out air and never shuts off (I end up having to shut it off manually before it ever gets to seal... I've allowed it to continue for up to 5 minutes before and it seems like it would just keep running forever but without doing anything if I didn't hit stop).
2) Seems to have vac sealed but then fills back up with air shortly after.
Note: I have been making sure I hear 2 clicks when locking the top down before starting the machine. I've also been very careful to make sure the bag is placed correctly.
Lynne Ahearn : perfect
had one years ago different brand and it pooped out about a year old. bought another and it too died in a year or two other brand was at least 3 x the price. So far I have used it for soups to be frozen, bulk chicken, beef shrimp. In this pandemic it is nice to buy a few packages of meats portion and seal properly so I can extend the shelf life without freezing and properly prepare more for the freezer knowing it will be protected and freeze well. Now that is harder and harder to find ground beef, I am glad I have a few pounds of frozen burgers I can pull out in a few weeks when I am tired of eating beans and fish
sometimes when it doesn't suck well, you have to reposition the bag in the vacuum chamber but then it is amazing. I sucked so much air out of some grated cheese it looked like it had never been grated. I had to grate it again but it stayed fresh in the packaging for more than a month before I pulled it out. It would have been green had it not been vacuum sealed.
sometimes when it doesn't suck well, you have to reposition the bag in the vacuum chamber but then it is amazing. I sucked so much air out of some grated cheese it looked like it had never been grated. I had to grate it again but it stayed fresh in the packaging for more than a month before I pulled it out. It would have been green had it not been vacuum sealed.
rsheldiii : so during normal handling of the device you can easily set them off 3
There's common knowledge in the sous vide community that until you're ready for a chamber vacuum sealer, you should just get the cheapest regular vacuum sealer you can find. I decided to buck this trend given the stellar reviews on this model, which I later realized were because the seller gives out free goodies if you leave a review.
Let's go through the pros and cons shall we?
Pros:
1. nothing
Cons:
1. The overflow trough cannot be removed. It is also extremely shallow. It is also, get this, situated at an angle. These features combined means the trough designed to catch overflowing fluids spills after maybe a tablespoon of liquid.
2. The buttons are not buttons, they are capacitative sensors. They have no feedback and will activate with the slightest touch, so during normal handling of the device you can easily set them off
3. The various modes do almost nothing
4. The included accessory attachment is extremely short and does not fit foodsaver attachments, not that I expected it to. It can be shimmed with a bit of tape, however.
Seriously, just buy a save-a-meal or a foodsaver, don't waste your money on this garbage. Now, where's my free goodie bag
Let's go through the pros and cons shall we?
Pros:
1. nothing
Cons:
1. The overflow trough cannot be removed. It is also extremely shallow. It is also, get this, situated at an angle. These features combined means the trough designed to catch overflowing fluids spills after maybe a tablespoon of liquid.
2. The buttons are not buttons, they are capacitative sensors. They have no feedback and will activate with the slightest touch, so during normal handling of the device you can easily set them off
3. The various modes do almost nothing
4. The included accessory attachment is extremely short and does not fit foodsaver attachments, not that I expected it to. It can be shimmed with a bit of tape, however.
Seriously, just buy a save-a-meal or a foodsaver, don't waste your money on this garbage. Now, where's my free goodie bag
Mckenzie : Great buy! Easy to use!
Loving this! I've used it for raw fresh deer meat, rotisserie chicken leftovers, and dehydrated deer meat. It works well and is super easy to set up and use. Some need to know tricks for wet meat/items (in no particular order):
1. drain off as much juice as possible
2. pat it dry
3. hold the bag below the vacuum sealer so that gravity takes effect and the juice stays below the sealer, and more air gets sucked out.
4. You can also semi freeze the meat for 30 minutes to an hour depending on amount, and then seal the bag. This way the juices are frozen and won't try to suck to the top
5. Put the bag in a large mason large or bowl and fold the top 3-4 inches of the bag over the jar or bowl before putting wet items in, then after the bag is full, take it out and fold the bag back to normal. This prevents moisture from touching the end that you seal.
You don't want moisture at the sealing end of your bag at all! Happy vacuum sealing everyone!
1. drain off as much juice as possible
2. pat it dry
3. hold the bag below the vacuum sealer so that gravity takes effect and the juice stays below the sealer, and more air gets sucked out.
4. You can also semi freeze the meat for 30 minutes to an hour depending on amount, and then seal the bag. This way the juices are frozen and won't try to suck to the top
5. Put the bag in a large mason large or bowl and fold the top 3-4 inches of the bag over the jar or bowl before putting wet items in, then after the bag is full, take it out and fold the bag back to normal. This prevents moisture from touching the end that you seal.
You don't want moisture at the sealing end of your bag at all! Happy vacuum sealing everyone!
Daniel : Are all the good reviews reliable?
I ordered this product because it had favorable customer ratings. The product seems to work well for the price but I have only used it once. The real test will be to see how it does in the long run . I was disappointed with their marketing strategy - included with this product was a flyer saying they would give away free vacuum bags for "eligible "customers who left a product review. within 30 days of purchase I'm wondering now if that is why so many positive reviews were written. Perhaps customers were more anxious to get their free vacuum bags than they were to o really write a honest review. How can you tell in just 30 days anyways?. I hope I will still get my free bags. I'll keep you posted if that happens or not.
Diane : Love this!
I love this! Vacuum sealed several things this morning and it's very slick and easy. I like to buy bulk meat and divide it up for meals, and vacuum seal. Also nice to vacuum seal leftovers for the freezer. I did half an acacdo four days ago, and it still looks like the first day I opened it! Quiet, too, unlike some others I've had. One word of caution...in the beginning I thought it wasnt working, but it was because you have to adequately snap down the two front corners on it. Also, I don’t like the bags at all that you can purchase for it. I pitched them. I only use the FoodSaver brand and I get them at Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% coupon
Diane : Love this!
I love this! Vacuum sealed several things this morning and it's very slick and easy. I like to buy bulk meat and divide it up for meals, and vacuum seal. Also nice to vacuum seal leftovers for the freezer. I did half an acacdo four days ago, and it still looks like the first day I opened it! Quiet, too, unlike some others I've had. One word of caution...in the beginning I thought it wasnt working, but it was because you have to adequately snap down the two front corners on it. Also, I don’t like the bags at all that you can purchase for it. I pitched them. I only use the FoodSaver brand and I get them at Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% coupon
Gnoman : Good for the price
I bought this because I didn't want to spend a fortune and wasn't sure I'd use a vacuum sealer in the first place.
It works very good in general, and I've filled up 2 normal sized freezers since I got it and gone through nearly 100 feet of vac rolls (other branded) not including the ones it shipped with.
The only issue I have with it is that the pressure between the rubber gasket on top furthest front and the sealing strip sometimes isn't high enough from the locking clamps alone (especially if there is any kind of wrinkle in the bag) and I need to lean on it to get a clean seal. Same with any trapped water. If you press down on it the heating strip is perfectly capable of steaming the water out of the way and sealing over it, but won't with normal pressure from locking it. This wasn't an issue with the bags it came with as they weren't prone to this kind of folding / defect.
That said, I may end up getting a commercial vac chamber model because I'm using this inexpensive one so heavily, but that's more due to my usage level and the benefits of that (much more expensive) style with regards to sealing soups and such.
Update: Raising to 5 stars, problems were only with the brand of bags I had. 200 feet of nutrichef rolls later (so probably 300 feet total averaging 8" long bags) and the machine is functioning great with occasional user error being my only issue.
It works very good in general, and I've filled up 2 normal sized freezers since I got it and gone through nearly 100 feet of vac rolls (other branded) not including the ones it shipped with.
The only issue I have with it is that the pressure between the rubber gasket on top furthest front and the sealing strip sometimes isn't high enough from the locking clamps alone (especially if there is any kind of wrinkle in the bag) and I need to lean on it to get a clean seal. Same with any trapped water. If you press down on it the heating strip is perfectly capable of steaming the water out of the way and sealing over it, but won't with normal pressure from locking it. This wasn't an issue with the bags it came with as they weren't prone to this kind of folding / defect.
That said, I may end up getting a commercial vac chamber model because I'm using this inexpensive one so heavily, but that's more due to my usage level and the benefits of that (much more expensive) style with regards to sealing soups and such.
Update: Raising to 5 stars, problems were only with the brand of bags I had. 200 feet of nutrichef rolls later (so probably 300 feet total averaging 8" long bags) and the machine is functioning great with occasional user error being my only issue.
Chryso : A bit of a pain, but does the job
This review is based on one extended use, to vacuum seal 20lbs of fresh peaches, frozen and sliced.
CONS:
— The lid is a pain to lock. (There is a locking mechanism on the two front corners.) I can’t simply press or even lean on each corner to lock it. I have to actually pick up each corner and squeeze the top and bottom together very tightly with both hands while simultaneously making sure the bag stays in place. If not for this ridiculous problem, it would be a decent gadget.
— It feels cheap and plastic-y, doesn’t feel like it will stand up to the vigorous handling required to lock the lid in place. Here’s hoping it lasts more than a few uses.
PROS:
— Although I struggled with each and every bag to lock the lid, it finally did the job. I now have 20lbs of vacuum sealed peaches in my freezer.
—I like the roll of bagging material. Yes, you have to cut the bag to the size you prefer, then seal one end, then fill the bag, then seal the other end. It may seem like a lot of steps, but it’s worth it to me. I like having larger bags for baking and small pouches for a smoothie or snacking.
NOTES:
I froze the sliced peaches first on a cookie sheet, then placed frozen peaches in bags to seal. It worked great while the peaches were fully frozen.
Because the peaches were rock hard and not wet, I tried the “dry” setting first. Wrong! That did not work at all. On “moist,” it worked like a charm. Fully vacuumed and sealed.
The suction worked best while the peaches were frozen. Once they started to thaw, juice was sucked out the open edge and the seal didn’t function properly. I wiped the excess juice off the machine and edges of the bag and re-sealed the bag with no problem. The fix, of course, was to work with fewer frozen peaches at a time. A better fix, dear manufacturer, would be a lid that locks in place easily so I could work more quickly, then the peaches would not have time to thaw.
The roll of bagging material that comes in the box was not quite enough for 20lbs of peaches. If you have a lot of freezing to do like I did, order extra rolls from the start.
The product gets three stars because it’s so difficult to lock. If locking was easy, I’d give it four stars, possibly five.
CONS:
— The lid is a pain to lock. (There is a locking mechanism on the two front corners.) I can’t simply press or even lean on each corner to lock it. I have to actually pick up each corner and squeeze the top and bottom together very tightly with both hands while simultaneously making sure the bag stays in place. If not for this ridiculous problem, it would be a decent gadget.
— It feels cheap and plastic-y, doesn’t feel like it will stand up to the vigorous handling required to lock the lid in place. Here’s hoping it lasts more than a few uses.
PROS:
— Although I struggled with each and every bag to lock the lid, it finally did the job. I now have 20lbs of vacuum sealed peaches in my freezer.
—I like the roll of bagging material. Yes, you have to cut the bag to the size you prefer, then seal one end, then fill the bag, then seal the other end. It may seem like a lot of steps, but it’s worth it to me. I like having larger bags for baking and small pouches for a smoothie or snacking.
NOTES:
I froze the sliced peaches first on a cookie sheet, then placed frozen peaches in bags to seal. It worked great while the peaches were fully frozen.
Because the peaches were rock hard and not wet, I tried the “dry” setting first. Wrong! That did not work at all. On “moist,” it worked like a charm. Fully vacuumed and sealed.
The suction worked best while the peaches were frozen. Once they started to thaw, juice was sucked out the open edge and the seal didn’t function properly. I wiped the excess juice off the machine and edges of the bag and re-sealed the bag with no problem. The fix, of course, was to work with fewer frozen peaches at a time. A better fix, dear manufacturer, would be a lid that locks in place easily so I could work more quickly, then the peaches would not have time to thaw.
The roll of bagging material that comes in the box was not quite enough for 20lbs of peaches. If you have a lot of freezing to do like I did, order extra rolls from the start.
The product gets three stars because it’s so difficult to lock. If locking was easy, I’d give it four stars, possibly five.
Chimp Chimperson : It works (mostly).
I've never used a vacuum sealer, before, so it is impossible to compare. But, on the most fundamental level, it works. It wasn't entirely easy to figure it out, though. The included "directions" are poorly written and not very helpful. But, with some trial and error, I was able to figure it out. Not EVERY attempt at vacuum sealing was successful. Some didn't seem to want to remove ALL air from package. Others didn't seal tight. But, with practice, I was able to refine my technique and reduce the percentage of failed attempts (and wasted bags). I'm sure that, over time, my opinion will become more refined, but at this point. I could go either way. I'm pleased that, at very least, it does what it is supposed to do, most of the time. Only time and further experience using the unit will tell if I will be more or less satisfied.
B. Doll : Complete disappointment
While this product may actually work for dry ingredients like cereal or vegetables or meat products… In the event that there is any liquid involved… I wouldn’t even consider this unit.
Bought this unit after seeing Brad Leone’s Bon Appétit video about making fermented salsa… And figured that these vacuum sealer‘s must’ve gotten a lot better since I tried them 10 years ago and thought I would try it out since I actually watched him use it successfully on the video. I was literally following his recipe exactly… And the best review I can give of this product is that potentially I may have gotten a defective unit.
There is no way that this unit would ever even consider sealing what I was trying to seal… It only runs for about 20 seconds before it believes that it’s established some level of vacuum… And then it just seals the bag and that’s it. And the best part about it is… Even double sealed… The seal ends up failing and you’ll have salsa all over your kitchen counter.
The bad news is that I don’t have a better option for you unless you just go buy a vacuum pump and a heat sealer from some industrial supplier and just make the thing yourself. It’ll save you a ton of frustration… But if you don’t know how to do this… Then you’re kind of out of luck still. The bags are actually really cool that this company makes… But this unit is a waste of time and money to attempt to get to work. Just go bye something else that will actually close properly repeatedly and offer some potential of working correctly.
Bought this unit after seeing Brad Leone’s Bon Appétit video about making fermented salsa… And figured that these vacuum sealer‘s must’ve gotten a lot better since I tried them 10 years ago and thought I would try it out since I actually watched him use it successfully on the video. I was literally following his recipe exactly… And the best review I can give of this product is that potentially I may have gotten a defective unit.
There is no way that this unit would ever even consider sealing what I was trying to seal… It only runs for about 20 seconds before it believes that it’s established some level of vacuum… And then it just seals the bag and that’s it. And the best part about it is… Even double sealed… The seal ends up failing and you’ll have salsa all over your kitchen counter.
The bad news is that I don’t have a better option for you unless you just go buy a vacuum pump and a heat sealer from some industrial supplier and just make the thing yourself. It’ll save you a ton of frustration… But if you don’t know how to do this… Then you’re kind of out of luck still. The bags are actually really cool that this company makes… But this unit is a waste of time and money to attempt to get to work. Just go bye something else that will actually close properly repeatedly and offer some potential of working correctly.
Hung M. Nguyen : The Nutrichef model PKVS18 design is worst. Customer Service 's silent.
I ordered Nutrichef model PKVS18 on April 2019. After 8 months the electrics wires that connect upper and base broke. I need help then I dropped many massages in Nutrichef website. Nutrichef didn't replied and didn't help me anything. The Nutrichef model PKVS18 design is worst. Vacuum machine sets in the base that connects with the control buttons in the top side by some very small electric wires. When the machine in use, the top moves up and down then the small electric wires inside fold up and down too. This is reason, why the small electric wires connect the top side and base broke in short time. I have just bought a Geryon vacuum sealer model E2900-MS/M; the perfect design of Geryon prevents electric wires from damage. This weekend, I will be take some photos of Nutrichef damage vacuum then post here.
Vermillion : It WORKS!
This purchase makes my second vacuum sealer, and there is a world of difference between the two. Both are simular small models, but the old one filled me with anxiety when I would use it because of several issues. The Nutrichef is what a vaccuum sealer should be. My number one releaf came when I opened it. The Nutrichef is easy to open with the release buttons on each side,whereas the old one requiring me to push down hard on each side, (usually several hard pushes were required to get it to unlock). It does take a bit of pressure to close, about equal to my old one. My old one was very difficult to get it to create the vacuum. It would take many repositionings to create the vaccuum. On my first attempt with the Nutrichef, I saw the bag collapse around my food as the air was expelled - and then it sealed. Then on each of the next 23 packages of food I made, I had no issues! The size of the Nutrichef is compact it fits in my cabinet without making new wonder "is it worth the lost space? " I have not used the extras that came with it. The cork for wine bottles looks really good, and I am sure it will do the job. I don't own a vacuum container, so I can't comment on that. I am very happy I ordered the PYLE NUTRICHEF VACUUM SEALER. I can't imagine you will not be pleased. It is a great value, especially for the price.
Jessica Serrano-Gregg : Great replacement for the name brand food sealers
Purchased as a replacement for our 10 year old seal-a-meal that’s still working however my husband has recently discovered the joys of the Sous-Vide cooking method and wanted something more up to date and more compact and this fit the bill for what he was looking for so I made the executive decision to go ahead and purchase this on a lighting deal.
Compared to our seal-a-meal it’s definitely an upgrade. It’s compact, sleek and easy to use. It’s your standard vacuum food sealing machine with a few upgrades. Here’s what I love:
* it’s compact and sleek, easy to store because of its size
* it’s definitely quieter than our old one
*love the moist or dry foods option!!! Really convenient for using marinades with sous-vide preparation!
*easy to clean
*can use any brand of vacuum food bags
We’ve only used it a few times yet. We purchase meat in bulk and portion out to freeze so this worked as desired for that. The other time was for sous-vide preparation and it worked like a champ. Overall we’re very happy with this new food sealer and have not run into any issues with suction or sealing.
Compared to our seal-a-meal it’s definitely an upgrade. It’s compact, sleek and easy to use. It’s your standard vacuum food sealing machine with a few upgrades. Here’s what I love:
* it’s compact and sleek, easy to store because of its size
* it’s definitely quieter than our old one
*love the moist or dry foods option!!! Really convenient for using marinades with sous-vide preparation!
*easy to clean
*can use any brand of vacuum food bags
We’ve only used it a few times yet. We purchase meat in bulk and portion out to freeze so this worked as desired for that. The other time was for sous-vide preparation and it worked like a champ. Overall we’re very happy with this new food sealer and have not run into any issues with suction or sealing.
ej_sevilla : Less than a month and the machine is malfunctioning.
Got this to replace a food saver we lost while moving. At first it was great and for the price I thought it was a great deal. But not even a month into using it and the machine works so inconsistently it gives me a headache trying to get it to work. Sometimes it will vacuum just a little bit of air out and then seal. So I tried to check if any moisture or fold were in the way.... nothing. Then other times it would vacuum just right.... and then the seal would be incomplete. Like only part way through. Again checking for moisture, obstructions, and even wiping down the heating element. Still didn't work right. Even tried hitting seal twice and it didnt seal correctly. What's worst is that I vacuum sealed some steaks in the fridge to use throughout the week and didnt notice the seal was not complete. I came back to the food bag puffed out with air and the steaks with a weird odor. Wish I would have just put down more money for another food saver.
Paula Ali : *****Update***** Unreliable Product and Horrible Customer Service!
*****Update***** I am changing my rating for this product to one star. Unreliable product and horrible customer service! In the beginning it worked fine, but a month later it stopped vacuuming. The product is still under Warranty.
My husband tried to contact their customer service and the recording said he was number 5 in line and then number 4 in line a few times, then it jumped to he was number 2 in line a couple of times or so, then he was no 1 in line and got disconnected around 15 minute mark. So after a while he called again and surprise, surprise...it was an identical recording and his place in queue happened to be 5, then 4 a few times the 2 again for a coupe of iterations, finally made it to number 1 and at 15 minute mark got disconnected again. He tried one more time and the same thing happened. Started at number 5 went down to 1 in the same sequence as the previous two times and he got disconnected around 15 minute mark.
I sent them an email and got a canned response that “you’re requesting has been received and being reviewed by our support staff”. Since then they haven’t taken any action. Sent them three additional emails and haven’t gotten response to any of them.
Old review: I was very please with it. Very easy to use.
My husband tried to contact their customer service and the recording said he was number 5 in line and then number 4 in line a few times, then it jumped to he was number 2 in line a couple of times or so, then he was no 1 in line and got disconnected around 15 minute mark. So after a while he called again and surprise, surprise...it was an identical recording and his place in queue happened to be 5, then 4 a few times the 2 again for a coupe of iterations, finally made it to number 1 and at 15 minute mark got disconnected again. He tried one more time and the same thing happened. Started at number 5 went down to 1 in the same sequence as the previous two times and he got disconnected around 15 minute mark.
I sent them an email and got a canned response that “you’re requesting has been received and being reviewed by our support staff”. Since then they haven’t taken any action. Sent them three additional emails and haven’t gotten response to any of them.
Old review: I was very please with it. Very easy to use.
T. Rice : Added star for DEAL GOODS customer service
First couple times I used this it performed as it should. In other words it vacuumed sealed automatically. Thereafter it would no longer vacuum and seal at the same time. The vacuum would run and run and never seal. I waited and waited, thinking maybe it just took time. After 10-15 minutes of not sealing after numerous attempts it became obvious to me that it does not work. I researched reasons why it may not be sealing (i.e. position of the bag in vacuum chamber, material or moisture along the seal point, etc., etc. But I could never get it to work again. The only option is vacuum and the seal separately, but that of course inevitably loses varying degrees of the vacuum. Then the bags started leaking in my sous vide, although I could so no reason why. So I started double-bagging. Still could not get vacuum/seal to work. It would run for minutes and occasionally it would stop, making me think it had worked. No dice, did not seal.
I've had thins thing almost six weeks and it stopped working well in the first two. I should have returned it.
ETA: I contacted the vendor DEAL GOODS six months after purchase and they replaced the unit. I believe this goes above and beyond ordinary customer service and would recommend buying from them again in the future. As to whether the replacement NutriChef Vacuum Sealer performs better than the other, only time will tell. I did note that the heating element for sealing was different. Hopefully Nutrichef fixed the defect.
I've had thins thing almost six weeks and it stopped working well in the first two. I should have returned it.
ETA: I contacted the vendor DEAL GOODS six months after purchase and they replaced the unit. I believe this goes above and beyond ordinary customer service and would recommend buying from them again in the future. As to whether the replacement NutriChef Vacuum Sealer performs better than the other, only time will tell. I did note that the heating element for sealing was different. Hopefully Nutrichef fixed the defect.
Caz H. : Seal part worked, but vac seal did not, then seal stopped too within 20 minutes of first use!
It didn't work for vac seal, that's the bottom line and that's what I bought it for.
I decided to test it for just sealing at first and it worked a couple of times, then I tried vacuum and seal and it definitely vacuumed and I'm like, this is so cool, but it made this horribly loud noise as it was vacuuming and I'm thinking, well, it will seal soon. I waited for the LED light to go out, as per instructions and when it got to 2 minutes I was like, hmmm, this can't be right.
So I started again, re-read the instructions, made sure I was doing everything correctly, and once again it vacuumed the air out VERY LOUDLY (you could not do this early in the morning or you'd wake the entire house up), and I waited (videoing it all the while for proof) and after about 4 minutes the light was still on and I had to press stop on the machine and sure enough the bag was still unsealed.
Clearly, the one I got is faulty - I called their customer service and got through to someone who was not particularly intelligent, but did eventually concur that the machine was 1) much noisier than it should be and 2) clearly wasn't working correctly.
So I am returning it to Amazon, and since the seller did NOT put the item in a box of any kind, it will be returned in the same original box with another label over the top of the original. I'm thinking it may have been damaged in transit as I would have liked for it to be in an Amazon box with some bubble wrap for some protection.
I think I'll try a different brand next time, but it's a shame because this looked good and seemed pretty simple to use, if only it had worked!
I decided to test it for just sealing at first and it worked a couple of times, then I tried vacuum and seal and it definitely vacuumed and I'm like, this is so cool, but it made this horribly loud noise as it was vacuuming and I'm thinking, well, it will seal soon. I waited for the LED light to go out, as per instructions and when it got to 2 minutes I was like, hmmm, this can't be right.
So I started again, re-read the instructions, made sure I was doing everything correctly, and once again it vacuumed the air out VERY LOUDLY (you could not do this early in the morning or you'd wake the entire house up), and I waited (videoing it all the while for proof) and after about 4 minutes the light was still on and I had to press stop on the machine and sure enough the bag was still unsealed.
Clearly, the one I got is faulty - I called their customer service and got through to someone who was not particularly intelligent, but did eventually concur that the machine was 1) much noisier than it should be and 2) clearly wasn't working correctly.
So I am returning it to Amazon, and since the seller did NOT put the item in a box of any kind, it will be returned in the same original box with another label over the top of the original. I'm thinking it may have been damaged in transit as I would have liked for it to be in an Amazon box with some bubble wrap for some protection.
I think I'll try a different brand next time, but it's a shame because this looked good and seemed pretty simple to use, if only it had worked!
Kindle Customer : How Can This Possibly Be Rated Number One In Google Reviews?
I really thought I was going to get a great vacuum sealer from what the "Best Sealer in 2020" number one out of 10 the reviews said. The first thing I noticed it how cheaply it's made. Feels like it's going to fall apart just holding it. When your handling it the top wobbles from the bottom. It rocks sitting on my counter top because the machine isn't level CHEAP it not sturdy at all. Some Amazon reviews have said this too to get it to close for sealing you have to really push down on both side at the same time to get it to lock. I'm afraid it's going to snap it two to get it closed due to it being so cheap and not flat on counter top. You have to be very careful where you place the bag for the vacuum/sealing part. If it's not in the right place you have to stop it and start again and again and again. Be careful with what suction power you choose. My first try was shredded cheese on Seal I didn't think it was going to ever stop sucking air out. If I were to use this bag the cheese would be a solid lump no way is ever going to be finely shredded again. Next try I used the Gentle suction less time same block of cheese so really no difference. I've only had it a day and haven't really used it but for the cheese. I'm not sure I can really recommend this sealer I have a feeling it's not going to last as long as the Food Saver I had for years. Which was very nice. I was looking for a good less expensive one. The old saying you get what you pay for applies to this one. Last thing I'd like to say is to whom ever packed this for shipping 10 stars. You did a wonderful job. Unlike the Roomba I had to return just last week because it was pack in a second huge box and was banged around so much it broke it.
Nancy Broadbent : and the little hand pump I bought to suck air out of bags just wasn't cutting it
I've recently become a fan of sous vide cooking, and the little hand pump I bought to suck air out of bags just wasn't cutting it. I did a lot of research and ordered this vacuum sealer by NutriChef. It's great! It's a little tricky fully understanding the instructions because it is had to see all of the components shown in the photograph, but eventually I figured it out and it is a snap to use. I very quickly bagged and sealed five strip steaks to freeze for future sous vide cooking, and I can see using it to seal all sorts of cooked and uncooked food. It also has a sleek, low profile appearance which makes it easy to store on a shallow shelf. I love it!
Jon : One Star
Would not seal bags. Vacuum pump runs but the sealer doesn't work.
Mckenzie : Great buy! Easy to use!
Loving this! I've used it for raw fresh deer meat, rotisserie chicken leftovers, and dehydrated deer meat. It works well and is super easy to set up and use. Some need to know tricks for wet meat/items (in no particular order):
1. drain off as much juice as possible
2. pat it dry
3. hold the bag below the vacuum sealer so that gravity takes effect and the juice stays below the sealer, and more air gets sucked out.
4. You can also semi freeze the meat for 30 minutes to an hour depending on amount, and then seal the bag. This way the juices are frozen and won't try to suck to the top
5. Put the bag in a large mason large or bowl and fold the top 3-4 inches of the bag over the jar or bowl before putting wet items in, then after the bag is full, take it out and fold the bag back to normal. This prevents moisture from touching the end that you seal.
You don't want moisture at the sealing end of your bag at all! Happy vacuum sealing everyone!
1. drain off as much juice as possible
2. pat it dry
3. hold the bag below the vacuum sealer so that gravity takes effect and the juice stays below the sealer, and more air gets sucked out.
4. You can also semi freeze the meat for 30 minutes to an hour depending on amount, and then seal the bag. This way the juices are frozen and won't try to suck to the top
5. Put the bag in a large mason large or bowl and fold the top 3-4 inches of the bag over the jar or bowl before putting wet items in, then after the bag is full, take it out and fold the bag back to normal. This prevents moisture from touching the end that you seal.
You don't want moisture at the sealing end of your bag at all! Happy vacuum sealing everyone!
3v3L : Good little sealer...gets the job done!
At this price point and less than HALF of what others cost, it's a nice little machine. I had a Food saver Elite fry (power company had wiring shorting to my house ground, turns out...but they're not responsible ????), and I just couldn't see spending $185 on a new one when I got that one on sale at $129. Repairs on the old one could cost more than this thing by far and just weren't worth the hassle, $$, and I had a bunch of things prepped to be sealed soon anyway.
This one was surprisingly easy to use, though getting the larger 11" bags in the exact spot is tricky at first. It seals FAST compared to the food saver, comes with the moist seal option, and a tube with fitting for certain vacuum seal tubs, I suppose; this also has an attachment for the premade bags and such to seal manually. It's compact so there's not a ton of counter space taken up, touch sensitive buttons (capacitive?), light, not exceptionally loud (quieter than the Food saver), and fairly easy to use. I only wish the cord was about 2-3' longer as it doesn't reach more than couple feet. Overall, I'd recommend it!
Oh, I've sealed at least two small (8") rolls and 1-1/2 of the large (11") rolls into it since I started using it. I find it occasionally doesn't stop vacuum to seal at times and I manually press the button to seal up... only real hiccup in operation. Thanks for reading.
This one was surprisingly easy to use, though getting the larger 11" bags in the exact spot is tricky at first. It seals FAST compared to the food saver, comes with the moist seal option, and a tube with fitting for certain vacuum seal tubs, I suppose; this also has an attachment for the premade bags and such to seal manually. It's compact so there's not a ton of counter space taken up, touch sensitive buttons (capacitive?), light, not exceptionally loud (quieter than the Food saver), and fairly easy to use. I only wish the cord was about 2-3' longer as it doesn't reach more than couple feet. Overall, I'd recommend it!
Oh, I've sealed at least two small (8") rolls and 1-1/2 of the large (11") rolls into it since I started using it. I find it occasionally doesn't stop vacuum to seal at times and I manually press the button to seal up... only real hiccup in operation. Thanks for reading.
Bryan : I'm so pleased with this food vacuum sealer
I'm so pleased with this food vacuum sealer. Our other food sealer broke but I hated that thing (obviously different brand). It was bulky, loud, and difficult to use.This nutrichef pkvs18 is slim, sleek, and easy to use. No more multiple times just trying to get a bag to seal. It worked flawlessly and I really put it through it's paces right out of the box with having to package about 60lbs of meat. Thank you for making such a great product.
Kathy G. Guevara : Excellent product - performs better than the expensive vacuum seal system I have used before
This product is light weight and so easy to use. I had paid MUCH more for a better known brand of vacuum seal in the past but this one is actually better and much more affordable. I like that there are two vacuum settings so that I can vacuum seal softer things like pasta without compressing too much. The vacuum is very good and the seal is also very good. It's enabled me to stop food waste in my home. We have Freezer Fridays where we eat leftovers we've saved from previous meals and no one has to cook or order in. I routinely use it when I fix half an apple for my grandson and vacuum seal the second half to eat later. It doesn't turn brown and stays fresh for days.
Calin Bodea : good vacuum sealer when your food shelf life and flavor is on the line!
this is my first vacuum sealer so, since I don't have any other previous experience with other brands and models, I could be a bit biased. First of all, the product arrived in a very well protected package so there was no damage to it. Once I took it out of the box, I was anxious to try it so I had a few pieces of bacon (old style) that I wanted to seal for summer and this machine worked as a charm, there is no learning curve with it, its literally plug and play product. when you use it the right way (fit the bag into the vacuum very well, not sloppy) it will vacuum and seal in under 30 seconds. Only when you don't fit properly the bag or you tough the digital control pad on top you could get a bag that doesn't vacuum properly.
it comes with 5 bags and a roll of bags for custom length items you need saving.
it comes with 5 bags and a roll of bags for custom length items you need saving.
slunder : We weren't happy with it :(
We did not get good results with this model at all. We have had 3 of the FoodSaver brands and after a while they don't work, usually cannot be fixed at that point and they are expensive to replace so we decided to give this less expensive option to seal foods a try. It is not as bulky as a FoodSaver and does not even sound as rugged as the FoodSaver, almost sounds like a cheap jigsaw cutting wood LOL After attempting to seal over a dozen packages of meat and some walnuts it was very disappointing as only two of the packages actually sealed. The rest were left with air in them still because it does not seal all the way across, it leaves small quarter inch or more gaps for air to get back in (aka not getting all the air out). Returned the product and will seek a better alternative or pony up and go back to FoodSaver brand.
saltytoast : Works well, instructions need improvement
Have had this a couple of weeks now and have used it to freeze 30 lbs of green beans, a loaf of pumpkin bread and some sub buns. The vacuum sealer works very well-- a little too well in the case of the green beans--it sucked the little bits of water right off the beans and then wouldn't seal--didn't matter if we used dry or moist settings. We figured out that after the usual blanching, cooling and draining steps, spreading the beans out on clean dish towels for 30 min to an hour to dry helps, then when vacuum sealing, we hit the seal button at the first sign of water being sucked up toward the edge of the bag. This worked!!! Gentle setting worked great for bread and rolls. Overall, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because instructions were pretty general. Would have helped to provide more detailed instructions for different types of foods, e.g. blanched vegetables. We had to do some experimenting to figure it out, and I would hesitate to use it on truly moist foods such as soups and stews. I would freeze these first in another container until solid, then pop out and vacuum seal.
Shaybly : Edited Review!! Never worked well
**Here's the update** I can't even begin to explain how horrible this product is. #2 just went into the trash. I'm sure I could get them to replace another one, but I don't want it.even if it's free. That's how bad it is. Not even free, is it worth using this piece of junk. Thanks for listening!
Original review
The attached photo should explain how I feel about this product. I bought this to replace an older Food Saver that I had and loved for many years. This thing is clunky and inconsistent. It's cheaply made, sort of flimsy in comparison to my old one. One of the latches broke only after a few months of use and will now no longer clamp down tight enough to be usable. And it never worked very well even before it broke. They are replacing it, so that's good, but...still junk. I got so mad I ripped it out of the wall socket and smashed it on the ground as violently as I could. Never again. I'm looking forward already to the replacement breaking so I can find something better.
Original review
The attached photo should explain how I feel about this product. I bought this to replace an older Food Saver that I had and loved for many years. This thing is clunky and inconsistent. It's cheaply made, sort of flimsy in comparison to my old one. One of the latches broke only after a few months of use and will now no longer clamp down tight enough to be usable. And it never worked very well even before it broke. They are replacing it, so that's good, but...still junk. I got so mad I ripped it out of the wall socket and smashed it on the ground as violently as I could. Never again. I'm looking forward already to the replacement breaking so I can find something better.
Gnoman : Good for the price
I bought this because I didn't want to spend a fortune and wasn't sure I'd use a vacuum sealer in the first place.
It works very good in general, and I've filled up 2 normal sized freezers since I got it and gone through nearly 100 feet of vac rolls (other branded) not including the ones it shipped with.
The only issue I have with it is that the pressure between the rubber gasket on top furthest front and the sealing strip sometimes isn't high enough from the locking clamps alone (especially if there is any kind of wrinkle in the bag) and I need to lean on it to get a clean seal. Same with any trapped water. If you press down on it the heating strip is perfectly capable of steaming the water out of the way and sealing over it, but won't with normal pressure from locking it. This wasn't an issue with the bags it came with as they weren't prone to this kind of folding / defect.
That said, I may end up getting a commercial vac chamber model because I'm using this inexpensive one so heavily, but that's more due to my usage level and the benefits of that (much more expensive) style with regards to sealing soups and such.
Update: Raising to 5 stars, problems were only with the brand of bags I had. 200 feet of nutrichef rolls later (so probably 300 feet total averaging 8" long bags) and the machine is functioning great with occasional user error being my only issue.
It works very good in general, and I've filled up 2 normal sized freezers since I got it and gone through nearly 100 feet of vac rolls (other branded) not including the ones it shipped with.
The only issue I have with it is that the pressure between the rubber gasket on top furthest front and the sealing strip sometimes isn't high enough from the locking clamps alone (especially if there is any kind of wrinkle in the bag) and I need to lean on it to get a clean seal. Same with any trapped water. If you press down on it the heating strip is perfectly capable of steaming the water out of the way and sealing over it, but won't with normal pressure from locking it. This wasn't an issue with the bags it came with as they weren't prone to this kind of folding / defect.
That said, I may end up getting a commercial vac chamber model because I'm using this inexpensive one so heavily, but that's more due to my usage level and the benefits of that (much more expensive) style with regards to sealing soups and such.
Update: Raising to 5 stars, problems were only with the brand of bags I had. 200 feet of nutrichef rolls later (so probably 300 feet total averaging 8" long bags) and the machine is functioning great with occasional user error being my only issue.
Springer Rider : Not a very good product
Sadly this machine does not perform well, it has a slick look but that's where the "pros" end. The "cons" begins with the vacuum action does not fully pull the air out of the bags and it continues the sealing process whether you've gotten the air out or not, the vacuum area is too far into the machine prompting wasted extra length of bag and difficulty aligning for a seal, the soft material for the machine seal where it enters the body of the machine is impossible to clean completely. Amazon has allowed return, however pay close attention to the limited return date.
Tc Hefty : Great Product for Great Price
I needed to replace my old vacuum sealer but did not want to spend a fortune. The whole purpose of my vacuum sealer is to save money by buying in bulk. I read a million reviews and finally decided to give this one a try. I am SOOO glad that I did. The first time I used it took a minute to figure out how to get the bag just right in the sealer. The directions are just some pictures. Once I figured out how to get it in the sealer just right it was super east to seal. I packaged about 10 packs of meat. I packaged chicken breasts, hamburger, and steaks. It all sealed great. I did not have wait in between sealing each package. By the time I got the next package ready the sealer was ready. I have used it several times since and it is still working great. I do recommend if you are wanting to seal something that has a lot of liquid in it that you freeze it first and then put the frozen item in the freezer bag and seal it. This is not because this sealer does not do a good job (I have not tried the moist option) but because it just works so much better with any sealer to do it that way. My last sealer was very expensive and worked well with the moist option when I was sealing things to freeze that had a marinade with it but it just seems to get more air out and last longer when I froze it in a zip lock for about an hour or so and then took it out of the zip lock and sealed it in a vacuum bag and put back in freezer.
Kindle Customer : How Can This Possibly Be Rated Number One In Google Reviews?
I really thought I was going to get a great vacuum sealer from what the "Best Sealer in 2020" number one out of 10 the reviews said. The first thing I noticed it how cheaply it's made. Feels like it's going to fall apart just holding it. When your handling it the top wobbles from the bottom. It rocks sitting on my counter top because the machine isn't level CHEAP it not sturdy at all. Some Amazon reviews have said this too to get it to close for sealing you have to really push down on both side at the same time to get it to lock. I'm afraid it's going to snap it two to get it closed due to it being so cheap and not flat on counter top. You have to be very careful where you place the bag for the vacuum/sealing part. If it's not in the right place you have to stop it and start again and again and again. Be careful with what suction power you choose. My first try was shredded cheese on Seal I didn't think it was going to ever stop sucking air out. If I were to use this bag the cheese would be a solid lump no way is ever going to be finely shredded again. Next try I used the Gentle suction less time same block of cheese so really no difference. I've only had it a day and haven't really used it but for the cheese. I'm not sure I can really recommend this sealer I have a feeling it's not going to last as long as the Food Saver I had for years. Which was very nice. I was looking for a good less expensive one. The old saying you get what you pay for applies to this one. Last thing I'd like to say is to whom ever packed this for shipping 10 stars. You did a wonderful job. Unlike the Roomba I had to return just last week because it was pack in a second huge box and was banged around so much it broke it.
Consumer999 : **CHEAP Product** Doesn't work...
I would NOT recommend this sealer. I used it twice to vacuum seal small bags of snacks. It sealed; but the vacuum seeped out within minutes. I used it today and it doesn't heat up or seal anything. Piece of cheap junk.
Diane from the Bay Area : Loved it--until it stopped working
This is my second food sealer. I wish I still had the first one. Here are my thoughts about what I thought was an upgrade in design and function:
PRO: It is sleek, good-looking and takes up very little counter space.
CON: Because it takes up so little space, I can no longer store a roll of bag material in it. Now I have to drape the roll over the outside of the machine and hold onto it while cutting, instead of pulling out a length from the storage area. Several of my bags were cut awkwardly on the new machine.
CON: I can't leave this unit plugged in. It is ridiculously sensitive and would start the running the vacuum/sealing function if I put something down on the counter in front of it.
PRO: When it worked, it worked beautifully. It is noisy, but much quieter than my old food sealer.
PRO: (I thought!) It toggles between dry and moist settings. Sealing bags of meat was always a challenge with my old sealer. I had to watch carefully to prevent juices from seeping into the machine and ruining it. I actually had to wrap meat in plastic wrap before bagging it and sealing it.
CON: I used the moist setting for the first time yesterday, after six months of ownership. Guess what? Juices from the ground beef seeped into the unit and ruined it.
I have owned this unit just over six months and probably got ten or so uses out of it. I will not buy from this brand again.
PRO: It is sleek, good-looking and takes up very little counter space.
CON: Because it takes up so little space, I can no longer store a roll of bag material in it. Now I have to drape the roll over the outside of the machine and hold onto it while cutting, instead of pulling out a length from the storage area. Several of my bags were cut awkwardly on the new machine.
CON: I can't leave this unit plugged in. It is ridiculously sensitive and would start the running the vacuum/sealing function if I put something down on the counter in front of it.
PRO: When it worked, it worked beautifully. It is noisy, but much quieter than my old food sealer.
PRO: (I thought!) It toggles between dry and moist settings. Sealing bags of meat was always a challenge with my old sealer. I had to watch carefully to prevent juices from seeping into the machine and ruining it. I actually had to wrap meat in plastic wrap before bagging it and sealing it.
CON: I used the moist setting for the first time yesterday, after six months of ownership. Guess what? Juices from the ground beef seeped into the unit and ruined it.
I have owned this unit just over six months and probably got ten or so uses out of it. I will not buy from this brand again.
Kayo : After a year I felt I needed to write a review because I almost gave product 1 star
This is a nice sealer the wet/ dry, normal suction and gentle for items like rolls is very helpful after a year the sealer is still going strong. The only setback is you have to be careful your hand or finger touch the seal button while the sealer is in the Vac/Seal mode. Hold and move the unit around by holding the sides. The buttons are very sensitive you only have to tap them I believe it is important to say if you believe there is a problem because there is no suction or bags seal before all the air is removed - the problem may not be with the sealer the problem may might be the bags Sweet Alice Vacuum Sealer Bag Rolls 4 mil Embossed Commercial Grade, Vac YaYa and Food Saver and Seal a Meal bags work without a problem. I have had nothing but problems with AVID ARMOR sometimes the bags work sometimes they don't I have gone through bag after bag. I got so frustrated I threw (yes threw) the sealer in the trash and started looking for a new sealer. It was a good thing also bought 1-pint Vac YaYa bags something told me to try them first - they worked like a charm, then I tried out a third band - a roll it also worked perfectly. I toyed to buy a second sealer for the AVID ARMOR bags. I bought 200 bags but I thought what is the bags don't work with the new sealer so I requested a refund. So, before you return or throw out the sealer try bags from another company. I almost threw out a perfectly functioning sealer. I am glad I bought this sealer.
Corinne : Flimsy and not worth your money
I bought this item to replace an old Food Saver Vacuum Sealer that finally gave up the ghost. The price was considerably less than a new Food Saver, and it was smaller, which was a plus. The NutriChef sealer I received seemed quite flimsy, and after sealing several packages of meat, the suction function quit. I called customer service and was told that yes, they would honor the warranty, but there would be a hefty fee to return the item. Thankfully, I had ordered through Amazon, so I just returned it through them and ordered another Food Saver. The fates seemed to be smiling on me, as the price of that new sealer had been reduced.
T. Rice : Added star for DEAL GOODS customer service
First couple times I used this it performed as it should. In other words it vacuumed sealed automatically. Thereafter it would no longer vacuum and seal at the same time. The vacuum would run and run and never seal. I waited and waited, thinking maybe it just took time. After 10-15 minutes of not sealing after numerous attempts it became obvious to me that it does not work. I researched reasons why it may not be sealing (i.e. position of the bag in vacuum chamber, material or moisture along the seal point, etc., etc. But I could never get it to work again. The only option is vacuum and the seal separately, but that of course inevitably loses varying degrees of the vacuum. Then the bags started leaking in my sous vide, although I could so no reason why. So I started double-bagging. Still could not get vacuum/seal to work. It would run for minutes and occasionally it would stop, making me think it had worked. No dice, did not seal.
I've had thins thing almost six weeks and it stopped working well in the first two. I should have returned it.
ETA: I contacted the vendor DEAL GOODS six months after purchase and they replaced the unit. I believe this goes above and beyond ordinary customer service and would recommend buying from them again in the future. As to whether the replacement NutriChef Vacuum Sealer performs better than the other, only time will tell. I did note that the heating element for sealing was different. Hopefully Nutrichef fixed the defect.
I've had thins thing almost six weeks and it stopped working well in the first two. I should have returned it.
ETA: I contacted the vendor DEAL GOODS six months after purchase and they replaced the unit. I believe this goes above and beyond ordinary customer service and would recommend buying from them again in the future. As to whether the replacement NutriChef Vacuum Sealer performs better than the other, only time will tell. I did note that the heating element for sealing was different. Hopefully Nutrichef fixed the defect.
PJ Wintermute : Almost perfect
I'm very happy with this vacuum sealer. It is compact. We can store it in the cupboard instead of using counter space. The bag cutter is a nice extra feature. To use the bag cutter lay the bag across the top of the unit, hold it down flat, then run the bag cutter across. This vacuum sealer would be perfect besides 2 annoying flaws. I wish the top stay up until forcibly closed. I'll open the unit and then try to line the bag and the top will close on my fingers. It's not a deal breaker. It doesn't slam down, but it is annoying. Also to use the bag cutter feature you lay roll across the top of the buttons and the buttons are very sensitive.
H. Landry : Bad Apple; Great Company
Purchased Sept of 2018.
When this worked, I had no problem with it. It seemed to do it’s job pretty well. The problem began when the function lights on the lid would go off-and-on depending on what position you held the lid. Fully closed and it wouldn’t work, so that means no function.
Since I didn’t send it the warranty card, I felt there was no way I was going to bother to try a replacement or a repair through the manufacturer. So I opened it. I discovered that the wire that feeds the the lid (see photos) was being slowly severed by the action of opening and closing the top. Which is why at certain positions, the lights would still come on. This is bad engineering. I will attempt to find this part (flat wire). I also invite the manufacturer to comment on this, so check back and see if they care.
Update; Just saw this response on October 29th, 2020. At the time I figured pursuing a warranty replacement would just lead to a lot of frustration. I think in the future it would be nice if;
"Amazon would have alerted me via email that I had had a manufacturer response"
Will try and contact the manufacturer to see if this offer is still available. Since they at the time offered a replacement, I feel it is just right that I at least add two stars to my old review
Update 2; the wire problem I thought I fixed is now affecting the start button under the lid, but NutriChef in the meantime did contact me and is now sending a replacement
I think we all have to understand that occasionally electronics fail, a 'bad apple' if you will. This appears to be one of them. But when the manufacturer backs that up with excellent replacement service, then you can't go wrong. Plus, even though this unit had problems, I was still going to get another one since I feel this is the best choice out there
When this worked, I had no problem with it. It seemed to do it’s job pretty well. The problem began when the function lights on the lid would go off-and-on depending on what position you held the lid. Fully closed and it wouldn’t work, so that means no function.
Since I didn’t send it the warranty card, I felt there was no way I was going to bother to try a replacement or a repair through the manufacturer. So I opened it. I discovered that the wire that feeds the the lid (see photos) was being slowly severed by the action of opening and closing the top. Which is why at certain positions, the lights would still come on. This is bad engineering. I will attempt to find this part (flat wire). I also invite the manufacturer to comment on this, so check back and see if they care.
Update; Just saw this response on October 29th, 2020. At the time I figured pursuing a warranty replacement would just lead to a lot of frustration. I think in the future it would be nice if;
"Amazon would have alerted me via email that I had had a manufacturer response"
Will try and contact the manufacturer to see if this offer is still available. Since they at the time offered a replacement, I feel it is just right that I at least add two stars to my old review
Update 2; the wire problem I thought I fixed is now affecting the start button under the lid, but NutriChef in the meantime did contact me and is now sending a replacement
I think we all have to understand that occasionally electronics fail, a 'bad apple' if you will. This appears to be one of them. But when the manufacturer backs that up with excellent replacement service, then you can't go wrong. Plus, even though this unit had problems, I was still going to get another one since I feel this is the best choice out there
Cora : TERRIBLE with any amount of moisture
I do not understand how this vacuum sealer has such high reviews, it's terrible. Save yourself the time and frustration and go with another brand. I bought this for food prep days so I could store grab and go freezer. It took TWO HOURS for me to seal 8 packs of room temp egg muffins. Any amount of moisture prevents the sealing capabilities. I tried every combination of settings and none solved the problem. I ended up having to seal each package an AVERAGE OF FOUR TIMES with pausing, manually drying, and moving the seal line each time. Each seal line has various gaps in it. It took an absurd amount of persistence and wasted time to get the food sealed. Don't waste your money or your time and go with a more expensive brand to save yourself the headache. Or maybe just only seal items without any amount of moisture at all.
Chimp Chimperson : It works (mostly).
I've never used a vacuum sealer, before, so it is impossible to compare. But, on the most fundamental level, it works. It wasn't entirely easy to figure it out, though. The included "directions" are poorly written and not very helpful. But, with some trial and error, I was able to figure it out. Not EVERY attempt at vacuum sealing was successful. Some didn't seem to want to remove ALL air from package. Others didn't seal tight. But, with practice, I was able to refine my technique and reduce the percentage of failed attempts (and wasted bags). I'm sure that, over time, my opinion will become more refined, but at this point. I could go either way. I'm pleased that, at very least, it does what it is supposed to do, most of the time. Only time and further experience using the unit will tell if I will be more or less satisfied.
Chuck Collison : This thing is excellent, looks excellent, works excellent.
Well, I got a real nice request from the company to review it, so here I am. This thing is excellent, looks excellent, works excellent, and is simply great. To preface all of this : I live alone, I have my own place, and I'm busy as heck most of the time. Most of the food that I wind up buying is meant for family-sized units, and unfortunately it's often cheaper for me to just eat out than it is to buy products and waste that stuff tossing it out. No longer! The first day I got this in, I popped open one of the bags (The instruction manual is simple and incredibly easy to understand), chopped up some potatoes, onions, leeks, peppers, and some other things, spiced them up, and dropped them in. 40 seconds later, I had a perfectly-sealed bag, ready to put into the freezer with zero damage to the products. No awful freezer burn, no horrible taste afterwards... A few days later I cooked up what I'd bagged, and it tasted just as good as it did the day of.
Additionally, this is a great product for those looking to make simple meals ready-to-eat for camping and emergency preparation! I took a minute late-night the other evening, popped some bandages, lighters, matches, a few accessory packets, some medical pills, and popped it all into a bag. Again, 40 seconds later, I had it air-tight, waterproof, taking up 30% less space in my bug out bag... I absolutely cannot recommend this product enough. For $50, this might be one of the best investments I've ever made.
Update
About a month later and I can safely say this thing has absolutely reimbursed my initial investment. I cannot possibly recommend this product more, this thing is an absolute life-saver.
Additionally, this is a great product for those looking to make simple meals ready-to-eat for camping and emergency preparation! I took a minute late-night the other evening, popped some bandages, lighters, matches, a few accessory packets, some medical pills, and popped it all into a bag. Again, 40 seconds later, I had it air-tight, waterproof, taking up 30% less space in my bug out bag... I absolutely cannot recommend this product enough. For $50, this might be one of the best investments I've ever made.
Update
About a month later and I can safely say this thing has absolutely reimbursed my initial investment. I cannot possibly recommend this product more, this thing is an absolute life-saver.
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