ICO Upright Vacuum Sealer designed for Sous Vide Cooking, Space Saver Vacuum Sealer with vacuum bags included review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Impeccable Culinary Objects (ICO)
Item Dimensions LxWxH	17.72 x 3.62 x 6.1 inches
Item Weight	1.7 Kilograms
Wattage	110 watts

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Save Money, Food Waste, Nutrients, and Counter Space with the ICO Vacuum Sealer

With a unique space-saving design that uses up to 30% less counter space than the best-selling FoodSaver models.

No more planning ahead to get the most out of your vacuum sealer - keep your ICO Vaccum Sealer on your counter and use it every day to seal freshness inside snack bags, leftovers, cereals, fresh ground coffees, sous-vide meals, ready-to-steam meals, and much more.

Plus, with ICO's best-in-class customer service, you'll never have to worry about getting left without timely and efficient support if you ever need it. Get support within hours instead of days.

What does the ICO Vacuum Sealing System have to offer?


Easy-to-insert bag slot with no "dead zones". With the typical open/close chamshell design, vacuum bags can easily get inserted incorrectly, wasting the bag! The ICO easy-insert slot makes getting the perfect seal as easy as possible, even if you've never used a vacuum sealer before.	Vertical design uses up to 30% less counter space. Don't let your vacuum sealer gather dust in your pantry. Keep it on your counter and you'll be surprised how many uses you'll find for it! From sous vide cooking to prepping freezer meals, you've found your new best friends in the kitchen.	Choose from 4 settings for perfect results every time. Select from Gentle or Normal strength for your vacuum as well as Moist or Normal for your food type. Separate buttons for seal and vacuum seal functions allow you to seal snack bags without vacuuming the bag, crushing the snacks inside. Individual LEDs indicate each function as it happens.	Take comfort in our BPA and phthalate free certifications. Enjoy sous-video cooking without the possibility of BPA or phthalates leeching into your food. Your ICO Vacuum Sealing System includes 5 quart-sized bags and a full size vacuum roll so you're ready to go right out of the box.

How does this item differ from a FoodSaver vacuum sealer?


Smaller form factor that saves you counterspace. No more bulky, industrial vacuum sealers that clutter up your limited counter space. The ICO Vacuum sealer is compact and powerful, with more vacuum power than less expensive models.	Specialized for sous-vide and adventurous cooking. Quickly and easily try out the newest sous-video cooking techniques using your ICO Vacuum Sealing System. From fish to beef steaks, your ICO vacuum sealer will help you explore new and exciting ways to cook.	Save complete, fresh meals for months in ICO vacuum bags. Get a head start on the week or month by prepping freezer meals ahead of time. ICO's easy and automatic vacuum sealing process let's you focus on the creativity and nutrition behind your cooking, making sure you save the best. Works with casseroles, soups, stews, curries, leftovers, and nearly anything else you can think of.	Unparalleled, unbeatable customer service. At Impeccable Culinary Objects, we love and appreciate each and every one of our customers, and we offer superior speed and efficiency in fixing any issue that might arise. Let us prove it to you today.


Designed in Italy. Enjoy the unique and exciting design of an ICO Vacuum Sealing System. 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever'.	Powerful, patented vertical action pump. Our unique vertically integrated vacuum pump adjusts for moist or dry foods, giving you the perfect vacuum seal every time.	Easy to operate with one hand or two. Everyone can use an extra hand in the kitchen. You can secure the lock catches one at a time or together, so even when you've got your hands full, we've got you covered.	Compatible with FoodSaver vacuum sealer bags. Thinking about switching over from a FoodSaver? Your remaining FoodSaver bags are completely compatible with your new ICO Vacuum Sealing System. No switching costs!

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Questions about ICO Upright Vacuum Sealer designed for Sous Vide Cooking, Space Saver Vacuum Sealer with vacuum bags included

What is the voltage requirement of this? 110V or 110-240V? Thanks!

Answer: 110V. Hope that helps. We love this machine. Works very well.

Answer: It runs of of normal household current list any other appliance.

Answer: Sorry, not a clue.

What is the largest bag you can use with this machine?

Answer: The pre-cut bags and roll of bags are all the same width

Answer: 7.9" wide is the widest we recommend. Thanks for asking!

When I manually pump air from bags using a hand pump sometimes juices come out. How easy is this to clean?

Answer: Very easy to clean. Has a pull out drainage container. This works exactly as advertised. A must for your Sous Vide cooking.

Answer: The opening is large enough for me to clean the sealing area with a clorox wipe. Hope that helps.

How big are the bags

Answer: Quart size unless you get the roll

Answer: They are wide, but you can customize their sizes.

does it work with mylar bags?

Answer: It's designed to work with plastic vacuum sealer bags only

Answer: Don’t know. Some materials are not good for sous Vide or storage. I would use recommended bags just to be safe.

Is this sealer compatible with most major vacuum bags?

Answer: Yes, it's compatible with food saver and many other brands including the generics

Answer: Yes, so far it seems to work with most. It’s probably not recommended, but I found it works to reseal Doritos and cereal bags (the thick plastic bags inside most breakfast cereal boxes).

Answer: Yes, but I would highly recommend the ICO bags, that are available on Amazon Prime.

Does it work with food saver attachments to seal cans?

Answer: Yes it does! You may need the original FoodSaver accessory hose, but you can attached the FoodSaver cans to this vacuum sealer. Thanks for asking!

Answer: I believe so, It comes with its own adapter to seal cans.

I have limited mobility in my arms is the bag is easy to get in the sealing slot

Answer: I have not had any problems fitting the bags into the sealing slot

Answer: While not difficult, this model requires the use of both hands to push down the locking mechanisms located at each end. The lock release also requires both hands to release properly. The unit cannot produce a vacuum seal unless locked as designed. Otherwise, I am pleased with the ICO upright sealer. Hope this helps.

Answer:

Answer: Yes, it’s easy. I push the edge as far as it will go and hold it in position so I can push the button.

Answer: No I would tell you to look for a different type other than it takes a lot of pressure to lock it down it works really well.

Answer: Yes

What is the suction Kpa

How does one create bags from a roll? Does the machine have a cutter? Compartment inside machine to store roll?

Answer: There is no place to store a roll in the machine. You would have to seal one end first and then cut the portion you wanted for your food. Put the food in and then seal or vacumn seal after the food is in place.

Answer: Cut off the size bag you need from the roll, then seal one end by pressing only “seal” on the machine. Then fill it and run it normally. No cutter needed, just stick the top of the bag in the machine. No compartment needed, the roll is separate.

Answer: You need scissors to cut the bags. The machine will seal it.

Does it seal liquids?

Answer: I haven’t tried sealing liquids but there’ no reason it shouldn’t work. The seal is very secure.

Answer: It can be used to seal jars, but you'll need to purchase special caps.

Where is this item manufactured-country?

Answer: I believe China.

Product reviews of ICO Upright Vacuum Sealer designed for Sous Vide Cooking, Space Saver Vacuum Sealer with vacuum bags included

Vicki L. Freeman : Buy one now!

I had an old one this is superior! No air left!

Cathy H

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Works great and reduces food waste!

Duane L. : More control than Foodsaver. Easier double seals for sous vide.

This review is long overdue. The simplicity of this vacuum sealer is just perfect in my opinion. By not relying on sensors to clamp the bag prior to vacuum sealing, I'm much more easily able to control the location of the seal. This allows me to waste less bag past the seal as well as more easily apply a double seal for long sous vide times or heavier bags. The control also makes it easy to reseal plastic chip and cereal bags, keeping things fresh far longer.

Put simply, by making this a more manual device, it puts the control in your hands.

Charles M. : Easy to use.

This product is saving me money weekly. I sealed several pieces of fresh fish over a month ago and ate the last one last night. As fresh as the first. That never would have happened without the Vacuum Sealer.

Jeff : 10/10 would seal again

The slim profile allows it to sit on your counter and not get in the way. No clunky moving parts and opening closing trying to get the bag in just the right spot. Bag slides right in push down the locking clamps and with a push of a button, like professionally sealed foods. Used the gentle setting to reseal a Costco sized bag of chips and was very surprised with results. Little to no broken chips and great seal. Sous Vide anything has never been easier.

Super easy to use
Super easy to clean
Slim Profile
Clean Look

Vanita Louie : Food bag sealer not good

Used it for the first time. Doesnt seal.

Amazon Customer : As advertised

I was looking for a vacuum sealer to use for cooking with my new Sous Vide device; I chose this one due to its ratings and cost and so far it has performed well. It is also reasonably attractive and compact. Shipping was easy and the company is very responsive. I also liked the online videos demonstrating the use of the product.

Dr. J. Orr : Upgrading to a Streamlined Sealer

I currently own another popular vacuum sealer. It has been a viable machine and served me well. The ICO was definitely an upgrade to my current system. For as light as the unit is, it has a very sturdy build to it. The thin profile of the machine takes up significantly less space than my older system. The ICO offers similar features to my current system but the addition of a speed control is a welcome addition. Furthermore, having a canister sealer included was a welcome feature. I am now looking for a sous vide system to accompany my new vacuum system. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!

Vicki L. Freeman : Buy one now!

I had an old one this is superior! No air left!

Cathy H

Judy Shaw : Liked least was lack of

The design. Liked least was lack of instructions

Antonio B. : Great Product!

I am so impressed with it. It vacuums and seals perfectly, really does an outstanding job. (no air trapped inside, creates a tight seal) It completely exceeded my expectations. It is so easy to use and quick. I recommend it 100%!

Thomas Poulton : Best sealing bags period

I've been vacuum sealing everything with these bags because they are the best for the price and performance you can buy. They just work and have saved me a ton of money on food that goes bad.

Rick Brewer : Works great with a Sous vide.

I bought this ICO Vacuum sealer to use with a Sous vide. I bought a couple ribeye steak, a couple thick pork tenderloin and some chicken breast. Some of the meat I marinated and some I didn’t. It did a great job sealing all the bags. The ribeyes look like there were professional sealer. The vacuum sealed bags do a great job with the Sous vide. I’m looking for more food to vacuum seal and use with the Sous vide.

Fettered Raven : Best I've Used

This is hands down the fastest and easiest to use vacuum sealer I've ever used. And the versatility of vacuum canister use is great, too. This unit is Grade A!

Britterica : I am very happy with how easy it is to use once you ...

This is my first vacuum sealer (model number ICO 031) and I use it to vacuum pack my freezer meals and for breaking down bulk meat orders into manageable portions before freezing. I am very happy with how easy it is to use once you get the hang of when exactly to push the seal button. My first few bags didn’t seal properly but once I figured out the issue I have had zero problems. I definitely will recommend it to my friends. I wish it came with a cheat sheet for what settings to use with different foods.

Stuart R Reiter : Delivers on it's promises

As promised, this vacuum sealer is just as effective but with a much smaller footprint than other models out there. I found it easy and intuitive to use and am now considering it's uses beyond preserving food.

Stuart R Reiter : Delivers on it's promises

Angela : 5 I like that you can select your own size and cut ...

Quality rating: 5

I like that you can select your own size and cut the bags to fit.

Charles M. : Easy to use.

Amazon Customer : ... received this Vacuum sealer as a gift and I love it. It works great

I received this Vacuum sealer as a gift and I love it. It works great! I have used it for many applications and I'm really happy with the results.

Kris DeLaurier : Solid Vac Sealer.

This product works as advertised. I really enjoy its interface(tho, as some have mentioned, the tabs are stiff, at least for now) and i love its quietness. The ability to alter the speed depending on the moisture of the item is very helpful. Although I personally wouldn't leave this product out on a counter top, you certainly could with its good looks. Simple, effective, more options than others...

Steph : Looks great, small footprint, better results

I've been using this vacuum sealer to marinate, freeze, and sous vide both meats and vegetables. I am the type to plan one big shopping trip per month and then freeze whatever I won't use in the first week. I often make big batches of an entree then seal and freeze half for another time. I marinate, cure, and dehydrate lots of foods, like jerky or corned beef from scratch. The best is when I can put a dinner-sized portion in a marinade, vacuum seal, freeze, then sous vide straight from the freezer whenever I'm ready.

We have a small kitchen and it's usually taken up with my sous vide container, dehydrator, meat slicer, and stock pot. Another large ugly piece of equipment was not something I wanted. This vacuum sealer has a very small footprint for what it does and it actually looks nice. It's also not heavy so I can store it in a lower cabinet easily.

As for how well it seals, I've had zero problem getting a good seal each time. The plastic roll is very sturdy and you can choose how long to make the bags - short for two chicken breasts, longer for a (narrow) brisket. I use the smaller plastic size and wouldn't try to put in something wider than 6 inches, though it could certainly be longer than 6, but that covers pretty much anything I want to seal. The machine will take bags 12 inches wide, which I haven't tested yet.

I particularly like the different wet and dry settings, since I often seal wet things. I didn't have the same issue another reviewer had with the machine sucking out the marinade, though I've had it suck out a little, not even as much as my old FoodSaver did. The tray to clean wet waste is tiny and pops right out, and wasn't close to filled. The manual itself says to pre-freeze liquids which would be the most foolproof.

This is a great addition to my cooking arsenal. I much prefer it to the vacuum methods I was using before. Everything is sturdier, cleaner, faster, and even looks better. The price is really good for the quality you get, and the items I freeze are more protected, which means better quality when we finally eat them.

John : Cautiously optimistic

Ok, we decided to give this vacuum sealer a " second chance", we sealed a bag of rice and a pound of stale coffee( making sure there was no chance of off gas that happens from freshly roasted beans) 5 days has gone by and the seal remains tight and uncompromised .
These tests are important as it is valuable food that you are storing " assuming" that it works.
I will return to this review after a month, 3 months and then a year. to update the review

Attached is a quick video, you will see one bag of basmati rice sealed, a bag of regular coffee beans from a freshly open bag re sealed and lastly on the very left a bag of freshly roasted coffee that is " gassing off" CO2 inside the bag, the seal is still strong and viable.
A side note for fresh coffee roasters, if you do manage to get your coffee sealed immediately after the beans have cooled, the " gassing off" process can be delayed by sealing off the beans from any oxygen and thus keeping them fresher, longer. If you wait a day or 2, the gasing off process will have initiated and you will get what we have in the video.

Duane L. : More control than Foodsaver. Easier double seals for sous vide.

Fred Torres : it's a great purchase. It does take quite a bit of ...

Overall, it's a great purchase. It does take quite a bit of pressure to lock down the bag for sealing. Also, the quick reference guide does not display how to unlock the bag, once sealing is completed.

Justin Setchell : I had previously been using a Cuisinart vacuum sealer and while I liked this new product and it has a few features ...

I got this vacuum sealer because it was billed as specifically designed for Sous Vide. I had previously been using a Cuisinart vacuum sealer and while I liked this new product and it has a few features my Cuisinart doesn't (such as moist and gentle settings), I think I will be sticking with my Cuisinart for my primary vacuum sealer.
Over all the product is pretty good though, here is what I like and disliked about it:

Likes:
Looks good, I think the design is sleek and stylish
Small footprint, takes up little counter space
Gentle and moist food settings, for sealing soft foods or food that have been in a marinade
Creates a good strong seal, doesn't feel like it will leak, on my Cuisinart I often do two or three seals as backups
Well constructed, seems solidly made

Dislikes:
Locking handles are too hard to push down, everything I was pushing to the point where I thought they might break before they locked
Can't tell if I'm inserting the bag far enough, I had to stop sealing multiple times and unlock and reinsert the bag when it wasn't sucking out any air. This happened on on more than on occasion.
I wished it pulled a stronger vacuum, obviously it pulls a weaker vacuum on the gentle setting, but even in normal mode, I wish it sucked a little harder, this is the main reason I'll be sticking with my previous vacuum sealer.

Overall it looks good and gets the job done. It has good features but ultimately leave just a little to be desired performance wise.

cwpcwp3839 : Way better than I ever expected!

Okay, I used to own a FoodSaver brand machine and I was never satisfied with it. It did not always seal properly or long lasting. I have only been able to use this ICO machine a few days, but I am loving it so far!!! And it deserves the exclamation points! Seals have been impeccable and the ease of use is excellent. I like the physical shape of this thing and I cannot wait to start using this for Sous Vide cooking. That is my second goal aside from saving money on food, but cooking my meats better too. I will update when I am able to test this part out.

Paul E. Keane : This is a very good vacuum sealer.

I found this machine very easy to operate. It is a robust and strongly built device. The product is thoroughly vacuumed and sealed, ready for sous vide. The bags themselves seem to be of very good quality. Everything about the product is solid; including the packaging and the printed materials. I would recommend this machine to anyone.

randy a : ICO

Very simple to use....5 out of 5 so far.

I Busch : Did not work

I bought this vaccum sealer, rather than others on amazon, because this was the only one with all positive reviews. I don’t know if I got a lemon, or if others are posting positively to receive the promised “free gift,” but mine did not work.
I followed the instructions exactly. I attempted to seal my items with three different bags. No part of this device works. It did not vacuum out the air, and it did not seal the bag. When you insert the bag, press the handles down, and hit the vacuum seal button, it makes a whirring noise. It does this for about 5-7 minutes, and then becomes quiet. The air is not removed and the bag is not sealed.
This was very disappointing. I like the design of this vaccum sealer. The vertical design saves a lot of counter space, and the sleek “touch screen” appearance of the buttons is modern and appealing. However, the mechanical elements of this machine are defunct.

Kindle Customer : Highly Recommend

Very small footprint, great bang for the buck. Highly recommend.

marie-eve marchand : Oufff

Fonctionne pas très BIEN

Kindle Customer : Highly Recommend

Very small footprint, great bang for the buck. Highly recommend.

Nadine Callihoo-Hansen : Great value

Who says that you need to spend a fortune to get great products?! This vacuum sealer is a little slower than my last one but has the same great end result.

Angela Warwick : Impressively easy

I have had a cheapy sealer for a while now, and it broke down after a huge food run. I read some reviews and picked this one for a few reasons. When it showed up, I promptly threw away the directions, and started to figure out how it worked. I figured it out in no time. This machine is SLICK. I would recommend it to all my friends.

Antonio B. : Great Product!

Ryan Hollowell : and that a basic unit would therefore be good enough. Well

Updated Late 2018

This ended up being a piece of junk. Crap actually. It is overly difficult to insert the bags, and at just under a year, it stopped working altogether. It can vacume or it can seal, but seems completely unable to do both. It runs and runs, but never attempts to seal the bag. If I manually hit the seal button, it stocks vacuming and we do not get anything close to a tight seal.

Every effort to contact the manufacturer has gone unanswered. And I am now ordering a replacement from someone who will stand by their product.

This items is horrible. YMMV. Recommend you avoid at all costs.

Fettered Raven : Best I've Used

This is hands down the fastest and easiest to use vacuum sealer I've ever used. And the versatility of vacuum canister use is great, too. This unit is Grade A!

Karin Sobeck : Takes a little extra shove into the sealer and then ...

Takes a little extra shove into the sealer and then holding the bags taut while sealing. Wish there were wider bags available.

NICK : disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't like anything! it doesn't seal! NOT RECCOMENDED!!!!!!!!

marie-eve marchand : Oufff

Fonctionne pas très BIEN

NICK : disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't like anything! it doesn't seal! NOT RECCOMENDED!!!!!!!!

EEE : Edit: got a new sealer on the end. My bad.

Edit (July 2019): Replaced this old boy with a traditional model. The side hinges that allowed it to be so shallow also removed the key benefit of the textbook style standard: leverage! Having the extra depth means close and a click. The side levers were always a bit of a challenge to push, but eventually they were locking and unlocking inconsistenly, and this particular design makes the unit particularly prone to flooding out even with small amounts of liquid, which would incapacitate the motor for awhile. Great idea in theory! Could perhaps maintain this profile with a long, angled lever to lock in the mechanism with less manual force.

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(We received this product for free in exchange for a trial and honest review.) Until now we had been using a manual pump and specialty bags to prep food for the sous vide. Although one has to put a bit more pressure on the side clamps than you would first expect - took a little bit of trial and error - once you get the open end of the bag locked in, vacuum sealing is a breeze. It even heat seals the bag automatically, and you can use that function alone to reseal chip bags. I tried it out on a bag of cookies to stop eating them. Success!

Very nice to have a roll of dual layered plastic to turn into custom sized bags instead of buying specialty bags with an air release hole. Further impressed by the shallowness of the device, as I always assumed a vacuum sealer would be a huge thief of valuable counter space. I'm sure I will be compulsively sealing for weeks to come, and am looking forward to have enough freezer space to take advantage of it for bulk food purchases.

William W. Zedlovich, Jr. : Great machine.

I’ve used several different types of vacuum sealer machines including chamber style machines and I find the ICO vacuum sealer to be of excellent quality, working as well as much more expensive machines. I wholly recommend the ICO vacuum sealer.

Stephanie : Amazing product!!!

Works very well! So happy with this product and highly recommend for the BEST sous vide!!! Have been using it since I got it in 2017. Never fails me!!

Rick Brewer : Works great with a Sous vide.

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ICO Upright Vacuum Sealer designed for Sous Vide Cooking, Space Saver Vacuum Sealer with vacuum bags included review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

Save Money, Food Waste, Nutrients, and Counter Space with the ICO Vacuum Sealer

What does the ICO Vacuum Sealing System have to offer?

Easy-to-insert bag slot with no "dead zones".

Vertical design uses up to 30% less counter space.

Choose from 4 settings for perfect results every time.

Take comfort in our BPA and phthalate free certifications.

How does this item differ from a FoodSaver vacuum sealer?

Smaller form factor that saves you counterspace.

Specialized for sous-vide and adventurous cooking.

Save complete, fresh meals for months in ICO vacuum bags.

Unparalleled, unbeatable customer service.

Designed in Italy.

Powerful, patented vertical action pump.

Easy to operate with one hand or two.

Compatible with FoodSaver vacuum sealer bags.

product description

product details

important information

Questions about ICO Upright Vacuum Sealer designed for Sous Vide Cooking, Space Saver Vacuum Sealer with vacuum bags included

What is the voltage requirement of this? 110V or 110-240V? Thanks!

What is the largest bag you can use with this machine?

When I manually pump air from bags using a hand pump sometimes juices come out. How easy is this to clean?

How big are the bags

does it work with mylar bags?

Is this sealer compatible with most major vacuum bags?

Does it work with food saver attachments to seal cans?

I have limited mobility in my arms is the bag is easy to get in the sealing slot

What is the suction Kpa

How does one create bags from a roll? Does the machine have a cutter? Compartment inside machine to store roll?

Does it seal liquids?

Where is this item manufactured-country?

Product reviews of ICO Upright Vacuum Sealer designed for Sous Vide Cooking, Space Saver Vacuum Sealer with vacuum bags included