GERYON Vacuum Sealer, Automatic Compact Food Sealer Machine with Starter Bags & Roll, Hose for Food Savers and Sous Vide review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand
GERYON
Material
Plastic
Color
1-E5900
Item Dimensions LxWxH
5.9 x 3.4 x 14.2 inches
Power Source
Corded Electric
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Food vacuum sealer removes air from specially designed bags. Multi-layer material heat seals to keep air out and prevent freezer burn, reduces food waste. And cooking and meal preparation will become easier, more economical and faster
TWO SEALING MODES: Use “Vac Seal” button, choose the correct mode from Gentle & Normal and Dry & Moist mode settings to vacuum seal your different types of food or other household items. And use “Seal” function to reseal bags of rolls, snacks and others that you only want to seal.
Geryon sealer machine with fully automatic vacuum sealing operation, soft touch digital buttons and LED indicator lights with electric plug in. Accessory port and hose can vacuum seal canisters or wine stoppers
Fits up to 12'' width Geryon or other brand vacuum sealer bags and rolls. Compact size and lightweight design for easy storage and move around
STARTER KITS: 1 x Air suction hose, 5 x Heat-seal bags (7.8"*11.8"), 1 x roll (7.8"*78"), 1 x User Manual, 1 x Vacuum Sealer; Manufacturer's Support
From the manufacturer
Key Features
Easy Operation
Designed with fully automatic vacuum sealing operation, soft touch digital buttons, LED indicator lights, electric plug in and the control center placed on the top panel provides a user-friendly experience for its operator, offers you a quick, easy and inexpensive way of preserving your food.
4-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System
1. You can use [seal] function to reseal bags of rolls, snacks that you only want to seal.
2. Touch [Vac Seal] button to remove air from specially designed bags and prevent freezer burn, reduces spoilage and food waste.
3. Press [Canister] button to vacuum air from the container, great choice for crush-free storage of delicate items like salads and fruit.
4. Choose [Food] & [Mode] button to provide your food with best possible preservation based on your different types of food.
Starter Kits
1 x Geryon Vacuum Sealer
5 x Vacuum Bags
1 x Vacuum Roll
1 x Vacuum Hose
1 x User Manual
Strong Suction
Removes air from Geryon specially designed sealer bags. Multi-layer material heat seals to keep air out and prevent freezer burn. BPA free.
Dry and Moist Food
Moist/Dry food settings for optimal sealing. Using its one touch operation simply select whether you're sealing a dry or with moisture food.
Meal Prep Made Easy
Marinade ingredients together to create savory ready-to-cook meals, or portion out cooked foods to help better balance your healthy eating habits.
Keep Food Fresh
Geryon Vacuum Sealer sucks the air out and has heat sealer to seal the durable airtight bag that preserves the aroma, freshness, taste and shelf-life of cookies, fish, fruits, meat, vegetables or other food items for later consumption.
Sous Vide Companion
Cooking food sous vide ensures your food is evenly cooked without all of the mess and guess work that goes into grilling or pan frying. It kept its original apperance, did not lose excess amounts of fat, and had better texture.
You can take off the upper lid to clean the vacuum chamber and gaskets easily & safely
Technical Details:
Rated voltage: 110-120V AC
Rated frequency: 50~60 Hz
Rated power: 110 W
Sealing time: 6 ~10 seconds
VAC/sealing time: 10~20 seconds
Vacuum/Suction Strength: 12L/min
Vacuum Power: -0.8 bar
Construction Material: Engineered ABS
Power Cord Length: 3.3 feet
product description
Color:1-E5900
Why all the families should have the Automatic food sealers vacuum packing? By vacuum sealing, you can keep frozen food safe from freezer burn. Prepare your meals, seal them and freeze them. Ideal for baby food preparation too, especially for working parents with limited time. You can neatly stack airtight bags on top of each other without taking up a lot of freezer space. Protect polished silver from tarnishing by minimizing exposure to air.
Why choose Geryon Food Vacuum Sealer Machine? Manufacturer's Support ETL Approved Delicate Mode - choose gentle mode to avoid crushing delicate foods Sealing function can be operated separately Extra-wide sealing strip creates secure, airtight seal
What’s in the box?: --(1) Vacuum Sealer Appliance --(5) Pre-cut vacuum bags 7.8"*11.8" (FREE) --(1) Heat-seal roll 7.8"*78" (FREE) --(1) Vacuum Hose(FREE) --(1) User Manual
Main Specifications: 1. High-Power Suction Element: 110 Watt 2. Construction Material: Engineered ABS 3. Vacuum/Suction Strength: 12L/min 4. Vac/Sealing Time: 10~20s 5. Sealing Time: 6~10s 6. Power Cord Length: 3.3’ft 7. Dimensions: 14.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 inch 8. N.W: 1.85 kg / 4.08 lb
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Questions about GERYON Vacuum Sealer, Automatic Compact Food Sealer Machine with Starter Bags & Roll, Hose for Food Savers and Sous Vide
Q:
are the bags bpa free?
Answer: Non of our Geryon bags, canisters, or marinators contain BPA. They are all BPA free!
Answer: yes, but have not used it yet.
Q:
Can I open a sealed bag and take out a portion and reseal the rest?
Answer: I always cut my bags extra long at the get go, so I can reseal the bag. Just make sure that the bag is clean in the area that your going to reseal. No grease, oils or food.
Answer: Yes, but you will have to leave enough of the bag to place under the sealer..
Answer: I have been wondering the same thing.
Answer: Make sure leave at least 2.5 inches between contents and the top of the bag to allow for bag contraction.
Q:
am I understanding this right, the roll of bag's have to be cut to size then sealed on the sides and bottom before placing the food in it ?
Answer: The bags on the roll do have to be cut to size (leaving enough on each end for proper sealing), but I never had to seal the sides - the bags are like a sleeve. You first seal one end using the "seal" button, add the food or item, and then use the seal/vacuum button to seal the other end. When the vacuum is finished the seal/vacuum light goes out, the seal light stays on for a few seconds while it seals, and when it goes out, you're done. (I'm having fun with this...) I hope this helps.
Answer: No, the sides are sealed, you just cut size you need, seal one of the open ends on Seal only. Then put your vegetables in and VacSeal the open end. works great, and you can make any size you need. You can actually even cut down the midle to make small size bags, but then you have 3 sides to seal.
Answer: WHAT I WAS ASKING IS THE MASON JAR SEALER THAT I WAS LOOKING AT CAN BE USED ON THE GREYON E 5700
Q:
Anyone know where to buy the food reusable storage containers for use with the hose, for this machine?
Answer: it dos'nt suck that well, and it is slow !!
Answer: walmart
Q:
How can I get a hose for my vacuum sealer. It was supposed to come in the starter kit but didn’t.
Answer:
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Answer: I just found a link to this for another brand, and it may fit:
Answer: I'd contact the seller and let them know you didn't get it.
Q:
why does product's free shipping change when placed in cart?
Q:
Is this machine quiet or noisy?
Answer: Quiet. It makes just enough noise to know it's working.
Answer: Quiet
Answer: You can certainly hear it running, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Q:
Will the food saver bags work with it ?
Answer: It should work on all vacuum bags
Answer: I don’t see why not it seals ends and vacs down Nicely have been very happy with it
Answer: Yes, that is what I use.
Q:
will it work with umai bags?
Answer: I do not know, it is wider than the bags we got with it and the extra rolls we bought. You could look up the bag replacements for this model and then see what the dimensions are compared to the umai bags. As far as thickness, I am not sure of the ml thickness.
Q:
what is the warranty on the Geryon units?
Answer: Contact the manufactor - they are quick to respond.
Q:
Can a seal a bag of chips with it?
Answer: If you use their vacuum sealer bags then yes. If you were trying to seal the plastic bag the potato chips come in, then no.
Answer: Yes I do all the time I just uses the seal button without vac
Answer: YES
Q:
What is the vacuum pressure for this device and how many times can you seal before it gets hot?
Answer: Vacuum/Suction Strength: 12L/min, Vacuum Power: -0.8 bar
Answer: Make sure you give the appliance time to cool down. Wait at least 40 seconds between seals.
Q:
Will the hose that comes with this unit work with FoodSaver brand canisters?
Answer: As far as I know. The design on most of these units are compatible with many other main company products.
Q:
Does the vacuum sealer cut the bags?
Answer: No, you have to cut them, and then carefully place them in the sealer with the bag opening aligned with a channel under the lid.
Answer: No it does not cut the bags.
Answer: It does not. Scissors are what's needed, but that works well for us. We really like this vacuum sealer. It works great at a really reasonable price.
Answer: No, comes in rolls and you cut off what you need
Q:
Where do you get wine stoppers for the Geryon machine?
Q:
Can I seal cellophane bags with this machine ?
Answer: You can seal the smooth bags, but you have to use special vacuum sealer bags when use vacuum seal function
Answer: No, you need to use special vacuum sealer bags
Q:
What is the voltage? Can I use it in Asia at 220 volts?
Answer: Rated voltage is 110-120V AC
Answer: No you can't unless you have transformer.
Q:
What are the purpose of the roll versus the bags?
Answer: The roll is so you have the ability to make your own size bags. Just use the seal part of the sealer after cutting your desired bag length and then you have you own personal size bag to seal in.
Answer: The roll is basically a long tube that you can cut to any length you need to make bags of various sizes. You cut to length, seal one end, and then use the “bag” you just made as normal.
Answer: You can size the rolls to whatever size you need. The bags a premeasured and precut. I would get both and try
Answer: With the roll you are able to make custom length bags
Q:
I have a big role of transperant plastic bags which look similar to these vacuum bag, can i use them as well?
Answer: Make sure you are using vacuum sealer bags with texture on one or both sides; the bags with no texture can only for seal, not for vacuum
Answer: transparent plastic bags only for seal, not for vacuum sealing
Q:
Can I use my vacuum hose attachment for sealing wide mason jar tops, with this machine?
Answer: I have used these with this vacuum sealer
Answer: Recommend use Geryon vacuum canister, here is the link for container: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6D9G8X
Q:
Is this item easy to use?
Answer: Yes, very easy to use for me. There are three buttons, seal, vacuum seal, stop. You can choose different mode for different type of food.
Answer: Yes
Q:
is the hot sealed bag for one time use or can it be used multiple times? where can purchase them?
Answer: Yes, but do not re-use bags after simmering or microwaving, and Bags used to store raw meats, fish or greasy foods should never be reused due to risk of contamination.
Answer: you can use it more times after you dry and clean the bag
Q:
Does the suction working with the lid open? I would like to use it with a jar sealer.
Answer: Yes, This model can work with Geryon vacuum canister, here is the link for container: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6D9G8X
Answer: No, it just work with Geryon brand vacuum food container
Q:
Is there a Replaceable sealer strip I can purchase?
Q:
Does this machine have hose for use with canning jar
Answer: Yes, STARTER KITS: 1 x Air suction hose, 5 x Heat-seal bags (7.8"*11.8"), 1 x roll (7.8"*78"), 1 x User Manual, 1 x Vacuum Sealer
Answer: yes it does
Answer: Yes
Q:
Can I manually seal the bag while the machine is vacuuming the food in case it doesn't have a good seal but I'm okay with the vacuum?
Answer: You can manually seal after vacuum. Wet items need to be done manually, because the automatic default will start sucking out fluids after the air is removed. When sealing wet items allow the vacuum to suck out the air to a desired level then hit stop before the fluids start to be removed; then click the seal button. Make sure the sealed area is dry if the bag fails to seal. So far I am very pleased with this vacuum sealer.
Answer: Yup, just touch the Seal button. Pump stops while bag seals
Answer: yes
Q:
Does the vacuum sealer include any heat seal bag? If not can I use any heat seal bag from the market?
Answer: Starter Kit includes 5 pieces 7.8" x 11.8" Heat-Seal Bags and 1 roll 7.8" *78" , user manual and vacuum sealer machine.
Answer: yes, come with precut bags, roll, user manual,
Q:
Does it have a drip tray?
Answer: Yes
Q:
Can you microwave the seal bags?
Answer: We havent tried. We open the bag and heat the contents in a pot or microwave safe container.
Answer: We don’t anymore. I would check with manufacturer of the seal bags you are using just as a precautionary measure.
Answer: No
Q:
Does the machine cut the roll bags or you will need to cut it with scissor?
Answer: There is no bag storage or cutter on the unit
Answer: You will have to cut it yourself.
Answer: You will need to cut them yourself
Q:
Does it store the bag roll inside and have a cutter?
Answer: No and no. Inexpensive unit. Must cut length and seal, or buy bags with one end sealed. Works pretty good (did one deer), but doesn't seem to vacuum the heavy walled material well. The material thickness supplied with unit works.
Answer: No. This unit does NOT house the rolls or have a cutter. Hope this helps.
Answer: No, it does not have either.
Q:
Can a jar sealer be attached to this product?
Answer: The product comes with a "tube and end fitting" that attach to the unit. SPECIAL jars, canisters, containers must be purchased separately. Logically that should not be a surprise, Tupperware, as an example, must have 100's of different shapes and sizes. The machine is fantastic and we love it, the bags are readily available (off brands work just fine too).. With that said start to shop around and find a few different "canisters" that suit your need and cupboard space and you are good to go. Enjoy!
Answer: yes
Q:
Does it come with the wine stopper pictured?
Answer: OOPS..... my fault, YES it comes with a wine stopper, I just checked my box closer and saw that the triangular shaped rubber plug at the end of the hose is in fact the wine stopper. the bowls do not need any addition fittings as long as you use the tube provided. You invert the wine stopper into the bottle and connect the tube and follow the instructions in the book...Cute!
Answer: It does not picture a wine stopper. What you see is a tube and the connector that goes on the plastic type Tupperware containers.
Answer: My unit did not work, had to return it and I ordered a Food Saver replacement.
Answer: Yes.
Answer: Yes, it was.
Answer: Yes it does
Answer: Yes it did.
Answer: Yes, mine did!
Q:
How does the wine stopper work?
Answer: The wine stopper as a small opening at the top. After you insert the stopper into your wine bottle insert the hose supplied with the Geryon Vacuum sealer and attache the hose to the machine. The receptacle for that plug is on the right. Then press the Vac Seal button. The machine will suck the air out of the top of the wine bottle. Less air means less oxidation. Your wine will stay fresh and tasty longer.
Q:
Do i need to buy a special bag for vacuum packing?
Answer: Make sure you are using vacuum sealer bags with texture on one or both sides .
Answer: Yes. You can buy big rolls and save a bit since the rolls don't need to be stored in the sealer. Sealer bags are thicker and have texture on one or both sides. With out the texture you won't get all the air out.
Answer: Recommend for special vacuum bags with textured for Vac-seal, smooth bags can only be sealed without vacuuming.
Q:
Where do I get the bags to be able to seal? What is the largest bag I can make?
Answer: Make sure Less than 12 inch wide bag/roll will fit with the machine.
Answer: The largest bag you could seal would be as wide as the roll and as long as you want, the bags are not usually precut from the roll.
Q:
what's the difference for operating seal and vacuum seal function?
Answer: SEAL BUTTON
Answer: You can use the seal button to seal the food that you don't want it to be vacuum sealing, that's the difference.
Q:
Does it come with bags?
Answer: Yes, STARTER KITS: 1 x Air suction hose, 5 x Heat-seal bags (7.8"*11.8"), 1 x roll (7.8"*78"), 1 x User Manual, 1 x Vacuum Sealer
Answer: yes, come with bags, roll, user manual,
Answer: Yes, it comes with bags, enough to get you started.
Answer: Yes it does, only a few, more like a sample pack.
Q:
This year we have a large garden. I have never canned and/or froze food before. How difficult is this machine?
Answer:
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Answer: Using this machine to seal up packages of fresh produce, etc is easy. You just have to cut the bags to have enough space to seal and after you have used it a few times you start to get a feel for how much to add on a little length beyond whatever you are bagging, IF it is too short, the vacuum and seal don't work well.
Answer: It is a bit difficult (at least for me) to learn how to position the bag to achieve proper seal but once I got the hang of it all good. The instructions coming from seller seemed to confuse the matter so go with the manufacturer instructions.
Answer: Not difficult at all. I find it very simple to operate and so far it has sealed bags well for us and prevents freezer burn if following directions.
Answer: This sealer is easy to use
Answer: Very easy.
Q:
Is the roll of bags that comes with this set just for sealing or vacuum and sealing?
Answer: The roll bags can be used for seal and vacuum sealing
Q:
It vacuum perfectly. however, it did not stop. how long does it run before vacseal is finished?
Answer: For me it had work perfectly all the time. Sometimes if is not closed properly it keeps going and won't seal. Also when you seal one of the ends and per say you left small, tiny open space that you can notice. It won't seal and it just keep on going. Just make sure that you close the sides tight at all times. If it over heats the same thing happens. Let it rest for a couple of minutes and it should be OK. I have two of these units and they have bin working for me flawlessly since I got them two years ago.
Answer: I have run into this as well. I usually just hit 'stop' or 'seal' when this occurs. For me it usually happens on the "moist" food setting. HTH
Answer: If it can't draw a sufficient vacuum it continues. Most often bag may not be positioned correctly. Had it happen a couple times. Stopped and repositioned bag. Other than that it could be defective sensor or whatever.
Answer: If the unit continues to run on vacseal there is usually a crimp in the bag and you are not getting a good seal. You may not have the bag in correctly , one edge not in seal chamber.
Answer: I have to look at the lights. When it is done the light for the seal/vac seal goes out. It’s very quick. If it’s still running quite awhile I would say you’re not getting a good seal and it’s working hard to do it’s job.
Q:
How many consecutive seals can it do before it needs to cool off
Answer: The user manual I believe states to wait 30-40 seconds between seals
Answer: I don't know it hasn't over heated on me yet!
Answer: In my experience about 3 or 4.
Q:
what type of vacuum wine stopper to buy with the geryon vacuum sealer hose?
Answer: My sealer I bought came with a wine stopper to use with it so I don’t know. I would guess any wine stopper made for vacuum sealers. Mine just uses a small hose that fits over the suction stub on one side and into the hole on the stopper.
Answer: I have an opened mine yet
Q:
does this use the same type of textured bags that the food saver uses?
Answer: Yes. But my experience with the the bags that come for free with it aren’t very good. I ordered better ones that are textured only on one side and they seem to work perfectly.
Answer: Yes. The texture helps the vacuum process.
Answer: Yes, MOST ,not all of any brand with texture on at least one side will work, two sides are better but require more caution in sealing as a "crink" on the sealing edge will cause an air leak and stay sealed long if at all. a smooth sealing edge is crucial to a GREAT seal.
Answer: I'm not sure. I've only used the Geryon bags and they work great
Q:
What is the widest bag that can be used?
Answer: less than 12inches width vacuum sealer bags will be fine
Answer: 11 in
Q:
Can I use 5 mil bags or 5 mil rolls with this Geryon vacuum sealer?
Answer: either
Q:
Does it store the vacuum bags and have a slicer on it
Answer: No it does not. You must slice the bags yourself and it does not store the bags. This is a basic, no-frills unit.
Answer: No, it does not
Q:
Is the life time warranty on the sealer or just the attachments?
Answer: the attatchments
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Can you seal without using the vacuum function?
Answer: SEAL BUTTON has three uses:
Answer: Yes. There is a seal function.
Q:
Where is this made?
Answer: The machine is made in China, but I cannot find any information about Geryon itself, except that Geryon is a giant in Greek Mythology.
Answer: The tag on the back of the Sealer says made in China.
Answer: China
Product reviews of GERYON Vacuum Sealer, Automatic Compact Food Sealer Machine with Starter Bags & Roll, Hose for Food Savers and Sous Vide
Victor Kowalenko : works as advertised overall I am pleased with the product
It takes a little practice to line up the bag for sealing. The manufacturer might consider installing guides on the unit in the future to hold the bag until you get the lid locked. I only had it for a week and have not had a chance to use it for all the applications I have planned. Therefore I only gave it 4 stars until I get to put it though all its paces and see how durable it is. Manufacturer does a good job to follow up on customer satisfaction. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
Amazon895 : It sucks well and thats a good thing
Works. The instructions could be clearer on how to seal one end of roll and then hit vac seal on other but after a couple experiments Im a happy vac sealer
Steve Kortemeyer : Great vacuum sealer at a great price!
I bought this for the sole purpose of sealing up some garden fresh jalapeños and feeezing them. I’ve never had a vacuum sealer before, and I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on one. I found this one on amazon, it had some good reviews, and it was reasonably priced so I decided to give it a shot. I was sceptical as usual, but it exceeded my expectations! It really works great. It’s super easy to use, it’s well built, powerful vacuum, great seal, and really seems to be a quality product. I’m going to start using it for meats and everting else I want to freeze for an extended time. If you’re thinking about a vacuum sealer, I highly recommend this one, it’s a great sealer at a great price! I added a couple pics of the first few bags of peppers I sealed.
Lolapop : A great vacuum sealer
I had a vacuum sealer before, and it took forever to take out the air and seal. It finally gave out and I was on the search for a new one. I saw the reviews for the Geryon vacuum sealer online and it seemed promising. After buying a surplus of meat and chicken for the month, and securely packing them all away, I can safely say I'm in love with this machine. Easy to use, and way faster than my last one. Also it came with a few extras to get you started which was a plus. Would definitely recommend.
Barbara Brookin : Small footprint, easy to use
I wanted to try a vacuum sealer because I have begun using a sous vide appliance. After trying a different sealer, I settled on this one for several reasons: 1) It's small, and my kitchen storage is limited. It's only 3" tall and just over 5" deep, so it fits comfortably in one of the drawers. 2) It has an auto-lock feature so I don't have to stand down on the lid while it's sealing. My test unit didn't have this feature, and I found having to attend the machine while it was working annoying. 3) The value was great. The machine comes with attachments needed to work with vacuum-appropriate canisters, had the features I wanted, and was still priced well. The spot where the vacuum hose attaches has a look-alike spot that has no function. This had me baffled for a bit, as the product manual looks as though the "fake" spot is where the tube should be attached. Once I had the right spot, all was well. It looks and feels well made. I recommend it, especially for people who don't want to keep a bulky machine out on the kitchen counter.
J.Clegg : Excellent sealer at a good price.
This sealer works great. Great suction, easy to use, easy to clean. When sealing wet food, it's sometimes necessary to hit the seal button twice for a good deal. Any seal issues I've had were due to the open end of the bag being wet. Make sure to clean the bag opening before sealing and it deals perfectly every time. Soft mode is excellent for dealing chips and crackers. This is an excellent choice for an inexpensive, but quality machine.
Victor Kowalenko : works as advertised overall I am pleased with the product
It takes a little practice to line up the bag for sealing. The manufacturer might consider installing guides on the unit in the future to hold the bag until you get the lid locked. I only had it for a week and have not had a chance to use it for all the applications I have planned. Therefore I only gave it 4 stars until I get to put it though all its paces and see how durable it is. Manufacturer does a good job to follow up on customer satisfaction. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
Lolapop : A great vacuum sealer
I had a vacuum sealer before, and it took forever to take out the air and seal. It finally gave out and I was on the search for a new one. I saw the reviews for the Geryon vacuum sealer online and it seemed promising. After buying a surplus of meat and chicken for the month, and securely packing them all away, I can safely say I'm in love with this machine. Easy to use, and way faster than my last one. Also it came with a few extras to get you started which was a plus. Would definitely recommend.
Mom of Two : Broke after a few uses
I want this product to work, I need it to work as I use it to freeze bags of buscuits for my dog treat business. However part of the heat sealer is already damaged, it’s that small spot under the word “caution”, and now all the bags are burning, letting air back in. I haven’t even been using this for a month yet. I’d like to find a replacement part ASAP!
Jimmy G. : Don’t like
Can’t get product to suck all air out keeps running then when cuts off bags still have air in them
Tony : Doesn’t seem to have a durable, lasting outlook about it
Cons: unbalanced, locking the unit to seal bag is a little difficult. Pros: seals well, vacuums well, and hose attachment preforms well on canisters. Overall, the unit seems to have some potential. Still to early to tell how well it will hold up under long term household use.
Betty : Just what I needed
I am baking bread for Christmas presents and needed this to vacuum seal the loaves for the freezer. This is easy to use. I had a sealer about 40 years ago but this is soooo much better.
Farrah Bauer : Just what I needed
I received a Sous vide for Xmas and was using the ziplock/water technique to seal meat. The Geryon makes sous vide so much better and easier than the ziplock bags! no more air pockets with the meat floating to the surface. I also use this for easy meal prep for camping trips. LOVE IT. I will also be using for my meat costco haul. Highly recommend!
Wrong Way : Great little vacuum sealer!
I couldn't be happier with this. I live alone so I'm not vacuum sealing huge quantities, but it's perfect for me for dividing and freezing things like ground turkey, chicken thighs, etc, as well as pre-frozen, pre-measured servings of soup, sauce and other liquids.
I don't have a lot of kitchen storage and I was surprised how much space this saved, especially things I don't use often, like dried beans. It's also very compact, fitting in a small draw.
I was so pleased I immediately ordered extra bags.
CCW524 : Works well as a good budget food sealer
The first sealer I received worked great for a couple months. Then it started to have issues sealing after suctioning all the air out of the bags. I would try multiple times to get the bag to seal properly but nothing would work. I could get so there was just a bit of air left, but that's not why I spent the money for a vacuum sealer.
I contacted Amazon support and they were unable to find contact information for Geryon, so they were able to, quickly, send me a new sealer. The return process was simple and I just used the amazon box that the new sealer was sent in. After a few months we see if the new sealer works as intended.
Littleapple : Great sealer
This is my 3rd sealer. I like it is easy to use, no need to press so hard to lock it.
C. Pugh : Instructions Weak But Performance Good
Initially, I couldn't get anywhere because there are no clear instructions for how to place the plastic bag. But trial and error helped and when I got it working, it was fabulous. Very happy with this device.
Nyoka : Fantastic
Glad I purchaced this, I had another one but it does not compare to this one, I cook in quantities so it freezes and vac's excellent. getting one for my son and daughter. if you don't have one it's worth getting one.
RB : The vacuum didn't work
Unfortunately I didn't try this until after the date that I could return it to Amazon. The sealer worked, but I bought it for the vacuum part. The cover didn't click and therefore it wouldn't seal, and yes, I read the instructions and that didn't help. Amazon suggested I contact the company, so I sent them an email a week ago and have gotten no response. I would recommend NOT to buy this. But if you do, try it before the first month passes so you can send it back.
Scarlet : Ok for occasional use.
Bought this to replace a cheaper one that stopped working after a year. I'm not sure this one is going to make it as long.
Complaints-
The catch for dribbles does not come out. You have to carefully wipe the machine itself instead of removing the catch and washing it thoroughly.
The suction is not especially strong. It seems to struggle a lot and won't always enter 'seal' mode even when it's fully vacuumed.(which means I have to manually hit 'seal' which cuts off the vacuum, allowing a tiny bit of air back in before it seals.)
Even when fully vacuumed and sealed properly, the seal doesn't always hold. I've pulled things out of my freezer that were a little loose, cut and re-vacuum-sealed them properly and still found the product loose next time I went for that item, like the bag has a slow leak.
This isn't a workhorse. At all.
Things I like -
That you can chose dry or moist, soft or hard and can switch modes while vacuuming.
That it's not dead yet.
I use my vacuum-sealer a LOT (I prep a lot of freezer meals for on-the-go workdays.) I may have to invest in a more expensive one, but after going through two of increasing price ranges, I just don't have confidence that a more expensive one will be better and can't afford to spend a hundred dollars or more on a product that isn't an ass-kicking workhorse.
Amazon Customer : Great sealer at a great price
This machine is easy to use, and works great. Just take a minute read the instructions, and it will work good. As others have said, when doing wet food (like uncooked chicken breasts), I find it is easiest to freeze the chicken for a few minutes, wipe any moisture off the bag (after inserting the chicken in) where you will seal it, and set the machine to "wet". These things are so much better than just using freezer bags.
TinyT : Great little vacuum sealer
For the money, this thing does a great job. The suction is incredible. I did make sure to read the directions and do a test run with a bag before actually getting to work. For sealing products, it worked very well. I ordered extra rolls of bags, and they seemed to work just like the ones that came in the box. I probably used it the first day to vacuum seal about 30 bags total, and it worked well. Just make sure to read the directions, look at the pictures, and get the bag placement correct to make sure it can vacuum out the air.
Keenan : Works
I was looking for the cheapest vacuum sealer I could find. Git this. Works great. When you plug it in the light stays on and there is no on and off switch, so that is annoying. However, a device that works and holds up at the price point is a win.
Nyoka : Fantastic
Glad I purchaced this, I had another one but it does not compare to this one, I cook in quantities so it freezes and vac's excellent. getting one for my son and daughter. if you don't have one it's worth getting one.
james felesky : Wish I had bought this sooner!
Wow! The money we save not throwing away food that has spoiled and/or has freezerburn. This little gadget is the Best!! Ever since we got it, it has proved itself over and over and has already paid for itself! It is top notch! Great purchase at a great Amazon price!
Lilliam Olivares-Valdivia : Works well and fast!
I like the fast and easy way to vacuum and seal. However I find it hard to lock it! You have to press very hard to hear the click and this is not very easy for seniors with arthritic hands!
Eric Rondeau : Great machine but not for doing a lot at once
Works great. Just wish I could use the old bags I had left over from my previous machine but they won’t seal properly. I notice that after sealing a lot of bag you really got to let it cool down or it burns through.
Ricardo Menendez : Works really well
Its a great vacuum sealer that does everything you need it to for a really good price. I haven't experienced any issues, very easy to use if you follow the instructions. It really didnt take much to figure out though. I chose this vacuum sealer over other similar priced vacuum sealers because it seemed to have good reviews, was a great price, and also came with starter bags and a hose (most others for this price did not have the hose option). I've used it almost everyday since I got it and have had no issues at all. It vacuum seals correctly, and also vacuums much quieter than many other models i have seen. The item arrived quickly, and i have not been let down.
S. Koue : Works well at a good price. A lot better than my old one.
This was a replacement for a bigger brand name sealer that conked out after a couple of years. This has been a big step up. The old one only had had one setting and actually no buttons. You pushed the lid down and when you pushed hard enough it started. It worked fine but because it sucked pretty hard sous vide food often came out shaped like a bag. And moisture was always an issue. If I wanted to cook with any kind of wet coating I would first wrap everything in suran wrap. That would usually slow down the liquid creap long enough to get a seal. Using moist and gentle has solved both problems. This also makes it a lot easier to seal meat and such without having to freeze it first.
I can't speak about durability yet since it has only been here a week or so but I have used it a dozen or so times and it has been a champ. The biggest worry probably are the plastic locking tabs, but I haven't heard any complaints about them breaking so... Pros A lot quieter than my old one You don't have to work the pump to seal the bottom of the bag (when making bags from a roll) multiple options so the vacuum is a LOT less tricky to use for damp and fragile things Wider sealing strip, seems to seal better than my old one. On that one I would sometimes have to double seal.
No real cons, the one neutral thing is the locking lid. It takes a bit of effort to get them locked down, but then with the old one it took some effort to hold it down till it got a good vacuum so... Right now this is in the almost Pro column.
To save readers having to look at the one star reviews I can summarize. About 1/2 are actual flaws. As far as I can tell this is about a normal "dead on arrival" number for consumer gear. I had a blender at about 5X the price of this sealer blow out a bearing after a few months. The manufactured replaced it and the replacement has been fine. All of the one star reviews have a comment by the manufacturer offering help so it looks like solid support so? The rest of the one stars are because people didn't bother to even glance at the manual and have no idea how to use a vacuum sealer. Many of them tried to seal things like soup with out freezing it and were griping about how it sucked the liquid out and made a mess. Just in case you don't know you can NOT seal liquid with a bag vacuum sealer unless you freeze it first.
mommadyl : Doing everything it's supposed to
I got this vacuum sealer for myself as a Christmas gift and so far it has done everything exactly as it is supposed to. We use it for Costco bulk purchases to divide into smaller portions. Sealed and froze some small portions of meats to send back to college with our son. With a couple of big blocks of ice in the color, everything arrived in solid frozen condition. I like that this sealer comes with a vacuum bottle top. Used it to vacuum seal an open bottle of wine. Ingenious.
I really like this sealer and would buy it again. It's a great value.
lisa : Press down on the right side harder than the left until it clicks
Frustrated at first... Now I love it. Could not figure out why it was not vacuuming the bag... After emailing support on telling them I had a bad unit... I thought well maybe I'll look at some videos on YouTube... You have to make sure and press the right side down a little bit harder than on the left for it to click and then it's perfect
VancouverBernie : Simple to use, and compact
Keep in mind, I've only used it twice as it is a recent purchase. However, each time, it warmed up in just a minute or so, and is literally one-push operated and very simple to use. It sealed easily, the vacuum process worked perfectly. I used it to prepare steaks for sous vide; the sealed packaging maintained their integrity throughout the sous vide cooking process, which perfectly serves my purpose.
Rhonda R. : Works Perfectly!
This vacuum sealer is amazing, especially when you consider the price tag. We bought it to replace another, more expensive unit and were a little skeptical as the other unit was less than impressive. This unit works really well and seals perfectly. Highly recommend!
Amazon895 : It sucks well and thats a good thing
Works. The instructions could be clearer on how to seal one end of roll and then hit vac seal on other but after a couple experiments Im a happy vac sealer
Victor Kowalenko : works as advertised overall I am pleased with the product
It takes a little practice to line up the bag for sealing. The manufacturer might consider installing guides on the unit in the future to hold the bag until you get the lid locked. I only had it for a week and have not had a chance to use it for all the applications I have planned. Therefore I only gave it 4 stars until I get to put it though all its paces and see how durable it is. Manufacturer does a good job to follow up on customer satisfaction. So far I am very pleased with my purchase.
oldandintheway : works well
i have only just started using this and it works well, we will see if it helps my frozen foods last longer and keeps them from freezer burn
Littleapple : Great sealer
This is my 3rd sealer. I like it is easy to use, no need to press so hard to lock it.
Rebekah : As described
It takes a bit to figure this out, but once you get it, it works great. I found that sometimes the settings change on me (?) Make sure you don't have a wrinkle in the bag or it won't seal right.
no one of consequence : Fully functional, easy-to-use vacuum sealer backed by a great vendor!!
Perhaps like many of you I looked through a lot of vacuum sealers on Amazon, from the $$$ FoodSavers to a basic $29 model. I selected this one for the feature set and impressive number of positive reviews. Needless to say, after using this to freeze steaks and for several sous vide meals, I'm sure I made the right choice! It does a terrific job. I must also say that I received one initially which showed an odd sort of malfunction. Yet Geryon replaced the unit at absolutely no trouble to me whatsoever! I have not felt the luxury of such dedicated customer focus for quite a while :). And I'm happy to say the replacement is solid, fully functional, and a joy to use. Right now, if you're choosing between several options, I can say this is a great machine with a great company standing behind it.
Nyoka : Fantastic
Glad I purchaced this, I had another one but it does not compare to this one, I cook in quantities so it freezes and vac's excellent. getting one for my son and daughter. if you don't have one it's worth getting one.
govgirl : All items not included.
It didn't have the bags, just the roll. I ordered this for my daughter, she was super excited to start using it, however, when she got it all set up the bags were missing. I think overall she was pleased but disappointed to not have all items included as described.
BW : nice sealer
I like this sealer because it takes less space than the old one I had and works almost as well when sealing. I have only used this 4-5 times since I got it but it should last for some time to come. I would recommend this product if your limited on space and money, works great.
Rebekah : As described
It takes a bit to figure this out, but once you get it, it works great. I found that sometimes the settings change on me (?) Make sure you don't have a wrinkle in the bag or it won't seal right.
TinyT : Great little vacuum sealer
For the money, this thing does a great job. The suction is incredible. I did make sure to read the directions and do a test run with a bag before actually getting to work. For sealing products, it worked very well. I ordered extra rolls of bags, and they seemed to work just like the ones that came in the box. I probably used it the first day to vacuum seal about 30 bags total, and it worked well. Just make sure to read the directions, look at the pictures, and get the bag placement correct to make sure it can vacuum out the air.
Ricardo Menendez : Works really well
Its a great vacuum sealer that does everything you need it to for a really good price. I haven't experienced any issues, very easy to use if you follow the instructions. It really didnt take much to figure out though. I chose this vacuum sealer over other similar priced vacuum sealers because it seemed to have good reviews, was a great price, and also came with starter bags and a hose (most others for this price did not have the hose option). I've used it almost everyday since I got it and have had no issues at all. It vacuum seals correctly, and also vacuums much quieter than many other models i have seen. The item arrived quickly, and i have not been let down.
chet : Vacuum Sealer
I liked this vacuum sealer so much that purchased one for my Lady Friend. She liked it also. I have sealed a lot of meat so that it will not get freezer burn. I get fresh produce when it is in season and the price is right and seal it for the freezer. Read the instructions carefully and you can seal things like a Pro. It is real simple to use. highly recommend this sealer.
TinyT : Great little vacuum sealer
For the money, this thing does a great job. The suction is incredible. I did make sure to read the directions and do a test run with a bag before actually getting to work. For sealing products, it worked very well. I ordered extra rolls of bags, and they seemed to work just like the ones that came in the box. I probably used it the first day to vacuum seal about 30 bags total, and it worked well. Just make sure to read the directions, look at the pictures, and get the bag placement correct to make sure it can vacuum out the air.
Eric Rondeau : Great machine but not for doing a lot at once
Works great. Just wish I could use the old bags I had left over from my previous machine but they won’t seal properly. I notice that after sealing a lot of bag you really got to let it cool down or it burns through.
Katie : Great product/great value
Great product for the money, especially since vacuum bags are included with it. Product is very user friendly, with multiple vacuum settings. User note, make sure their are no wrinkles/overlaps in the bag when vacuuming/sealing as the sealer is not as effective when it has to seal more than the 2 sides of the bag. Overall great product, would definitely recommend.
pat cowen : Baggies work as good or better
Reading the instructions and examining the machine I never wcould get it to suck air out then seal. Several friends tried it out and couldn’t get it to work as advertised either. Threw it away and have gone back to plain ole baggies
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