Vacuum Sealer Machine By Mueller | Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System For Food Preservation & Sous Vide w/Starter Kit | Compact Design | Lab Tested | Dry & Moist Food Modes | Led Indicator Lights review and price compare 2024

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Brand	Mueller Austria
Material	MFFVS-01
Color	Black/Silver
Item Dimensions LxWxH	14 x 3 x 5 inches
Item Weight	2.2 Pounds

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Save Money And Time: Cooking and meal preparation is now easier, more economical 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.
Couldn’t Be Easier: 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!
Dual Sealing Modes: Useful and practical, the Mueller vacuum sealing system is cleverly designed HAVING 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 setting for solid food items and the moist setting for poached, simmered or steamed food.
Trusted Mueller Quality Lab Tested: Vacuum sealers preserve food up to 5 times longer than zipper baggies or containers, basically depending on the type of food. The Mueller Vacuum Sealer however, was subjected to harsh laboratory testing to effectively increase food shelf life and keep doing so for years to come.
Everything You Need Right Out Of The Box: Along with the vacuum sealer and the air suction hose, the Mueller vacuum sealer package also includes: 5 medium vacuum bags (7.8” x 11.8”) and one extra-long vacuum bag roll (7.8” x 79.0”), both kinds being reusable and waterproof. A complete bundle right out of the box.

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The Mueller Vacuum sealer preserves food by blocking the growth of mold, fungus and bacteria which are responsible not only for ruining the food taste, appearance and texture, but for serious illnesses as well. Why have big lumps of uneven frozen blocks or half-full food containers that take up a lot of freezer space, when you can neatly stack air tight bags on top of each other? When you are on a predetermined meal daily basis, This Vacuum sealer will be a life savior, as you can prepare your meals, seal them and freeze them, saving you time and effort. Ideal for baby food preparation too, especially for working parents with limited free time. This Vacuum sealer is made of durable engineered ABS and through the high power suction element and heat sealing, you can store your food in strong air tight bags. Lightweight and compact, this Vacuum sealing system can be placed on any kitchen, table or counter top. Its stain resistant Housing will not absorb accidental spills, and it is really easy to wipe it clean. Use it to reseal wine, oil and vinegar too. Once the seal is broken, shelf life of most liquids dramatically drops. Seal your kids’ chips bags or snacks that will become stale and soggy if the package is left opened. You can also use your vacuum sealer to keep corrosion away from jewelry, as the Vacuum will preserve them shiny and polished.

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Questions about Vacuum Sealer Machine By Mueller | Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System For Food Preservation & Sous Vide w/Starter Kit | Compact Design | Lab Tested | Dry & Moist Food Modes | Led Indicator Lights

Does this have the option of heat sealing without having to run the vacuum? For the purpose of making bags from rolls. My current unit only does both.

Answer: Yes absolutely. I made the silly mistake of sealing a loaf of freshly baked bread. Unfortunately I pressed the vacuum button and it quickly turned into Pita Bread. After that I used the seal button with perfect results.

Answer: Yes, you can heat seal the bags without the vacuum.

Answer: Yes it does. I really like this unit it works hreat

Answer: Yes, it does both. It also has a 'wet' and 'gentle' setting.

Can bags from other vacuum machines work with this product?

Answer: Yes. Any vacuum sealer bags will work.

Answer: Not necessarily. This machine did not work with my FoodSaver bags.

Answer: What brand of bags work best

Answer: Wevac Bags did not work with this unit!

Answer: Other bags will work not all bags will work tho. With 5ml bags it does not create enough suction.

Answer: I am using Weston Sousvide bags and it works perfectly!

can it be used for sous vide cooking?

Answer: Yes, but be sure to use the vacuum seal type bags/rolls. Other plastics may not seal well, hold up well in the sous vide bath, or may give off noxious or toxic gases while cooking.

Answer: It should be able to. Most vacuum bag sealer machines work for sealing food in plastic prior to cooking with a sous vide machine.

Answer: Yes, it works great for that.

In what country is this made?

Answer: Amazon states "Manufacturer: Mueller Austria" (which is why I bought this one), but I see the dreaded letters in small print under the box : "Made in P.R.C." = probably really crap. Seems like deceptive advertising to me. A real shame. I'll be sending back "as is".

Answer: It is made in China (as are most "American" appliances, as well), to very exacting Austrian engineering standards.

Answer: Mine says “Made in China” on the box. It works great!

Answer: Chinese garbage, don't be fooled by the label

Answer: Definitely China

Answer: Made in China

Answer: China

Answer: Austria

does it come with a bag cutter?

Answer: No. For the roll of bags you would use scissors to cut to the size you need.

One of the reviews states that the directions say you should wait 5 minutes between sealing bags. Is this true?

Answer: The only thing I see in the manual about waiting 5 minutes refers to the bag melting.

Answer: I just received mine today, and was worried about this after seeing your queston. But the manual says, "Intervals of up to 40 seconds are recommended after sealing to prevent overheating of the machine." Thank goodness, because a 5-minute interval would have been a dealbreaker.

Answer: We haven’t waited that long. Granted, we only do one or two bags at a time. It does get hot (so it can seal), but we’ve only waited a minute or two, since it’s cool by then.

Answer: I never have, personally.

Can I use 8" wide bags?

Answer: Yes. You could use up to 10 inch wide bags.

Are the bags BPA free?

Answer: Yes

Does it come with a warranty?

Answer: It comes with a 2 year limited warranty and the customer service is amazing. I had an issue after 7.5 months and they addressed everything perfectly.

Answer: Purchased it for my daughter, not sure. I would think it has a 1 year. You can email seller and ask.

Answer: 1 year. I purchased 3 year plan for $10

Answer: Yes. I think it is one year. Not sure.

what bags does it use?

Answer: It comes with some bags and a roll which I'm still using. They're 4mil thick. I would think any 4 mil bag or roll but probably not ones 5 mil thick. My machine struggled with sealing wet contents with one round of sealing it took a second seal cycle to seal the bags well. Thicker bags would be harder to seal.

Answer: I bought the "generic" bags sold by Wevac on Amazon that said they were compatible with many brands. They work fine.

Answer: It came with the bags

Answer: I've used all brands, they all work very well in this machine, seal great.

Answer: You can use different brands and they work good

Where is a link to purchase the canisters that you can use the airhose for?? The instructions say they are sold separately yet i can not find one.

Answer: I do not know I have looked also and can’t find it

where is it shipped from?

Answer: I’m sure. Made in china

Will this item be back in stock?

Answer: Yes

Will this work with 11" bag roll?

Answer: It appears that it will

Any special bags to be used with this machine?

Answer: No special bags are needed. I just ordered some generic bags.

Answer: I've used two different bags other than what came with the machine and they worked just as well.

Answer: You can use the standard vac seal bags.

Answer: all the generic ones that says vacuum sealer bags should work

Answer: Yes, vac bags

Answer: I use different kinds they seem to work fine for me

how many consecutive seal bags you can do

Answer: It will do as many as you want, you just have to wait a few seconds in between each one (which is no big deal) so that the machine doesn't overheat. I really like this vacuum sealer. It works great!!! Would highly recommend it to anyone.

When will this be available to purchase again??

Answer: I would never order again only worked for one seal

Is there a way to heat seal the top of a mylar bag with this unit?

Answer: Not sure if that would work, mylar may need more heat to seal than regular food storage bags.

Were do i get replace bags. the replace bags i got was channeled on one side/smooth on the other side. no work as good as the ones that came with unit

Answer: I'm not sure where your replacement bags came from. I use the regular FoodSaver bags (it's a brand and are available in many stores) and they work as good or better than the ones that came in the unit. They are available on Amazon. Just search under "FoodSaver bags".

Answer: I buy “Out of Air” bags. They are also smooth on one side but patterned on the other side. They work great for me.

Answer: There are several listed on Amazon. Look at the ratings and read the reviews. I have used different ones and all have worked well.

Answer: The Wevac brand bags worked well for me. Purchased them on Amazon.

Answer: I ordered them from Amazon

Wanting to buy more bags or a roll , which brand off of amazon worked best for you?

Answer: Hi I purchased simple houseware 2Pac vacuum bags. 8“ x 50‘ long each roll. They work fantastic and never had one that never sealed correctly. Just make sure your seal light goes off before you open the device.

Answer: I purchased the wevac 8”x 50 foot roll 2 pack. 8 in is the widest bag that will work without double sealing.

Hi we bought 2 of these by mistake a couple months ago but it shows in amazon orders that the return has been closed. Can I return 1?

Answer: I would say no since the return window has closed, but I would chat with customer service to see if there is anything they can do for you. Won't hurt to try, the worst case is they say no.

How long is the cord on his machine? Thanks!

Answer: The cord is approximately 40 inches

Answer: About 40".

Answer: Maybe three to four feet

Answer: 42 inches

I am baking several dozen cookies for use next week. I’d like to seal them with this unit. Will they break when unit pulls out air?

Answer: You can't just select the button you have to hit the vacuum button until it pulls are out around the cookies then you have to hit the stop button then the seal button

Answer: they will if you take all the air out, it will compact them into one cookie ball, but you don't need to remove all the air

Answer: There are two settings I think. Using the vaccum one might break the cookies. I'd try the other one.

Answer: If you do gentle/wet- it’s the softest vacuum. I think they should be ok unless they’re very tender cookies.

Answer: Understand; I just have it suck until it’s tight around the item then stop. By tight I mean snug. Yes, snug is a better description.

Answer: They shouldn’t. I’ve only used it to store smoked cheese since I bought it but so far it’s worked magnificently

Can it work at 220 Voltage ?

Answer: Yes

Is this compatible for singapore voltage 230v? thanks

Answer: Don’t buy this product it broke after 40 days of minimal use . Company doesn’t respond to emails or calls . Very disappointed with my purchase .

What is the power rated in voltage, the suction motor rated in watts and suction strength rated in l/min?

Answer: Power is not rated in volts. Power is amps multiplied by volts. P=IE. Power is also known as watts.

Answer: Don’t buy this product it broke after 40 days of minimal use . Company doesn’t respond to emails or calls . Very disappointed with my purchase .

Where do I buy the canisters to use with this machine?

Answer: I was never able to find “new” canisters eBay had used ones. Didn’t need them since the vacuum sealer only worked once. I only use it to reseal snack bags

Suction hose connects to what and where ?

Answer: The suction hose is an added extra that they give you in case you want to use that function. Requires additional purchase for sealing jars. It's not part of sealing bags.

Answer: The suction hose connector is on the inside and the button to start is right from the connector.

Answer: Lift the lid, it’s on right hand side. In tray area .

Answer: Also in book page 5 (D) it shows vaccume nozzle .

What is gentle mode?

Answer: Gentle Mode - You can manually control the degree of vacuum by pressing "Seal" button at any time, the food will be sealed automatically. If you are sealing vegetables or something you don't want crushed you use that setting.

Answer: It’s for items you don’t want to crush or have the bags leak too much liquid

If I fill a bag with chicken thighs and marinade, will the marinade get sucked into the vacuum?

Answer: Cut the bag 4" longer than the food. Raise the bag between the juicy food and the sealer - I drape it over the roll of bags or hang it over the counter edge - to discourage liquids from migrating toward the sealer.

Answer: If you use the vacuum seal mode it will. Know from experience

Answer: Yes. Use just sealing mode without vacuum.

So i used it once, i tried again right after that to do a 2nd package. it didnt work the 2nd time(literally not even 5 minutes later). help!!!???

Answer: Make sure that the bad does not cover/go over the vacuum nozzle. And then make sure that you a pressing the cover down hard enough to hear both latches click into place. It can take extra pressure especially if you are using heavier bags.

Answer: Did not work for me. I returned it

Can this unit hold up to doing a lot of work at once like my whole steer+ 450lbs?

Answer: Not a chance. The one I bought stopped working some time ago and I have only had it a few months.

Answer: I’ve have had no problem sealing multiple bags (6-8) but don’t know if overheating might be a problem at some point, with your size job.

Answer: In my experience both of mine started failing after 10 uses

Answer: NO!

Answer: No

What setting is recommend for steak (sous vide)? gentle/moist or airtight/moist?

Answer: Airtight/moist

How do you disinfect it?

Answer: There are several disinfectants on the market today to simply wash the removable catch tray and wipe down the rubber plastic seals. Not a problem.

Answer: I wipe throughly with lysol wipes, careful not to use too much water and being careful not to wipe wile it is still hot.

Does anyone know whether FoodSaver accessories can be used with this?

Answer: Yes... but I buy the less expensive bags off of Amazon

How many bags closes per minute? Should I let it rest every few sealed bags?

Answer: How many bags you do in a minute really depends on what you are doing with them. Sealing is very quick. Vacuum sealing takes longer and the size of he bag is a variable as well. I did a bunch of vacuum sealing the other day with no wait time in between.

Answer: The instructions say wait 40 sec. in between sealing

Is the sealing (drip) tray removable for cleaning?

Answer: yes, it works like a drip pan, it can be removed and washed by hand

Answer: Where is the drip pan on this machine?

Answer: No, but it is still a really good machine for the price

Answer: No

What is the inHg of this model?

Answer: nothing in the manual or the specifications on the bottom of the sealer give that information.

Can this use 11" long vacuum rolls? or will it only fit 7" rolls?

Answer: It will fit 11" vacuum rolls.

Answer: I wouldn’t buy this sealer mine broke after 40days of not very much use . It’s not a cheap item either. I’d buy some other brand . I’m just giving my honest opinion.

Answer: Yes you can. Also this is a great machine

What option do you use for sealing chicken and meats? Solid or moist?

Answer: I would probably use the solid. I believe the moist would be for things like fish. However, if you wanted to marinade the chicken, I see no reason you couldn't use moist so it don't squeeze it out. I hope this helps.

Answer: I used moist because the chicken juice gets sucked out

Answer: I use the moist setting

What vacuum seal containers are compatable?

Answer: I just ordered extra bags which should arrive today. I believe the size is standard.

Does everything have to be 'suction' sealed? Dont know how to ask the right question, can I seal a bag that leaves air in it after the seal

Answer: Yes you can. One way is to use the moist setting. the other way is just seal the bag like you do when using a roll of bag material. I hope this helps

Answer: i don't think so. the idea is to seal completely to avoid air inside the bags.

Answer: Not everything has to be vac sealed. The machine has a sealing function so that you can create bags.

Answer: absolutely. Many times I stop the vacuum before it is finished and press seal only. Also can seal without vacuum at all just by pressing seal.

Answer: Yes and there should not be any air after the seal

How wide is the sealing strip?

Answer: I just measured it at 11” absolute max but more like 10 1/2” on the safe side

Answer: 11 inches....works great on one-gallon bags.

Answer: 2/3 cm

Answer: About a quarter inch

how many consecutive bags you can do

Answer: I did 40 bags in a row out of the box. You could probably do more if you wait between bags like the directions instruct.

Answer: One at a time. Only

Extra air suction hose for mueller food fresh vacuum sealer

Answer: No, but there is moist seal and dry. Mueller system, at least the one I purchased, does not have a vacuum hose.

Answer: It comes with an air suction hose.

Answer: Used to pull a vacuum on other container types, hard containers or bags with vacuum ports! All work good with this machine!!

Answer: We didn't buy the hose.

This comes with a canister hose, but I don't see the place to connect it to the unit? I see the "canister vacuum" button, but no place to attach to.

Answer: You attach the canister hose inside the unit. You can’t see it unless you lift the lid.

Answer: Yes it comes with the hose the attachment is located inside the machine

Answer: When you open it up there is a small connector inside the area where you place the ends of the bags for sealing. It’s very small and so it’s easy to miss

Answer: There is a little hole in side you attach it too.

Can I seal a 9lb brisket with this?

Answer: I wouldn't recommend buying this machine at all but if you have been looped into the trap and already have the machine, yes. However the moisture in the brisket will be sucked up towards the opening of the bag when it is being vacuumed out and make it difficult to seal. So try and keep it as dry as you can and make sure there is enough space between the food and the opening of the bag. Air will immediately seep back into the bag but it will take out some air.

Answer: Yes if you leave empty bag room at the top for the sealer to seal

Answer: This may not have bags big enough for this size you may have to portion it out.

How do I get warranty service, I cannot find anything on where to go? The vacuum no longer works on my device, purchase a few months ago

Answer: Contact the Müller service hotline

Where does fluid go?

Answer: All I have tried are meats and spaghetti, some pot pie mix and the fluid rises up but kinda evaporates and seals. I do dry the inside and outside top of the bag with a paper towel first. I’m not sure how it works but does. I love it no more freezer burns.

Can you purchase a new heat bar and how to install it?

Answer: No!!

Product reviews of Vacuum Sealer Machine By Mueller | Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System For Food Preservation & Sous Vide w/Starter Kit | Compact Design | Lab Tested | Dry & Moist Food Modes | Led Indicator Lights

Chile Fanatic : my dog loves it

seal a bag pick it up, seal fails, dinner drops on the floor. When it works, it's fine, but no confidence on the seal. And the sealer lock is a joke. No feel, locked or not?
Have continued to try and use it, sealer continues to fail, and i will close the lid it starts and fails before I even hit the seal and vac control. When running the vacuum, I have to push down on the cover as the cover lock is a joke.

George V. : Good for it's size and price

So, I wanted to start using a vacuum sealer that won't occupy much space and I was afraid on buying something expensive that could be a potential flop. This get's the job done. Suction power is not top, but it is not bad either. My biggest issue with this machine is the seal. I've had to seal bags several times to retain that vacuum seal. The seal is very thin, 1/6th of an inch. My friend's seal is 1/3rd to half an inch but it's a more expensive machine too. If the seal was just slight bigger, I wouldn't have to fight with it to retain that suction once the bag is closed. It's a good machine, feels kind of flimsy and we'll see about durability, but it definitely gets the job done.

Courtney : Good first vacuum sealer

This vacuum sealer is a great first step. It is super simple to use right out of the box. The indicator light is great. I will say it isn't as strong as I had hoped. There was still some air left in the bags of chicken breast I was vacuum sealing. It still does a better job than standard ziplock bags and the bags are reusable, which is nice.

Stephanie Todora : Great product for preparing for Sous vide cooking!

It took me two tries to figure out how to make the vacuum suction work. (I didn’t lock down the right side.). Once I got it figured out, it was SUPER easy. Sealed salmon and asparagus for Sous vide cooking. I even resealed the asparagus bag. This worked so well. Very happy with this product!!!

RMB : not good with moist foods

If all you are sealing is dry foods for short time then this machine will work for you.
If you plan on sealing up meats for food that has moisture in it, spend the extra money and buy a real machine.
We have had this machine for 4 months now and have used it on several different foods.
It lacks any decent suction power to vacuum seal meats, so don't plan on freezing these meats for any length of time.

Eli : Great customer service

Replacement unit working great for the last couple of months. My original unit lasted only a few months, but Mueller sent me a replacement unit as soon as they knew I was having trouble. Do reach out to them if you encounter issues. They'll look out for you.

Meryl Arenstein : So far so good!

My order arrived earlier than expected- I don’t get to say that very often! I’ve never used a vacuum sealer before but this one had great reviews and a fair price so I am giving it a try. I used it today to break up so bulk packs of meat from Costco- we really don’t eat meat too often so I am thrilled to be able to take advantage of bulk prices without having to worry about the meat deteriorating quickly in our freezer. I used the pre cut bags today. The instruction manual was very straightforward and easy to follow. It was incredibly easy to use. I’ve already ordered additional bags. I cook with sous vide so I can’t wait to try the sealer for that. The sealer comes with an attachment for sealing canisters but they seem to be out of stock everywhere! One of those things that must be helpful during a pandemic, I guess- I’ll keep an eye out for them. Oh also! The unit comes with an offer for a free roll of bags- the QR code provided didn’t seem to work so I sent a quick email to customer service and they responded immediately! On. Sunday afternoon! Very impressive....As I said, I’ve only used it a few times today, but anticipate feeling good about this purchase.

Stephanie : Works for me

I bought this while under quarantine, because what else was I to do with myself while being stuck inside? I decided to cook a bunch and needed a way to keep it fresh. This is the only vacuum food sealer that I have owned, so I am unable to compare it to anything else. The use of this is pretty simple, put food inside bag, place it over the suction area close lid and push a button. Now I will say that I did have a few times it did not want to vacuum, but I think that was user error and not the actual machine.

Edit: I went to use it and it will not vacuum. I tried different size and different brand of bags, but nothing worked. It does seal just fine, but defeats the purpose if it won't vacuum. If it wasn't too late to return I would since I only used it a handful of times.

Eli : Great customer service

Meghan : Solid Buy

Overall good experience. Suctions well, and is easy to use. I do wish there was a way to hold the bag firmly in place while closing the device, but I'm not sure if that is specific to this model or just generally how these kind of counter-top sealers function. I have run into issues where it doesn't create a full seal the first time, but that could be do to the aforementioned "trickiness" of keeping the bag flat while you close it (although it's really not all that hard overall). Either way, the vast majority of uses have been successful, and so far the vacuum seal is holding. For the price I don't think it's a bad buy AT ALL. Haven't used the optional function to seal jars, nor have I test long term seal longevity, so I don't know how this product fares on those accounts.

Christopher : Great Vacuum Sealer!!!

Bought this to start sealing my Salmon fillets. I've never used one before but I'm so happy with this purchase!!!! It was really easy to use out of the box and love that it came with starter bags. It truly is the best starter kit!! Works perfectly fine and I've been storing all my Salmon fillets with no issues!!

E.Preston M. : Buy cheap and you get cheap

I am extremely disappointed. The suction is awful and the sealer gets stuck sometime and seals the bag before you mash the button to start the machine, the heat sealer stays on. It will not seal Mylar bags, I have tried and tried and I have used one of this type machines before. Remember you get what you pay for. Now it will not seal Do not buy this I have lost my money on this purchase .

ASalvador : Easy to use!

My husband and I have been wanting a vacuum sealer for a while ever since we got a membership to the local restaurant depot. I tried this on a giant 5 pound bacon bag and it worked exactly as I hoped. Now I’ve got 10 nicely sealed bacon portions..... yes, I totally bought this specifically for the extreme amount of bacon we eat, lol. No issues with the directions, worked perfectly.

Michael and Vanessa : Ok for money

It does seal well but doesn’t vacuum out all the air

Alexis Nikitopoulos : Great kitchen tool!

I buy meats in large quantities, break it down into serving sizes and freeze. After using regular zip lock freezer bags for several months, I’ve had to throw away a lot of product due to freezer burn. I could never get enough air out of the bags. Now I see that with this machine. My meats are stored safely and efficiently. I’ve read that it could be good for months and I’m hoping that is so. This machine is also very simple to use and it’s got a small footprint, so doesn’t take much room in my drawer. So far, I love this product.

Jad Aoun : Junk

Crappy product and design. Doesn’t seal correctly and leaves air in the bag. Too much of a headache trying to get it to work.

Russell A Horton : Excellent for just about anything

...and here we go.

Ease of Use: 5
Freshness: 5
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Overall: 5

NOTE: Overall is not an average.

Ease of Use
This is super easy to use. My wife who usually struggles with these kinds of things was able to do this without much issue. The instructions are extremely easy to follow and the sealer itself gives you excellent feedback on the current status.

Freshness
I use those primarily for steaks and I have had no issues with any of the steaks that I have stored in the freezer using this. We have used it for a few other meats as well but primarily it is steaks for us. The sealer has excellent suction adding some extra time that your food can be kept in the freezer. Upon thawing and cooking the food still taste amazing.

Overall
Easy, cost effective, east to store. These are all key things that contribute to making this an excellent sealer without breaking the bank. I recommend this to anyone looking to purchase a sealer.

Russell A Horton : Excellent for just about anything

Susan Smith : Leave s hole on the seal seam

You have to leave a lot of space near the top or else the bag wrinkles creating a bad seal. But even with it flat each and every bag has a hole on the seal seam, so I am not sure if it is really sealing or not. I guess I can seal an empty bag and do a water test, but I wish that hole were not on the seam every time. Other than that it is very easy to use and the vacuum seal is amazing.

jimmker : Save money ! Even major brand, freezer bags don't vacuum seal. This does !

As a person who buys meat only on special, this is a very useful item. I also found it fun to use ! I like the control of cost issue. Unless I missed it in the manual, I had to research for which side of the plastic goes up for sealing. Google said smooth, not textured side up for the seal.

Marissa Mast : BARGAIN priced and works very well

We are really impressed with this little vacuum sealer. It is compact, easy to use, packed with features, quiet and does it's job very well. We got it with a $20 off coupon and it is a STEAL even at full price. Would highly recommend!!

ASalvador : Easy to use!

spiritwater : Very Good!

Initially, I planned to return it because I couldn't get it to latch. I was attempting to seal and freeze a large bag of fresh string beans and had purchased large vacuum bags specifically for that purpose. I tried sealing while holding. Not a good idea. I'd also had to use multiple small bags because the instructions said not to cover the vacuum tube. Which meant not only did it not work, but was time consuming! I finally gave up and started the return process. Being sure to express my aggravation and disappointment.

Since I tend to be the "dog with a bone" type person and don't give up easily i later went back and read some of the other reviews. One review explained that it requires muscle to get it to latch. That made me decide to try again. I'm an inactive senior so any muscle is long gone but I made sure to really put weight on it when closing. And It worked! Another review had pictures showing how to place larger bags BELOW the vacuum tube. DUH! Why didn't I think of that? Any way, it didn't vacuum the string beans as well as I had hoped but it did take the majority of air out and did seal well. Since then I've used it for pasta sauce and hamburger. It did well for the hamburger. Not so much for the sauce even though I froze it in advance. I give it a 3.5 out of 5.
After using it for a while I've changed my review to a 4.5! One additional note: every time you use it go through the set up process with both settings otherwise it won't work properly. If you set it each time it works beautifully!

Amazon Customer : Everything works great....Except the most important part.

I purchased this item a few weeks ago in preparation for my yearly venison vacuum sealing needs. I process my own game and having a dependable vacuum sealer is invaluable. The previous couple of years I got away from vacuum sealing after growing frustrated with how cantankerous my old foodsaver unit had become. ( The suctioning function would only work every 10 attempts.) I have been using saran wrap and freezer paper since i chunked that unit.

Fast forward to now, I purchased this unit after reading numerous positive reviews. I figured at that price point it would be worth the gamble...

As in gambling sometimes you lose. I feel like i lost in this one.

The seal this unit makes on their bags is inconsistent and leaky. The melting strip gets too hot and it is too narrow to get a proper seal.
I attempted to seal a number of different items and all the seals had bubbles or holes in them. I would venture to say this unit is batting 10% in how effective it seals.

I sincerely hope i got a bad unit and others dont go through the same frustrations.

Signed,
Frustrated Vacuum sealer consumer

Bill Walker : Has its quirks but works pretty good

We bought this product because we buy large quantities of and cook lots of food that needs better storage than saran wrap. Overall I like this sealer but it takes some time to understand how it works. Two of the 6 times I sealed a bag the bag did not quite seal all the way so vacuuming it out was impossible. After sealing again it worked. Not sure why it did not work. You need to do it exactly as shown. Instructions are not perfect but after some time it is relatively easy to operate. I like the small size and wish it came with more bags. First time I tried to seal up cheese that we really like and buy in large quantities. Hopefully it will last for a month at least.

Dhani Dare : I had high hopes for this product but was sadly disappointed

unfortunately, this vacuum sealer doesn't suck out enough air to properly vacuum seal. The air extraction time is lightning quick, leaving so much behind the bag doesn't wrap snuggly around the food as it should. We are using the bags the unit came, so no problem there. I wish I could return this, but it's been used a few times and it's past the 30 day period. I will be shopping for something different. I do not recommend.

Amazon Customer : Spend more for better product

Small and compact but does not give a good suction

Chile Fanatic : my dog loves it

Marissa Mast : BARGAIN priced and works very well

JustmeInFlorida : 2x fail

I ordered my first one in late April, never really sealed right consistently from the beginning. Amazon sent me a replacement, same problem. If you're only going to vacuum seal occasionally then this "might work" but not for 50lb of chicken that needed to be processed. I had an old Foodsaver that would run circles around this piece of crap. DON'T BUY!!!! NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!

M. Cyzio : Nice looking device.

I actually got it to protect my 3D printer filaments from moisture. It comes with a bunch of bags (unfortunately they are to small to fit filament roll), and a pretty large roll of continuous bag material. The device looks very well made. Will update the review after using it for a while.

Gloryann Dean : make the bag flat

once I got the hang of how to use it properly... like making sure to leave enough space to close and making sure bag is flat.. works wonders... love love love it!!! foods tastes so much better out of the fridge!!

Courtney : Good first vacuum sealer

Bill Walker : Has its quirks but works pretty good

Christopher : Great Vacuum Sealer!!!

Maria Perez : Well built, good quality and great price, what’s not to like?

I bought this vacuum sealer after taking some time to do proper research. I bought a sous-vide recently and was using ziploc bags with decent results, but the COVID-19 made me realize that my life would be easier if I could just preseason my meats and just throw them in the water. Additionally, stocking for food, I found myself wasting freezer space with unnecessary packaging. Last, but not least, I wanted a way to simply reseal polybags to keep food fresh. The Müller vacuum sealer had the best reviews and cost efficiency. It is well built and I have used it to seal and vacuum seal wet and dry food very succesfully. I struggled for a couple minutes with the lock and the side buttons but at the end It was super simple.

Amazon Customer : NOT TOP OF THE LINE BUT IT'S EVERYTHING I NEED FOR MY SEALING NEEDS!

I had started to send this back but then saw a video on another machine on how to operate the thing. Once I discovered the correct bag position on the sealing try, it worked okay. Still leaves a little to be desired in sealing but I finally got it to extract air from the packaging. It's awkward to use if preparing large amounts of food but to keep a few leftovers fresher longer, to bag up and freeze a batch of meatballs or meatloaf, and to keep fresh veggies in the fridge a little longer, it's probably worth the expense. Also great for sou vide. Anyway, I wouldn't offer this Vacuum Sealer as a gift, but it's okay for my small needs.
UPDATE...
I am so glad I gave this machine a second chance! Increasing it to 5 stars! Since the Ball Canning Jar Sealer lids arrived, I have used this machine over and over again to preserve freshness for dried pantry foods! It just keeps going without a hitch so I'm more and more impressed with it. I have also discovered that the bags that have a smooth side seal extremly well but the all textured bags - not so good.

Cora Claus : Worked a few times then just quit

I rarely write reviews, but I was so upset about this piece of junk. I diligently did my research reading all of these great reviews...how can more than 2000 almost 5 star ratings steer me wrong??? Well it is junk! It worked a couple of times, then basically stopped working when I needed it most. I was preparing an order for a client, and just as I was trying to get the product out, it stopped working. We tried and tried (assuming it was our fault) but no luck. Finally I got one decent compression and seal, after about 20 tries and a couple of hours of efforts. I hate this thing.

B. Yoshida : FAILED ON THE THIRD DAY

The first days of sealing and vacuum worked perfectly fine. On the third day I noticed the unit wasn't suctioning the bags. Nothing had changed on my end. I had enough material, the port was clean, the bags were dry and placed properly in the vacuum chamber. I followed the troubleshooting steps, verified the gaskets were seated properly, no debris was in the chamber/suction hose and did the whole 40-second reset plugged and unplugged. None of it worked. I went back to read the negative comments and a lot of people had the same complaints.

JustmeInFlorida : 2x fail

Joe : Purchased unit in September 2020 - wonderful product

I purchased this vacuum sealer unit in September 2020 and it is a FANTASTIC item. Took a little trial and error to get used to getting the bags to seal properly, but once I got the hang of it - I was able to buy meat, fish and other food items in bulk, vacuum seal them into individual portions and freeze them.
Everything worked perfectly until today (January 2021) when I couldn't get the unit to vacuum seal the bags. I called Mueller Customer service and they were able to verify my purchase and have a new unit shipped to me to arrive in 2 days.

So not only is the product a good purchase, their customer service stands behind the product.

I've tried other brands, and returned all of them. I would recommend this product.

Joe : Purchased unit in September 2020 - wonderful product

Mark A. : What more could you want in a vacuum sealer

Received this appliance just yesterday. Had the opportunity to use it today to package some tenderloin steak,pork chops and some chicken breast that we had purchased. Normally I would have placed these items in ziplock bags, but I will do that no more. Love this appliance and I can highly recommend others to buy this food sealer.

Amazon Customer : Spend more for better product

Small and compact but does not give a good suction

pullthetab : Amazing Product!

This is the first vacuum sealer I have ever owned, so I really can't compare it to others. However, like some people are inseparable from their phone, do not try to pry this thing from my fingers! I vacuum seal pretty much everything that isn't trash. Whether it's going in the refrigerator or freezer, it gets sealed. Deli from the store - vacuum it. leftover dinner, vacuum it. Meats, chicken, italian meals into the freezer - vacuum it. This thing is incredibly easy and quick.
Only issue is occasionally the wider bags are tricky , just fit the width of the sealer and make take a few tried to get it in the right position. However, 99% of the things i seal fit better in the narrower 8" bags, which are a piece of cake.
Have easily sealed several hundred items in just a few months. The taste difference compared to ziplocks is amazing. And this thing purrs. Highly recommended from a vacuum novice.

Joy Martin : The Vacuum Sealer Machine Stopped Working

We purchased the Vacuum Sealer Machine in March 2019; it is now May 2019, and we've used this machine approximately four times and the machine no longer vacuums the air out of the bags. It was great when it worked, but it no longer works. Its life is short-lived; I would not recommend this product at all.

I am changing my rating to 4 stars; the company, which is a U.S. small family business, stood behind their product and replaced my daughter's vacuum sealer, which was a gift for her--impressive customer service.

TrishaChristine : Gets the job done

We bought this to replace a much older food saver that was starting to give up on us. Its much more compact and so easy to use! Its getting the job done, I have no complaints.

M. Cyzio : Nice looking device.

Kimberly R : Do NOT waste your money!

TERRIBLE. I purchased this item in March and have only used it about 6 times. It has been stored properly, used according to manufacturer instructions, and has not been dropped or damaged. The suction power is minimal, if you can even get it to work at all. Return window closed otherwise I would be sending it back. To not even get a year of use is unacceptable. Do not buy.

T. Michelle : Garbage Does not vacuum

I'm not sure if we got a bad one or if the other reviews are fake but this machine is basically garbage. It does not vacuum the airout. At all. It seals well. But it does get hot it you're sealing several things at once. When it gets hot it doesn't actually seal, it melts the end off. We bought this in Nov of 2019 and it worked okay for the first few times we used it. After that is was useless for vacuum sealing and only good for sealing as long as you only do one or two things. I would not buy this product or brand again.

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