Vacuum Sealer Machine by Entrige, Automatic Food Sealer for Food Savers w /Starter Kit, Dry Moist Food Modes, Easy to Clean, Led Indicator Lights, Compact Design, Silver(Stainless Steel) review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Brand
Entrige
Material
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Color
Silver(Stainless Steel)
Item Dimensions LxWxH
14.6 x 5.5 x 3.2 inches
Item Weight
3.1 Pounds
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Vesatility & Convenience in The Kitchen: When food is protected from air and freezer burn, everyday meal planning is easier—double the recipe of your favorite dishes then store the extra portions for a quick and nutritious meal on busy weeknights, and cooking and meal preparation will become easier, more economical and faster.
Separated Design: You can take off the upper lid to clean the sealer machine easily & safely. Compact size and lightweight design are easy to store and move around. Fits up to 12'' width Entrige or other brand vacuum sealer bags and rolls.
2 Sealing Modes: Useful and practical, Entrige vacuum sealer machine is cleverly designed owning two selectable modes to provide your food with the best possible preservation based on the type of food you want to seal. You can choose the dry indication for solid food items and the moist indication for poached, simmered or steamed food.
Easy to Operate: Entrige sealer machine designed with fully automatic vacuum sealing operation, All stainless steel panel, LED indicator lights, electric plug in and the control center placed on the top panel provides a user-friendly experience for its operator.
Lab Tested: Entrige vacuum sealer's raw materials have passed EU RoHS and REACH dual testing, and have ETL certification, ISO certificate, CE, quality inspection report and other certifications.
From the manufacturer
Entrige Vacuum Sealer
Keep Food Fresh 5X Longer
Entrige’s Vacuum Sealer preserves freshness on your food as it vacuum sealer eliminates part of the air (oxygen) in the packaging container, which can effectively prevent food spoilage and deterioration.
Fridge and Freezer Space Saver
It also creates an extra space in your fridge with the airtight bag packaging. Now you can safeguard your food from spoilage and save a substantial amount of money when buying food in bulk by properly storing it.
Seals ‘Dry’ and ‘Moist’ Food
Useful and Practical 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.
Cooking and meal preparation will become easier, more economical and faster.
Effectively Increase Food Shelf Life
Entrige 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.
Easy To Operate
Designed with fully automatic vacuum sealing operation, Touch-sensitive buttons, All stainless steel panel, LED indicator lights, electric plug in and the control center placed on the top panel provides a user-friendly experience for its operator.
Separated Design
You can take off the upper lid to clean the vacuum chamber and gaskets easily & safely.
Stainless Steel Panel
To ensure your food is clean and hygienic you must clean it periodically, It is recommended that you clean your vacuum sealer after use. With proper care, it will provide you a long time of service.
Re-Usable & Waterproof Air-Sealing Bags
The re-usable and waterproof bag of Entrige preserves the freshness, aroma, taste and color of the products. It is made of safe and durable material which extends the shelf life of your food.
product description
Color:Silver(Stainless Steel)
How Vacuum Preserves Your Food
Vacuum fresh food exhaust part of the air (oxygen) in the packaging container, which can effectively prevent food spoilage and deterioration, thereby protecting food.
Storage And Organization
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 airtight bags on top of each other?
Ideal for Dieting Or Baby Food
Prepare your meals, seal them and freeze them. Ideal for baby food preparation too, especially for working parents with limited time.
Easy To Clean
Lightweight and compact, this vacuum sealing system can be placed on any counter top. Its all stainless steel panel resistant housing will not absorb accidental spills, Using the cleaning cloth included in our starter kit and it is easy to wipe it clean.
Entrige Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Bags & Rolls is a great solution to keep food fresh longer. Vacuum sealing with Entrige keeps food fresh up to 5x longer compared to ordinary storage methods. With simple operation and reliable sealing, plus the separated design to make cleaning fast and easy, this appliance is an ideal solution for long-term freezer preservation.
Technical Specs:
* Product number: E2902-MS * Rated voltage: 110-120V AC * Rated frequency: 50~60 Hzv * 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 * Dimension: 14.6x 5.5 x 3.2 inch * N.W: 3.1lb
FULLY 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;
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Questions about Vacuum Sealer Machine by Entrige, Automatic Food Sealer for Food Savers w /Starter Kit, Dry Moist Food Modes, Easy to Clean, Led Indicator Lights, Compact Design, Silver(Stainless Steel)
Q:
This item can vacuum soup based food?
Answer: I use food prep containers like these https://smile.amazon.com/Freshware-Containers-Compartment-Stackable-Dishwasher/dp/B073TRVFZS/ref=sr_1_5 to first freeze what I want to store. When frozen, I remove the item from the container and then vacuum seal the frozen food. As these fit in the sealer bags, sometimes I freeze container too. Just the bottom part, not with the lid. No mess..if you're quick. LOL
Answer: A really handy way to vacuum seal soupy stuff is put it in a low wide container not bigger than sealer bags. Freeze, pop out, put the frozen chunk of frozen liquid into the vacuum bag and seal. No mess, works like a charm! Cheers!
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Vacuum no longer sucks air on any setting any assistance with this issue would be appreciated
Answer: It is a little particular about where you put the mouth of the bag, especially if you are using a roll and the plastic has a curvature. The mouth needs to stay in the center of the vacuum chamber AFTER you close the lid. Sometimes it takes a second or third try.
Answer: Mine has done the same thing. I used once a few months back, today I went to use and it won't suck any air out. Disappointed in this product.
Answer: Same thing here. Worked fine the first day using it, second time out of the box it would vac half the air out if you were lucky, then seal the bag. Their customer service has been HORRIBLE to deal with.
Answer: If it were me, I would contact customer service. I have only used mine in a test and had no problems.
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How do you return this machine? i've had for about a month and 1/2. used it 4 times. it died today. not worth the cost for 4 bag seals .
Answer: You can complain to Amazon if you want, but it is a no name bare bones ultra budget product with zero support. These are the kinds of things you buy for a quick fix and don't even bother crying about when they only work half a dozen times before hitting the garbage bin.
Answer: I wish i knew how also. I am dissatisfied with the sealer. doesn't suck all the air out of the bag before it seals it.
Answer: Not a good product. I tried to review to warn people but Amazon rejected my review because it talked about the “pay” to review efforts the seller makes. I am been scammed. This is not a 4.5 star product. Bout for $30 and they offered $30 credit for a good review and I know. Nothing good is free.
Answer: I had exactly the same problem. Returned it.
Q:
what is the largest width this model will seal?
Answer: The sealing strip is 11.5 inches wide.
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I had a food saver sealer and quite a few rolls of sealer bag material left. smooth on one side and textured on the other. will work in this one?
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.
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Is there any difference between the model e2902-ms in your store and the model e2900-ms in other stores?
Answer: Yes, our E2902-MS is a full stainless steel panel, and the E2902-MS is a new version of the E2900-MS.
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Bought this and i cannot get it to work, help please! I followed the instructions, i can’t get stuff to vacuum seal, only seal. Help!
Answer: We did also and the first few times it was used it did vacuum seal; after about the third time it would only seal. I would not recommend this product to anyone....
Answer: Not a good product. I tried to review to warn people but Amazon rejected my review because it talked about the “pay” to review efforts the seller makes. I am been scammed. This is not a 4.5 star product. Bout for $30 and they offered $30 credit for a good review and I know. Nothing good is free.
Answer: it took me a couple trys too, you have to put the bag only half way in stop at the middle part then you have to press hard on the side closing mechanisum until you hear a snap on both sides then it works.
Answer: My husband and I both tried it and the only way we could get it to vacuum was to lean all or our body weight on it after we closed it and heard the clicks. We returned ours.
Answer: We couldn’t either at first, but realized you have to place the plastic in the front of the machine where the air will be sucked out and not past that point.
Q:
i just bought this vacuum sealer and it is not vacuuming. what can I do?
Answer: Return it and buy a food saver from Walmart. That’s what I did because my wasn’t vacuuming either.
Answer: I found that the 11 inch bags don't work . Try the 8 inch bags they seem to work fine.
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I cant get it to vacuum seal.
Answer: Not a good product. I tried to review to warn people but Amazon rejected my review because it talked about the “pay” to review efforts the seller makes. I am been scammed. This is not a 4.5 star product. Bout for $30 and they offered $30 credit for a good review and I know. Nothing good is free.
Answer: Sent mine back and ordered the Icetek for the same price. Works much better.
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Is this supposed to come with the accessory hose? The one I just purchased did not.
Answer: Yes, if says “with food sealer starter kit” mine had a short hose to attach to vacuum port on the Enterige machine. It can be used with Enterige vacuum sealed containers with special top on them. Also with minor alteration can be fitted to work with the Food Saver brand canning jar attachments. Amazon description says “1xvacuum sealer hose
Answer: The one I purchased did have a vacuum hose.
Answer: Yes it comes with hose. Very good machine
Answer: Mine did, but I'd advise sending it back and buying a better quality one. Mine quit vacuuming all the air after the first use. Customer service from them is terrible also. I will avoid this store and product with my life after this.
Answer: No, it doesn't..You'll have to buy the Jar sealer kit .
Q:
How many watts does it have??
Answer: Per the manufacturer, it has 110 watts
Answer: the book says 110 watts
Answer: Dear customer,the Rated voltage is 110-120V AC.
Q:
Does this really come with a lifetime warranty or not; as usual, conflicting answers.... ?
Answer: Yes
Q:
Did anyone else receive a random, rolled up pink and green towel with theor vacuum sealer???
Answer: Ha! Thanks for asking, that’s why I came to the reviews. Why is there a baby blanket with my sealer?
Answer: Yes. It’s used on the stainless steel to shine it.
Answer: I wondered the same thing!! It's not listed on the box...I was so confused! I came here to find a link to email the seller and find out about it! So glad I wasn't the only one!! :)
Answer: Yes, not sure what for though
Q:
Is this supposed to have come with the canister? If not, where do I get it?
Answer: No it doesn't come with canister - think you can find them on amazon
Answer: I only received the tube for it. I thought you had to separately purchase that.
Answer: Mine did not
Q:
Is this machine suppose to automatically seal on moist mode
Answer: Yes it will seal
Answer: One of the buttons is for moist/dry modes
Q:
“Seller” what is the actual Warranty ?
Answer: It's a total piece of garbage. Don't waste your money. I used it and it 'vacuumed and sealed' very slowly. A week later all bags had come unsealed. Spend a little more and get more. It only has good ratings because they offer to send you free bags if you give them five stars. I sent it back.
Answer: One year warranty
Answer: 1yr. Let me add that the machine is amazing. It works as well as those selling for 100 or more. Great find
Q:
How does the wine sealer work?
Answer: Yes
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What about the suction power? Is really good?
Answer: Have different mode suction
Answer: It works really well. I've used to to vacuum seal veggies. Awesome gadget to have.
Answer: Mine goes down to -26inHg or -660mmHg. That’s roughly 100mmHg absolute pressure
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Can these be used on frozen foods?
Answer: Yes, I had no issues sealing frozen items.
Answer: Yes! I reorganized my whole freeze the 1st day I received it!! Gained SO much room!
Answer: I don't see why it couldn't
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes
Q:
How wide is the heal seal (on the bag) for this? I see that other machines have about 2-3mm
Answer: 3 mm
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does this machine seal mylar bags? Can you use any brand of bags to seal?
Answer: It does not seal mylar bags. I use the ones they came with and I the FoodSaver brand bags also.
Answer: According to the instruction manual, it does.
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Is there a reset button for the heating element? No longer seals after using it a few times. I followed instructions; waited time before each seal.
Answer: Not a good product. I tried to review to warn people but Amazon rejected my review because it talked about the “pay” to review efforts the seller makes. I am been scammed. This is not a 4.5 star product. Bout for $30 and they offered $30 credit for a good review and I know. Nothing good is free.
Answer: I would absolutely send it back. Cheapest way of course. It’s a paper weight now.
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Can you use this with crackers?
Answer: Crackers would not work in any vacuum but you could seal the bag after expressing as much air as possible.
Answer: I would imagine so. You could skip the suction function so that they wouldn’t crack the crackers
Answer: Yes
Q:
What bags are recommended
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: Hi! Any bags with grooves on the inside will do. I bought this one: Vacuum Sealer Rolls Bag, 6 Pack... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8PKCWL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Answer: I have used just vacuum seal bags any will work.
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Does this vacuum sealer make it air tight? I have a vacuum sealer that once "vacuumed sealed" you can still move the food around in the bag somewhat.
Answer: It for sure keeps things air tight! If you are doing meats, they will have a small amount of "wiggle room" because the meat expands once frozen.
Answer: It removes the air and makes it air tight. Food doesn't move around.
Answer: the same thing happens sometimes when the vacuume doesen't pull all the air from the baz.
Answer: yes it does
Q:
Is the packaging for this product discreet? I’m getting it as a gift.
Answer: It arrived in a larger Amazon box. Beware the "special offer" for free bags with a 5 star review is a bait and swap.
Answer: Mine came in a typical Amazon box
Q:
the machine has stopped working after 8 months. it's too late to return to amazon. how do I get the warranty?
Answer: Call the manufacturer
Q:
Will someone tell me specifically how to use the accessory feature (hose function)? which buttons, etc? I can't get it to work to seal jars. Thanks
Answer: I never used this before.
Q:
Can I return mine for testing if I have never seen the vacuum on it work?
Answer: You must put the sealer bag opening in the correct location of the vacuum sealer area. If put in too far, or not far enough, it doesn’t work. Also, must use textured bags for it to work properly. Don’t forget to LOCK the side locks before using, or it won’t work to seal. Hope this helps. Read instructions very carefully.
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Does it only work with bags that have texture on both sides? I ordered it and now am using other bags with only texture on one side and it won’t work.
Q:
does this machine seal mylar bags?
Answer: No. This machine seals by melting
Answer: Yes it will seal mylar bags just the same way it seals other bags
Answer: I can’t say anything about Mylar but I tried regular zip lock bags. It sealed them but didn’t suck the air out
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Does it have a hose for the jar sealer?
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes it does
Answer: yes it does.
Answer: Yes
Answer: YES IT DOES
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Where can I buy containers that are compatible?
Answer:
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Answer: Tons of these are available on Amazon.
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Which canisters fit the tube attachment that comes with this? Not all canisters have the same fitting. Entrige offers no help at all on this.
Answer: Don't buy it. It's horrible and useless. This is coming from an experienced vacuum sealer user. I made the mistake of purchasing this but rectified that mistake by sending it back for a refund.
Q:
Can you use any sealer bags with this - or is there a specific kind?
Answer: I used a generic kind, found on amazon, and worked just fine. Make sure they have a textured side to them (unlike a ziplock type bag)
Answer: I bought the first sealer bags that popped up in my search and they worked just as well as the ones that came with the sealer.
Answer: We have only used the bags it came with.
Answer: They all work I’m pretty sure
Q:
When I use the vac/seal button it will keep vacuuming forever and never seals? The seal function does work just by itself though.
Answer: I believe I made the same mistake and I suspect the end of your bag is not centered inside the vacuum ring/oval. It’s the area just past the heat seal strip. Make sure your bag opening doesn’t extend past that area.
Answer: Read the instructions and the picture associated with the unit. It took me a few times to figure it out, but it works great!
Answer: Mine was opposite. Seal worked and vacuum didn’t. Sent it back
Answer: Make sure the bag is positioned in between the 2 sealer bars. That happens occasionally to me when bag off a bit.
Answer: Sounds about right
Q:
Can you custom size each bag?
Answer: Yes you can. Bags that you customize come on a roll. You cut size you need seal the bottom. Fill it up then fill the top.
Q:
Energia 220v?
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Will it work on fresh caught fish?
Answer: Yes, it has a dry and moist setting. It has sealed my chicken and beef flawlessly. Don't see why fish would be any different.
Answer: Yes it's great. I have used it for both already frozen and fresh fish!
Answer: It doesn't seem to work oin anything but yes, a better vacuum sealer will.
Answer: Dear customer,
Answer: I don’t see why not, there’s a wet and a dry button. I just love my food sealer!!
Answer: Don’t know why not just hit moist button and vac seal
Answer: Yes, just need to use the moist setting.
Q:
I received a business card with the sealer, saying, lifetime warranty, can this be verified? Entrige has not replied to my email!
Answer: We received one offering a gift card and haven’t received that either. Hopefully, a follow-up email will produce a positive result.
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I press hard on both side of the lid but the lid never lock. I applied pressure by hand but it doesn't suck all air out. Is it a defective unit?
Answer: Mine does seem kinda tough to get the two tabs to lock. Try seeing if the lid locks while there arent any bags in the machine just to see if it locks, that what i did to see how hard to push. If it still doesnt lock then i would contact the seller
Answer: make sure that you only have the bag and not any of the contents in the machine. If it still does not lock, I would contact for some tech support.
Answer: The opening of the bag needs to sit inside the hole when closed, and as straight as possible.
Answer: Both sides should snap together if not then something must be wrong.
Q:
what coyntry is this product made in?
Answer: China
Q:
220v energía?
Answer: Para 220v se tiene que usar con transformador:
Answer: 110v
Answer:
Answer: No según el dispositivo. Soporta entrada de 100 a 120V.
Q:
How wide is the heat strip?
Answer: It’s as long as the machine and maybe a 1/2 inch wide
Answer: 11 inches
Answer: 30 cm
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How many bags does this machine come with? Also can bags for this spacific machine be puchased at any grocery store, or do i have to order them?
Answer: FULLY STARTER KITS:
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Where do i buy the compatible containers for the suction hose? i have searched amazon & can't find any that are entrige brand. please post link.
Answer: Hello, so sorry that our brand don't sell container. You can search for vacuum container. Please remember to buy containers that can be used for vacuum. Because our vacuum machine has the attached air sunction hose. It is recommended that when you buy a vacuum container, ask the buyer if there is a delivery tube. If there is, it is the best. At that time, you can combine the air sunction hose supplied with our vacuum machine and the air sunction hose delivered by the container.
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How can i contact the entrige company for model no. e2903-ms?
Answer: Through your Amazon order form
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Where can I get containers that will work with the vacuum hose?
Answer:
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Can you use this for cooked food? Grilled chicken ? Cooked rice. ?
Answer: I don’t see why not! My option is that I would wait till it is cooled then seal it up. And I’m pretty sure I’m the demo video they show cooked food being sealed
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I need a replacement plug for the accessory port/ where can i get one?
Answer: You can email company directly.
Product reviews of Vacuum Sealer Machine by Entrige, Automatic Food Sealer for Food Savers w /Starter Kit, Dry Moist Food Modes, Easy to Clean, Led Indicator Lights, Compact Design, Silver(Stainless Steel)
Amazon Customer : Why Did I wait so Long?
I have had a hard time finding freezer paper during the pandemic and was trying to figure what I was going to do to freeze meat in my freezer. Then one day I was browsing on Amazon and saw the Entrige Vacuum Sealer for under $50 that promised to do a better job of freezing my meats and vegetables than freezer paper and so I thought it was time to try one. As I had never heard of Entrige I did a little research into other brands including Foodsaver before buying this sealer but pretty much everybody that had bought one loved it. Add me to the list. This machine is amazing and I can't imagine finding a better value than this. I've vacuum sealed steaks, brunswick stew, cheese. luncheon meats and even done some dried beans in mason jars with the FoodSaver Mason Lid Jar sealer attachment and they have all come out perfect. My only regret is not having one of these years ago.
SN29 : Perfect for small kitchen
I just recently decided to replace my old FoodSaver vacuum sealer. It was several years old and was a hand me down. It was also the biggest pain to use, and huge, so I set out to find a vacuum sealer that was smaller, no frills and wasn't going to set me back $100.
At first glance, I was worried about this one, since, unlike a lot of people, I only read the bad reviews first and then move onto the good reviews if the bad doesn't completely turn me off. The bad reviews all follow the same pattern, it dies early in it's life, but the price was right and the good reviews also followed the same pattern, it works great. So I am taking the chance.
Right now, this sealer works great for me. Unlike my old one, I can keep this on hand stored in a cabinet and pull it out whenever I need it. I have taken to sealing tons of things I normally wouldn't have bothered with before. I've probably used this about 50 times since I got it with no problems.
Now, let's talk about wet items. Honestly, reading the bad reviews, I didn't even realize people just throw wet meat into the bags and seal them that way. I have always frozen most of my meat partially before vacuum sealing, especially steaks and chicken since I like to be able to open the bag and remove/reseal if I don't want to use the entire package. Meat also defrosts faster when it's not all clumped together. But I do package stuff like ground beef and bacon without freezing first, and I had no issues at all even when ground beef juice and bacon juice got up to the sealer. Only issue I had was with turkey lunch meat that was super wet, and that was more of a would it seal sorta experiment. Lunch meat, if I was sealing it for real, would get frozen into batches first, so it's a moot point for me.
The seal itself is very good. My old sealer had the thinnest seal strip that would sometimes fail. This one is a nice thick seal strip that has not failed yet.
Overall, I think that this sealer is a winner. We will see a few months from now if it stays a winner. It's price doesn't make me overly concerned about it's long term durability, but I would be pretty disappointed if it dies on me in a month or two. With this one, I will revisit this review in 6 months to see where we stand!
David Rysdam : It works great...when it works at all.
About 10% of the time, it just refuses to vacuum the bag. After messing with it a few times, I think it's just poor design.
The bags are "ribbed" so the air has channels to escape through when the lid is closed. But let's say you just sealed some bags already. You put the next bag in and close the lid. The still-hot heater strip warms the bag enough that the ribs collapse, making it impossible for the vacuum pump to remove the air. It just sits there, doing nothing.
You now have to not only wait for the unit to cool but also throw away the flattened bag and use another. Time-consuming, frustrating and a waste of plastic.
byakuya : Price, Function, Durability
I've had this vacuum sealer for over a month now and I can say with confidence that its worth every penny. I refrained myself from reviewing products personally, but this product just had to be shared. I've been using this for multiple purposes from sealing processed food to packaging items. It has been a month+ since I've begun to use it and it seems to be holding up and working flawlessly. For the price of $53.49 to include a Lifetime Warranty is just a steal, of course within reason of it breaking. I'm a first time user myself so I was personally a bit uneasy to be working with such a new product. It comes with easy step by step instructions easy enough to read and understand for anyone. I hope this review was helpful for those who were seeking questions.
Amazon Customer : They sold me an open box return item as brand new.
I bought this because it was the number 1 item in Vacuum sealer. Overall the machine was OK but was very disappointed that the box came as an open/return item. It has bags missing and items plastic were previously opened and repacked poorly and sold as brand new. I emailed the Entrige and got no reply. Poor customer service.
Also the machine does NOT have an on off switch. What that means is every time I want to use it I have to plug into the wall and unplug it when I am not using it anymore. Once again I inquired via email but got no response.
The machine itself seems to be working fine. I am just concerned that if this machine goes bad, there will be no customer service for any type of warranty.
The Reverend A.J. Miller : NOPE
For clarity, I did not write this review in exchange for a free or discounted item. In fact, i turned down multiple offers of a discount from the manufacturer in exchange for writing a more positive review, or just deleting it.
this machine was bought as a replacement for a different vacuum sealer, which failed after 12 minutes of use. I bough this unit based on positive user reviews and affordable price point.
I was unable to seal a single bag with this machine. at one point I let the vacuum run for 3 minutes (!!!) waiting for it to vacuum seal the bag, before trying to trick the machine and manually seal it while the vacuum was engaged. it wouldn't fully seal the bag, even without vacuum - as if there was several small breaks in the heating element.
In the end, to avoid my getting even more upset, I decided to go ahead and spend the money and ended up with a Nesco VS-12 vacuum sealer, which I am very pleased with.
Love my deals : So glad to have this food Vacuum sealer
Vacuum sealer Great for so many uses.I have always wanted one of these because unfortunately in the past we used to waste food every once in a while due to the fact that it was not tasted as good a couple days after we bought it. This allows us to a store leftovers easier in the freezer so they don’t get freezer burn. We also can see all these for refrigerator so that they taste even better a couple days after for leftovers. Great for large portions are small portions. Easy to use. Came on time and as described. Great value. This is going to save us so much money in the long run. So happy with this item.
Larry D. Robb : Stylish and easy to use
For years we have been using a Food Saver vacuum sealer that we got at Goodwill. It finally gave up the ghost and we needed a replacement. Before posting a review, we wanted to test out all the functions and we can report that it works beautifully as advertised. It’s easy to remove just the right amount of air to keep from smashing delicate items. We also vacuum-sealed Mason jars using the adapters from our old Food Saver. Just to be sure it would work, we put the old Food Saver connector on one end of the canister hose so it would fit properly there. We are very happy with this purchase and hope it will last for a long time.
Denise916 : Not Worth The Price
I bought this vacuum sealing machine because it had good reviews. I was very disappointed with it. The instructions were easy enough to follow, but it said to press the 2 buttons on the sides until you hear a sound on both sides. The buttons never made a sound. The vacuum function did not work at all. I sent it back.
Shawn : Excellent Well Built Sealer
I was quite impressed with this vacuum sealer. I had limited experience with vacuum sealers as I last used one in the late 1970's. Yes, I am that old but still thinking young.
I was very impressed with this vacuum sealer when I first removed it from its box. It was very well built and you could tell this by its weight. The outer portion is aluminum or stainless steel and looks very nice. It is also very easy to clean with a simple wipe or two. The first time I used just the sealer I did not get a good seal. This is because it has to be used several times at first to warm up the sealing bar. This is in the manual but I overlooked it of course. After the sealing bar warmed up it worked perfectly and did not take long when sealing a bag. This is especially good when you buy the sealing material on a long roll and have to seal both ends. First you cut your desired length then seal the "bottom" of the bag. Flip the bag over and put your item in and place the other end in the proper area for a vacuum and a seal. The machine quickly removes the air from the bag after first sealing the open end. It signals you when it is finished and then you release the latches and you are done. Importantly, in order to get a good seal, make sure both latches on the top cover are secure before starting.
An added bonus is an attachment to remove the air from certain containers. I have never used any containers that could be vacuum sealed before. However, as soon a we can find what we need in vaccum sealable containers, we will.
Overall I am impressed with the build and quality of this vacuum sealer. In addition, I am very satisfied with the performance of this vacuum sealer. You cannot beat it for the price and I highly recommend this unit to anyone wanting to save money and food.
Steven : Works Great! And MUCH cheaper than 'Food Saver' sealer!
I've only used this once so far, but it worked great! I think the ONLY thing I would say that is a possible negative is the lack of built-in roll storage & cutter. However, I always found the 'Food Saver' wasn't all that easy to ensure bag size, etc. So I'm not going to hold that against this machine. Instead of using the included bags, I cut custom size bags (for unused scallops in this case) and sealed the ends. It's MUCH easier than the F-S unit to do this, and MUCH less wasted bag as you can actually SEE where the end of the plastic is, and where the sealing strip is. Over time, this will result in more bags per roll and less wasted plastic. Win-Win! The way this unit is designed also made it VERY easy to ensure the end of the bag was in the vacuum chamber and where the seal would be after the unit finished sucking out all the air. With the F-S unit, so much extra plastic is wasted by the extra amount required because you CANNOT see where the end of the bag or sealing strip are. It's a total guessing game. Another Win-Win!
Then there is the price - compared to the cost of the Food Saver units, I would rather replace this vacuum sealer annually than buy the former. BIG WIN!
100% Recommend this unit and can't wait to start harvesting my garden!
JohnnieGirrrl : Burn Hazard
Edited Review - Seller has sent 4 e-mails asking me to remove this review or change it to 5 stars in exchange for $30.00 - $40.00. They state they are using a different manufacturer now...however, my review relates to a design issue. If you decide to purchase, be sure there is a "nub" or a "tab" added to the device in order to lift the cover to avoid burning yourself. Unsure what they'll do (or claim to do) to fix the problem of loose and/or incomplete vacuum sealing.
I have now updated the rating from 2 stars to 1 star because I don't like the idea of "buying" a good review, especially when the item is a burn hazard.
Original Review - Doesn't remove all the air and there's no handle or "nub" to lift the cover after sealing. I've burnt myself once trying to get the thing open. Now I just struggle with it and very cautiously yet clumsily open the cover after sealing in order to avoid burning myself.
SN29 : Perfect for small kitchen
I just recently decided to replace my old FoodSaver vacuum sealer. It was several years old and was a hand me down. It was also the biggest pain to use, and huge, so I set out to find a vacuum sealer that was smaller, no frills and wasn't going to set me back $100.
At first glance, I was worried about this one, since, unlike a lot of people, I only read the bad reviews first and then move onto the good reviews if the bad doesn't completely turn me off. The bad reviews all follow the same pattern, it dies early in it's life, but the price was right and the good reviews also followed the same pattern, it works great. So I am taking the chance.
Right now, this sealer works great for me. Unlike my old one, I can keep this on hand stored in a cabinet and pull it out whenever I need it. I have taken to sealing tons of things I normally wouldn't have bothered with before. I've probably used this about 50 times since I got it with no problems.
Now, let's talk about wet items. Honestly, reading the bad reviews, I didn't even realize people just throw wet meat into the bags and seal them that way. I have always frozen most of my meat partially before vacuum sealing, especially steaks and chicken since I like to be able to open the bag and remove/reseal if I don't want to use the entire package. Meat also defrosts faster when it's not all clumped together. But I do package stuff like ground beef and bacon without freezing first, and I had no issues at all even when ground beef juice and bacon juice got up to the sealer. Only issue I had was with turkey lunch meat that was super wet, and that was more of a would it seal sorta experiment. Lunch meat, if I was sealing it for real, would get frozen into batches first, so it's a moot point for me.
The seal itself is very good. My old sealer had the thinnest seal strip that would sometimes fail. This one is a nice thick seal strip that has not failed yet.
Overall, I think that this sealer is a winner. We will see a few months from now if it stays a winner. It's price doesn't make me overly concerned about it's long term durability, but I would be pretty disappointed if it dies on me in a month or two. With this one, I will revisit this review in 6 months to see where we stand!
Barb M. : Great features at a good price!
I bought this sealer for it's features--loved the dry/moist and the regular vacuum/gentle vacuum. settings. It was a good price. I'm sure it's a great machine as it had many excellent reviews but unfortunately I just got a defective one and had to return it. Right out of the box, it would vacuum like a champ but wouldn't go to the seal part of the cycle. It was a brand new one too, no problem there. There was a food sealer on sale locally that I found in the meantime, so I replaced it at the store but I wouldn't have been afraid to get an exchange. That's just my luck! I needed it right away for a big purchase of meat I had made to put in the freezer so I couldn't wait for the replacement.
I only took a star off due to the disappointment and the time/trouble to run it to our UPS store to return it as it's in the next town from ours.
Steven : Works Great! And MUCH cheaper than 'Food Saver' sealer!
I've only used this once so far, but it worked great! I think the ONLY thing I would say that is a possible negative is the lack of built-in roll storage & cutter. However, I always found the 'Food Saver' wasn't all that easy to ensure bag size, etc. So I'm not going to hold that against this machine. Instead of using the included bags, I cut custom size bags (for unused scallops in this case) and sealed the ends. It's MUCH easier than the F-S unit to do this, and MUCH less wasted bag as you can actually SEE where the end of the plastic is, and where the sealing strip is. Over time, this will result in more bags per roll and less wasted plastic. Win-Win! The way this unit is designed also made it VERY easy to ensure the end of the bag was in the vacuum chamber and where the seal would be after the unit finished sucking out all the air. With the F-S unit, so much extra plastic is wasted by the extra amount required because you CANNOT see where the end of the bag or sealing strip are. It's a total guessing game. Another Win-Win!
Then there is the price - compared to the cost of the Food Saver units, I would rather replace this vacuum sealer annually than buy the former. BIG WIN!
100% Recommend this unit and can't wait to start harvesting my garden!
crgator : Good vacuum sealer and great price
After years of using zip lock bags to freeze my food, I decided it was time to get a vacuum sealer. As normal, I scanned the reviews on numerous sealers, from low price to high(er). This one got really good reviews with relatively few negative ones. The negatives are the ones I usually pay the most attention to, as I want to see what is supposedly bad about the item. It seemed that the most common problem was that it didn’t vacuum. Yet, there were so many good reviews, so I decided to go with it, and hope the negatives were more user error and not the unit itself. Well, the first time I tried to use it, it wouldn’t vacuum. Hmmm. seems maybe they were right. But, I did a little experimenting, and got it to work just fine. Sometimes, it does pay to read the instructions. I actually had too much food in the bag, so it couldn’t get a good close on the bag. Once I removed some of the food, it vacuumed quickly and sealed efficiently. (I had cut one of the bags to see if I could get two small bags out of one of the ones included. Yes and no. It depends on how much you are trying to seal.) Anyhow, I’m very happy with it. So long as it continues to work, I will consider it a heck of a good deal, and one that I would recommend.
Love my deals : So glad to have this food Vacuum sealer
Vacuum sealer Great for so many uses.I have always wanted one of these because unfortunately in the past we used to waste food every once in a while due to the fact that it was not tasted as good a couple days after we bought it. This allows us to a store leftovers easier in the freezer so they don’t get freezer burn. We also can see all these for refrigerator so that they taste even better a couple days after for leftovers. Great for large portions are small portions. Easy to use. Came on time and as described. Great value. This is going to save us so much money in the long run. So happy with this item.
Treniece : I wanted to love it
Doesn't suck up all the air. After reading the reviews this was big let down.
Amazon Customer : They sold me an open box return item as brand new.
I bought this because it was the number 1 item in Vacuum sealer. Overall the machine was OK but was very disappointed that the box came as an open/return item. It has bags missing and items plastic were previously opened and repacked poorly and sold as brand new. I emailed the Entrige and got no reply. Poor customer service.
Also the machine does NOT have an on off switch. What that means is every time I want to use it I have to plug into the wall and unplug it when I am not using it anymore. Once again I inquired via email but got no response.
The machine itself seems to be working fine. I am just concerned that if this machine goes bad, there will be no customer service for any type of warranty.
J. Fielek : A nice vacuum sealer at a good price.
TL;DR — great value, works well with a couple small idiosyncrasies that are just part of the learning curve.
I’d been looking for a vacuum sealer for a while and at this price point it was worth snagging.
The sealer came with a few larger bags and a small roll of 8” bags. The roll requires that you cut it to length, seal one end, put in whatever you’re preserving, and then run the vacuum sealing cycle. It’s simpler than it sounds. It’s extremely simple to operate, but may take a few tries to get a feel for how much bag you’ll need.
Usage is straightforward. If you’re using a roll, you first cut it to fit the item to be stored. Next, place one end of the bag over the sealing bar, close the cover, and press the “seal” button.
After that, you load the bag, and place the open end into the vacuum chamber (it will lay across the sealer as well), close the cover, and press “vacuum and seal”. It’ll suck the air out and then seal the bag after the air has been sucked out.
Two minor issues :
The bag needs to have an extra inch or so to ensure it reaches the vacuum chamber. If it’s too short the vacuum can’t suck the air out of the bag and it’ll never seal. The same holds true if the bag isn’t placed far enough over the edge of the vacuum chamber.
When sealing or vacuum sealing, the cover must be completely closed. Both latches (one on either side) must click closed, or the vacuum can’t do its job, and the sealer won’t have full contact across the bag.
I also purchased a couple rolls of 8” bags from another manufacturer and they work perfectly. You need a textured bag for the vacuum to work; smooth bags won’t let the vacuum suck out the air.
Sarassheena : Don't, just don't.
This is cheaply made, the vacuum hasn't worked/doesn't work unless you get bag exactly where it's supposed to be. Air-bubbles. You get what you pay for, and I will not be going the cheap route anymore. No matter how many times they beg me to leave a good review - actually, it's more like a BRIBE. Not for any money would I recommend this.
don : Don't waste your money
You get what you pay for. I thought we'd try this machine because it had 4.8 stars and a lot of positive reviews. We must have gotten a lemon. I had 9 frozen steaks to seal. Totally frozen, zero moisture. I had to reseal 4 of them. When I was done resealing those, 2 more bags had air in them. I don't mean just a little air, they had lost all the sealed suction. This piece of junk is going back tomorrow.
S. Will : Doesn't work as advertised, don't buy
I bought it for my husband as a gift and specifically purchased this one because it was recommended by a YouTube Chef we love, and the reviews seemed okay. Unfortunately it has never worked properly or consistently. As you can see in the video it just keeps making noise like it's vacuuming the air out if the bag, but it doesn't get all the air out and it doesn't seal. At other times it doesn't vacuum it will just seal the bag after two seconds of suction, leaving lots of air still in the bag. We have wasted so many bags trying to get this to work. Now we just went back to using ziplock bags. Such a waste of money. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
M Stern : Do not buy! this appliance quit working in less than a year
It was great when it worked. In only 10 months, the sealing function no longer works. It will vacuum air out of the bag but will not heat seal the bag. Very disappointed. I expect appliances to last longer than a meager 10 months. If I could return it, I would
Julie R. : What took me so long ?
After purchasing this vacuum sealer I wonder why I didn't do it sooner. It's fun and easy to use. I went through my entire freezer and found so many things to seal up. No problem with the vacuum or seal. Does a nice job. I feel confident now that my food will last and not get freezer burned before I use it. I made packages of all sizes and shapes and every one is tight and sealed. Thanks for making a good product at a great price. I like that it comes with a roll and precut bags as well as a cleaning cloth. Nice additions!
Kaz : Disappointed
I bought this cause I wanted to start vacuum sealing food before placing in the freezer. I have had no success with getting this item to vacuum out the air in the bags before sealing. It says it is vacuuming and is making a sound like the suction is on and after a while it does seal the bag but it has not vacuum the air out.. So the air is sealed INSIDE the bag. This isn't what I paid for. I will be buying a different brand after this.
Mark B : Easy to use and reliable
After toying with the idea of buying a food vacuum sealer for years, I finally took the plunge and am so happy I chose this product. My plan was to use it primarily for storing bulk food long term, as my wife and I both love Costco meats but rarely eat enough steak/chicken/pork/salmon to make it worth buying the large quantities. I have used it so far to make vacuum sealed freezer ready portions of all of the above meats. The sealer was easy to use with intuitive buttons and set up, although the instruction manual does spell everything out as well. I also have used it to marinate our meat and holy cow, compared to regular ziplock bags, there is SO much more flavor with vac sealing for the marinade as it allows for constant contact of the flavors. Lastly, I like that the product comes in a nice box which I plan to keep it in when not in use and it fits nicely in one of our bottom cupboards. Overall, highly recommend.
Doc : Easy to use, handles many sizes of bags
I am able to use this product every week now that the garden is in full harvest mode. I have vacuum sealed beets, onions, peppers, cilantro, and meat from the smoker. It has a moist food setting which helps to minimize the movement of liquid into the sealer, but you still need to watch it carefully. It is easy to press the "Seal" button to immediately start sealing if the liquid rises in the bag during the suction process. I have used large bags for meat and small bags for individual portions of scallions and herbs. It is great for those of us who buy produce in bulk, because you can cut and store the extra in your freezer for future use.
Sarassheena : Don't, just don't.
This is cheaply made, the vacuum hasn't worked/doesn't work unless you get bag exactly where it's supposed to be. Air-bubbles. You get what you pay for, and I will not be going the cheap route anymore. No matter how many times they beg me to leave a good review - actually, it's more like a BRIBE. Not for any money would I recommend this.
David Rysdam : It works great...when it works at all.
About 10% of the time, it just refuses to vacuum the bag. After messing with it a few times, I think it's just poor design.
The bags are "ribbed" so the air has channels to escape through when the lid is closed. But let's say you just sealed some bags already. You put the next bag in and close the lid. The still-hot heater strip warms the bag enough that the ribs collapse, making it impossible for the vacuum pump to remove the air. It just sits there, doing nothing.
You now have to not only wait for the unit to cool but also throw away the flattened bag and use another. Time-consuming, frustrating and a waste of plastic.
Faith : Loose vacuum seal
Disappointed. The vacuum sucks air very slowly from the bags. So far, about 2 or 3 of every 5 items I seal and freeze wind up sealed enough to prevent freezer burn. The rest experience crystals in the bag the first night they stay in the freezer. I usually have to try and vacuum more than once. Sometimes I’ll have to start over. The air does not get sucked away from the corners or crevices of the meat, and the seal seems loose in general around the food. I really hoped for better results based on my careful research of reviews. I don’t buy things without researching and this seemed like a good buy.
I do use the roll of bags that came with the vacuum so I know that incompatible bags isn’t the issue. It just seems that the item isn’t strong enough to suck all the air from the bag. I’ll use it but am not thrilled at all. I’m sad the return window has passed.
Kaz : Disappointed
I bought this cause I wanted to start vacuum sealing food before placing in the freezer. I have had no success with getting this item to vacuum out the air in the bags before sealing. It says it is vacuuming and is making a sound like the suction is on and after a while it does seal the bag but it has not vacuum the air out.. So the air is sealed INSIDE the bag. This isn't what I paid for. I will be buying a different brand after this.
Jason : Great vacuum sealer!
This is my first vacuum sealer purchase for myself, but I have plenty of experience using my moms Food Saver brand sealer. A newer, comparable product from the Food Saver brand (the space saving model) has five differences from this Entrige brand. 1. This vacuum sealer only requires weight to close the top vs. a large switch that has the “hand squeeze to close” button on the Food Saver brand. 2. This vacuum sealer is 2 pounds lighter. 3. While the length of this vacuum is about 2 inches longer, it is both shorter and less wide. 4. This model has both a “moist” setting for non-dry foods, and a “gentle setting for softer foods like breads and cakes that you don’t want smushed flat. The Food Saver brand only has one setting. (But honestly, who has cake sitting around long enough for the need to store it??? : )) 5. The most obvious difference is the price tag. At just half the cost of the Food Saver brand it does just as much, if not more work!
Highly recommend this product for anyone to try out!
Pictured is the sealer and part of our garden haul this year, regular sized scissors for scale. : )
izzy : SO DISAPPOINTED - short life span
i am soooooo disappointed. i was LOVING this product for the 3ish months it worked (bought it in april 2020). now, doesnt seal anything “moist” (think raw chicken or anything with juices). i have taken meticulous care of it. i wipe it down after every use; i store it in the box it came in; i wait 40+ seconds between seals as it directs. i really wish i could get my money back.
the computer geek : There is a right way and not so right way to use this.
I bought this brand after doing a lot of research on food savers and going with the reader feedback for Entrige. The biggest complaint seemed to be getting it to seal. When I received I was ready to use it on some fresh veggies and meat I had ready to go into the freezer. It took a couple times to figure out the sealing procedure and how to get the best seal. I was following the directions to press down on the corners to get the lid to lock down. Even doing that I could see I didn't have a total seal. Found out that what works best is to press the corners down from both the top and the bottom at the same time and wait until I hear the click to make sure it is truly closed and locked. This means I have to lift the machine up a little to reach under and hold down which is a little tricky when you have a bag in there. But practice makes perfect and it is working fine and the seal is nice and tight. I am happy with this Entrige food saver and think it was worth the price I paid for it. Only time is going to tell if this product will continue to seal well so I can keep my food fresh in the freezer.
Randy B. : Solid product, solid customer service
I used a Ziploc model 102 for ten years, and it worked reasonably well. I needed to buy an additional vacuum sealer and since Ziploc no longer is in that business, I searched Google for "Best vacuum sealer" to see comparisons and expert recommendations. On most of the websites, Entrige was ranked #1 or #2. I also reviewed Amazon, and found overwhelmingly positive reviews for the product and support. So I bought Entrige. So far I am quite pleased. It is easier to use than the Ziploc and there are far fewer rejects where the bags didn't seal. (due to better design and clearer instructions). I also liked that Entrige put in a "starter kit" of bags so I could try out which ones best fit my needs. While I haven't needed to contact customer support, Entrige sent me a "thank you" card that stressed their customer-focus, which is reassuring. I would certainly buy this product again.
Deb Franklin : A Great Kitchen Addition!
I received the Entrige Vacuum Sealer machine quickly. The packaging was well done and the inclusion of ready made gallon bags and a roll of make-your-own 8" bags was appreciated. I have a 7 cubic foot chest freezer that I have filled to the brim with food and I was looking for a product to replace the zip lock bags that I have been using to wrap the food. I chose the Entrige system because it had everything I was looking for in a food sealer without the high price. The first time I used it I decided to seal all of the snacks that I had wrapped in zip lock bags and a few entré items. It performed beyond my expectations. As you can see in the picture, I did pizza bites, burritos and garlic bread. I used the make your own bags and sealed one end, placed the food in the bag and then vacuum sealed each item. It worked great! When it came to the garlic bread, I didn't want crushed bread so I set it on 'gentle' and watched closely until it reached the vacuum amount I was satisfied with, then I tapped 'seal' and it was done to perfection. The garlic bread was adequately sealed but not crushed. I continued to vacuum seal frozen blueberries, peaches and cranberries. I did hot dog and hamburger rolls, chicken patties and hamburger patties without any issues. I also did fish filets and sausage links. Each item was sealed perfectly. If you want to do soups (which I did some beef stew) you would have to freeze the soup or stew first in a container then transfer it to the vacuum seal bag so the vacuum doesn't pull the liquid out of the bag. But, once again it performed perfectly as described. It was easy to use and easy to clean afterwards with the included cleaning cloth and I stored it in an open shelf in my kitchen for quick access. It's compact and convenient to store.
I would recommend the Entrige Vacuum Sealer system without hesitation, it's an excellent product with excellent vacuum. I would definitely buy it again and will give it as a gift the next time I need a housewarming present.
Antoinette Trinidad : Buyer Beware!
After a few weeks of use this vacuum sealer started to consistently overheat even with light use! Customer service is unresponsive so warranty doesn’t matter... they state the item has a lifetime warranty. Buyer beware... I’ve learned my lesson. Now in trash.
Maddy : Amazing vacuum sealer, fresh fruits and veggie last longer, soursop leaves
2nd vacuum sealer, gift for my son he liked mine and I got him one for his family. It has really saved me lots of money. Since the pandemic I subscribed to a fruits and vegetables weekly delivery. I chop them up, vacuum seal them and put in freezer the ones that can be frozen. I love this vacuum sealer, as you can see from the pictures I was able to seal around 50 or more "Guanabana-soursop" leaves in each pack. In the past my mom sent me some and they got moldy and dry, had to throw them away. I ordered this sealer and asked my mom to send me some more leaves from trees she has at her yard in Puerto Rico. They arrived fresh and I was able to seal them fresh and save them in the freezer. Im extremely happy. I use the leaves to make tea, its not been researched but the tea is said to be good against cancer cells and helps with inflammation. I've had cancer twice, suffer from fibromyalgia & sarcoidosis. I do get relief from the teas, Thank you Entrige, for making it possible for me to extend the freshness of my soursop leaves and my life. I have to admit, I went through my whole fridge and freezer sealing anything I found open, pantry as well. I also separated my dogs and cats treats and dry food in portions and sealed it. How cool is that! The pictures speak for themselves. This vacuum sealer will not disappoint you, as long as you follow the directions.
Larry D. Robb : Stylish and easy to use
For years we have been using a Food Saver vacuum sealer that we got at Goodwill. It finally gave up the ghost and we needed a replacement. Before posting a review, we wanted to test out all the functions and we can report that it works beautifully as advertised. It’s easy to remove just the right amount of air to keep from smashing delicate items. We also vacuum-sealed Mason jars using the adapters from our old Food Saver. Just to be sure it would work, we put the old Food Saver connector on one end of the canister hose so it would fit properly there. We are very happy with this purchase and hope it will last for a long time.
Amazon Customer : They sold me an open box return item as brand new.
I bought this because it was the number 1 item in Vacuum sealer. Overall the machine was OK but was very disappointed that the box came as an open/return item. It has bags missing and items plastic were previously opened and repacked poorly and sold as brand new. I emailed the Entrige and got no reply. Poor customer service.
Also the machine does NOT have an on off switch. What that means is every time I want to use it I have to plug into the wall and unplug it when I am not using it anymore. Once again I inquired via email but got no response.
The machine itself seems to be working fine. I am just concerned that if this machine goes bad, there will be no customer service for any type of warranty.
Nicholas C. : Scam alert. Bad product and "they" try to get you to change your review
I purchased this item last Fall 2020. It worked for about 3 months then died. I thought maybe I used it too much (2x per week) and burned out the motor. I ordered another one and that one stopped working too. I then left a bad review (as I should to warm other potential buyers) and "they" contacted me via email stating they would give me $50 back if I removed the review. I took them up on their offer (don't ever do that) and they never refunded me my money. They also claim to have switched manufactures for this product. They did not. Same as last year with no change at all. This is a total scam. Avoid.
Weho Shopper : Light but Sturdy and Easy to Use
I got this Entrige Vacuum Sealer as a replacement for a 20-year-old Foodsaver. When I first got it, I thought the Entrige was too light to be any good (the Foodsaver was quite heavy) and considered returning it because it felt so cheap. But after using it for several months, I can say it performs better than the Foodsaver I had. The lightness is an advantage because it's easier to move around, so I can get it out and put it away for small jobs I wouldn't have bothered with before. And, the lid clamps down for sealing, so I don't have to hold down the sides as with the old one. I can actually prepare the next bag while one bag is vacuum-packing. What I've also found is that it isn't nearly as fussy as the Food saver about vacuuming and sealing. On the Foodsaver, the bag wouldn't seal if there was a droplet of water or grain of food anywhere near the vacuuming/sealing line. The Entrige doesn't seem to care whether there's a bit of water of a stray smear of food and plows right through, meaning that I save time by not having to wipe the opening of each bag after I put the food in. Easy to use, light, and much less expensive than it's heavier competition. Recommended.
Mark B : Easy to use and reliable
After toying with the idea of buying a food vacuum sealer for years, I finally took the plunge and am so happy I chose this product. My plan was to use it primarily for storing bulk food long term, as my wife and I both love Costco meats but rarely eat enough steak/chicken/pork/salmon to make it worth buying the large quantities. I have used it so far to make vacuum sealed freezer ready portions of all of the above meats. The sealer was easy to use with intuitive buttons and set up, although the instruction manual does spell everything out as well. I also have used it to marinate our meat and holy cow, compared to regular ziplock bags, there is SO much more flavor with vac sealing for the marinade as it allows for constant contact of the flavors. Lastly, I like that the product comes in a nice box which I plan to keep it in when not in use and it fits nicely in one of our bottom cupboards. Overall, highly recommend.
byakuya : Price, Function, Durability
I've had this vacuum sealer for over a month now and I can say with confidence that its worth every penny. I refrained myself from reviewing products personally, but this product just had to be shared. I've been using this for multiple purposes from sealing processed food to packaging items. It has been a month+ since I've begun to use it and it seems to be holding up and working flawlessly. For the price of $53.49 to include a Lifetime Warranty is just a steal, of course within reason of it breaking. I'm a first time user myself so I was personally a bit uneasy to be working with such a new product. It comes with easy step by step instructions easy enough to read and understand for anyone. I hope this review was helpful for those who were seeking questions.
Faith : Loose vacuum seal
Disappointed. The vacuum sucks air very slowly from the bags. So far, about 2 or 3 of every 5 items I seal and freeze wind up sealed enough to prevent freezer burn. The rest experience crystals in the bag the first night they stay in the freezer. I usually have to try and vacuum more than once. Sometimes I’ll have to start over. The air does not get sucked away from the corners or crevices of the meat, and the seal seems loose in general around the food. I really hoped for better results based on my careful research of reviews. I don’t buy things without researching and this seemed like a good buy.
I do use the roll of bags that came with the vacuum so I know that incompatible bags isn’t the issue. It just seems that the item isn’t strong enough to suck all the air from the bag. I’ll use it but am not thrilled at all. I’m sad the return window has passed.
MDIrwin : So Easy!
I can not believe I did not buy this earlier! So easy to use and it has already saved me money. I received the Vacuum Sealer Machine by Entrige four days after ordering it! Loved that! Since then I have sealed a months worth of meat and veggies, but more importantly Left-overs! I always make more spaghetti sauce than I use in one meal. Most of the time it goes to waste. Now I freeze it in a plastic container, a serving at a time, then vacuum seal it. Now I just do the boiling bag and eat thing! Nothing wasted! I am disabled. Many nights I am unable to stand over the stove and cook a meal. So TV Dinners. :-( Now I cook several meals in larger quantities, when I can, and freeze single portions for when I can not cook! Wonderful! It, the Vacuum Sealer Machine by Entrige also saves me money because nothing goes to waste, and I can buy bigger and portion things up. I had always thought this would have been overly expensive, but by buying the rolls it is just the opposite, quite affordable. Give this a try, I believe you will like it as much as I am!
P.S. The cleaning cloth they include is a wonderful touch! Keeps the machine clean without scratches!
JudyD : Bag doesn't fully seal across top
Brand new out of the box today. I tried to seal 2 c chopped rhubarb for the freezer. The unit pulled a good vacuum and the 'seal' light came on as expected. However, as soon as I opened the unit I could see and hear air sucking back into the bag. I tried 4 times. I trimmed the supplied bag down to get to fresh plastic, wiped it with a paper towel, tried a new bag. Nothing. On the 5th attempt, after pressing the 'vac seal' button and watching the vacuum, I pressed the 'seal' button manually and the bag finally sealed. I had a Food Saver that lasted 15+ yrs, and an off-brand that lasted 10+ yrs. This one is going back tomorrow. No, I do NOT recommend. The box includes a card for a $30 Amazon gift card for a 5-star review. I think this is why there are so many 5 star reviews.
SN29 : Perfect for small kitchen
I just recently decided to replace my old FoodSaver vacuum sealer. It was several years old and was a hand me down. It was also the biggest pain to use, and huge, so I set out to find a vacuum sealer that was smaller, no frills and wasn't going to set me back $100.
At first glance, I was worried about this one, since, unlike a lot of people, I only read the bad reviews first and then move onto the good reviews if the bad doesn't completely turn me off. The bad reviews all follow the same pattern, it dies early in it's life, but the price was right and the good reviews also followed the same pattern, it works great. So I am taking the chance.
Right now, this sealer works great for me. Unlike my old one, I can keep this on hand stored in a cabinet and pull it out whenever I need it. I have taken to sealing tons of things I normally wouldn't have bothered with before. I've probably used this about 50 times since I got it with no problems.
Now, let's talk about wet items. Honestly, reading the bad reviews, I didn't even realize people just throw wet meat into the bags and seal them that way. I have always frozen most of my meat partially before vacuum sealing, especially steaks and chicken since I like to be able to open the bag and remove/reseal if I don't want to use the entire package. Meat also defrosts faster when it's not all clumped together. But I do package stuff like ground beef and bacon without freezing first, and I had no issues at all even when ground beef juice and bacon juice got up to the sealer. Only issue I had was with turkey lunch meat that was super wet, and that was more of a would it seal sorta experiment. Lunch meat, if I was sealing it for real, would get frozen into batches first, so it's a moot point for me.
The seal itself is very good. My old sealer had the thinnest seal strip that would sometimes fail. This one is a nice thick seal strip that has not failed yet.
Overall, I think that this sealer is a winner. We will see a few months from now if it stays a winner. It's price doesn't make me overly concerned about it's long term durability, but I would be pretty disappointed if it dies on me in a month or two. With this one, I will revisit this review in 6 months to see where we stand!
PH : Quality product, easy to use and clean. It works!
Very convenient and practical! After wasting food by wrapping in conventional plastic bags - it was time to get a food vacuum sealer that was affordable and actually worked! I was impressed by the Amazon reviews of the Entrige sealer and the quality of their bags. After using it, I can see why the reviews are so enthusiastic! The machine itself is lightweight and very easy to operate and clean. I have used other food sealers in the past but found them unreliable, messy and overpriced. Not only can I protect my food from air and freezer burn, extending the life of opened items (e.g., bacon or sandwich meats) but I can more economically make larger left-over batches knowing they will be preserved and fresh when opened. We are planning some car travel trips in the months ahead and will be bringing along our Entrige food vacuum sealer to ensure fresh nuts, snacks and open perishables in our ice cooler. Their starter kit includes five bags and a small roll of customizable bags which are food-grade quality and works perfectly.
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