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!
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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
Q:
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
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
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
Q:
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)
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.
AZ Scholar : Super easy to use and very efficient.
I am a great fan of vacuum sealing to preserve my frozen food. My old vacuum sealer finally wore out so I purchased the Entrige vacuum sealer uncertain of how well it would work since I was so used to my old one. I was pleasantly surprised. The technology has certainly improved in vacuum sealer‘s over the years. This one is much more automatic than my old one and to my surprise works much better. It has very good suction power and the sealer works to create a clean seal as long as you take a second and make sure there are no creases in the area that is to be fused. Would I recommend this sealer system? That is a resounding yes! For the price I don’t know that you could beat it.
Patrick Newman : Won’t vacuum
Mine will not vacuum and it’s very frustrating as this is the reason I bought it. Now it’s too late to return.
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.
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.
JLP : Best Vacuum Sealer
This machine performs as advertised. I have been a customer of the FoddSaver brand of vacuum sealer since they first came out. I have had seven of them. My complaint is that last for a year and a half or two years, then they fail to create a vacuum. I use these machines a lot as I buy in bulk, and sometimes package up 100 to 150 pounds of meat. I decided after last FoodSaver failed halfway through 60 pounds of pork, it would be my last one. I ordered this machine and it arrived on time as promised. It has done exactly as it was advertised. I am going to order an additional machine to take with me when I travel as I take advantage of sales, and need to seal and freeze as I buy.
CharlesD : My Very First Food Vacuum Sealer -
After doing much research on food vacuum machines I've noticed a few things.
First, machine size really doesn't seem to matter. The larger size machines have space to accommodate a storage compartment for the sealer bags and a bag cutter. But they are all basically a vacuum pump, a sealing chamber and a metal strip that seals the bags.
Neither of these features really matters to me. Especially when it can add and additional $50-$100 to the price. All I was interested in was a well made machine, easy to use, uncomplicated operation and a form factor that would be easy to store, and not take up a lot of space.
I finally decided on the Entrige Vacuum Sealer Machine. The first thing that got my attention was the price. It was very reasonable. Next was the Star Ratings from owners. Then I read every single review about this particular food sealer.
That's when I decided to give the Entrige Sealer a try. I am extremely happy with the food sealer. I've been vacuum sealing food for the past two days and the machine works flawlessly. The buttons are well labeled and operation is almost intuitive.
I would absolutely recommend the entire Vacuum Sealer.
Meghan Dunigan : LOVE!!!!!
LOVE!!! I wanted to buy bulk food, now that I’m eating healthier. But I did not enjoy not having portion sizes freezer burned meat or having to thaw out entire packages just to get one portion out. This just came in and I’ve already done 10lbs of chicken in a mater of 10 mins. The buttons are pretty self explanatory, I didn’t even read the directions. You can see where the sealer is and there’s a spot that the vacuum seal area. You press the seal button if you have to seal one side and then insert the product in the pocket and put the other side into the vacuum seal area, close both sides till you hear the click then press vacuum seal and it with vacuum the area and seal it in like 30 seconds. If you notice it taking longer than that, then it can’t suck out all the air( there’s probably a crease) just press the stop button, adjust the close the lid again and vacuum. SUPER EASY. Not to loud, I was still able to hold a conversation with someone over the phone.
Reader : Game Changer
I first ordered a cheaper brand than this one and immediately regretted it and returned it and then tried this one. Because I came from a crappy one with crappy instructions this one feels like a miracle! Soooo easy to use and the instruction manual is very thorough and detailed and gives great suggestions and makes everything so easy to do! It also taught me something amazing...that cooked meat when vacuum sealed can last 10-15 days in the fridge!!! ????????????. It came with this beautiful cloth and the suction tube for accessories and a small starter assortment of bags. It works fast and well and if something doesn’t hold its seal just read their manual and they’ll tell you why! Most likely user error (fold in seam, food particles blocking seam etc). It’s also an attractive appliance so you can leave it on your counter for easy use. I bought it for long term food storage but after reading their manual I see that I will be using it daily for fridge items! Worth every penny. Don’t bother with cheaper ones from China, you get what you pay for.
genabil : Deceptive ratings
I purchase mainly based on star ratings from others. When I received this item I found a small card which said if I would give them a 5 star rating they would give me a $30.00 gift card to Amazon. In essence, making the unit a $30.00 item plus invalidating all the 5 star ratings I saw. I returned this item because of the noise, suction seemed weak and deceptive advertising.
Solution_Coach : Works better than the other brands
I bought this to replace a vacuum sealer I bought on Amazon about three months earlier. I was expecting that I would have to press down hard on either side to close it, but the old vacuum sealer never latched securely. About every 2 to 3 times it would latch securely enough to use the sealing function. This Entrige brand only cost a few dollars more than the other brand and works so much better. The locking mechanism is easy to use, not much pressure is needed to close it, and it works every time. The suction power is strong. I wish this brand had a built-in bag cutter but learned that was a feature I was willing to give up in favor of it working every time I needed it. It doesn’t really have a usable storage compartment for the bags so I keep them separate from the unit. I had always wanted a vacuum sealer to save money from throwing away spoiled food and to start doing sous vide cooking. I was so disappointed in the whole vacuum sealing experience based on my first purchase, but this unit has redeemed my belief in vacuum sealing.
baldrobguy : A must-have for the amateur and professional alike!
The Entrige vacuum sealer solves the issue of how much pressure to exert on your foods by having a simple set of buttons which ask simply "hard or soft" "dry or moist". My old sealer had no such settings and frequently crushed the food or squeezed the food out of the bag and into the machine necessitating a lengthy clean-up. The Entrige also comes apart easily for cleaning which is a real help .
The machine came with an ample supply of bags and rolled tubing to make your own bags to get you started. It also came with an accessory tube to use with vacuum containers (which I am dying to try out).
Great for those who cook for a crowd yet only have a mouth or two to feed. Leftovers can be boiled in the bag for a sous vide effect and the food comes out better than any reheat or microwave.
A must-have for the amateur and professional alike.
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.
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.
Treniece : I wanted to love it
Doesn't suck up all the air. After reading the reviews this was big let down.
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.
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.
Meghan Dunigan : LOVE!!!!!
LOVE!!! I wanted to buy bulk food, now that I’m eating healthier. But I did not enjoy not having portion sizes freezer burned meat or having to thaw out entire packages just to get one portion out. This just came in and I’ve already done 10lbs of chicken in a mater of 10 mins. The buttons are pretty self explanatory, I didn’t even read the directions. You can see where the sealer is and there’s a spot that the vacuum seal area. You press the seal button if you have to seal one side and then insert the product in the pocket and put the other side into the vacuum seal area, close both sides till you hear the click then press vacuum seal and it with vacuum the area and seal it in like 30 seconds. If you notice it taking longer than that, then it can’t suck out all the air( there’s probably a crease) just press the stop button, adjust the close the lid again and vacuum. SUPER EASY. Not to loud, I was still able to hold a conversation with someone over the phone.
SaMimi : DO NOT BUY!!
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODCUT! IT IS JUNK! I wanted to like this, but it's a poor piece of equipment that does not work properly. The bags, and I have tried differnt brands, never keep their seal. I have had a vacuum sealer before that was good until it was not. This one just always sucks. And not even the way it's supposed to.
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.
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.
Esther : Read directions on how to take air out
The directions are good and work well. Just make sure you add the extra 2 1/2 inches over the size of what your sealing so it will fit into the machine properly. It would have been nice if there was room in the machine for a roll of plastic. Other than that , it['s a good buy. As for freshness, seals well, but haven't opened anything yet to answer that question..
Treniece : I wanted to love it
Doesn't suck up all the air. After reading the reviews this was big let down.
Sara S : Awesome Vacuum Sealer!
I have wanted a vacuum sealer for so long, but kept putting it off. I was so excited to get this vacuum sealer! I have now vacuum sealed everything that I have in the freezer. It is so easy to use. It really does a good job of vacuuming out the air. It seals the bags well. It takes a little bit of time to figure out the right size to cut on the roll, and if it isn't working right, it's probably that you have too much bag, or didn't set it in there right. When it is all done right, it works every time. So, have patience with yourself. The machine is awesome! I have not used the canister tube yet, so I can't say anything about that. This is a great machine at a great price. I wish I had ordered it sooner. I also ordered some of the bulk rolls and they work great in it too. I suggest ordering some rolls when you order the machine because you're gonna want to vacuum seal everything.
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.
Mark Meeks : Disappointed
I just received this today in the mail and was so excited after all the positive reviews. The first bag of hamburger I done, vacuumed decently and sealed mostly, but left a small section open so air went right back in. Second bag, the vacuum didn’t do hardly anything and the same thing with the seal. I follow the instructions closely also. Will be returning product.
Little Lulu : I would like to know what the warranty is on this product
I bought this item from Amazon in July 2020. It worked great right out of the box, sealing large packages of meats into ones that were well suited for1. I went to use it today, Boo!, no heating element. The vacuum works but it is useless because the heat doesn't seal the bag. I looked on the box and found an email entrige.com, doesn't work. I believe I'll think long and hard before I purchase a product from a company that you cannot contact for a warranty issue. ***Update*** I have received emails from Entrige offering me $30 Amazon gift cards if I change my 1 star rating to a 5 star. No Sir, I cannot be bought for anything, my review stands as it is!
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.
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.
D.R. : Works very well. What a timesaver.
This machine works very well. I sealed 11 bags of ground beef, 1 lb each. I think problems other buyers have experienced with it not sealing was due to user error because they didn't make sure the opening was smooth and wrinkle free. I had a couple not seal because of this, but they sealed well once I re-positioned and smoothed the edge. It's also important to leave enough space at the top to make it easier. This will save me a ton of money since I tend to leave food in the freezer and it gets freezer burn. So far I love it. I'll update my review after using it several more times.
UPDATE: 2 months later...... It worked well the last time I used it a couple of weeks ago. I got it out today to seal some meat, same as before, but now it will not vacuum out the air. I tried all the solutions in the Troubleshooting section of the product manual without success. I went to their website listed and it no longer exists. There is no phone number to be found anywhere. It looks like they may be out of business so I am returning it. I am downgrading the stars to one because I've only had it two months and used it only a couple of times. I give it one star because it worked well for that short time otherwise I'd give it zero stars for lack of any customer service.
April S. : Vacuum seal did NOT work
Instructions were easy but I was very disappointed. While the sealing button Worked fine, it did not vacuum seal. We couldn’t get the suction to work. We turned it off and back on, and even tried different bags thinking we had a hole in the bag but this just didn’t work for us. I was hoping to try something different than the Food Saver brand but I may just go back. Needless to say we returned this.
Linda Stewart : No idea which container will connect to the provided vacuum hose.
I just purchased this product, and it works quite well with the bags that were provided. However, the sealer also comes with a vacuum hose intended to be used to seal vacuum containers. Unfortunately, Entrige itself does not manufacture such containers, nor does it mention which third-party containers are compatible with the specific hose fitting. There are many vacuum-able containers out there, such as Zwilling, FoodSaver, Casco, to name a few, some of which at a glance will not work with it. This seems like an inexcusable omission of information on the part of the manufacturer of this product.
AW : It works!
There are so many vacuum sealers on sale at Amazon with varying features and price points, making it very difficult for a first time buyer like me to find one that works as advertised. After a few weeks of research, I still couldn't decide on which one to buy. I went with Entrige because of the specs and consistently positive reviews. No, it's not the cheapest, and nor does it have the built-in cutter and compartment for the vacuum sealer rolls, two features I initially really desired. But according to the reviews, it seems to offer strong suction power and tight seal, which is important to sous vide, as well as costs less than $50, I decided to pull the trigger.
I have used the vacuum sealer several times since I received it about two weeks ago. So far so good...I vacuum sealed vegetables and didn't notice any sign of air in the bags after a few days. I also used it to vacuum sealed a few bags of protein for sous vide cooking. Sealing dry food (e.g., protein with dry rub) was very easy. Vacuum-sealed moist food like marinated meat was a bit tricky - I was able to seal the bags easily as long as I was careful enough to keep the moisture out of the area nearby the closure. I wasn't able to vacuum-seal the moist food, but the machine was able to suck some air out and seal the bags. According to the manual, one is supposed the freeze the moist food first before vacuum seal it, so I wasn't disappointed. After 2 hours of sous vide cooking, there was no water getting in the bags, which proves the machine does what it advertises!
The machine has nice design - it has stainless steel finish on the top and is not bulky. The clean-up is easy too. Overall, I am pleased with the purchase.
Solution_Coach : Works better than the other brands
I bought this to replace a vacuum sealer I bought on Amazon about three months earlier. I was expecting that I would have to press down hard on either side to close it, but the old vacuum sealer never latched securely. About every 2 to 3 times it would latch securely enough to use the sealing function. This Entrige brand only cost a few dollars more than the other brand and works so much better. The locking mechanism is easy to use, not much pressure is needed to close it, and it works every time. The suction power is strong. I wish this brand had a built-in bag cutter but learned that was a feature I was willing to give up in favor of it working every time I needed it. It doesn’t really have a usable storage compartment for the bags so I keep them separate from the unit. I had always wanted a vacuum sealer to save money from throwing away spoiled food and to start doing sous vide cooking. I was so disappointed in the whole vacuum sealing experience based on my first purchase, but this unit has redeemed my belief in vacuum sealing.
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.
Lumpy Hulk : Take your time and make sure the sealing edge of the bag is clean and dry.
I like everything about this product. It is my first vacuum sealer to own. It does everything it says it will do. I’m sure this will be repetitive for some, but you can save time and MONEY by buying bulk meat. This is chicken breast in the pic. I tenderize it and season it as soon as I get it home. It saves a lot of time when I’m ready to grill. I’m sure there are other products on both sides of the spectrum that are less effective or simply a dream to use, but the Entrige really sucks and seals well. I had gotten a card with this product to give it a review. I wanted to wait until I used the product to give it an honest review, but I waited too long and now that offer isn’t redeemable any longer. That should tell you that my review is honest and SINCERE! Thank you for reading.
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.
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.
babb4214 : This thing is GREAT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I got this because I was tired of throwing food away. I feel bad if we don't cook all of the meat from the pack we buy and eat it all within a few days and end up throwing it away. Or if we do have leftovers, sometimes they go 3-5 days without being eaten and then get discarded. It was wasteful but NOT with this vacuum sealer!
I smoked a 10lb pork shoulder the other day and typically we'll have a few pounds left over. After a day or two of eating pork, we want to take a break. It's tough to get through it all while it's still good and a lot of the time it would go in the trash. Now that I have this, I freeze it and I can keep it for months and months while it retains it's freshness and flavor. I now vacuum seal and store chicken, hamburger, leftover smoked meats, steaks. This thing WILL save you money and waste. I'm SUPER happy with this product and how easy it is to use as well as the small amount of space it needs. 10/10 recommend!
SaMimi : DO NOT BUY!!
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODCUT! IT IS JUNK! I wanted to like this, but it's a poor piece of equipment that does not work properly. The bags, and I have tried differnt brands, never keep their seal. I have had a vacuum sealer before that was good until it was not. This one just always sucks. And not even the way it's supposed to.
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.
Esther : Read directions on how to take air out
The directions are good and work well. Just make sure you add the extra 2 1/2 inches over the size of what your sealing so it will fit into the machine properly. It would have been nice if there was room in the machine for a roll of plastic. Other than that , it['s a good buy. As for freshness, seals well, but haven't opened anything yet to answer that question..
EnjoyLife : Great for small batches
I'm single and do quite a bit of meal prep. I've now used this vacuum sealer for about a month and can say that I'm satisfied at the job it does for the price point. I typically double seal 4 - 7 items in quick succession. This little unit has held up really well. It warms up very quickly and I typically only have to wait for it to cool down once before proceeding, after the 4th item or so, and only for a couple of minutes. The top and bottom parts detach and the rubber/foam pieces on the bottom can also removed so the bottom part can be easily cleaned. Putting the unit back together is a breeze. Since my family has had a few vacuum sealers over the years, the noise that I hear from this I consider "average". It's just a bit louder than a microwave when it's running.
Jade W : DO NOT BUY, I BOUGHT MYSELF TROUBLE
Suction power is much weaker than my last one which I bought 5 years ago at a lower price. Extremely picky on how flat the plastic bag lay on the edge and needs ling extra to make it work. I’m spending so much time trying to bag my food. I bought myself trouble. I hope you can avoid this. Update: I received it January 2nd. Now it’s end of February. It completely lost the function of sucking the air out. It can seal the bags. Tried different brands of textured bags for food vacuum sealers, not sucking out the air not working at all now it’s a piece of junk. Reducing to 1 star for the two months’ life span or I would have wanted to give zero star.
April S. : Vacuum seal did NOT work
Instructions were easy but I was very disappointed. While the sealing button Worked fine, it did not vacuum seal. We couldn’t get the suction to work. We turned it off and back on, and even tried different bags thinking we had a hole in the bag but this just didn’t work for us. I was hoping to try something different than the Food Saver brand but I may just go back. Needless to say we returned 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.
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!
Little Lulu : I would like to know what the warranty is on this product
I bought this item from Amazon in July 2020. It worked great right out of the box, sealing large packages of meats into ones that were well suited for1. I went to use it today, Boo!, no heating element. The vacuum works but it is useless because the heat doesn't seal the bag. I looked on the box and found an email entrige.com, doesn't work. I believe I'll think long and hard before I purchase a product from a company that you cannot contact for a warranty issue. ***Update*** I have received emails from Entrige offering me $30 Amazon gift cards if I change my 1 star rating to a 5 star. No Sir, I cannot be bought for anything, my review stands as it is!
Overstreet : Good design. Works like it is suppose to.
To the folks who say that it does not have enough suction, I would ask that you try pushing down on the four corners of the lid until you hear the latches click into place. It is not able to get a good seal if this is not done properly. My previous vacuum sealer had to be held closed in a certain way in order to get it to seal properly. It also did not work on all bag types. Once you close this one up, the design assures that there is a smooth even seal. I also tried it on some of the bags the previous sealer had problems with. Those bags are thicker and stronger. This machine sealed them as well as the thinner bags. There us also a hose attachment to seal containers as well as bags. I haven't tried this yet but, based on the overall quality and performance, I expect it to work as well as the bags.
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!
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