Comments on: MuellerLiving Vacuum Sealer Machine, Compact Vacuum Sealer Kit with Bags/Roll, LED Light Indicators, Preserve, Marinate, Sous Vide, Black

By: traveler

traveler — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:08 +0000

Only used a couple times so far so I canât speak to its longevity. Takes some practice to size and not waste the bags. Sealed wet and dry very well.

By: Lydia von Paal

Lydia von Paal — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:08 +0000

It’s a good product, especially for single person not to waste food

By: juniper

juniper — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:08 +0000

The sealer arrived ahead of time (only reason I gave this a one), on a Thursday and I began to test it on the Saturday. While reading the information discovered that this unit required a 40 second downtime between vacuum sealing, this pertinent information was not part of the description on Amazon and had it been, I would not have purchased it. After reading the directions I began to test the machine by using the pulse function to vacuum bag buns, though it took some time to achieve the type of vacuum I wanted it got there. The second attempt was a dry seal and I found that the machine sounded laboured and was incredibly slow to achieve a vacuum, which caused me to wonder about the size of pump. I set up for my third test following the instructions and the machine would no longer vacuum. At this point I gave up and requested a refund. As a batch cook, I have used a vacuum sealer for many years and purchased this as a stop gap while waiting for parts for my good vacuum sealer, what a waste of time.As a batch cook, I have used a vacuum sealer for many years and purchased this as a stop gap while waiting for parts for my good vacuum sealer, what a waste of time.

By: Vanessa L

Vanessa L — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:07 +0000

good price and ease of use.
I read couple different units and main focus was functions, ease of use, and vacuum capability/durability.overall, a great product. My wife & I setup a ton of chicken (dicing up/bagging etc).I started with the moist setting which run vacuum little lighter but dont recommend that as wasn’t enough and set to dry (higher vacuum).Worked well. seals well on this setting.Please note the moist or lower vacuum settings is still important as you can use that for softer products (more sensitive).quick to vacuum & seal.Couple Tips: 1)Do read booklet. wait period of time between runs. 2)Dont be in rush to get bag out after sealed/light off…a couple extra seconds helps let the seal cool down. 3)do follow the books guideline on extra length beyond the food at vacuum end. As we were doing chicken, once it gets to final max vacuum it can squeeze some liquid out chicken which can start being pulled to the vacuum machine. However with correct lengths as suggested, no fluid got to the unit before sealing occurred.Only disappointment was I ordered the all black and they sent the stainless. Not big deal.Overall very good product

By: Elle B.

Elle B. — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:07 +0000

Works well, but the lid is difficult to shut securely
I did a lot of shopping around before settling on this vacuum sealer. I waited until it was on sale and bought this for around $50. I think itâs worth about that much. I donât know that itâs worth the current asking price of around $70.This sealer is easy to use. Someone who has never used a vacuum sealer before will be able to take this out of the box and start using it in about 5-10 minutes. The buttons are fairly self-explanatory, although the instruction book provides more in-depth descriptions of what each one is for. One thing to note, however, is that the buttons are not standard buttons, itâs more like a touchscreen. You just tap them, donât push them.The bags and the roll that come with the sealer are easy to use and seal well. Both of them are on the thinner side and I use thicker bags for my typical needs. This sealer does work well with other brands of sealing bags. I initially had some concerns, but it works well with both 8 inch and 11 inch bags of various thicknesses. I used 11 inch wide 10C thick bags with this sealer and it did a great job with both vacuuming and sealing. The 11 inch wide bags are a little more difficult to line up in the sealing channel. The channel only allows for a maximum of 11 inches so you have to be sure to line it up correctly and be sure it doesnât move as you are shutting the lid. I’ve attached photos comparing an 8 inch roll and an 11 inch roll.Unfortunately, shutting the lid is hard and takes two hands. There is no way around it. Someone with limited arm strength or disabilities that affect muscle or coordination will most likely not be able to use this sealer. I have no way of knowing, but I suspect that many of the complaints about failed âvac and sealâ with this machine, are due to people being unable to securely shut the lid.Overall, I think that this sealer is a good choice for a lot of households who have limited space, limited funds, and will only use a vacuum sealer occasionally.

By: J. Brooks

J. Brooks — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:07 +0000

Read the instructions and you’ll have no problem. Light weight and easy to use. The suction power is good and the process is quick. I’ve had my vacuum sealer for a couple of weeks and so far have used it on raw and cooked meats that I’ve frozen or held in the refrigerator for a few days. I’ve ordered new generic bags from Amazon – the unit takes bags up to 11 inches (27.94 cm) wide. I’m very happy with it.

By: dominic adib

dominic adib — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:07 +0000

Great vacuum sealer. I compared with a similar model of foodsaver brand and this one is more powerful, so better. Although both do a good job, this one is a bit faster and seals perfectly.

By: Mariposa

Mariposa — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:38:06 +0000

DOUBLE WOW !
I am facing thumb surgery on my dominant (right) hand which will place it out of commission for a number of months. I won’t be able to chop onions, crack an egg (what a mess that is !) or even cut my own meat once it is plated. Since I have several health issues that I am controlling by diet and I can’t just go out and buy a TV dinner, I realized that vacuum sealing was my best long term solution.I looked at several vacuum sealers and realized none is compatible with the others. The more expensive models had features I did not need–like storage for the rolls of bags. That made storage of the vacuum sealer harder for me since I live in an efficiency apartment and space is at a premium. As to the bag cutter, for the price I can cut my own, even if it isn’t that straight or wastes some of the bag (so what did the cutting gizmo really cost?)I looked at Mueller. Smaller unit. Simple to handle with a few nice options. And the best part–for lucky me!–was the $20 discount at check out. When I got it, the instructions were straightforward. I figured the first roll would be my sacrifice to the vacuum gods but I was merrily working on my food dilemma. That was WOW #1.In a few weeks I noticed an area of the sealer bar–that gets very hot to seal the open ends of the bags–had a spot developing. The unit continued to function okay. Then I noticed the bag seal line had a flaw, exactly where the spot was on the sealer bar. It even seemed to melt the bag quite oddly. I scratched at the bar and realized the bar must contain a ‘hot spot’. By then I was afraid the bags would develop a hole and the vacuum seal would fail, causing me to lose the long-term food storage time I need. I checked my purchase date and saw that I was beyond the 30 return limit. Drat.I immediately found the Mueller website and emailed them about my dilemma late at night. In less than 24 hours I had a response with an offer to replace my unit. Within a week of me first contacting Mueller, I have my new unit!WOW #2So the product, the service and the concern all rate 5+stars in my book. Now I can vacuum bag the breakfast casserole I made last night (7 of the 8 portions since I ate one, heh-heh, which also saves me from messing up a bunch of eggs next month). For a basic, well priced and easy to use product, go Mueller. I sure appreciate their product and service. And a bonus for me–I now know it’s not vaccuum, but just plain VACUUM!