This is my first Vitamix, and it has DEFINITELY lived up to the hype. Fun and easy to use, and easy to clean EVEN for a person with a shallow sink (thanks to the fact that it’s basically self-cleaning!). The tamper comes in handy frequently, and the blender has only had trouble with the very thickest of mixes. We went from using our crappy old blender once every two weeks to using this literally twice a day.
This is my first vitamix. I would say it is far superior to my last high power blender which was a dash. Its power is awesome, I’ve ground flour, made smoothies, hummus and salsa so far. It has blended everything with ease, compared to my dash which would sometimes seem to struggle blending thicker things. I look forward to trying other recipes.
Pros: Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Power
Have loved my original Vitamix (same model) for years! I decided to replace it because my original canister seemed to be wobbling on the base. But the new unit seems less powerful? Not sure how this could be, but we have compared side to side a few times and this new base doesn’t blend up quite as well as my 10+ year old one. A bit disappointed in this unit.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, May 14, 2025
Hi there! We are sorry to hear of your disappointment. Please call us at 1-800-848-2649, so we can troubleshoot the machine with you.
I don’t understand why this machine is so expensive and why people think it’s such a good product. 9 times out of 10 my machine stops working and it smells like something is burning. It’s a big piece of garbage. I’ve tried to love it but I hate this machine. Completely unreliable.
Response from vitamix.comBy Vitamix, May 14, 2025
Hi! If your Vitamix shut down while you were blending, it is likely it temporarily overheated. Sometimes the machine may emit a burning odor and/or stop temporarily because its thermal protector sensed that the machine was close to overheating. If this occurs, we recommend turning the power switch off for up to 45 minutes, allowing the machine to cool down or reset. To avoid overheating your machine in the future, be sure to ramp the machine up to the highest speed within five seconds of turning it on to activate the cooling fan in the motor.
If you have not done so already, please try to power your Vitamix on today to see if it has regained power. If not, we suggest attempting to power the Vitamix on using an outlet in a different room, as this may sometimes be required to reset it.