My husband gave me one several years ago for Christmas, and I recently bought this one as an early Christmas gift for my daughter. She’s used it several times for smoothies and to blend soups, etc. I use mine almost every day. For me, it’s the kind of item that I might not have bought for myself the first time, but now I’ll never go without one in the future. It makes meal prep so much easier and faster. I found that having a Vitamix opened up new recipes to me.
Pros: Speed of Service, Durability, Easy to use, Recipe Enhancement, Power
The jug doesn’t lock to the machine and while running, I accidentally tipped the jug a little for just a few seconds. That made both gears to have sharp scuff marks now.
Pros: Texture Quality, Easy to use, Versatility, Power
I watched recipe videos on YouTube and read the starter guide and found quite a few recipes amazing. But tonight I tried to make but butter and my vitamix suddenly just slowed and died. Now it won’t turn back on. Help!?
Response from vitamix.comBy HHCC, December 5, 2020
Sometimes the machine may emit a burning odor and/or stop temporarily because its thermal protector sensed that the machine was about to overheat. 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.
I bought my Vitamix 5200 in October 2012. Other than a little wear on the carafe, the machine is like new. This is by far the best purchase I have ever made. I primarily use it for green protein smoothies (my go to breakfast), but also use it for soups, butters, and homemade ice cream.
My green smoothies are notorious at work. Some love them and some turn their noses, BUT for those that love them they ask me my secret. I tell them, the Vitamix! Some have chosen a Ninja for the savings. I warned them, it must be a Vitamix - worth the money because you won't have to buy a new one every year.