Works great, no need for a tamper. This will pull everything down into the blades, especially with thick smoothies. No bits or pieces left behind. After using a Vitamix for two years, the Blendtec is quieter and does a great job.
I've had my Blendtec for 9 years now with no problems. I use it about 3 times a week primarily for juice and smoothies. Last time I used it, it began smoking and the rubber on the bottom of the jar was in shreds. Not sure if I can only replace the rubber piece or if I have to purchase a whole new jar. :(
Received my second replacement jar for my 10 year old BlendTec, this time a WildSide+ Jar. Rubber bearing seal on my second jar slowly wore out, and finally deteriorated to the point it was wiggling and leaking too much to use any more. Exceptionally helpful phone rep who really took care of me, especially as my jar 2 was out of warranty. New jar works great, and much quieter than previous “regular” jar, but in first week is already leaking— especially at high speed and leaving liquid film in jar underside the same color as liquid (usually white like milk I’m using) I’m blending to make smoothies. Molded manufacturing stamp on bottom shows it was just manufactured, so hope it isn’t a defective one. If it continues I will return it.
Like the looks of the new ones base where the metal meets the plastic, seems a better design over the old one. However I like the older lid better easier for me to get the food off that gets up there without wasting it. Using my old lid until it wears out.
I love this blender - but we are currently purchasing our 3rd jar in 2 years, which is very disappointing. This jar has never seen a dishwasher but we do use it daily for smoothies. We will unfortunately be looking at other options if this machine quits on us.
I bought the blender just over a year ago. We use it daily, mostly for fruit smoothies. The original blender jar stripped out and separated from the bottom. What a mess that made when it blew out in the middle of a blend. I was disappointed how soon this happened. However, I'm glad to get the replacement jar and keep using this awesome blender. I would like to purchase the smaller jar for nut butters and smaller blends, but they are pretty expensive!