Customer reviews from foodsaver.com
FoodSaver - FreshSaver Vacuum Zipper 18 Quart Bags - Clear
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,995 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,995 reviews
5 Stars
1,693
4 Stars
174
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
31
1 Star
62
92%of customers recommend this product.
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854 out of
929)
Customer Reviews for FoodSaver - FreshSaver Vacuum Zipper 18 Quart Bags - Clear
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on August 8, 2014
Posted by: SatisfiedCustomer
from Lithia, Fl
Gender:Female
I like these bags, great for things that you get into often. Others said little tabs where you use hand held have fallen off. I've had no problem with them dropping off. I love these bags. The only thing I think is they are a little pricey.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
Product saves you money.
on January 4, 2015
Posted by: jeanne11nj
from Toms River, NJ
Gender:Female
This is great for extending the life of your cheeses and cold cuts.
I no longer have to toss out my deli meats.
There is only one person living here and am on a limited income, therefore, am saving
money.
I no longer have to toss out my deli meats.
There is only one person living here and am on a limited income, therefore, am saving
money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on January 13, 2015
Posted by: Sangretta999
from Grand Ronde, OR
Gender:Female
I only began using this product a few months ago and I'm so glad I did. I didn't expect to use it so much, but after I'd used it a few times and saw how easy it was, I began using it all the time. Gone are the days of trying to get air out of any other kind of item. I'll be using it all the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional Value
on February 27, 2015
Posted by: Katie76
from Washington State
Gender:Female
I think the FoodSaver reusable bags are the best value ever!! The options are endless and my Fridge is filled with them. Everything from cold cuts to cheese to produce, the list goes on. They are great for frozen foods as well, especially because they are reusable and there is no wasting food due to freezer burn and ice crystals. Since it's just my husband and myself, buying in bulk wasn't an option before we purchased our FoodSaver. It is hands down the most used appliance in my kitchen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
1
They look good, but won't hold seal
on February 28, 2015
Posted by: Cookdaily
from Missouri
Gender:Male
These bags look good but most of them won't hold a seal and little plastic item comes off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
3
Response from foodsaver.comBy Dru F, FoodSaver Customer Care, March 2, 2015
I am sorry to hear that our bags are not holding a seal for you. I would like for a customer service representative to go through some trouble shooting with you. Please call us at 1-877-777-8042. We are open Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturdays 9am-6pm, EST. Thank you for taking the time to write this review.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
2
Inconsistent Seal
on October 1, 2015
Posted by: FrogmanMickey
from Concord, California
Gender:Male
I wanted to like these bags. It's a great concept. But unfortunately the concept didn't prove to be fully realized in practice. The seal obtained with the bags was inconsistent. Of the first 4 bags we tried, one held its vaccum the other 3 did not. Of the next two, one held vacuum, one did not. With all of these, the material in the bag was dry (hard cheese, nuts, dog jerky treats, apple chips, etc) so there was nothing to migrate into the vacuum port to contaminate it. The loss of vaccum was not immediate. The bags seemed to be sealed at first, but upon examining them later we found that the vacuum had failed. To determine where the leak might be, in the zipper or the vacuum port, we placed a piece of clear packing tape over the vacuum port after vacuuming. The bags then held their vacuum, showing that they had leaked through the vacuum port, not the zipper. So that is our work-around now. We keep a roll of clear 2" wide packing tape in the kitchen and put a piece over the vaccum port after vacuuming. We fold one end of the tape over on itself to create a tab and let the tab hang over the edge of the bag so it can be grabbed. The tape can then be easily peeled off to allow the vacuum port to be used again. We dicovered that peeling the tape off does not hurt the vacuum port (packing tape is not super sticky). It still holds vacuum long enough to put the tape back on after vacuuming. The tape can be reused multiple times. So while we rated the "Food Freshness" as "Poor", because, with no tape, more than half of the bags failed to maintain their vacuum, with the tape applied we would rate the Food Freshness as "Good". We rated the value as "Fair" because the bags are a bit pricey for something that doesn't work consistently. Same for "Ease of Use". The bags are very easy to use, but the need to tape the vacuum port shut complicates the process. Having said that, we will still buy and use the bags and employ the tape sealing method. The best way to prevent cheese from going bad in the fridge is to remove all the air in the package. These bags are great for that (if they seal). Cheese is expensive. Too expensive to waste. We expect the Food Saver machine and zipper bags to pay for themselves over time just in cheese we don't have to throw away, so overall, even though we have to use tape to maintain the vacuum, we think it is still worth the effort. You can judge for yourself if you want to have to do that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Customer Care, October 2, 2015
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We're happy to hear that you've found a work around, and we would really like to help get you back to tape-free sealing. Please give us a call at 1-877-777-8042 for assistance with your zipper bags. We are here for you Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Eastern, and Saturday 9am-6pm Eastern.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
2
Very dissapointed
on January 4, 2016
Posted by: CoreyB0
from Flint, MI
Gender:Male
I received a couple of these bags with my Foodsaver machine. I used one of the bags and was very impressed. I bought more of the bags soon after. The bags only seem to hold a seal once. I have only used them in the refrigerator like they said they can be used. I have not tried them at just room temperature. I have had two bags not keep the air out after the initial time sealing them. I have made sure that the zip line is cleaned. I am glad that I bought the other bags on sale because I am afraid that I may have bought something that I can only used once.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Customer Care, January 14, 2016
We would like the opportunity to restore you faith in our vacuum zipper bags, and encourage you to give us a call at 1-877-777-8042 so we can help. Our Specialists are here for you Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Eastern, and Saturday 9am-6pm Eastern. We look forward to getting you back to sealing more and saving more soon.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
2
These ziplocs always seem to leak for me.
on January 11, 2016
Posted by: mozambrooklyn
from Brooklyn NY
Gender:Male
I have not had luck having the seals stay on these bags. I have tried filling them at various levels, but they fail 8 out of 10 times within a couple hours. I have tried vacuuming coffee beans, chicken, and brocolli.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Customer Care, January 18, 2016
Let's see if we can turn your luck around. When sealing moist foods, oily foods or powdered goods, place a paper towel over the food to avoid the moisture, oils or small particles from compromising the seal. Please keep in mind that the zipper bags are designed for refrigerator items, such as deli meats and cheeses, that you access everyday. We do not recommend for long term freezer storage. So that we can assist you further with your zipper bags, please call us at 1-877-777-8042. Our Specialists are here to help you seal more and save more Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Eastern, and Saturday 9am-6pm Eastern.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com