Customer reviews from foodsaver.com
FoodSaver - Vacuum Sealer - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(214 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 214 reviews
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Star
15
91%of customers recommend this product.
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140 out of
154)
Customer Reviews for FoodSaver - Vacuum Sealer - Black
Posted by: Uhogu
from Pittsburgh Pa
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I feel that it does not vacuum pack very well. I have not tried any of the accessories yet so I don’t know how they will perform
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Consumer Care, July 23, 2020
We apologize for the inconvenience the FoodSaver has caused you. Our FoodSaver has received great feedback and this is not something that we hear about often. Please allow us to turn this experience around and give us a call at 1-877-777-8042. For your convenience, our customer care team is available Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, EST. We look forward to assisting you!
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Posted by: Anonymous
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the smaller size can now carry in on our camper use for food and lots of other items,great product
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Posted by: Gypsy333
from Missouri
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Lots of times owners of the Foodsaver would tell me to get one. Finally bit the bullet. Don’t know how I ever lived without one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
The best home appliance that saves you money!!!
on August 13, 2020
Posted by: Chef Milan
from San Antonio, Texas
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I’ve been using these machines for close to 30 years. I even burnt out a few machines. I used them on a level that would be considered commercial use. The money that I save is astronomical. I buy, cook, and vacuum seal in bulk sizes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Posted by: Bill Tr
from Ohio
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The vacuum motor didn't work. Sent it back for a replacement and haven't heard anything back from the company.
Value
1
Response from foodsaver.comBy foodsaver-consumercare, FoodSaver, November 4, 2020
Oh no! That shouldn't have happened. Here at FoodSaver, we make our products with the highest quality materials and we expect them to last. We would like to make this right for you. Please contact our Consumer Care Department at 888-895-2110. We are here for you Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm EST. Our product specialist will be happy to assist you. We look forward to assisting you
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
4
FoodSaver FM3900 is fun to use and can save money
on August 7, 2017
Posted by: tmuchinfo
from Des Moines, IA
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the FoodSaver FM3900 for product testing. I have never owned a FoodSaver or competitive product for packaging foods. As I unboxed the product, I noticed right from the start, how easy it looked to use. It comes with one roll of plastic to create bags, a stack of larger premade bags and the special zipper bags. I was excited to use the product and jumped right in.
I set up the FoodSaver. I loaded the roll of plastic and plugged it in to electricity. I tried to create my first bag. But I ran into a snag. The product didn’t power up. The power light did not come on at first. I had to mess with the device for a good 15-20 minutes. It finally powered up. You have to turn the lock handle on the right to the “on” position before it’s ready to use. That did not work. I’m not sure why? Eventually it came on after tinkering with it. And I’ve had no issues since.
I’ve never used a FoodSaver before and I had to think about what foods I could use it for. I just got an electric meat smoker about a month ago. I made some homemade bacon and I packaged some of it. I cut up some vegetables and I packaged some of that too. I tried several different things just to get some practice in, using the device. I had to throw away a few bags that I made during some of the tests because I either didn’t get a good seal or I used the wrong method for packaging. I learned really quick about packaging blackberries. I should have read more closely about the moisture button. Let’s just say, I should have frozen the blackberries first. I had a lot of juice to clean up.
I love this product! As I’ve used it more and more, it has become easier to use. I have packaged carrots, bell peppers, onions, cheese, chicken strips, and bacon to name a few.
I am really eager in using the FoodSaver some more with the meats that I will be smoking. I just got bought a smoker so I’ll start packaging the smoked meats with the basic methods. I’m thinking about smoking fish, chicken, and turkey and packaging those for the holidays.
Pros: Think about all of the food that you can save! Buy in bulk. Make in bulk! Save more!
Cons: It takes some practice to get good at packaging food. If you use the roll of plastic to make your own bags, you may waste a few before you make a good one. Bags and plastic rolls seem pricey.
I liked using the FoodSaver because it’s fun to use. I like the idea of saving money by making my food last longer. I also like that there are multiple features of the FoodSaver for different kinds of packaging.
What I don’t like about the FoodSaver, is that it takes practice to get good enough to use the product. Zipper bags are very easy. I'd recommend zipper bags for first timers. Making your own bags from the roll of plastic, is challenging because you need to guess on the size for what your packaging and give yourself enough space with the bag to seal it properly.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
3
It is an ok model
on August 1, 2017
Posted by: Gormpame
from Idaho Falls, ID, United States
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a good functioning food saver but has its issues. The knob on the side that controls what "mode" the food saver is in feels like you could break it trying to get it on the on position. Also, had issues with it sealing things completely. I would spend the extra money and get a nicer more expensive model. This one works just fine but wasn't as great as I expected.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
3
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Customer Service, September 29, 2017
Thank you for taking your time out to write a review. When vacuum sealing food with moisture, we recommend pre freezing for at least an hour before vacuum sealing. This will ensure a better seal. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us via live chat online. Agents are available Monday- Saturday 9am-6pm EST.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
machine and roll bags great; vacuum zipper bags no
on November 22, 2018
Posted by: pookiesunshine
from ohio
The vacuum machine and hand sealer are very good. my tendency is to cut the rolls too short to save bag material, but if the food is thick, you need to allow extra length. not a big deal.
The vacuum zipper bags do not work for me; they do not hold a vacuum, not even overnight. The handheld vacuum device works great, if only the bags did.
You can seal some foods in their own bags, but i found that some of the bags tend to close down once under vacuum and do not allow the air to be fully evacuated. This may be why the foodsaver rolls are textured on one side.
I have some old containers that came with my previous foodsaver, but they no longer hold a seal. Maybe the gaskets are worn out.
The tips for freezing food first before vacuum sealing works. I cut the bags, add the food, fold over the opening, freeze overnight, then vacuum seal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com