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Vitamix - FoodCycler Eco 5 - White
Average customer rating
4.7
(77 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 77 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Vitamix - FoodCycler Eco 5 - White
Customer Rating
5
Amazing!
on May 21, 2023
Posted by: VeggieGuy
from Los Angeles, CA
Gender:Male
This thing is fantastic! Turns over a gallon of citrus rinds, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable trimmings, salad greens that went bad, microwave popcorn kernels that didn't pop, etc. into half a cup of what looks like dirt. Simple to operate, almost noiseless, zero odor and barely emits any heat. The "compost" can only be used in the garden when planting something for the first time, or when re-potting; but the staggering reduction in my garbage output, and the elimination of the faint whiff of things rotting in the trash can that occasionally used to permeate my apartment, make this well worth the price.
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Customer Rating
5
LOVE IT!! I feel more in control of my food waste!
on May 10, 2023
Posted by: HealthAndPlanetWarrior
from Colorado Springs, CO
Gender:Female
I recently purchased my new FoodCyler Eco 5. I am absolutely in love with it. I couldn't wait to buy it because it has the largest bucket capacity available on the market! And it is very easy and straightforward to use. Very easy to open. I also love that I can keep the bucket on my countertop since it has a lid. A HUGE bonus! The refillable carbon pellets are also decently affordable, which is a huge plus since they need to be replaced probably 2-3 times a year.
Being a vegan, I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables (the FoodCycler can also process animal /meat items), and that means lots of food scraps. I felt horrible just putting them into the trash, knowing how much of a negative impact the landfills have on our planet. Food does not break down in the landfills because they aren't exposed to air, sun & water, thus releasing greenhouse gasses into our environment. Also, living in an apartment, I don't have access to a natural composting system, so I am so glad that this option exists!
I would recommend this to anyone, especially apartment dwellers, and anyone that doesn't have access to composting. Yes, it is a little pricey, but it's an investment. You can feel confident knowing that you are doing some good for our planet, in these crucial times. And it is empowering knowing I have control over my contributions! ...and Vitamix & FoodCycler are awesome reputable companies! haha
Pros: Easy to use, Product features
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Customer Rating
5
Can't get enough of it
on June 6, 2023
Posted by: Misschris8650
from Louisville ky
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have always loved to compost my leftover healthy foods and use it in my plants and garden. So this product is perfect for me. It does take up to 9 hours to process one bucket full of honeydew but the outcome is a dried odorless almost like dirt. As you can see in my photo. I'm currently working on my second batch which will be all of my rotten zucchini. It seems to be processing much faster and I think it's because it was softer than the honeydew. I am going to sprinkle this into my plants and hope that it helps with the nutrients that they need.
Pros: Other
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Read thisì you have difficulty ưith button to star
on November 29, 2023
Posted by: MH Pauline
from Sacramento, ca
Gender:Female
Do this to solve problem of trying 10 times ir more to start the cycle.
Blow warm air to the tip of your finger and put that finger to the button. Voilà, it will start at first try!
Blow warm air to the tip of your finger and put that finger to the button. Voilà, it will start at first try!
Pros: Programability, Speed of Service, Versatility
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Customer Rating
5
Makes You Feel Good!
on May 17, 2023
Posted by: Susandenise
from Kenosha, WI
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I opened my FoodCycler by Vitamix Eco 5 as soon as it arrived. The instructions were easy to follow, and the setup was so simple. I had some grapes that were just going bad, so I threw them in. The Vitamix FoodCycler is quiet and leaves no smell. I really love that I will be able to use my food scraps to compost my garden. This machine is a game changer.
Pros: Durability, Easy to use, Product features
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excited to up my gardening
on May 25, 2023
Posted by: Melissa286
from Peoria Illinois
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so excited to up my gardening skills with the Vitamix FoodCycler. I was surprised that the unit has a bit of weight to it. We are keeping it in our laundry room. It doesn’t take up much counter space. I left food waste in it for about 3 days with absolutely no odor coming from the unit with it closed. My first time trying it was with egg shells, coffee & tea grounds & some organic waste. It was only about a 1/3 full & took about 4 hours. The unit was very quiet while running. And so easy to use. The waste bucket was a touch warm when it finished. I’m excited to see how my garden does this summer with the fertilizer from my FoodCycler.
Pros: Other
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This is the best new addition to my home!
on May 22, 2023
Posted by: Sariea
from Gainesville, GA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was my first time creating my own compost for my yearly garden, I usually have to purchase compost and hope it has good ingredients. I am so excited I can now create my own and know what the ingredients are in it. I love reducing my footprint on the earth while creating my own food at the same time using leftovers that would normally go into a landfill. The size of this is large and holds up to five liters of capacity, due to the size of the machine I decided to put it in my laundry room on its own table so I could have easy access. It is easy to move with one person and set up within five minutes. You can choose from eight different phases and once you pick the phase you want, you simply begin with the press of a single button. I love the quiet cycle for during the night, it’s a great feature for those who do not like noises from their machine. I’ve already purchased the refillable carbon filter and have it on standby for refill! I highly recommend this new item from Vitamix, you will not be disappointed!
Pros: Programability, Speed of Service, Durability, Easy to use, Product features, Power, Other
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Works flawlessly
on May 1, 2023
Posted by: Dan Ottawa
from Ottawa
Gender:Male
This is such a must for our household. No more stinky compost!
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