Rated 1 out of
5
by
GregE from
Desperation leads to frustration
My old foodsaver gave up after many years and it was the beginning of the pandemic and everyone was hoarding everything. A replacement was hard to find. I was desperate and drove to 3 stores (50 miles) and finally found this. We've been nursing this junk and I've about had enough. Terrible ergonomics, fails to seal, ...
Date published: 2022-01-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
LovedTheOldModel from
After having Vacuum Sealer #V3880 for more than 5 years I purchase model #VS3180. The Vacuum Sealer had very little suction...it took 5 or more minutes to vacuum & seal 2 frozen Chicken Thighs. Attempted to seal 2 more. The bag popped inside the machine.
I returned the machine to COZTCO.
Date published: 2021-04-30
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Kaye1959 from
Great for 3 months!
I bought this 2 and 1/2 months ago and it has already quit vacuuming. I cleaned the gaskets, and the drip tray. Nothing worked! I had a different one for 6 years and absolutely loved it, this one, not so much. I would not recommend this one at all! You would think this would last longer!
Date published: 2022-02-14
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Tom in Anchorage from
Does not function after minimal use.
Does not function properly. Worked okay the first time, but upon second attempt to use it, the seals didn’t hold the two times it worked (waiting until the seal light shut off), but it mostly just won’t do anything when set to run. Checked and rechecked everything, wiped everything down, unplugged it several times, and tried every reposition I could think of. Haven’t even gotten through the included bags yet, but sadly let more than a year go by so can’t take it back. And now I have 12 salmon fillets sitting in gallon ziplock bags. This was an expensive mistake.
Date published: 2023-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sbrankin from
Love this vacuum sealer!
I love this FoodSaver vacuum sealer! Not only does it work great at vacuuming and sealing, it also has a handheld vacuum sealer that works perfectly with resealable bags and the 10-cup Preserve & Marinate Container, which is my favorite feature! It has several settings including moist, dry, marinate and sous vide to handle all your needs. It also has a place to store the roll that is an added convenience. This unit is very easy to use and works great!!
Date published: 2021-02-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pixeybee59 from
Great features!
I recieved this about a week or so ago. Boy was I shocked! The Foodsaver multi use system is absolutely awesome! I have an older one, but this one has the rolls of bags built right in!! The other built in feature is the built in hand pump! The design is sleek not bulky. You can go from bag to hand pump containers! I would highly recommend this food saver. Awesome product. Great for making bulk items stay fresher and last longer .A must buy!!!!
Date published: 2021-02-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Jacki82 from
Two defective machines
I purchased this machine and returned it twice. It did not vacuum and the second one would not vacuum or seal. No product support available regarding problems. I'm very disappointed.
Date published: 2020-12-03
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Part time cook from
Disappointed
Only used it a few times now vacuum times out before bag is completely vacuumed and goes to seal mode
Only way to use it is pulse mode to get all the air out before seal would Not recommend this model
Date published: 2022-01-31
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Dissatisfiedcustomer from
Order inexplicably rejected.
We never recvd this order # FSV132945568573 we recvd email saying order was refused. We have requested explanation but recvd no response.
Do not put this charge through on my card, I will check card statement and dispute any charge for this order. Can you explain? This would be third time buying your product over the years and am completely confused, you have always been a professional operation, until now. Please correct this error. We would like to have the order filled but cannot get answers to proceed.
Date published: 2022-01-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
KB0000 from
Sent it back…twice!
Gave our son the old foodsaver and got this. It does not clamp down tight enough to get a vacuum on the bag without pushing down hard on the top. I know our old unit required you to push but this does not. Even then it didn’t work as well as the old one. Exchanged the first unit but the second unit was even worse. Think I’ll try another brand. Nesco makes one that will double seal if you choose.
Date published: 2022-01-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
EStorm from
horrible
This design is horrible. First off the bags are sealed on the LONG END. I'm used to a very old version where the bags sealed on the short end making it easier if you wanted a small bag of something (raspberries) without having a ton of waste.
With the opening on the bad being on the long end it makes it very hard to get it into the 'drip tray' to get it so vacuumed seal. I actually can never get it to vacuumed with the green drip tray in place I always end up dating it out. and heaven forbid you have any amount of liquid in you bag.
You have to have multiple hands in order to use this. You have to be able to put all your food on one side of the bag to get it into the vacuumed sealer part but you have to pull down the the food saver and latch it, so if you have something you don't want squished you have to have sure a big bag, wasting materials.
the design is horrible and half the time does not even work. I've tried for several months with mostly produce, raspberries, blue berries, shredded zucchini all for freezing. This is just so frustrating and doesn't work. I will be returning this and trying to find the older version used since i know how to use that one and it's much easier to use!
don't waste your money on this piece of crap
Date published: 2021-09-01
Rated 1 out of
5
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EatsFish from
Still looking
We purchased this at Costco. It was not as fast as our very old and simple food saver that we keep in our RV, if it sealed at all. The vacuum pump would run but not pull a vacuum. We really liked the angle of the sealer which makes it easier to seal soups, so we exchanged it for the same. The second unit would not seal at all.
Ended up going with a different brand.
Date published: 2022-01-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Madness from
Sucks, and not in a good way
This piece of junk won’t vacuum and seal a bag. I’ve used it a handful of times, and it barely worked. You have to reposition the bag numerous times to get it to suck and seal. Tried it today and can’t get it to seal. It vacuums way too long and won’t seal. Total junk. The first little one we had was great. This one is horrible.
Date published: 2022-10-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Sondrab from
FoodSaver Veteran and this model is bad
I don't know if it's just me. I've had two previous models and they were great, easy to use, got the job done. I am a heavy user. This model seems inelegant and just a pain to use. Like I said, maybe it's just me, but the process to make a bag isn't clear enough. The other models were a dream. This lid is small and doesn't stay open to be able to position the bag to be sealed causing me to burn my hand a few times and never got it positioned to seal it. In my opinion, this model is poorly designed.
Date published: 2021-06-20
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Ktie from
Not sturdy enough for dry canning
It’s probably brilliant for bag sealing. I wanted to use it for dry jar sealing. Bought the accessories kit. 1st attempt the plastic piece snapped off. I still believe in the brand. Not all products are the best for everything. I will be looking for a saver with a port now.
Date published: 2022-04-08
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Extremely Disappointed from
Don’t buy it- broke after 5 uses
We have used this sealer 5 times. Tried to use it 6th time and it with not vacuum seal. I’ve tried everything I the trouble shooting section of the owner’s manual. Don’t buy! I am now stuck with box of bags that I can no longer use. Save your money.
Date published: 2022-06-11
Rated 1 out of
5
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Shawn McG from
Not as good as I hoped
I had a foodsaver professional, I loved it! This one not so much. it seems too cumbersome to use. There are many settings on this. I'm not sure if it's the pleated bags or what? I am considering a refund!
Date published: 2021-11-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
moneymike12 from
Love the design
Replaced my old food saver (that was still going strong) with this new model and it works as advertised. I got this particular model because it matches everything else in my kitchen and I love the looks of it. It comes with plenty of bags to last you a while and the plastic container is big enough to store just about any left over meal. The machine is very easy to use and works extremely well. I vacuumed sealed about 20 bags of homemade jerky and I didn't have any issues with it.
Date published: 2021-02-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Shan2609 from
Extra freshness!
I'm super happy about the Food Saver. It's a total game changer in regards to keeping my families food fresher for much longer. I'm able to buy fresh meat in bulk and portion it out and vacuum seal it to keep it fresh. While only using what I need to feed my family without wasting any and saving money buying in bulk. I love how quick and easy to use it is. I've always wanted one and I've heard such great things about it. I love how versatile it is for everything not just food.
Date published: 2021-01-28
Rated 1 out of
5
by
NCMstGardener from
Defective out of the box
Never sealed the first bag. Rather than draw a vacuum and seal the bag, the unit burned through the bag. It goes back to Costco on next visit.
Date published: 2021-04-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sandra S from
Great Vacuum Sealer
Love it. Except that my liquid chamber that hooks on pull out sealer needs to be replaced and I can't find where to purchase a replacement.
Date published: 2022-02-23
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Lovin from
Disappointed
Bought my FoodSaver VS3180 from Coscto about 3 months ago, at first it did it's job but now the vacuum suction setting doesn't even work.
Date published: 2021-04-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bill of SD from
VS3182
We certainly enjoy using this machine but wish it pumped faster. We do bulk food prep so time is important.
Date published: 2021-08-30
Rated 3 out of
5
by
QueenBee65 from
Dislike
Not all that happy with it. The lettering is smearing off. Too much foot print!
Date published: 2021-10-02
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jane phillips from
Sealing
Now a quick sealer like the ones I had before ..the first one was the best
Date published: 2021-07-29
Rated 1 out of
5
by
MCSLP from
Disappointed
Plugged in, no light, nothing. Following instruction manual (strangely hidden in provided bags) and there is no indication the unit works at all.
Date published: 2020-12-26
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Birkenhead hobo from
Broken food saver machine
Working 1st time ., second time won’t work .&$$$$$$$
Date published: 2023-11-25
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Donotbuy from
Returning today
Bought this yesterday to start saving money and started this morning, following all directions and tips this machine just doesn't do the trick. Vacuum runs a real long time but does pull all the air out only to let it back in as it seals. Then it does not completely seal, I can hit the Vacuum button again and it pulls the air back out of a sealed bag. The only thing that worked very well was the hand help Vacuum with the excessary bags. So disappointing.
Date published: 2022-10-30
Rated 1 out of
5
by
slowry from
Not very promising
Just got this one at Costco yesterday to replace a V4840 that stopped vacuuming inexplicably after cleaning the drip tray. This is probably my 4th or 5th Foodsaver, and the only reason to stick with the brand is I have so many accessories, etc. now, and because Costco carries them and I guess when it completely stops working, I can take it back. But despite having had quite a few different models over the years, it still took my about 10 tries on a simple piece of hard cheese to get this one to work correctly. Vacuum suction seems weak, and it repeatedly failed to seal after vacuuming. Plus, this design seems to be the worst in terms of plastic waste as well, the seals leave way too much wasted plastic on each end. If it weren't for Costco's generous return policy I would return it immediately. Other annoyances: extremely short electrical cord, the accessory cord is also small and hard to get to retract, and the lever on the side to open and close is annoying. I will give this a chance and see if I get used to it over time, but it's not looking promising. Oh! and the quick start guide said to see the manual for more information, but there was no manual. I even checked inside the bag of included plastic to see if it was hidden inside, but it simply doesn't exist.
Date published: 2021-11-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
DJBB from
Missing instruction manual
I am upset that I have to make another trip to Costco to return this. Do they not come with instruction manuals or am I just the lucky one who happened not to get one in my box? Also, I was hoping this model would work with the jar sealers I already have from a previous unit but with no manual, I don’t know.
Date published: 2020-12-21