Why I Returned The Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer
- Thread starter Chris Allingham
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Darryl - swazies
TVWBB Platinum Member
Great video......
I looked into similar.....still have to get something shortly.
Amazon reviews these sealers well.....but my theory is how well do these customers understand how it is supposed to work.
I looked into similar.....still have to get something shortly.
Amazon reviews these sealers well.....but my theory is how well do these customers understand how it is supposed to work.
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Rick P
TVWBB Pro
After our old Vacuum Seal sealer went up, I researched to the nth degree, and read a ton of great reviews on the Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro. Big mistake. It took forever to seal...or left air pockets. I sent it back and, on my way from returning it, I went to Costco and snagged Foodsaver FM2900 for ~ $50.00. It was steeply discounted because they were trying to move them to make room.
It's a shame, because I have an Anova Sous vide and it works very well....
It's a shame, because I have an Anova Sous vide and it works very well....
Rick P
TVWBB Pro
Thanks for sharing. I research like crazy and I'm cheap and I appreciate the knowledge for down the road if I ever buy one....
John_NJ
TVWBB Wizard
Thank you Chris for that interesting review.
The cynic in me thinks you should have waited until the refund was processed before posting the review.
Caveat: I don't have any Anova products, nor will I ever buy anything FoodSaver branded ever again (those shouldn't be discussed here.)
I have a funny feeling that the Anova chamber sealer is not drawing down a hard enough vacuum prior to sealing. The potential of a poor hinge design certainly could exacerbate that situation. Long term, I'd expect that to lead to freezer burn, and avoiding that sort of thing is exactly why I vacuum pack food.
Secondly..... that is a small chamber. No way I'd be tying up storage space for something with that small capacity. I've vacuum packed up to 6 bone rib roasts, and usually do 2, 3, or 4 bone roasts.
In regards to bag/roll sealers.....the sealing area has to be as close to squeaky clean as you can keep it. I've successfully bagged up liquids and vacuum sealed them (Ary VACMaster,) but it's miserable at best. I do make spaghetti sauces, chicken stock, chili, etc, portion those out into mini-loaf pans, freeze, them vacuum pack. That's just like anything else solid.
Tl;dr: Good review. I'm pretty sure that with an equivalent experience, I'd have done the same thing.
I have a funny feeling that the Anova chamber sealer is not drawing down a hard enough vacuum prior to sealing. The potential of a poor hinge design certainly could exacerbate that situation. Long term, I'd expect that to lead to freezer burn, and avoiding that sort of thing is exactly why I vacuum pack food.
Secondly..... that is a small chamber. No way I'd be tying up storage space for something with that small capacity. I've vacuum packed up to 6 bone rib roasts, and usually do 2, 3, or 4 bone roasts.
In regards to bag/roll sealers.....the sealing area has to be as close to squeaky clean as you can keep it. I've successfully bagged up liquids and vacuum sealed them (Ary VACMaster,) but it's miserable at best. I do make spaghetti sauces, chicken stock, chili, etc, portion those out into mini-loaf pans, freeze, them vacuum pack. That's just like anything else solid.
Tl;dr: Good review. I'm pretty sure that with an equivalent experience, I'd have done the same thing.
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
I count on you folks to do my research, thanks Chris!
Those are both bag/roll sealers. @Chris Allingham review was on a chamber sealer. Both styles are highly useful, but are used rather differently.
LMichaels
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Vevor has both types. They seem to be a pretty good company https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Chamber-Vacuum-Sealer-Commercial/dp/B0B58ZJN6W?tag=tvwb-20
AndyK
TVWBB Wizard
Thanks for taking one for the team Chris.
I would love to have a good food chamber sealer.
I always thought that they cost a bit more than just under $400. more like the mid $600. price range is what I thought good ones went for.
Our kitchen is just too small for me to put everything I want into it.
I could keep it in the shop and lug it out when I needed it but that seems like too much work so I’m stuck with the foodsaver.
I use the snot out of mine, abusing it with things like 25 single sealed burritos and meal prep items similar to that.
Who knew they needed a time out when they are over worked
?
I’m currently on my second foodsaver since they came out years ago.
Well my third one actually.
I returned a replacement one because one just needed a short time out.
We have to squeeze it by hand to make it seal better and faster and I think that’s just the way it’s going to be.
If any of you know of a good one in the $400. range that works great and doesn’t weigh 100 lbs I’d really like to hear about it.
Good post.
Thanks Chris.
I would love to have a good food chamber sealer.
I always thought that they cost a bit more than just under $400. more like the mid $600. price range is what I thought good ones went for.
Our kitchen is just too small for me to put everything I want into it.
I could keep it in the shop and lug it out when I needed it but that seems like too much work so I’m stuck with the foodsaver.
I use the snot out of mine, abusing it with things like 25 single sealed burritos and meal prep items similar to that.
Who knew they needed a time out when they are over worked
?I’m currently on my second foodsaver since they came out years ago.
Well my third one actually.
I returned a replacement one because one just needed a short time out.
We have to squeeze it by hand to make it seal better and faster and I think that’s just the way it’s going to be.
If any of you know of a good one in the $400. range that works great and doesn’t weigh 100 lbs I’d really like to hear about it.
Good post.
Thanks Chris.
Joe D - BBQ Joe
TVWBB Member
Chris, great review. I love the chamber concept but not so much the price. Glad you're keeping an eye on it.
Also, and it may just be me, it is good to see an unbiased review from the website operator. I suspect you have products sent your way in the hope of more favorable treatment, just guessing. The fact that you called it as you saw it on this one makes me want to check your next review all the more.
Also, and it may just be me, it is good to see an unbiased review from the website operator. I suspect you have products sent your way in the hope of more favorable treatment, just guessing. The fact that you called it as you saw it on this one makes me want to check your next review all the more.
Update: I got a full refund for my returned Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer, there was no restocking fee or postage fee. Kind of a weird process, though. I waited two weeks for a refund and when I didn't get one I emailed asking for an update. While waiting for their reply, I noticed this line in the returns instruction email: "Please let me know once the parcel has been handed back to UPS so I can immediately process your refund." Apparently refunds are not automatically processed upon receipt of your item...never had an experience like that with any other company.
John_NJ
TVWBB Wizard
Interesting- first person singular.
If you haven’t already, would you consider passing along your review of the product?
Correspondence is assigned to a specific Customer Service representative and signed by name, thus the first person singular "me".
See the video at the top of this thread for my story of buying and returning the Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer.
John_NJ
TVWBB Wizard
Yes I enjoyed the review- I was curious if you would bring your critique to the manufacturer.
Oh, sorry I misunderstood. I have no plans to do so, I assume they've got social media staff monitoring various platforms for posts and videos both pro and con about their products.
Interestingly, when I contacted them, they did not solicit feedback on why I wanted to return the product.