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Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001

*Est. $180

Reviewed September 2009
Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001

pros
  • Excellent yield
  • Pulp stays in chopping hopper
  • Build quality
  • Five-year motor warranty
cons
  • Spout too low for tall glasses
  • Noisy
  • Filter basket fills quickly, needs frequent emptying
  • Less pulp, lower nutritional value
 
 
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(7 customer reviews)

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What a work horse!, May 21, 2009

Also got my Acme sometime in the 70's. Just brought it out of storage to start juicing again, and it works as well today as it did when I first bought it. Always was somewhat noisy and a bit of a pain to clean, but you get used to that quickly. It holds a lot of pulp between cleanings and a kitchen brush makes a quick job of it. As a testament to the quality and the relative ease of cleaning, someone packed the unit away when we moved 5 years ago without cleaning it out first! It looked horrible, the pulp had dried but was reduced to a black papery crust covering the inside, and the plastic plunger was so badly stained that I thought it would have to be replaced. Wiped everything out and dumped it in the sink to soak in hot water and bleach. Didn't have much hope at that point, but 30 minutes later it washed up perfectly clean, as if nothing had ever happened to it! I was amazed, but probably shouldn't have been. This is undoubtedly one of the best things that I ever invested in.

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Reliable old workhorse, November 29, 2008

We have owned our Acme since approximately 1978, give or take a year or two. I can't compare it to anything else because we haven't used another machine since purchasing it. Moderately noisy and a hassle to clean, but it is an incredibly reliable workhorse that just keeps on going. Built like a tank. With the same design as the one shown here, our old model has all stainless removable parts over the white enamel motor housing. While the fact that it does not automatically eject pulp is a minus on the one hand, on the other hand, the Acme extracts up to 20% more juice according to independent reviews.

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solid build, not hassle free, March 28, 2008

i've had my acme 5001 for years. i agree it is well-built and sturdy. my main complaint is the filter sheets. you have to use these filter sheets (which are bleached) on it. once they start getting covered with pulp, you get less juice out of the machine. so, if you are doing a lot of juicing at once, you'll have to change filters, or, it will be like a King of Queens comedy episode were Doug goes through a bag of fruit for a couple drops of juice. (i have been told you can juice without the sheets.) cleaning it is a hassle too. i do own the citris attachment. it works great, though big and bulky. the shoot is small also and you have to cut cup things like apples or larger veggies. also very hard to clean. i would look into better designed juicers as there are plenty to choose from.

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Bought mine in 1977, February 20, 2007

That would be 30 years of serious juicing, and it's still going strong. It powers through about anything you stuff in it, and it's heavy and stays where you put it. Yes, it's a bit noisy-- it sounds something like a miniature tree chipper (fine as long as it works like one) but it's not as loud as our KitchenAid stand mixer. It makes great juice. Does a great job with the citrus too. I have never regretted my purchase.

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Great tasting juice, January 12, 2007

I love fresh juice. It is so good. This machine has no trouble juicing hard fruits and vegetables. It does get off balance when trying to juice softer fruits and vegetables. I wish it was easier to clean. I tried the juice filters, and they cause the juicer to become off balance a lot easier. But I have to say, fresh juice is so much better than you buy in the grocery store. And I love the fact I can control my ingredients. I would highly recommend juicing.

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Our Sources

1. The Wall Street Journal

Although it's outdated, this is one of the least biased and most thorough reports we found. In a five-product roundup, Charles Passy rates the Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001 best overall. It's comparable to the Green Star in that it yields dry pulp, but comes with basket filters for easy cleanup.

Review: A Juiced-Up New Year, Charles Passy, Dec. 26, 2003

2. 3Luxe.com

The Waring Pro PJE401 is chosen as one of the best juicers by editors of 3Luxe.com, who say that it is a "breeze" to clean up and that it is relatively quiet to run. The Waring Pro PJE401 is the same model as the Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001.

Review: Waring Pro Juice Extractor, Editors of 3Luxe.com

3. Amazon.com

Several owners of the Waring Pro PJE401 give it high ratings, with a couple of owners saying they weren't quite prepared for the amount of work and cleaning involved with juicing. There are also a handful of reviews for this juicer under the Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001 listing.

Review: Waring PJE401 Juice Extractor, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Epinions.com

One owner has posted a mixed review of the Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001 here. The owner says it's easy to set up and use, but it's expensive and messy.

Review: Acme 5001 Supreme Juicerator Juice Extractor, Contributors to Epinions.com

5. Juicing.com

Although this site sells juicers, its editors also compare some of the models. The Acme Supreme Juicerator 5001 and Omega juicers yield the most juice and are easy to clean.

Review: Juicers: A Consumer Guide, Editors of Juicing.com

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