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Vacuum Food Sealers
- Countertop vacuum food sealer Seal-a-Meal VS107 Food Sealer *Est. $55
- Handheld vacuum food sealer Debbie Meyer Reynolds Handi-Vac *Est. $15
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- Compact size
- Easy to clean
- Works beautifully
- Uses canisters, custom bags, or pre-cut bags
- Prevents freezer burn
- Has crush-free setting and bag cutter
- Durable
- No auto shut-off
- White plastic finish
- Proprietary canisters can crack or fail to seal
Reviewers agree that FoodSaver makes the best countertop vacuum food sealers. There are several models in the line with varying features and design. We chose the FoodSaver V2440 as best value. The FoodSaver V2440 is packed with features, including a crush-free setting, plastic-roll storage, food-specific vacuum settings, and a dishwasher-safe drip tray. It uses pre-made bags or special canisters, but it can also make custom-sized bags with special tri-ply plastic (two rolls for $16), saving money in the long run. Reviewers rave about the FoodSaver V2440's ease of use and excellent performance; once sealed, bags stay sealed, and they can be opened and re-sealed. If you're looking for a simple, light-duty vacuum sealer, reviews point to the Reynolds Handi-Vac (*Est. $15), which uses zipper bags, but can't seal canisters or use bulk rolls of plastic. In addition, reviewers say that the Handi-Vac's bags can occasionally come unsealed, and can't be easily resealed.
We read the best reviews of the FoodSaver V2440 at Amazon.com, where this sealer has garnered more than 50 owner reviews. Owners offer performance tips and advice on cleaning the machine's gaskets to extend its life. Real Simple endorses this sealer, but editors don't discuss their testing process, if any.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
The FoodSaver V2440 is the subject of more than 60 owner-written reviews at Amazon.com, along with a near-perfect average rating. A small minority post concerns about durability, but otherwise, this vacuum food sealer gets rave reviews.
Review: FoodSaver V2440 Advanced Design Vacuum-Packaging System, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. About.com
This hands-on review doesn't compare the Reynolds Handi-Vac to any competing models, but reviewer Chris Adams note advantages (minimized food waste, easy to use) and disadvantages (uses batteries, can't use canisters, bags aren't that durable). Note that ConsumerSearch and About.com are owned by the same parent company but are not affiliated editorially.
Review: Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer Ergonomic Product Review, Chris Adams
3. Real SimpleDetails/Subscribe
In this brief review, Real Simple editors recommend using a vacuum sealer to eliminate food waste. The FoodSaver V2440 is identified as the best model, but editors don't explain how or if they tested it, and whether they tried any other vacuum food sealers.
Review: Use a Vacuum Sealer to Preserve Produce, Editors of Real Simple, Aug. 2006
Vacuum Food Sealers Runners Up:
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1 pick by top review sites.
1 pick by top review sites.
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