I was looking at FoodSaver reviews and chose this model because the more expensive ones seemed to have no benefit, and the automatic bag detection is supposedly a pain. I'm so glad I got this model. I also got the mason jar attachment and it works great. Here's a list of what I like about this unit, mostly influenced by my experience being completely different from some of the negative reviews I've read.
PROS:
- Incredibly easy to use. One touch to vacuum and seal, you can force a seal before vacuuming is complete (to protect fragile items), you can cancel the process before sealing in the rare case you don't get a good vacuum (although, see the Cons list about this), or you can just seal bags without vacuuming, if you just want to seal up a cereal bag or something.
- Accessories. I only have the mason jar accessory so far but it works so well, I now have my eye on some of the vacuum containers they offer. This unit comes with the accessory hose, so you only need to buy the accessories that it would plug into.
- Manual bag alignment. This is a pro to me because with practice you can waste less bag material with clever placement of the bag. I'd rather insert the bag myself and twist the handle to lock it in place than have an automatic sensor tell me when enough is in the unit. Also on that note, this handle is easy to twist, I don't know how anybody has problems with it.
- Seals most bags, and vacuums many bags. I was curious as to whether I could use this to vacuum seal cereal bags, tortilla chip bags, and other plastic bags. It does! I vacuum-sealed half our pantry just to see if i could do it. I haven't run across a bag yet I could not seal, but some, like potato chip bags, I could not vacuum. This is fine, since I didn't really expect the unit to successfully do this at all. It's more like a bonus to me.
CONS (minor):
- I have had great luck with vacuuming, I've only had two FoodSaver bags (out of at least 40) fail to vacuum first try. The first time I had it happen, I didn't realize it, so it sealed the bag without vacuuming. I had to cut it open and re-seal. The second time this happened, I was prepared and I cancelled the vacuum process, re-aligned the bag, and vacuumed fine. I don't really see a problem with an inability to vacuum, my only minor complaint is that if you don't pay attention, it will seal without actually creating a vacuum. Seems to me like it should be able to detect when this has happened, but it doesn't. But if you pay attention, you're fine. (I have been unable to vacuum a couple non-FoodSaver bags, but that was completely expected.)
- Bag waste. It's not as bad as I had been expecting. You can seal one end pretty close to the edge of the plastic. Vacuuming does require a good inch and a half, or more, of space. You can get to be pretty good at minimizing waste, but I feel like they could change the design slightly to handle this better. I really am not complaining, just pointing out this reality.
One last note: I have not once had an issue with overheating. The instructions say to wait 20 seconds between sealing, and you would have to have quite the assembly line going to actually seal 2 bags in 20 seconds over and over. At my best speed I was sealing every 30 - 45 seconds and after a dozen or so seals at that speed, I had no issues at all.
I recommend this FoodSaver for all uses. I have not seen one thing that I would want on a more expensive model, this one does it all, and was precisely what I needed.
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From the manufacturer
Key Features
- Vacuum sealing removes air, one of the main causes of freezer burn, mold, and spoilage
- Extra-wide sealing strip applies heat for an airtight seal and vacuum chamber reduces bag waste
- Handheld sealer seals FoodSaver zipper bags, canisters, containers, and marinates food in minute
FoodSaver V2244 Vacuum Sealing System & Starter Kit
Lock In Freshness
The FoodSaver V2244 Vacuum Sealing System helps keep food fresh longer. The system removes air, one of the main causes of mold and food spoilage, from bags and creates an airtight seal to lock in freshness
The FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System comes complete with a starter kit that includes an 11" x 10' heat seal roll, (3) quart heat seal bags, (2) gallon heat seal bags, and an accessory hose, so you'll soon be on your way to keeping your food fresh, eliminating waste, and saving money.
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Top 3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer
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Preserving Bulk FoodsTake the guesswork out of smart shopping—buy in bulk and see all the savings by safely sealing and freezing meats, cheeses, vegetables, and even soups and sauces. Did we mention all FoodSaver bags/rolls are sous vide safe? Simmer away. |
Jar SealingDon’t let your garden's harvest go to waste—preserve fruit and veggies for salads, soups, apple sauces, and more. The FoodSaver Jar Sealers (sold separately) give you an easy way to enjoy or gift. |
Prep AheadUse your FoodSaver system to prep meals for the week for yourself or your whole family. It’s also great for sealing up the ingredients you need to blend ultra-fresh smoothies, like bananas, mangoes, or blueberries. |
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| Price | — | $97.40 | $135.97 | — |
| Meets UL or ETL Safety Standards | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Designed to Prevent Burns | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patented Removable Drip Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cool Down Required Between Seals | 20 seconds | 20 seconds | 20 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Seals with Less Bag Waste | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dry/Moist Mode | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Roll Storage and Cutter Bar | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Handheld Sealer | No | No | No | Yes |
| Quick Marinate Mode | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pack Ins | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (1) Accessory Hose | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (1) accessory hose | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags (1) handheld sealer + holder clip (1) accessory hose | (1) 11" X 10' vacuum seal roll (3) 1-quart vacuum seal bags (2) 1-gallon vacuum seal bags |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GERYON INC | thehappystore | Amazon.com |
| size | Single | 2 rolls 8"x16.5' + 2 rolls 11"x16.5' | Multi-Pack | 8 Function | Pack of 1 | Quart |
| power source | HandHeld | — | — | AC | HandHeld | — |
| operation mode | Manual | Manual | — | Automatic | Automatic | — |
| material | Plastic | PA+PE | Multi-ply | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
| weight | 1 pounds | 940 grams | 1.4 kilograms | 2.6 pounds | 7.65 pounds | 0.45 pounds |
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An okay food vacuum for light-duty sealing.
I have used this vacuum sealer now for quite a while. I have found the one I bought a few years ago is alive and still working pretty well. The included bags are really high quality and are easy to use. One thing I have found lacking in this unit is how sometimes the unit will not vacuum the air out of the bag. I will have to take the bag out and put it back in and try again. Sometimes it will work right away and sometimes I have to try a few times. I find that the unit struggles if you do not make the opening of the bag that is being sealed smaller than the other edges of the bag. Basically, you will want to make sure your bags are rectangular and that you are sealing up the bag on one of the smaller edges.Recently, I tried buying two more units and I found that those units did not work correctly. I had to return both of them. So, I am not sure what is up with the quality control over at Foodsaver but it has taken a bit of a turn.Dimensions of the unit can be seen in the photos I have attached.Included:-The vacuum unit-Plastic hose for air tight containers-one roll of plastic for making bags-a few pre-made bagsPros:*Cheap*Comes with everything in one packageCons:*Can be a bit finicky with how it vacuums(-1 star)*Lots of Dead on Arrival units(-1/2 a star)Additional Considerations:If you are looking to do a lot of sealing, I would spend a bit more money and get another machine. These can be a bit annoying to use daily.Overall: 3.5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, <.5 rounds down) => 4 starsIf you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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