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FoodSaver - V2244 Vacuum Sealer - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.2
Rating breakdown 740 reviews
5 Stars
500
4 Stars
101
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
30
1 Star
77
84%of customers recommend this product.
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553 out of
659)
Customer Reviews for FoodSaver - V2244 Vacuum Sealer - Black
Customer Rating
1
Does not do as advertised
on October 9, 2017
Posted by: Jerry James
from Covington, GA, United States
Gender:Male
I bought this a week or two ago and I’m am NOT happy with this thing. It does NOT seal as advertised and it does NOT vacuum seal as it is stated. I got this so I can vacuum seal my wild game so it would last longer, it will NOT vacuum it all the way and leaves air still in the bag. Also when it seals it, it won’t seal it all the way. I’ve pretty much waisted my money and I’m not happy at all, I do not recommend the FM2000
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Customer Service, October 11, 2017
We're sorry to hear this happening with your new FM2000. Please have peace of mind knowing that this is not a common issue and we will get this fixed for you. Please give us a call at our toll free number (877) 777-8042 and allow us to get this taken care of for you. Our phone specialists are available Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-6pm, EST. Also, we have a live chat here on the site which is available Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, EST. We look forward to assisting you!
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
1
Does NOT SEAL WET
on August 31, 2018
Posted by: The Gardener Wife
from Chicago metropolitan area
Gender:Female
Pick another model. I love FoodSaver and have been using their vacuum sealers for 15-20 years. but this particular model does NOT perform like my last two did. It does NOT SEAL when wet, so it’s useless for blanching and freezing vegetables from my garden and for vacuum sealing fresh meat or poultry.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver, Customer Service, September 7, 2018
We're sorry to hear that your new FoodSaver is not meeting your expectations. You are correct in that it does not seal wet items. We recommend that you always flash freeze meat/fish, fruits/veggies, and freeze sauce/soup solid before vac/seal because moisture will compromise the seal and can compromise the integrity of the FoodSaver altogether. This information is located on page 11 of your manual.
Flash freeze just means you're going to put it in your freezer long enough for the outside to become solid before you vacuum seal it. This will lock the moisture in your meat and keep the FoodSaver itself from vacuuming out all the moisture and deeming it unable to seal the bags properly.
As you know, before you vacuum seal vegetables for long-term storage in the freezer, it's imperative to blanch them first. The National Center for Home Food Preservation reported that blanching, or the boiling of vegetables in water or steam, is crucial to ensure that the foods remain fresh when frozen, as the action inhibits enzymes that may cause discoloration or loss of flavor. In addition, the process both cleans and softens the vegetables, making them easier to store. We typically recommend the following steps to get the best seal:
1. Wash them
2. Cut them
3. Thoroughly dry them
4. Pre-freeze them (to get them nice and solid to avoid smashing them when vacuum sealing)
5. Vacuum seal them
If you have any further questions or concerns, please click on the live chat link here on our site so that we can discuss this further. Agents are available M-Sat 9a-6p EST. You may also give us a call at 877-777-8042. For your convenience, we are available 8a-8p Mon- Fri, EST and 9a-6p Saturday, EST.
Flash freeze just means you're going to put it in your freezer long enough for the outside to become solid before you vacuum seal it. This will lock the moisture in your meat and keep the FoodSaver itself from vacuuming out all the moisture and deeming it unable to seal the bags properly.
As you know, before you vacuum seal vegetables for long-term storage in the freezer, it's imperative to blanch them first. The National Center for Home Food Preservation reported that blanching, or the boiling of vegetables in water or steam, is crucial to ensure that the foods remain fresh when frozen, as the action inhibits enzymes that may cause discoloration or loss of flavor. In addition, the process both cleans and softens the vegetables, making them easier to store. We typically recommend the following steps to get the best seal:
1. Wash them
2. Cut them
3. Thoroughly dry them
4. Pre-freeze them (to get them nice and solid to avoid smashing them when vacuum sealing)
5. Vacuum seal them
If you have any further questions or concerns, please click on the live chat link here on our site so that we can discuss this further. Agents are available M-Sat 9a-6p EST. You may also give us a call at 877-777-8042. For your convenience, we are available 8a-8p Mon- Fri, EST and 9a-6p Saturday, EST.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Posted by: chevy 26
from Washington State
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have one and I have had it for awhile now. I don't know how people could live without one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
4
Fits in Kitchen Drawer
on December 19, 2018
Posted by: WhoCares
from Southern Cal
Gender:Female
Purchased this several years ago because the unit size easily fits in a drawer. I take it out when needed, the store off counter. It works perfectly to seal product bags ie crackers, cookies, potato chips and pretzels. The vacuum seal works well with plastic marinade containers, and all the FoodSaver bags and rolls. Many items last longer whether stored in refrigerator or freezer and worth the extra step to vac seal ie cheese, bacon, leftovers, deli. Overall I love this unit. It is easy to clean, removable tray. My only complaint is the attachment to seal bags tends to break a lot, plastic piece that fits into port has broken several times and the replacement part is fifteen dollars. One has to purchase the entire piece with includes the insert, hose and liquid bottom, thus itmakes the replacement part so expensive. The liquid bottom part is available separately, but that piece has never broken and I now have 6 of them. Which FoodSaver would make the top part only available, it would save me a few bucks when it breaks...or perhaps better plastic and connection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
1
Poor accessory hose design
on February 14, 2019
Posted by: Tjones1
from Santa Cruz
Gender:Male
Green end accessory hose breaks with minimal use requiring replacement but they are not available. Have not been available for 6 months to a year and have no foreseeable availability. Foodsaver unit is useless to us without this hose as it was purchased for vacuum canning dried goods and marinating both of which require a hose that was poorly designed and not supported. I will be looking for an alternative brand as I now have to replace this new but unusable foodsaver product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from foodsaver.comBy FoodSaver®, Consumer Care, September 5, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We would love nothing more than to correct this issue. If there's anything we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-877-777-8042 or send us a message via live chat here on the site and we will get you all taken care of. We're here for you Monday-Friday, from 9am-6pm EST. We look forward to assisting you.
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
This product is a real bargain!
on August 26, 2013
Posted by: Dustoff498
from Ocala, FL
Gender:Female
My old Food Saver finally bit the dust, so I really needed a new one. My garden was great this year, and I came back from vacation with a cooler of fish on dry ice that needed to be better packaged. This model was just what I needed! It works very well. It is a little different from my old model in that when you press "seal," only a red light comes on (no noise) that tells you it is sealing. The light goes off when it is finished. When it is evacuating and sealing, there is a noise while the green light is on to signal evacuation; but then the red light comes on to signal sealing, and it is quiet. When both lights go off, it is finished. I really like the thicker seal line that this machine has compared to my old one. I also like the lever that is used to lock the bag into position, as opposed to pushing on the corners of the machine to lock and unlock it like my old one did. I find the lever very easy to use and like the fact that you always know whether it is locked or unlocked. This updated model has several very nice, new features, as I have described.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Customer Rating
5
Model FM2000 Food Saver
on July 10, 2016
Posted by: syd20754
from Maryland, United States
Gender:Female
I purchased my first Food Saver model 550 January 2001 and it finally bit the dust. I just bought the model FM2000 and am very happy with it since it's about the same size as my original Food Saver and does not take up a lot of counter space.
I like the added feature to this one, you can vacuum and stop to seal without crushing the contents also.
I like the added feature to this one, you can vacuum and stop to seal without crushing the contents also.
The only problem I had was I can't use my old round canister set ... you have to buy new canisters with the tops you plug in to. Hope this one lasts as long as my other one!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com
Posted by: Trombonist2s
from California, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product! Easy to use, Light weight, andrakes up little space
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting foodsaver.com