Teaching3bears Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Mine just died, I think. I need a reliable blender that can make at least 4 big smoothies at a time. I mostly use it for smoothies but occasionally other stuff as well. I want it to be easy to clean and not too expensive. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 it is expensive but my Vitamix has never let me down. I make smoothies daily and it is fast and makes them smooth. Easy to clean for sure 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I love my Blendtec. It was originally donated to us by the company to make my son's pureed food for his feeding tube but now I use it for so many other things, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I bought a refurbished vitamix through Amazon. Still pricey but not as ridiculous and it should last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I’ve had my Vitamix for at least ten years and use it almost every day for salad dressings, nut milks, soups, sauces, smoothies. Not sure if it could make four big smoothies at once, though. I guess it depends on how many ounces you’re talking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Our Blendtec is now on year 11-just replaced the bowl for the third time. We use it daily and it makes 32oz of smoothies a day. Blenders are one of those things where you typically get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 My first Vitamix is now at least 15 years old; it was handed down to DS who uses it daily for smoothies. My second one is 4-5 years old and also used daily for smoothies (including lots of seeds, ice cubes, frozen fruit, sometimes almonds) as well as soups and sauces. Once, around 10 years ago, I was making sorbet with a ton of frozen fruit using the low speed and the motor stopped working. I called Vitamix and they said the motor is designed shut down before it burns out and to just leave it alone for a while and then start again. He also said not to leave it on low speed for long, the motor is designed to run best at high RPMs so the slow speed should just be used to get it started, and then dial right up to full speed. I followed the directions, it worked perfectly, and I've never had another problem with either machine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShepCarlin Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Another vote for Vitamix. I adore mine. I didn't want to spend a ton of money so I bought a refurbished one through Vitamix. Comes with a 5 year warranty instead of the 7 yr for a new model. I honestly use it every day. Super easy to clean and really does the job well. I make smoothies every morning for my husband, grind up oats in it for baking, it can even handle chunks of Parmesan cheese and it makes velvety smooth soups. It is certainly an investment but totally worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I bought this one last summer and really like it. It blends frozen fruits really well. (That’s a great price too, if you have a Sam’s membership. I paid $99 at Sam’s last summer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mouse Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 In the lower price range, I have an older version of this Hamilton Beach one. It has been fine for all our needs, but it might not be adequate if you want the fruit pulp completely liquified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 We love our Blend Tec. It’s cheaper than a Vitamix but more than a Ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I have a Vitamix so that is my recommendation, but it is expensive. DD23 got a Ninja blender from Costco (it is also available in many other stores/Amazon). She used it daily to make smoothies for 3 years and liked it. Since she grew up with a Vitamix she was used to having the extra performance. She upgraded to a Vitamix this year and definitely notices the quality difference. But at the end of the day.....both made great smoothies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarita Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 If you are making that much smoothie seriously consider the Vitamix. You can try and get it used/refurbished/on sale. Save up and get it. I don't make many smoothies but there is a serious difference between the Vitamix and the other whatever blenders I've used in the past. 1) It's makes quick work of most smoothies so even if you have to do more than one batch it's not a lot of time. There is a noticeable difference in texture. 2) Cleaning is I put a cup of water or soapy water and run it again. Then I take it to the sink and rinse it out and clean the cap. We liked it so much we even got the Vitamix immersion blender. I would also highly recommend that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I have the Ninja Foodi HB100. Its glass pitcher says 64oz but I usually make 3 large smoothies with it since I fill it up to 3/4 capacity with yogurt and frozen fruits. https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Blender-Smoothies-Nonstick-HB100/dp/B08J8JF724 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I am a very frugal person and never thought I would buy an expensive blender. But, several years ago I asked for a Vitamix for a nice gift. I am amazed at how well it works and how easy it is to clean. I have a low-end Vitamix; I don't need to push a button and have it blend for a preset time--in 30 seconds I am not going to go off and do laundry and need the blender to turn itself off. I am now convinced that if I ever needed to replace it, I would do without before I bought a lower-end blender (other than a hand-held immersion blender). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Another “just buy the vitamix” answer. we did get ours discounted from the company because we were originally using it for tube feeds. But if you make smoothies daily, you’ll really appreciate it & it will last forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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