Best Blender Reviews
Finding a blender that will perform all of your desired tasks can definitely be daunting. With as many blenders as there are on the market, almost all of them perform exceptionally well in one area, but lack in others. Gean-Edwards.com takes a look at expert and consumer reviews to find the best blender to buy.
Our Picks for the Best Blender
How make sure you choose the best blender
Blenders are an excellent addition to the countertop of any household. They do everything from chop ice, blend grains, to puree some of your best soups. We have compiled the best list of tips, features, and things to look for according to expert and customer reviews.
What to look for:
1. Pulse Feature – Look for a blender that has a pulse button. The pulse feature works by blending your foods together in quick, short bursts. This is great for blending dry materials, ice, and this feature is also great to prevent your unit from over-heating.
2. Dishwasher Safe – Make sure that the parts on your blender are removable. Removable parts (I.E the blade) make cleaning your blender extremely easy, which will yield more in use in the long run.
3. Speed Settings – According to expert reviews, 3 speed settings are more than enough to accomplish your blending tasks. Don’t get overly caught up on settings that you will not need.
4. Touchpads – Try to find a blender that has touchpads, dials, and switch controls. These are the best kind of buttons to have because they can be easily cleaned (just a simple spray and wipe down will suffice), and will prevent dust, dirt, and grime from getting inside your unit.
5. Construction of the Container – Try to find a polycarbonate jar, that has a tapered opening. This is the best kind of jar to have because it will funnel the food down, which means more food can be placed in the blender at once, and because of the material that the jar is made of, it will not shatter, break, or collect nasty germs.
6. Use – As we always suggest, consider what exactly you’ll be using your blender for. Look for features that come equipped with the blender will handle your intended use, and not so much the number of features that the blender has.
Getting the most out of your blender: Tips from Consumer Reviews
1. Noise – If you find that your blender is too noisy, place a cloth towel over the top of your blender so that it will help muffle the noise.
2. Quick Clean – To quickly clean your blender, fill the jar halfway with hot water immediately after use. From there, add in some dish washing detergent, and then use your blender to allow the hot water and soap to clean up the remaining residue left behind from your foods. Rinse, and your done.
2. How to Overfills – Be sure when adding liquids of a hot temperature to your blender, that you only fill it halfway to avoid any pressure build up. If there is too much pressure, then you are susceptible to the risk of the top blowing off, with the materials inside of the blender blowing out all over the place. Also, try not to overfill your jar. Only fill it up to about 3/4′s of the way to give your food space to move around.
3. Misc Tips – Try to add a small cup of liquid to help your blender process the food. Water will do just fine.
| Vitamix CIA 1363 (AKA 5200) |
Blendtec |
Cuisinart CBT 1000 |
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| Our Rating | Best Overall Blender | Best Blender for general use | Best Blender for your budget |
| Recommended Use | Regular Foods | Anything | Regular Foods |
| Amazon Star Rating | 5 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
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| Jar Capacity | 64 oz | 64 oz | 64 oz |
| Power | 2hp | 3hp | 1hp |
| *Data current as of 11/17/2011 | |||
