Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer, 130 Watts, Kit Bags & Viewing Lid, Compact, Silver

The Nesco VS-12 is a solid vacuum sealer that delivers impressive power for its size. It seals quickly and consistently, even with bulk items, and the controls are straightforward and easy to use. Cleanup is simple thanks to the removable drip tray, which is a nice bonus. Overall, a reliable and user-friendly machine that performs better than expected for the price.

Bought this instead of smaller models or the ones on tv (if you order in the next 30 minutes). We would rather spend a little more for something that is going to last. We have had this dealer for a few months with absolutely no issues. It is easy to use for just about any type of food. Once you get the hang of it you can seal items very quickly. We have had meat that was sealed in the freezer for several months with absolutely no freezer burn. While packing the freezer we came across other items in regular freezer bags that had to be thrown out. The only minor (very minor) complaint is the sealing surface is about 2 inches above the counter top leaving 2 choices. One, cut the bags to a longer length or second, get a box from the pantry lay it down against the sealer and now the bag is level with the sealing strip resulting in not having to use long cut bags.

I've had two or three FoodSaver vacuum sealers over the years, but when my last one died, I considered buying a Nesco model—especially when I saw the prices on FoodSavers. I do own other Nesco products, so it didn't seem like a gamble. This Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 sealer seemed to have all the features I wanted, and at a much better price point, so I pulled the trigger and made the purchase. I would say the build quality is better than my previous FoodSaver models. It appears to be very sturdy, yet fairly compact. When you're ready to seal, it locks very securely with the handle (Nesco instructs you not to store it with the handle in the locked position, to avoid deforming the gasket). I found the lock to be better than FoodSaver's. There is storage for a roll of bags, and the built-in cutter operates easily. In the rear of the machine there are tabs to wrap the cord around when storing. You have your choice of variable settings: dry/moist/double seal and normal or gentle pressure. And there are several modes: Vacuum and Seal, Manual Seal, Cannister, Marinade, and a Pulse function. Although it does not come with an accessory hose for cannisters (you can order one), the one I kept from my previous FoodSaver is compatible and works just fine. I have had no problems getting bags to seal. I really like the digital display that counts down as your contents are vacuumed and sealed. All brands of vacuum seal bags seem to be compatible, as are other brands of storage cannisters. The drip tray is not removeable like the FoodSaver models are, but is easy to wipe clean. I hunt, and I seal and freeze game that I've processed, portioning jerky, etc.. I also use it for cooking meat using the sous vide method. Great for marinating and for storing food in cannisters. Also useful for protecting non-food items, such as Sterling silver, from oxidizing and tarnishing. I've even sealed and stored a heavy wool shirt using large pleated bags in order to keep moths from getting to it. My only minor complaint is that it did not include an accessory hose. Other than that, I am extremely satisfied with the quality, the function, and of course, the value. I'm glad I purchased the Nesco model, and I definitely recommend it.

So far so good. The sealer works great without any problems and t's simple to use. Only problem is the bags came dirty. I kept them because they are dirty on the outside but it's not what you want to see when working with food. I have to keep cleaning them.

(wrote this review over a span of a few hours while working. Hope it makes sense) I bought this Nesco after seeing so many reviews from companies picking this over the FoodSaver. I have been using FoodSaver for about 8 years, and I've gone through 3 different models, all top of the line models (at the time of purchase). I was ready to find something else that could be better and have a tight seal I ordered the VS-12 and set it up. It was smaller than the models of FS I had prior. I read and saw many people using the DOUBLE SEAL, and I started off using only the double seal. You couldn't go wrong double sealing anything. However, it was slow. VERY SLOW. SO slow, I thought there was a problem with the machine. Amazon sent me a replacement. Same "PROBLEM". What I didn't like about the FS was the amount of time it took to do the first seal on multiple bags. I hated that blink light when you insert the bag too early. However, doing the double seal on the Nesco was MUCH longer, I timed it, about 32-33 seconds from the time right after I sealed one to the time it will start sealing the next bag. I was frustrated and was going to return this Nesco. I just couldn't understand why there weren't reviews on how SLOW this machine is. I searched reviews with the word SLOW and found very few reviews. THEN A LIGHT BULB WENT OFF! The Foodsaver seals with a single line. I need to see how the single seal works with the Nesco to really compare apple to apple. Thus, I started using it in NORMAL mode. I was blown away at how tight the seal line was, and on top of that, how FAST it performed. I did NOT need to use the double seal feature. It is freaking nice to be able to do it if and when I want to do a double seal, but I do not see the need to go to that "extreme". Yes, it will be much slower, but you should expect that. The main thing is, in normal mode, this Nesco VS-12 will best everything the 3 FoodSavers I had could have done. I really do not see the need for a double seal as when you actually feel the seal line, it really is completely sealed up. BUT, it is definitely a very good feature to have if you are freezing A5 meat (HAHA). The only thing I wish they will change is the "locked"position of the locking handle. I wish they'd make it higher up instad of where it is. Why? Because sometimes I cut too small of a bag, and I try to squeeze in, and the item will jam into the handle and kinda pushes it upwards, which could unlock or lighten the seal. But, overall, I find the Nesco VS-12 to be a solid vacuum sealer. Just seeing the seal line alone, you can see how solid of a seal it is. I've had problems of the Foodsaver seal coming apart (leaking air IN) overtime in the freezer. I will update this review if I have that problem with the Nesco.

Works great. Good product, dependable easy to use.

When my old Food Saver Vacuum Sealer finally stopped working after several years, I started researching a suitible replacement. I ran across this NESCO Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer. It had a great number of very good reviews, so I decided to try it instead of a new Food Saver brand. So far, it has lived up to its' reputation. I have been impressed with it's performance. Yes, it is made in China, but what isn't anymore? It is well built and has the feel of quality. I have used it only for dry goods and meats, but it has always performed well. It may take a tad longer to heat seal than my old Food Saver, but is still fast. My only criticism would be that I wish you could remove the narrow tray to clean it out easier. I only needed to do that once since I had it (i don't recall what had so much moisture in it) but it was not as easy to clean out as the old Food Saver. I would still prefer this NESCO over the Food Saver. The only remaining factor now is the longevity issue. I don't expect to get a real long service life out of any new appliances today, like I used to, but I am hoping that this machine will last a reasonably long time. We will see. I will update if any major issues occur. Oh, Ddd I mention that was less expensive, too? I highly recommend it.

It's 7 months later, and I wasn't very happy with it but thought I should give it more time to see if it was operator error - and maybe it still is. The sealer would not work right out of the box, so I called support, and they said to soak the gaskets in water overnight because they were probably dry from being stored, and that seemed to help. The sealer only seems to work with their brand of bags. I could not get it to seal with other the 'name brand' rolls that I already had; I think the problem was that those bags were a bit thicker. I ended up having to donate those other bags. It seems to seal fine with their brand of rolls but if there is a wrinkle, and there are a few on beginning and end of their rolls, it will not seal the bag, and you have to throw that part away. I cannot find the narrower rolls, so I am finding that I waste quite a bit of the bag unless I form the meat into a tube shape to at least try and use the width of the bag. The photo is of sliced tenderloin, but ground beef needs to be the same shape. Also, don't try and skimp on the length, you have to make sure you have enough to properly place the bag into the vacuum channel; I've had some waste cutting them the same length that I could have with my old 'Seal-A-Meal', and it would not seal. After this current roll is gone, I will donate this one and buy a Seal-A-Meal. I had an inexpensive one for years and never had these issues with it.

Bastante bueno, lo recomiendo!

Il serait utile de préciser en description qu'il s'agit de matériel aux normes américaines et qu'il faut également un convertisseur 220v-110v pour pouvoir utiliser l'appareil...

Tried it for the first time yesterday and it was perfect. Did exactly what we wanted

I’ve been using the Nesco VS-12 for meal prep, and it has completely upgraded my routine. The suction power is strong and consistent, and I like that it gives you a few different sealing options (dry/moist, normal/gentle). It makes it really easy to seal everything from raw meats to cooked leftovers without worrying about leaks or failed seals. The viewing lid is surprisingly handy, you can actually see where the bag is placed so you don’t waste material. The included starter bags were good quality, and the built-in bag cutter is a nice touch that keeps everything clean and sized properly. It’s compact enough to leave on the counter but still feels solid and well-built. After sealing a week’s worth of meals, every bag stayed airtight in the freezer with no issues. If you're doing meal prep or bulk cooking, this thing is a game changer. Strong 5/5.

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