Comments on: 10 Reasons Why I Recommend the Blendtec

By: Jon @ vodkitchen

Jon @ vodkitchen — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:58:23 +0000

I have a BlendTec myself. BlendTec’s warranty is now 7 or 8 years (depending on dealer) through authorized dealers.

It is definitely possible to make juices. Of course they will be “whole” and not separate the pith/seeds, etc but they will blend in smoothly and if you add enough liquid they can become thin like juice.

Also, while the buttons do make things easy, I disagree that you can just hit a button and walk away. If you have anything heavy / solid in the blend mix, the machine will dance and rock around like crazy. I find I still have to hold the top down just the keep the container and base from jumping around. The times I have tried letting it go, the results were comical.

I still want to try a Vitamix and compare, especially due to the heavier build and manual controls for cooking/sauce purposes, but the wife doesn’t like the look of the Vitamix, and it is indeed *huge*

By: DTK

DTK — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:08:16 +0000

The Mix n’ Blend is the machine that I use. This is my 2nd one, my first 1 is still going strong. I bought my second one because of pre-programmed buttons. My first is being used by my daughter.. I bought the first one over 9 years ago and it is still going strong. The main reason for my buying BlendTec is because it is “Made In USA”. Plus this has been the best multi-purpose machine I have had. I used to own an Oster Kitchen Center and I like the BlendTec more. I guess one of the reasons for my liking it better is because of the Pasta Maker/Meat grinder attachment that I bought with my first machine. Unfortunately, BlendTec does not make this attachment any more. Which is a shame as I was going to get a set for each of my daughters.

By: DavetteB

DavetteB — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:50:45 +0000

Have you used their Mix ‘n’ Blend? I’ve been interested in it since I learned about the kneading feature, plus a 2 in 1 machine.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:41:11 +0000

No, it is not a juicer, unless you want to sieve the finished product some way through a colander with small holes.

By: DTK

DTK — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:47:33 +0000

No, I haven’t used my machine for juicing. I don’t really think it can be used as such. You can make juice with it, but, it would be with pulp and all the other good stuff. I guess if a person didn’t want the whole goodness the concoction could be strained through cheese cloth. Also just want to let you know, Blendtec has informed me that they do not manufacture the pasta maker/meat grinder attachment any more. That is a shame as that was 1 of the reasons for my buying my original machine. Don’t get me wrong, even without the attachment, I would still enjoy my Blendtec Mix n’ Blend. It is a great machine. Maybe if enough requests were sent in maybe Blendtec would reconsider, It has happened with other companies.

By: Contessa

Contessa — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:00:28 +0000

Thanks for this post! very helpful, can you share if you were able to juice vegetables with the device? As in drain the juice from the fruits and veggies with the device?

By: DTK

DTK — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:27:11 +0000

I just stumbled across this site. It is very informative. I am the proud owner of a Blendtec Mix n’ Blend, which is both a Blender and Mixer. This is a great all in 1 machine. This machine has been used t0 make cookie dough, cinnamon roll dough, pasta dough and the blender is mainly used to make smoothies and soft serve ice cream. I have a pasta maker(press)/meat grinder that I bought with a previous KTEC(same company) kitchen center. I don’t know if they still make this attachment, hope they do as I would like to get my daughters the attachments for their machines. My first machine I had for over 10 years and only replaced it for an updated machine with programmed buttons. That machine is still going strong for my oldest daughter. I bought my other daughter a new Mix n’ Blend after I found out she didn’t have a blender or mixer, deciding to buy her 1 of the best. Yes, I am a proud owner of this American made appliance. I hope they stay American. When I originally bought my KTEC kitchen center I had cosidered a Vitamix. But, after comparing the capabilities and cost, the KTEC seemed to be a better value and I have not looked back. As long as Blendtec stays American made I will buy it.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:03:21 +0000

I have used and heard both, and honestly, they are both loud. There is really no way around that when dealing with such a high power engine.

By: Sister Notes

Sister Notes — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:44:07 +0000

I saw a Vitamix demo at my local grocery store and am impressed. Reading here, I was all set to go for the Blentec (when I save up enough). But, once again I’m stumbling. Who has heard both? In the store the Vitamix doesn’t seem too loud. At the Smoothie place in the mall, where they use Blentec machines under the sound boxes, the blenders still sound loud! Maybe the Vitamix doesn’t sound so loud because the store itself is noisy?

If anyone has heard both and can comment, I’d be grateful – noise is our biggest issue. Currently, I keep the Oster in the basement to use it in the morning.

By: tintin

tintin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:42:26 +0000

I have to disagree with you. I got the ninja and just like the blendtec, if you leave it for a minute or two, you get really great smoothies.. I would buy another one in a heartbeat..and it works with leafy greens too.