GERYON Vacuum Sealer Machine, Automatic Food Sealer, Starter Kit|Led Indicator Lights|Easy to Clean|Dry & Moist Food Modes| Compact Design (Silver)

First timer. Update: I love this thing! Changes to diet are tremedous. Update a couple months after purchase:I got the hang of it and can’t complain about the suction. When you buy good plastic rolls and in large quantity, packing proteins/veggies is a breeze! I can eat steak every day now. What I do is portion a large rib eye from Costco and use this…I’ve got 10 portions ready to go. Cooking is also easy…I didn’t buy an actual sous vide device. Instead, I use a meat thermometer and keep the water at around 135-140 degrees. I use a different brand of plastic rolls from here on Amazon and it comes in Xlarge and regular sizes that work great with anything I want to store. I’m so glad that I could afford this sealer. The only thing I feel bad about now is how much plastic I use…>>ORIGINAL Review Follows (4 Stars):This is my first vaccuum sealer ever! I bought it for the sole purpose of sealing proteins that might otherwise cause my whole place to smell. I live in an apt so I try to be mindful of smell and noise. So the point is I wanted to be able to use this to vaccum seal big chunks of meat like prime rib and cook it sous vide…Well, my first attempt was a fail and now that I understand what I did wrong I’m leaving these tips hoping it’ll help since the actual manual is too simple.1. The seal is super important. You want a nice clean translucent line (see pic). If the bag is taut and not aligned well, you’ll get a jagged seal. There’s more chance of little holes that make vaccuuming difficult. Also for a seal, you dont have to press down on the top of the sealer. It’ll work without the pressure.2. To vaccuum: the end of the bag MUST be placed within the “vaccuum chamber” which is an inner groove or channel along the bottom. I missed this part and wasted time.3. Close the top or lid of the sealer by: pressing hard on each outer corner ONE BY ONE so you can confirm that the locks “click”. Also super important as it didnt vaccuum without this step.Overall: I got it to work but Im disappointed in how much time and effort I wasted to get to this point. It makes a loud rumbling sound and not something you want going for ages inside an apt. I’m giving this 4/5 stars because yes, it comes with bags, a roll, costs less than othera, and looks decent. But it lost a star in how well it vaccuumed ( did not completely vaccuum my large cut of prime rib ) and the ease of using it. You have to pay a lot of attention to detail! I can see already that the parts will get wear just from closing and locking the lid over time.Did compensate for the fact that some of this is on me since things might be easier if the ratio of item to bag is greater. Maybe I’ll invest in XL roll of bags…

Not much bigger than a roll of plastic wrap. I’ll start with the size, because counterspace is always an issue for us. This incredible money saving machine will literally make you take advantage of supermarket sales while easily stowed anywhere if not left on the countertop for ease-of-use.Many years ago we purchased a vacuum sealer, the unit was pricy and the bags were out of this world crazy expensive. Not anymore! This $40 unit handles 11 inch bags and 8 inch bags either rolls or cut bags and does a great job at it.We now take advantage of sales on all meats and anything else we wish to shop for that will either go in the freezer or fridge for extended time. We have a limited freezer space with a side-by-side fridge and found a really neat tip to share: we use old shoeboxes to slide easily in and out of the freezer with vertically stacked meat inside each box, so every shelf has a shoebox full of nicely assessable frozen food Which we prep our self and vacuum within seconds. Then using a sharpie right directly on the bag what’s inside how many or how many Or weight of the meat inside. The shoebox thing really works out wonderful, because stacking these bags in the fridge can be a nuisance and handling the bags all the time can crack the best bags if pulled and shoved around the freezer.Now I am creating meals to take to work by freezing servings of mashed potatoes and veggies and meats on parchment paper in the freezer than inserting them in the bags for final sealing. The only warning I would give is you can’t handle excessively wet food in the vacuum sealer, it will suck the liquids up into the vacuum chamber andThat’s just a mess. So the cure to this, is to freeze things like chili or soups or whatever has a large amount of liquid prior, and then placing in the bag for the final seal. This process is well worth it and again when money is an issue by a family size pack of ground meat separated into 1 pound portions and freeze each bag so that you can just take out what you need each time. Even form burgers, let the bag thaw in cold water in 30 minutes for a great fast meal.Ease-of-use is very simple. Just Place the bag as instructed and off it goes to seal extremely tight almost anything that you could put in there. Expect to double and triple the lifespan of your food with no freezer burn or freezer taste ever again. We use the 50 foot rolls both 8 inch wide and 11 inch wide (50 foot roll together only runs around $17). this allows you to freeze anything whether only a few inches tall or feet tall if you want long as it can fit in the fridge or freezer, you have a lot of choice in length of bag, the pre-cut bags quart size and other just aren’t that flexible for most of our needs and I believe yours too.So the low profile, which is really about the size of two boxes of plastic wrap one behind the other and it does the work of a machine 10 times its size. Oh, that is not an exaggeration either it’s a remarkable slim and compact machine.So glad that I ordered this, when my wife saw on the box that it was A vacuum sealer she told me she wish I hadn’t bought it and one day later she’s coming home with bulk food and stocked the freezer up in a very organized way.I don’t know about other machines this size, but this one is a real winner and if it doesn’t meet your needs, Just send it back. But it surely does meet ours, if this one broke, I would buy The exact same unit, it is that cool to work with.Hope this helps in your decision, it’s one of the best purchases this year and continues to earn it’s keep practically every day. And remember, a vacuum sealer does a lot more than just prep things for the fridge and freezer: anything you need to protect from water or the weather or pack to keepFresh veggies and fruits of Coors and even a wallet a watch or anything when camping etc. I even placed a series of coins I collect and they stay exactly as I place them: literally I can hang them on the wall for display.It comes with some sample bags included but buy yourself that combo package of eight and 11 inch heavy duty bags for $17 and go to work changing how are you safe and protect food forever.

Still new to me and a lot of fun. Purchased mostly to store hamburgers, turkey burgers, chicken breasts or tenders, I have had fun learning to use this machine. It is easy to operate. You must be careful, as I keep touching the “button” pads while getting the bag in place, and it wants to start. Quick, hit stop! I have not done any fresh meat, but frozen for up to 24 hours, then sealed on moist. Suction seemed okay. I have NOT inspected any bag or used one that is filled yet, so cannot say if the seal holds up. I do most as double seals. I am waiting to see if there has been any leakage of air. Meanwhile I have sealed bread and clearly squished it with too much vacuum even on gentle. I sealed a package of cookies in the “aluminium” type bag, worked great. I find it is way too easy to touch the food to the inside of the bag when inserting your food, or leaving, I guess, greasy fingerprints (after washing my hands) or moisture in the sealing area. Geryon suggests turning back a wide fold at the open end of the bag (and I make mine from the roll), but find I am still having some trouble holding the bag open and inserting the food with out touching a no no spot. No seal. After several tries of cleaning that area of the bag,inside and out, it did seal. Obviously I need more practice. The machine takes up a small amount of counter space, the down side is it will turn backwards onto it’s top easily. I have had no reason to clean it, but it certainly looks easier than other models I considered. The 8″ wide bags really do not hold much if the substance is tall/thick, so I have ordered some 11″ bags to try. The price was right. As stated I am having fun; it’s my new toy. Love that it has a cutter for straight lines to make the bags. Considering my learning curve, and I am improving, I would recommend this model.

Great customer service. So…the jury is still out on how our experience is with the appliance, because we bought our sealer a year and a half ago and within 6 months it was not working very well. We thought the problem was our fault, but didn’t know what we did wrong. Eventually we just stopped using it because occasionally it worked but most often did not. I decided to call Geryon and talked with a VERY helpful young lady, Felicia, who guided me through a trouble-shooting task and once we determined that it was the appliance she was also extremely helpful in telling me how to document our problems and to send a formal request for replacement. Geryon was quick to respond and then quick to remedy the problem. And this was 18 months past the time of purchase (there is a 2 year warranty). We did a test with the new appliance and it seems to be working fine…we’ll see if that remains the case. BUT I can say the customer service was amazing with direction, courteousness, respect for the customer, follow-up and, most importantly, a delivered new vacuum sealer. Thank you!

Helps save money. I had so much squash and zucchini from my garden this year and did not want to waste it like last year so I grabbed this and so glad I did. I did use the bags it came with pretty quick so I suggest buying additional bags. I watched a short YouTube video to know that I was doing it all right and after that it was a breeze. This picture was from cutting up probably ten squash and zucchini and I feel so much better about not wasting anything this year. Can’t wait to freeze and store more.

Effective and Compact Vacuum Sealer. The GERYON Vacuum Sealer Machine is a fantastic kitchen appliance that has made food storage so much easier. The powerful suction ensures an airtight seal, keeping my food fresh for much longer and reducing waste. I love the slim design, which fits neatly on my countertop without taking up too much space. It’s incredibly easy to use, with straightforward buttons and clear instructions, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks. I’ve used it for sealing everything from meats to leftovers, and the results have been consistently excellent. Overall, this vacuum sealer is a great investment for anyone looking to preserve food efficiently!

GREAT product. Look no further. This little guy is a beast. It has great power. It’s lightweight and so simple to use. My FoodSaver brand pooped out on me. It cost well over $100 and was VERY heavy, and quite literally, a pain to use. Although my FoodSaver had a built-in cutter and internal storage for a roll of bags, I prefer this one in spades. I don’t need bells and whistles. I just want something that works great, and this is it. This vacuum sealer has very quick suction power and a great sealer. Not to mention, it does not break the bank. You can’t go wrong with this product. Just buy it!

GREAT product. Look no further. This little guy is a beast. It has great power. It’s lightweight and so simple to use. My FoodSaver brand pooped out on me. It cost well over $100 and was VERY heavy, and quite literally, a pain to use. Although my FoodSaver had a built-in cutter and internal storage for a roll of bags, I prefer this one in spades. I don’t need bells and whistles. I just want something that works great, and this is it. This vacuum sealer has very quick suction power and a great sealer. Not to mention, it does not break the bank. You can’t go wrong with this product. Just buy it!

Great product. This vacuum sealer is simple and easy to use. The price is amazing and I’m excited to be able to freeze meats without worrying about freezer burn.

This Vacuum Sealer Sucks (in a good way!) Quietly. I bought this to replace an 20 year old ‘famous brand’ vacuum sealer whose accessory port had deteriorated to the point of not functioning. At the same time as buying this, I also bought the current version of the ‘famous brand’ (since returned) for twice this price – and I like this Geryon better. It is lightweight, and is really quiet when running. It seals both the included bags and the ‘famous brand’ bags well if you pay attention to making sure the bag is flat and not wrinkled across the sealing heating element (something you need to pay attention to for the ‘famous brand’ one as well!) And I use it daily for evacuating wine bottles to preserve the left-over wine (I know that ‘left-over’ wine sounds odd – but I have been trying to cut down on vino-sumption!) Oh, and did I mention that this is QUIET while it goes about its task? The only thing I would change in the design would be to add a couple more inches to the sucker tubing – any taller wine bottle and I’ll have to prop the sucker up on blocks. And it does appear that to preserve longevity of the unit, you really need to unlatch the cover prior to storage so as to not compress the sealing foam. All in all, I would buy this again – good price for a good unit.

great product and simple to use. I loved this product for the ease of use and its simplicity.got one for myself and have recommended to others of its usability for sealing all kinds of foods.I would definitely recommend this product to other people.

works well. ive used this for a few months now and it still works great. i was hesitant about buying since some of the reviews say that it stops working/sealing after a few uses. i use this A LOT, and it still works great. i buy the cheapest, knock off bags to use on it and they work fine with this. i take it in and out of the drawer where its stored, so, even moving it around a lot, it still works. the only time i had an issue with it working correctly was due to my error, and nothing about the machine. the cord was wrapped around the leg so it didnt sit flat. somehow it wouldnt vacum seal when it was like that. so, just make sure its on a flat surface. when using it to seal a lot of items, the inside plate does get warm, use caution. if youre only sealing a few things at a time, its never felt warm.

Great price, works great, be very careful with the accessory port. Overall, five stars — it’s not perfect but it’s real good and does the job — especially for the price!!!Pros: Great price ! First vacuum sealer I’ve ever had. Easy and intuitive to use, doesn’t require proprietary special bags (so far just about any vacuum sealer bags I’ve bought have worked), lightweight and small (see pic for comparison to a box of aluminum foil). I just stash it on a shelf and grab it when I need it — love that it is not taking up valuable real estate on the kitchen counter. I’ve used it a lot and it’s fussy and uncomplicated— at least the bag sealer part. Has an accessory port for canisters, etc and comes with tubing, and a plastic connector for the port (and a spare). I found a $12 generic mason jar sealing kit on Amazon and now I can use that port to vacuum seal mason jars — great for dry storage and meal prep (especially salads in the fridge — getting that air out makes the vegetables last longer, and I can make 4 or 5 at a time and then just grab a jar and go).The cons: the accessory port is kind of funky and fussy to connect to. Be gentle – the very first time I did it, the plastic connector broke off inside the vacuum sealer. And of course that happened just outside the Amazon return window. I had to disassemble the sealer to extract the broken piece, which was no small feat. And now I am down to one connector — and as far as I can see, there is nowhere to buy a replacement. Not sold on the Geryon website that I can find; I contacted them and am waiting to hear from them about whether I can buy a spare. I also haven’t found a universal or generic version online either; my mason jar kit came with three different types of connectors (meant for different kinds of sealers) and was described in at least one review as being more or less “universal” because of this — but none of their connectors actually fit this Geryon sealer. Since removing the broken piece, the accessory port does again work now with the one connector piece I have left and I’m just doing my best to be very gentle and also not to lose that connector, since I don’t have a backup.Overall tho — still recommend — love this sealer tho and I use it often. I think it’s a great bargain and nice to have to prepare for the apocalypse or whatever.