The blender was invented in 1922—and now, nearly 100 years later, more than 85 percent of American households own at least one of the many whirring, pulsing magicians of the kitchen, with much of the growth in the last five years accredited to the ubiquitous smoothie invasion. The blenders of today feature details like backlit LED displays, heated soup elements, timers, “snow” functions and dry ingredient-blending capabilities for grains and flours. But do you own the best blender for your culinary and nutritional needs? It’s worth the money to invest in a powerhouse blender that will give back its value many times over, and the list we’ve assembled includes a variety of models and price points, from practical to princely. Think about how often you blend (pulverize, chop, juice, extract), what you blend and how much space you have, then let our handy guide assist you. We’ve included classic countertop, bullet and immersion blenders for all types of food-prep tasks. Time to toss that old clunker for a sleeker, chicer model.

Glossary: For each blender, we offer information about the following so it’s easier for you to compare: Horsepower (hp): the actual speed/power of the blender, which determines how fast it blends. This is key when considering blending more concentrated foods like dough, gelato, batter and nut butters—you may want higher hp and watts. Jar Capacity: the volume of glass or plastic vessel with the handle on the blender. Are you blending gazpacho for a crowd or making a green super juice for one? The jar size will help you decide. Height: so you can choose a blender that fits nicely on your countertop and under your cabinets or on a shelf. Wattage: the power coming into the motor of the blender, based on American standards for everyday items like lightbulbs. Our Blender Deal-Breakers: Blenders with pieces of rubber gasket breaking off, oil leakage from the under base of the power element, a burning smell or engines that run too hot and loud didn’t make our cut.

We also omitted machines that require shaking and wobbling in order to incorporate ingredients. If we couldn’t trust the blender enough to walk away from it for a minute or two without fearing an explosion, then it didn’t make the list. Also, jars that aren’t BPA-free were definitely off limits.Use your blender to create vegetable-heavy juices or smoothies, as those that rely too much on fruits may spike blood sugar levels and defeat the purpose of getting healthy. : History of the Kitchen Blender Date Purchased: Mar 2016Nothing heavy duty about this blender. 1 out of 5, reviewed on Dec 22, 2016 Was this review helpful? Hi Leeb, Thank you for your review. We would love the opportunity to discuss your return with you. If you could please call our support team on 1800 802 924 we would greatly appreciate it. posted on Jan 12, 2017 Read the reviews for Optimum 9400. Date Purchased: Jul 2015 Works well until it fails - customer service is terrible

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reviewed on Oct 10, 2016 Hi Gina, Thank you for your review. We are sad to hear that you have had this experience and we would love to chat with you about your repair. Please call our support team on 1800 802 924. BioChef High Performance Blender ... 4 out of 5, reviewed on Apr 19, 2016brdr price blender Thanks very much for your review and recommendation. braun mr 5550 hand blenderIt’s great to hear how much you’re loving your BioChef High Performance Blender.breville hemisphere control blender youtube If you’re looking for some recipe inspiration, plea... posted on Aug 03, 2016 Bearings failed after 3 good years reviewed on Feb 22, 2016 1 person found this helpful, do you?

Ok, so it's been a week and I still can't get in touch with customer service. There is no warranty or exchange contact info in the manual and it's hard to find online? I've sent an email to a cust... posted on Feb 29, 2016 Two weeks and still cannot get onto any sort of customer service/warranty rep for Bio Chef. I've replaced the bearings myself because as it happens they are the same as average skateboard bearings... posted on Mar 06, 2016 Ok so this will be the last update to my review of my BioChef blender. The drive shaft from the motor just fell apart after I just got the bearings on the jug changed out! It's a powerful motor s... posted on Mar 15, 2016 See all 4 comments Fantastic, wouldn't be without it! 5 out of 5, reviewed on Jan 11, 2016 Hi 'JMul', thanks for your review! It's great to hear how much you're loving your BioChef High Performance Blender. If you're looking for some recipe inspiration for your blender, perhaps you'd lik...

2 out of 5, reviewed on Dec 27, 2015 One Out Of Four Is Not Enough reviewed on Dec 06, 2015 Have been using for about 18 months every day no problems great value and does everything I need! reviewed on Sep 18, 2015 Hi Ian, Thank you for your review. We are very delighted to hear that you are happy with your Biochef High Performance Blender, we certainly appreciate your recommendation of our blender amd hope t... posted on Sep 19, 2016 Whole bottom fell off after 3 weeks reviewed on Jul 30, 2015 So sorry to hear about your experience with the blender. This is a really unusual occurrence and I can assure you this would have been a one off incident. I would be happy to send yo... posted on Jul 31, 2015 Ok will contact you. posted on Aug 01, 2015 I bought a second one and the jug started leaking heaps of water out the bottom after 4 weeks. I had to return it to Myers again and did not repurchase this time. I only used it for smoothies every few days so very light use.