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

A lot of mixed reviews; however, for our family, this unit worked perfectly for sous vide sealing / cooking purposes. Only once did it not seal completely. We just ran it through again on the manual selection and it did the job. I haven't had this long enough to know if it will hold up after a year's time. My son was impressed with the machine and thought it was a very high end machine offering ease of use compared to a different brand he purchased a few years back that didn't have as many options as this unit offers.

We've gone through a few vaccum sealers in the last decade. Our son likes to find new creative ways to destroy them. We purchased this model because it had good reviews and it was a good fit for us. The locking handle was a huge upgrade on getting bags to seal on the first try. When sealing moist or weird shaped items the pulse valcuum with manual seal works really good. Overall we've had a great experience with this so far. It's about average size for a sealer. The vaccuum seal is really good in terms of getting the air out before it starts to seal. It has a double line seal which was also an upgrade for us and I think in the fifty or so bags I've made so far I've only screwed up 1 and that was my own fault.

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.

It is a great sealer, works well, pretty easy to use. I took off one star because the canister hose was missing. I will reach out and see if I can get a replacement.

UPDATE 4-22-2024 Sealer is holding up, but doesn’t pull as strong of a vacuum as it did at first. I feel like the pump is slowly diminishing. The sealer itself gets a tentative 5 star rating, as I’ve only had it a week. The company (or maybe the reseller, or maybe amazon) jacked the price up 40% after a positive mention on a popular TV show. This is not cool. I guess sales slowed, so the price is now back to within a few bucks of what it was before. Pros: It’s quiet. My last sealer was a seal a meal that sounded like someone was jackhammering concrete. This one just makes a quiet purring noise. It’s more convenient. With the last one I had, in order to double seal both ends of a bag from a roll I had to do 4 complete vacuum cycles. With this one, I just seal the bottom (one shot double seal and no need to run the vacuum motor) fill the bag, then vacuum and seal. Pulse vacuum. This is awesome. For moist foods, just vacuum til the juice starts to rise, then seal. Works great for sous vide, where you really just need a snug seal where the food is in good contact with the bag. Also great for delicate foods, as the “gentle” mode is a little stout for things like pastry and bread. Vacuum is quite strong. I was a little dubious as the pump is so quiet, so I vacuum sealed an empty beer can. While it didn’t flatten it completely, it sufficiently squashed it to convince me it was a fairly high powered pump. Cons: The touch pad is a little cheap feeling. Sometimes takes multiple tries to get it to perform the desired function. The countdown timer, while seemingly convenient, is a bit of a gimmick. It sits at 9 seconds for 15-20 seconds THEN counts down from 9 to 0. And that 9 second countdown has ranged anywhere from 14 seconds to the advertised 9 seconds. Overall it seems like the best for its price range. We’ll see if it outlasts the 9 months my old one lasted.

This sealer works very well and their customer service is amazing. I've had it for 3 years and I used it a LOT. It is a trusty workhorse. Recently, it stopped pulling a vacuum. I contacted Nesco and asked for advice on troubleshooting the problem. They thought it was the sealing gaskets, so they sent me replacements for FREE. I was well past the warranty period and they didn't even ask when I bought the unit. They just sent me the gaskets. Now, it works like new. I highly recommend this sealer. It's rare to find a company that stands behind their products like that. I would 100% recommend the VS-12 if you're in the market for a vacuum sealer.

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.

I bought this as I was losing to many 'family pack' meats from the grocery or COSTCO to freezer burn. It's only the two of us, and I'd buy those family size packages only to use a few today, then lose the rest in the freezer. Especially with as expensive as food is today, a real bummer. I bought the VS-12P from Amazon, and it's a game changer for me. Well-built, easy to use, intelligent controls, EZ/PZ to use. Now I can break up these bulk packages to meal-size portions and vacpack and freeze with no worries. This stuff can now be put back just like canned goods, pasta, flour, etc. in the freezer until needed. Thaws easy in a cold water sink and comes out as fresh as the day I packed it. This is one of those 'WHY didn't I get one of these sooner' buys. It saves you having to go to the store every few days for fresh meat and produce, it's real unspoken advantage. Now I can go once a week or less. THAT's a huge time savings I never realized till I bought this. This is a great product, and I'd buy one or recommend one in a heartbeat.

Gran relación calidad/precio, es un gran producto, sella completamente, uso seguido, funciona con las bolsas de amazon

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.

Bastante bueno, lo recomiendo!