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Daboohk
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So... My Black & Decker burned out on me after about a year's worth of daily use. Just outside the warranty, and now I'm stuck having to purchase a new one. Can anyone recommend a blender that can withstand daily smoothie creations? I'm not adverse to spending $100~ or so on a quality product, but not sure if I need a $400 BlendTec.
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We have a whole thread of "customer is always right" stories where someone says, sorry your warranty is expired, only to have someone higher-up offer free stuff.
I agree, do this if you're only just out of warranty. You have nothing to lose. My mobile died a couple of weeks outside of warranty, and by calling Nokia they arranged a warranty extension and took care of it. Worst case scenario is they say no and you have to buy a new blender, but hey, you're looking at doing that anyway.
The container should be glass. It won't crack, it's easier to clean, and they're thick enough that you can beat stuff up inside of the blender w/o worrying.
The parts that lock together the base w/ the container should be metal, or, if not metal, a very firm plastic. Metal is best, for obvious reasons.
If you find those two things in a blender, it will last forever.
I'd second that. I have a Cuisinart model that has a blender and food processor top ( http://www.cuisinart.com/catalog/product.php?product_id=4&item_id=10&cat_id=1 ). Mine is apparently only 350 watt, so I'm not sure it would be up to every day smoothies, but I heartily endorse the brand.
Alternatively, you could try a Magic Bullet. I never would have bought one just because I tend to think most stuff advertised on crappy infomercials is crap. However, my sister-in-law had two for some reason so gave us one, and it's excellent for making single-serving smoothies/etc anytime.
That discussion is appropate.
I've had a similar experience, only the little black nubs that hold onto the spinner rubbed themselves off. Usually Kitchen Aid's are pretty solid, but because of these two examples, I might stay away from the blenders.
Just look at these testimonials:
Will it Blend?
In all honesty, I have no idea how well these things last. But he can blend bricks with it. I'm pretty sure thats a good sign.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MDCD78
The smoothie button is great. Just push it and walk away for a minute. It's not at all loud, especially compared to the BlendTecs or the cheap blenders. Crap doesn't get caught at the bottom and ice is no problem for it at all.