Kitchen Blenders

Quayle :

I bought this model blender from Bed, Bath & Beyond. I used it just about every day for two months with no problems, although, when making smoothies, I found it best to add a few ingredients, blend them, and then add more instead of trying to blend everything in one shot. At right around having the unit for two months, the motor stopped working. Because it was under warranty, Breville is sending me a new unit. I have to admit they made it very easy to do this, including emailing me a FedEx label so that shipping was free. So, yesterday, right after I left FedEx from mailing the broken unit back to Breville, I decided to go buy another blender at BB&B again. Exact same model as the previous one. I used it ONCE last night and now today the motor is not functioning again. Exact same problem with this one after one use as I had with the previous unit after two months of use.

Needless to say, I either have really bad karma with blenders, or Breville has a serious issue with this model! I’m taking the second unit back to BB&B to get my money back and I will be buying a VitaMix. No more fooling around with lesser blenders for me!

Tauer :

Have recently learned of the Breville products and have been most pleased. Purchased their juicer and that is what promoted choosing this blender. We use it primarily for herb, fruit (frozen and fresh), ice shakes. Blends just about any texture of fruits (fresh coconut, apples, melons, etc) into a wonderfully smooth consistency with the diverse speed selections to choose from. This is a very solid product with quality workmanship … a rarity to find anymore. Enjoy!

Jerome :

I’m not one for writing reviews. I either have to be madly in love with something or have the following happen in order for me to take the time and energy to do this. Because of my experience with this product, I am compelled to warn potential buyers.
I bought this blender about 2.5 years ago. I did not get it from Amazon, but that’s beside the point. It began to leak from the base, at which point, if I did not clean it EVERY time, mold and mildew would develop. I would have my husband tighten it, because I thought I wasn’t making it tight enough. Well, that wasn’t it. Shortly after, the “chrome” base began to blister and peel. I thought that my protein shakes, which leaked, had caused the peeling. I started to think about what might have been in the shakes! The company did replace the entire unit, which I was thrilled about. I thought that the company was making good on a “faulty” unit. Well, the new unit arrives, and it leaks, too. So, this is obviously not just a one-time-only issue. (Now, I see reading other reviews, this is a common problem). A couple of months after that, the base blistered and peeled AGAIN. Great. I never bothered to contact the company, because what was the point - were they going to send me a new blender every 9 - 12 months??? No. So, I kept it and figured that everything else worked, and I would just deal with the cleanup and cosmetic issues for (what I was hoping would be) several years. HeHem, bottom line - I just ordered a Vita-Mix. Why? Well, last week, the blender began to make grinding sounds. I looked over to find that my contents had turned black and the kitchen started to stink of burnt rubber! The base beneath the blades was insanely hot, the blades loosened from the base, and lubricant leaked into the blender contents. UGH! I go to my computer, thinking that I now had to order a replacement part. Guess what? They DON’T have ANY replacement parts for this thing! So, if your glass jar should break - you’ll be buying a new $200 blender! Two hours later, I went and did what I should have done from the very start - invest in a Vita-Mix. It may be a lot more expensive, but I won’t be spending $200 every 2.5 years for a new blender!
I will NEVER! (repeat - NEVER!) buy another Breville product again (and neither will my family or friends). They look very nice and sleek, but apparently that’s about it for their products. Functionally, they aren’t worth the cardboard that they come in. Oh, and when I was researching juicers, I found that people had very similar problems with the juicer as well. Breville buyers, be forewarned! Either save your money and go for something cheaper that you don’t mind replacing or make a wiser investement and go for something more expensive that will last a lot longer.

Quinonez :

This is exactly what I had hoped for. Some of the best product engineering I’ve seen. I have the Breville juicer and had hoped the blender would stand up to that quality. It even supersedes it. Quitely it pulps up anything we toss in - and completely. My kids are wild about the snowcones we can make with just a push of the pulse button. My wife, a phenomenal chef, can’t get over how completely it breaks everything down offering really smooth mix of anything tossed in. We love it!

Bibb :

I didn’t realize how difficult it could be to find a dependable blender. I had an Oster for about a year, but when it froze-up, I could not even find any support for it on their website. That’s when I started reading horrible reviews about its short life. I’ve come to realize that small kitchen appliances are disposable. You have to find one you like and when it breaks, replace it!
This time, I decided to spend more on a better blender and the Breville 550XL has exceeded my expectations. It’s not their most expensive blender, but it’s right for my use.
Foremost, READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK FIRST! I learned how to avoid some of the problems reported in other reviews.
I don’t use the blender daily, but when I do, it performs flawlessly. It makes ice into snow and does it quietly. We love it for the rich texture it gives to margaritas.
I’ve had no problems with leaking as some report. Mainly because the way the blades are engineered in the stainless steel bowl of the blender, it really doesn’t need to be removed for cleaning after every use. I blend some warm water with a drop of dish detergent and rinse it out.
The Breville is the best-built blender I’ve seen compared to other, more expensive, “professional” models.
Ultra quiet. Does the job quickly. Excellent value.