Customer Reviews

Easy Pull Auto Dispensing No Mess Can Crusher

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I bought this to replace my old "The Crusher" (also sold here), which gave up the ghost after 12 years. I wasn't entirely satisfied with The Crusher for several reasons, so decided to try another brand. Before describing the Easy Pull, let me mention the problems with The Crusher. First, it would occasionally spit out a partially crushed can - more so as it got older. Second, I felt the cans could be crushed a bit flatter. Third, although the construction was sturdy, the main pivot was made of sheet metal and it simply wore through over time (with a better pivot, it would probably last forever).

Moving on to the Easy Pull. I bought it because several reviewers here recommended it. It installed easily on my wall in the garage with two nice, long bolts. A note on installation. Because you will be applying some force, it needs to be mounted solidly - easiest is to find a wall stud. Second, be sure it is at a convenient height for operation. Third, find a location where it is convenient to place a sack or other receptacle under the unit to collect crushed cans.

The design of the Easy Pull is clever. Through a combination of levers, the can tilts forward as it is crushed. When the handle is then lifted up, the can drops out. The unit operates easily and smoothly, and the cans are crushed a little flatter than my old The Crusher. If you have a lot of cans to crush, you can go very fast, up to 15 - 20 cans per minute.

I'm impressed with the design and happy with the Easy Pull. My only concern is durability, as it is made mostly of plastic. It has a 30 day warranty, but will it still work 5 years from now? I am so impressed with the design that I would be happy to pay 10 or 15 dollars more for a "heavy duty" version.

Overall, I recommend the Easy Pull because it works so well, but with the understanding that I am not sure how long it will last.

July 13, 2008 UPDATE: Well, here we are eight months later and the crusher is still working fine, crushing 3 to 6 cans per day. My concerns about durability have been laid to rest.

August 24, 2009 UPDATE. Some bad news and some good news to report. First the bad news. After two years of service, my Easy Pull developed problems. The guide rods that go through the top crushing block began to bind. This was because the holes in the top block began to wear and the block didn't slide straight down the rods any more. The unit became unusable. I posted that information here. Now the good news. After posting a comment here, the Easy Pull folks called me to apologize for the problem. The head of the company indicated that failures such as my unit developed are rare indeed. The top block was modified about two years ago to address the binding issue and most likely my unit was one of the older versions. He noted the Easy Pull has been tested extensively and that it should give many years of service. They sent me a replacement unit, and I am once again happy. I will add that the collection bin, which slides onto the bottom of the unit, is a nice feature. Also, folks should be aware of the maintenance notice on the side of the crusher that says you should apply a dab of lubricant (e.g., petroleum jelly) occasionally.

I am very impressed that the company reached out to me. Never had that happen before. The upper block modification he described to me sounds reasonable and like it should work. I was also impressed that they seem earnest about making a quality product. I'm back to merrily crushing cans and will update this review as time goes by.

August 26, 2010 UPDATE. I've been using the replacement unit for a year and all is well. The top block shows no signs of wear and it is crushing cans perfectly. I didn't think I would like the collection bin, but it is really a nice convenience.

August 21, 2011 UPDATE. We're now at our second anniversary on the new unit. I estimate over 3000 cans have gone through it and there are no signs that it is giving up. At this point, I think the durability question has been answered.

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This crusher keeps going and going and going! It is made of a very strong plastic, and unlike metal crushers, the pivot point on this contraption is rock solid. I've had it for almost two months now. It's easy to install, quick and fun to use, and it crushes standard size cans down to a fraction of the size. It's great. Instead of buying the collection can, I place a big plastic tote underneath the crusher - the cans automatically discharge into it.

For a moderate workout, collect a good amount of cans and then bring them to the crusher and start crushing away! It's a fun, rhythmic process that leaves you with a sense of accomplishment after you're done.

I have spent a great deal of time researching can crushers in the hopes of finding one that really works and is worth what you pay for it. Our previous purchase lasted all of about a month and fell apart. The Easy Pull Can Crusher was purchased about six months ago and has not given us a bit of trouble. If it quit working tomorrow, I would definitely purchase another one pronto! I highly recommend this product. Just make sure you anchor it into the wall solidly. I screwed a small sheet of plywood into the wall studs in our storage room and then anchored the can crusher to the plywood. Works great!

This is the only can crusher to buy.

I've used every other one and this is the best.

Easy to install.

Plastic, but solid.

Very smooth operation.

Taller cans fit, like Coors cans.

Cans stay secure until they are crushed and drop into

the optional bin or your own recycling can.

Worth every penny.

This crusher is not 'flimsy' and has a good feel to it. The included attachable container is kind of silly as it doesn't hold very much and would need to be emptied. The best feature of the crusher is that the crushed cans fall out because the crushing jaws articulate downward so that as soon as the jaws open gravity removes the crushed can from the jaws. Put a garbage can on the floor under this crusher and you are set. Another nifty feature is the rotating handle. Makes crushing cans almost fun. I live in a colder climate and some overzealous crushing did break off both of the safety stops that keep the lever from crushing the can smaller than necessary, or fingers I suppose, but the crusher still works just fine. I wish the crusher were made of iron and not just heavy duty poly-nylon-plastic but then it would just cost too much. If you want to have fun easily and rapidly crushing cans, get this machine.

That was my original review in January 2007. Since then a gentlemen from Easy Pull contacted me to say that they had improved the design of the safety stops and wanted to to know if I would like him to send me a replacement Easy Pull can crusher. I graciously accepted and have since mounted the new Easy Pull can crusher to studs in the wall of the recycling area of my pantry. With the newly beefed up safety stops AND the detachable container, which I know think is great, rather than "silly" because it actually helps the crushing process take up much less space. The old crusher still works and is in the garage. If you like to crush your aluminum cans, in my opinion, dollar for dollar, the Easy Pull is the best can crusher you can buy. It is a five-star product made in the U.S.A. by a five-star company whose employee's are willing to make that extra effort to ensure 100% customer satisfaction!

I have owned my Easy Pull for more than 2 years, and someone in the family uses it almost every day. It has never had a problem and works very easily. The collection bin is the ticket for me, I have it mounted in my pantry rather than the garage, and an ugly smelly garbage can below the crusher is not what I want to see. The bin holds 2 cases of cans, more than enough for weeks and weeks of use before I empty the bin into a bag in the garage. I highly suggest this product over the others, even though it is more expensive, because it is worth every penny.

I really really like this can crusher. The mechanism is very smooth and the cans are ejected into a container that is easily emptied into a recycling bag. Since the container holds a lot of cans I don't have to do this very often. My only words of caution are that you should make sure to attach this to a firm surface. The first time I put it up, it pulled out of the dry wall after just a few uses.

This can crusher is one of the easiest to use. It is made of durable, yet lightweight materials. With the optional attachable collection bin, it is truly a one step process. You don't need the strength of a gorilla to crush a can. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a top notch can crusher.

We ordered this from Amazon, and received it quickly. I mounted the crusher in the laundry room were it is easy to get to. We ordered it for my autistic son to make extra money. I was sceptical about getting it because of the price but it was the one he wanted so I ordered it. It works great! It is well worth the price plus some. My biggest concern was leftover liquid in the cans spraying everywhere when you crush them. This doesn't happen with the design of this product. Crush away, there is no mess. One of the best features is once you put the can in the crusher you do not need to touch it again. My son was able to crush a bag of cans in a couple of minutes. We also have the collection bin which is great. The bin holds alot of crushed can without having to empty it. I have used other crushers but this is by far the best and eayest I have ever used. When this one wears out we will buy another Easy Pull. My son says the reason it works so well is because it's made in America and American made is the best.

With the price of aluminum at an all time high, we figured it was time to sell the stuff instead of just letting the city recycle it. When I was a youngsta I would take a truck bed full of cans to the recycle place and get about 20 bucks for them, now it's close to 60! My first load of cans paid for the crusher, a case of beer, and some gas.

We ordered this from Amazon, it arrived quickly. I pulled out the stud finder (product does not come with dry wall screws) and after a few stud jokes we mounted the crusher. It works great, my wife's biggest concern was leftover liquid (beer) in the cans spraying everywhere when you crush them. This doesn't happen with the design of this product. Smash away, there is no mess.

The separate container (sold separately) is cool and works great but you don't need it, you can engineer something to meet your needs. I liked the american flag decal it came with but was disappointed there wasn't a Texas one.