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Vita-Mix TurboBlend 4500 is a heavy-duty, commercial-quality blender that delivers optimum performance and power. Superior engineering strengthens each part, ensuring a product that will last.
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489 of 499 people found the following review helpful
I have owned the Vitamix Super 5000 since 1997, and I love it. I can grind flour, make juice, soup, ice cream (the fruit smoothies I make with this are to die for)--in short, every kind of food processing you can imagine. This baby is built to last and has a 7-year warranty.
In 2004, a couple weeks after the 7 years were up, I was very upset when it broke down. I thought, "Isn't that just the way these things tend to go with warranties?" I searched for Vitamix on the web (the URL is their name, and there is a link on this page, to them, too). I clicked on the button for service, got their 800 number, and called them at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time, and they were there. The service rep was friendly and knowledgeable. She asked me to describe in detail the symptoms of my ailing Vitamix. She then said, when I asked about it, that even though I was past the window period to do so, the company would still allow me to buy a three-year extended warranty for $120. I jumped at that, and found out that I could use it to cover the parts (and shipping) to fix the problem. She said I needed an "assembly piece" that sold for $75 without a warranty, a "drive socket" worth $12.00 and the shipping of $9.95 would be no charge to me. She said she was including a small wrench and instructions and I can fix it myself. So right off the bat I used most of the $120 to fix my first problem.
I've never seen anything like this kind of service. When our tabletop water distiller broke, we had to send it in for warrantied repair, which cost $50 shipping (we paid), and weeks to get back. I think shipping the Vitamix to the company might have cost nearly that much, so I was delighted to have this option of getting the parts in 10 days to fix it myself and have my beloved Vitamix back working within a week and a half.
If you are ever in the market for a food processor that is professional quality that works great with amazing customer service, this is it. The price is very competitive for what you get, and the product itself is fabulous. (Only one tiny little caveat--which is true for =any= blender--wear earplugs when you do the very high speeds or you could hurt your ears.)
Update March 23, 2009: I've owned the Vitamix 12 years now, and I still love it! See my comment to this review with today's date which contains information on my experiences with the sales personnel of the Vitamix company today.
Update May 17, 2013: My Vitamix is still going strong--16 years and counting!
In 2004, a couple weeks after the 7 years were up, I was very upset when it broke down. I thought, "Isn't that just the way these things tend to go with warranties?" I searched for Vitamix on the web (the URL is their name, and there is a link on this page, to them, too). I clicked on the button for service, got their 800 number, and called them at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time, and they were there. The service rep was friendly and knowledgeable. She asked me to describe in detail the symptoms of my ailing Vitamix. She then said, when I asked about it, that even though I was past the window period to do so, the company would still allow me to buy a three-year extended warranty for $120. I jumped at that, and found out that I could use it to cover the parts (and shipping) to fix the problem. She said I needed an "assembly piece" that sold for $75 without a warranty, a "drive socket" worth $12.00 and the shipping of $9.95 would be no charge to me. She said she was including a small wrench and instructions and I can fix it myself. So right off the bat I used most of the $120 to fix my first problem.
I've never seen anything like this kind of service. When our tabletop water distiller broke, we had to send it in for warrantied repair, which cost $50 shipping (we paid), and weeks to get back. I think shipping the Vitamix to the company might have cost nearly that much, so I was delighted to have this option of getting the parts in 10 days to fix it myself and have my beloved Vitamix back working within a week and a half.
If you are ever in the market for a food processor that is professional quality that works great with amazing customer service, this is it. The price is very competitive for what you get, and the product itself is fabulous. (Only one tiny little caveat--which is true for =any= blender--wear earplugs when you do the very high speeds or you could hurt your ears.)
Update March 23, 2009: I've owned the Vitamix 12 years now, and I still love it! See my comment to this review with today's date which contains information on my experiences with the sales personnel of the Vitamix company today.
Update May 17, 2013: My Vitamix is still going strong--16 years and counting!
180 of 185 people found the following review helpful
By T. Yanuck
I love this blender!! It seemed pricey to me, but I've had mine for about a month (down to about $10 per smoothie!) but I love it and expect it to last a long time, based on what friends have told me about their machines.
Two great things about this blender. First, it is so easy to use: no assembling to use and disassembling to clean. It is one piece. I find myself using it in place of my food processor also because I don't have to go through the hassle of putting the pieces together.
Second, I have become hooked on "green smoothies." I can put anything in this blender and it purees it into a smoothie consistency. I put spinach and raw carrots in and then add whatever fruit I want with some cold water and the blender can make it into the consistency of thick juice. I'm experimenting with broccoli next. My whole family is eatting tons more fruits and veggies and that makes it worth the price to me.
Two great things about this blender. First, it is so easy to use: no assembling to use and disassembling to clean. It is one piece. I find myself using it in place of my food processor also because I don't have to go through the hassle of putting the pieces together.
Second, I have become hooked on "green smoothies." I can put anything in this blender and it purees it into a smoothie consistency. I put spinach and raw carrots in and then add whatever fruit I want with some cold water and the blender can make it into the consistency of thick juice. I'm experimenting with broccoli next. My whole family is eatting tons more fruits and veggies and that makes it worth the price to me.
130 of 138 people found the following review helpful
By Jim of Oz
Update Mar 2013: This blender is still going strong. We use it several times a week to make juice in the morning. We keep a variety of fruit cut up in the freezer and toss the frozen chunks in and grind away. I can't believe it's been 7 years since I first reviewed this. After all this time, the original cost is well and truly paid for.
My wife uses this a lot more than I do. We have fruit/veggie juices most mornings. For the most part, you don't have to worry about peeling or seeding - this thing just chomps up whatever you dump in and about a minute later you have juice. I use it to make ice cream - a handful of frozen strawberries and a cup of half&half and forty-five seconds later you have a pitcher of ice cream. I also used it to puree cooked onions for a vindaloo sauce - thirty seconds in this revealed a far better product (smooth with no chunks) than I'd ever gotten with my other food processor.
There are some drawbacks. It's expensive for one. It isn't always easy to get stuff like ice cream completely out (the stuff hides below the blades). It is noisy, but since time of use is usually short, it's bearable. It sucks 11.5 amps! - That's about as much as my 10" mitre saw does.
Unlike some others, I've found cleaning it to be easy. Dump some hot water in, add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid and turn it on. Do it again with clear water and it's finished.
My wife swears by it, and I find it pretty handy.
My wife uses this a lot more than I do. We have fruit/veggie juices most mornings. For the most part, you don't have to worry about peeling or seeding - this thing just chomps up whatever you dump in and about a minute later you have juice. I use it to make ice cream - a handful of frozen strawberries and a cup of half&half and forty-five seconds later you have a pitcher of ice cream. I also used it to puree cooked onions for a vindaloo sauce - thirty seconds in this revealed a far better product (smooth with no chunks) than I'd ever gotten with my other food processor.
There are some drawbacks. It's expensive for one. It isn't always easy to get stuff like ice cream completely out (the stuff hides below the blades). It is noisy, but since time of use is usually short, it's bearable. It sucks 11.5 amps! - That's about as much as my 10" mitre saw does.
Unlike some others, I've found cleaning it to be easy. Dump some hot water in, add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid and turn it on. Do it again with clear water and it's finished.
My wife swears by it, and I find it pretty handy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This blender will blend anything and maybe things that should not be put in it. Go for it, it is worth the price!
Published 14 days ago by Jill Kittinger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not noisy good for greens/smoothies/juices- soup not tastee
I bought it to make soup and go on a diet. I made 4 soups, Broccoli/cheddar. plain broccoli with half and half, Tomate and vegan mushroom. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Parth Vasa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy weight loss...Feeling great
We purchased our Vitamix 5200 from Costco and I must say this is an incredible machine. We used to juice but wasted so much of the produce and the calories were so concentrated... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daria
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice...
i have had this thing for a number of years and i bought it (at amazon) because i kept burning up the cheapies. went through three B&D blenders in less than a couple of weeks. Read more
Published 2 months ago by casefan1
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING!
I upgraded from a $100 kitchaid to this blender so that I could make smoothies of all types. This can liquefy whole veggies and fruits for delicious and nutrient packed smoothies. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Silvia
2.0 out of 5 stars
A good blender
Vitamix is an overpriced blender. It makes good smoothies. A food processor or chopper is better than than the Vitamix for chopping vegatables. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chinablue
5.0 out of 5 stars
OMG!!!
I remember in the past,wanting one, but not buying a Vita-Mix because someone who reviewed it called it an over priced blender. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tina G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
This is one incredible blender. I am really impressed. Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin, made right, and I love what it produces!
Published 6 months ago by miraclebaby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best thing you can spend your money on!
The Shipping Speed on this could be compared to Magic! I was Stunned to see this arrive two days after purchasing! This Mixer is better than I thought it would be. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Darlene Herbert
1.0 out of 5 stars
Would give it less if I could
Was so excited to get this. Has NEVER worked. Have to turn it on for 3 seconds, then get a big spoon and move everything around. Then mix again. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jennifer Swanson
