I was skeptical about the chamber size and sealing mylar bags as we do a lot of freeze drying. Most company claims are also exaggerated, and I was torn between this and the next higher model. It is too big to open when left on the counter, but it looks good sitting next to our stove and is not out of place. We just pick it up and move it to our open counter when in use as it isn't that heavy. Extremely easy to operate and change settings. Chamber size, which was a concern, turned out to be the perfect size for us. Even a large roast will fit in it easily. It seals 7mm mylar bags with ease and will crush the contents if you don't turn down the vacuum time. The 3 mylar bags shown have 180 freeze dried eggs in them with no oxygen absorbers. We froze cherries in the regular bags and you couldn't ask for a better seal. I can't speak to longevity yet, but it seems like a very solid and well built machine. The included extra parts and bags are an extra that were greatly appreciated and enhances my confidence in the seller and this product. They do ask that you post an HONEST review which is a plus towards the company for me.

I've had some of the cheaper food saver designed models in the past. This device is on a wholly different level. No fuss no muss-insert bag with food and close lid select correct button 1 of 3, vacuum and seal, or just plain seal and cancel button to round out. This thing allows for tuning of selected time amount and also vacuum allotted time.If you are on the fence about regular vacuum sealer vs chamber....let me ruin it for food saver style machines. This is league's ahead of anything device in that category. It amazed me from my very first use. I'm certain it will do the same for anyone looking for vacuum sealing professionally small business or just perfection for home use! Buy one if you have the recourse to do so. You will be incredibly happy with your purchase as we are.
I'm writing this review as per request of Avid armour. For a free extended warranty. However even if I weren't, it would still be positive with my response because this thing is so well built and just does quality vacuum seal cycles. I would definitely buy the usv32 again!

I absolutely love this unit! It is an industrial grade vacuum sealer that is a workhorse in my kitchen. I usually do the cooking for my wife and I. It's almost impossible to buy groceries for just two people so I just buy family size and cook everything at once. I then break up the leftover food into smaller amounts and freeze it. I have been using an edge vacuum sealer for years but the drawback to these are that moist food or soup has to be frozen first and then sealed. If you don't pay close attention and the seal is not 100%, the bag will allow air inside causing freezer burn. This device eliminates those issues. You can vacuum seal wet or moist foods without issue and it automatically gives you a double seal. The only slight issue is that this is a huge unit. We have a tiny kitchen and space is at a premium. As you can see from my attached picture, I use a cutting board across the double sink to rest the device on when using. It is also rather heavy, so you will want to plan ahead and seal in bulk rather than pulling it out as often as the edge vacuum sealer. This is a splurge that is well worth the investment.

We received our sealer and it had a whistling sound that just didn't seem right, I reached out to the company directly, and they responded so quickly with what I might need to do with the gasket. It ended up I needed to change out the gasket with the replacement gasket That was given to us in the box. Everything works perfectly. The seal is so tight and we just love this new sealer. They reached out to me asking me if I was ever able to fix the problem and I let them know I had to change the gasket and I asked them if they would send another replacement gasket since I had to use that one immediately they were so kind and they are sending us a new one. I love their customer service. They are on top of it, and seem to really care about their customers so not only is the customer service A+, so is the product couldn't be happier

After using a FoodSaver for years, I debated for a long time about whether spending more on a chamber sealer like this would be wise investment. If you cook a lot - it's one of the absolute best investments you can make.

As mentioned, I started my foray into vacuum sealing with a pretty basic model foodsaver. It did what it's advertised to do, but the bags were expensive, the quality of the seal and strength of the vacuum varied a lot based on multiple factors, and due to the effort involved - it spent more time in my pantry than being used.

Enter the chamber vacuum sealer.

Now I can not only buy super cheap pre-made plastic bags in various sizes, I can seal soups, chicken stock, and other items that would have been impossible with the FoodSaver style of sealers. (You really need a chamber-style-sealer to effectively seal foods with any modest amount of liquid)

Chamber-style sealers do a far better job of removing the air - once you try it you'll understand what I mean.

This thing has *MORE* than paid for itself in food savings. I can buy things like ground beef in bulk, portion it out into bags, freeze it, and I never have to worry about it getting freezer burnt. Gone are the days of opening the fridge to find mold on cheese - I have a block of cheddar I sealed months ago that's every bit as good today as the day I bought it.

One area that I never thought of before buying this is how it helps with leftovers. Seal them up in a vacuum bag and they'll last in the fridge for months instead of days. And if you do sous vide, this device is the perfect complement. (Typically I'll reheat leftovers by putting them in a sous vide bath at 155 - preserves flavor and texture)

I keep this on my countertop right next to the fridge - and hardly a day goes by that I don't use it multiple times. The only things that get used more in my kitchen are the stove and the fridge. The build quality is solid - I've never had to do any maintenance (other than simply cleaning) and have never had any issues with it.

Yes: this is a big investment....but it's one that will save you a lot of money in the long run. If you're at all on the fence like I was - trust me when I say - for serious/passionate cooks - this is a must-have. You'll use it a lot more than you think.

Pros: Build quality, excellent vacuum, ease of use, super cheap bags,

Cons: Initial price, a little more counter space than a foodsaver