Kalorik 500 Watt Stainless Steel 48 Oz Blender BL-16909

 (12 customer reviews)

This blender, supposedly noted for its ability to chop ice and make smoothies, is not very good at either. I make a post-workout smoothie with this machine five times a week and I spend more time stirring my frozen berries with a wooden spoon trying to get them in just the right place where the blades will do what they're supposed to do then I do using the blender. I should say I USED to use this blender to make smoothies but the sealing ring came apart after only a dozen hot water hand washes. And that's when the really bad things started happening. I went on the Kalorik website to order a replacement sealing ring and, knowing how poorly made they are, thought it prudent to order a few. At check out I was astonished to see that I was being charged $4.99 for EACH $1.99, one ounce rubber ring! I sent three emails to customer service inquiring about whether that was standard policy or if it was a mistake. I NEVER HEARD BACK. I finally called customer service and spoke with...Read more

Ours is already dead. We bought per Cook's Illustrated recommendation. It started smoking after less than one year's use, and it is defunct. It was good while it lasted...

The Kalorik Blender was purchased after reviewing the test done by Cook's magazine. their review listed it as a "best Buy". I would agree with their findings although it mentioned that it was relatively quiet. I found this not so true. It blends well and very fast for my use is primarly for making smooties. But it is noisy.