Waring MX1000R Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender Review

I have got hooked on making protein rich smoothies to help avoid muscle aches and pains after strenuous work outs. (And they really work, at least for me).

I was tempted to buy a VitaMix, but while doing the research, needed to buy something, so ended up with an Oster Mixer Oster 10-Speed Blender – White that I got from Target for about . I was amazed at how well it worked, and decided to see how I got on with it, seeing as how at the price it was I could buy a new one every couple of months and still be ahead of the cost of the VitaMix!
As I started to add green leafy vegetables to my smoothies, and make them more viscous, blending became harder work, both for me and for the Oster. While it never gave up, it took its time to do the job, and would smell slightly cooked at the completion.
The thought of having a really nice blender had never gone completely away, so I went back to my research.
The VitaMix looks very attractive, but I could never quite get over the feeling that I was paying considerably more than I needed to to support all the advertising that they do.

I considered the Blendtec, but I was buying something that I wanted to last for a long time, and my experience of membrane keyboards and microprocessor control is that they are terrific when they work, but trying to get them repaired five years after you bought them, often results in a bill that is more than buying a new one, assuming that you can even still get parts to make the repair. Also, I was concerned that learning multiple key presses to do something as simple as turning it on was not a clever idea.

The clincher for me in deciding on the Waring was the cost of the replacement jugs. A 64oz container (with blade) from VitaMix is an astonishing 9, whereas the equivalent part from Waring is only . Still a lot of money, but a lot more reasonable, and I think an indication of the better value for money that the Waring offers. Add to that the 0 plus price difference between the Waring and the VitaMix, and I decided to go for the Waring.

The blender has proved to be everything that I hoped. It is simple, solid, and despite some of the reviews here complaining about the noise level, to my ear, less noisy than the Oster I had been using.

As others have said, this is a serious piece of equipment. The motor is very powerful and therefore noisy, but it is a lower pitched less screechy sound than the flimsy Oster made, and as such is easier to live with. Of course, since the blender quickly demolishes everything within it, the noise doesn’t last long!

Because the motor is so powerful, the starting torque is very high and the admonition in the instructions to hold the top of the jug down is one to be taken seriously. Ingredients are flung upwards as the machine starts with sufficient force to potentially lift the lid if you don’t have it held down.

I am not a cook, so I don’t know if anyone else would need more than two speeds and pulse, but I certainly don’t. I also don’t need to be able to walk away from it and have it complete the process on its own. I enjoy the few seconds of manufacturing that my smoothies take.

I suspect that with all blenders, it makes sense to think about the order in which you load the ingredients. I put liquids in first, followed by soft fruit, vegetables and frozen fruit, and finally ice, and that seems to work well. The instructions say to add ice when it is running, but I haven’t found that to be necessary.

All in all, an excellent piece of equipment, where the money seems to have been spent on the quality of the components and simplicity of design, rather than on advertising and flim flam.

Product Feature

• Professional grade 3.0-horsepower blender tackles smoothies, soups, and ice
• Oversized, weighty base stays put during use
• 64-ounce polycarbonate pitcher with integrated blades and nonslip handle
• 2 speeds plus pulse action; 19 inches high; weighs 15 pounds
• Wash by hand; 2-year warranty

Waring MX1000R Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender Overview

Waring Pro 3.0 HP Blender heavy duty, 30,000+ RPM’s. Great for Soups, Salsas, sauces, desserts, dressings and beverages!

Waring MX1000R Professional 3.0 -Horsepower Blender Specifications

Just the size and weight of this blender indicates it is a professional grade workhorse. Weighing 15 pounds and standing 19 inches tall, with an oversized base measuring 9 inches square, the blender takes on a prodigious appearance. The supercharged three-horsepower motor and large blades will crush ice with ease and smoothly blend fruit drinks and soups. Only two speeds, high and low, are available, which should cover most needs. The pulse feature is ideal for creating large-particle foods such as homemade salsa and gazpacho.

Squared in shape, the tough polycarbonate pitcher features a very generous nonslip handle and holds 64 ounces of cold liquid, less if hot. The flexible lid presses tightly in place and features a central clear cap that turns and releases to open for adding foods. Two paddle-shape switches make operation easy even if hands are wet. The removable pad that covers the top of the blender base to add nonslip cushioning for the pitcher can be tossed in the dishwasher for cleaning. The four broad legs of the blender are also made of nonslip material to help prevent sliding and make pick-up secure. Because the blade assembly does not unscrew from the pitcher for separate cleaning, the blender pitcher should be washed thoroughly with hot soapy water and a soft scrub brush after each use. Waring covers the blender with a two-year warranty against defects. –Ann Bieri

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Customer Reviews

Working great for us so far – J. Miller –
It was a tough decision to buy this blender because of the price (we had been using blenders in the -0 range previously). I decided it should be worth it in the long run, though, since theoretically this should last us for life. We went ahead and got it 3 months ago and it has served us well so far. We use it at least twice a week. It’s really powerful and is one of those that, if you blend something long enough, it will get quite hot. In other words, you could make soup with it. But we use it for smoothies and protein shakes. Cons are that the pitcher is plastic (as advertised) and the base/blades are not removable–the blade can only be removed with some specialized tools. As for the noise some reviewers complain about, I haven’t had any problem with that at all. It’s definitely much quieter than our last blender (Hamilton) and does not seem to me to be as loud as any of our previous ones. In fact, I’d say that for a blender this powerful, it’s unusually quiet. Anyway, we’re pretty satisfied with this purchase so far. I give it a very good rating.

Simple, powerful, commercial – Laurent M. Yen –
After spending several months researching commercial blenders, including visiting shops and linger till someone orders a drink; I decided on buying the lowest priced but highest rated hp commercial blender – the Waring MX1050.

Glad I did – great machine, powerful, simple to operate (two speeds and did not need more for my use). The base is substantial, quality material and construction.

I was worried about the noise but found it to be tolerable. Even though it’s somewhat loud, the noise is that of the powerful motor (lower pitched, deeper sound) vs. the cheap, whining, high pitched, ear ringing squelch of a bad quality blender. A comparison I can make is I have a Proteam commercial backpack vacuum (big powerful motor); I find the sound coming from that unit is more pleasant than my dinky Black & Decker handheld vac. You do however, get quite a bit of noise coming from the blades striking frozen fruits and ice cubes – but that’s true w/ any blender. You can always buy a sound enclosure later from Waring if you desire.

Noting else to say except I use it just about everyday. Cleanup is a snap. Didn’t need any frills that came with other high end “home” blenders, except a tamper would have been nice. I figure I can always make one out of a wooden rolling pin if I find I really needed one. Plenty of free recipes online or just buy a blender cookbook.

I now have a commercial blender, a Proteam vacuum, a Champion juicer, a set of Le Creuset pots, few Lodge cast iron pans…. Why did I mention these? They are all durable quality products – I buy them once, I can then expect to use them everyday for years and years.

Throw in coke bottles, dog bones, tin cans, and body parts… – Pipeline – Kailua, Hawaii
…and, stand back. This la machina is so powerful you might ride it to the grocery store. Buying #2 for my son’s B/Day. He was impressed…and, that’s sayin’ something.

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