6 Guidelines for Blenders that Make Smoothies
If you want to make smoothies, many blenders exist to make your smoothie making experience easy. No matter your budget, you can find a blender that fits your needs. Most high-quality blenders cost between $100 and $400. However, if you’re a savvy shopper, you can find a quality blender on sale for $50 to $75. When shopping for blenders, consider these six tips.
The pitcher makes up half of your blender. Therefore, choosing the right pitcher is your most important decision. Glass pitchers are much better than plastic pitchers. Because of the heat, dishwashers ruin plastic pitchers quickly. In addition, fruits like blueberries or food coloring stain plastic pitchers. Obviously, a plastic pitcher won’t break if you drop it which is the only advantage over glass pitchers. Overall, you want a glass pitcher. As long as you don’t drop it, a glass pitcher lasts much longer than plastic ones.
The main ingredient in most smoothies is ice and lots of it. Therefore, you need blenders with powerful motors. Look for blenders that rate their motors based on horsepower. Great blenders have a rating of 1 to 3.5 horsepower. Some blenders rate their power using wattage, but don’t let this measurement fool you. Wattage only tells you how much electrical power the motor uses. It does not always indicate the motor’s blending potential.
The blender’s base is important. Unless you enjoy cleaning spilled smoothies, you need a sturdy base to keep the blender standing upright. For example, if you don’t have to worry about spillage, you can do something else while your smoothie is blending. In addition, you need a rubber base. The rubber prevents the blender from sliding during blending, and it may help to dampen the noise.
How much noise a blender makes is not an issue. The more powerful the motor, the more noise blenders create. You have two easy options to reduce noise. The first and cheapest way is to use a rubber mat or folded towel to dampen the sound between the base and the countertop. The second and more effective way is to buy a sound enclosure. Most high-grade blender manufacturers sell sound enclosures.
Many blenders advertise the number of buttons and settings they have. However, all you need is high speed, low speed, and pulse. Does a smoothie maker really need a dozen different speeds? Certainly not. The pulse option is necessary because it gives you short bursts of high speeds. Therefore, you can break apart tough pieces of ice before blending.
Of course, you want your new blender to last a long time. Therefore, you must consider the blender’s warranty. Think twice about buying a commercial blender for your home. Commercial blenders have shorter warranties because the manufacturer expects a business to use them many times per day. Instead, opt for a high-quality home blender. Home blender warranties are usually more generous – up to three years and higher.
If you want to make smoothies, many types of blenders exist. Sometimes, the options are daunting. However, using the tips above can help you narrow your decision to a blender that’s perfect for you. The next time you make a smoothie, you know you made the right decision.
Zeeman Haus enjoys writing articles online on a variety of subjects. You can check out his latest website on Slicer Meat which discusses various meat slicers on the market and which one might be an option for you and your family.
