Most of us are probably familiar with the Jack LaLanne power juicer machines due to the famous infomercial conducted by Jack LaLanne and his wife. As dazzling as Jack LaLanne and his infomercial are, how well does the power juicer hold up?
I have been using a Jack LaLanne power juicer classic almost daily for close to 2 years now and here is my experience.
The most notable thing when I first plugged in the power juicer classic was just how quietly it operated. I have used other juicing machines and they can get pretty noisy but the power juicer classic was astoundingly quiet. So I will credit the advertising of this product as being “whisper quiet” as a true description.
The second thing that stands out with this juicer is just how wide the chute is. At 3″ in diameter it is widest chute you will find on a juicing machine. As the infomercial claims you can fit many fruits and vegetables into the chute whole. Although it is not quite as advertised. Apples for example cannot fit through whole unless they are small. The average sized apple that we are used to picking up at the store will need to be cut in half once to fit. However, the chute size is still great and really does help to cut down on pre-juicing prep time.
The powerful 3600RPM motor that operates the surgical quality stainless steel blade in the power juicers really does make light work of the juicing process. Even tougher vegetable like beets, potatoes and carrots can be pushed through the machine without the need to apply too much force. So ease of use is a big plus for the power juicer classic machine.
On the downside the white plastic parts of this juicer will get stained more and more as you continue to use the machine. Carrots, oranges and orange colored produce in particular are the worst culprits. Fortunately this doesn’t affect the way the power juicer operates, it is just not pleasing to the eye.
The other main downside to the power juicer classic is the ‘spout that wont stop dripping’. When you take your glass of juice away from the machine there is no way to disable the spout. It just keeps on dripping onto the kitchen counter. A problem that is remedied by more expensive power juicer models that come with a hinged spout that can be lifted upwards.
All in all I think the power juicer classic is a great juicing machine for the amazing price of $90 – $100. Overall I am very happy with this juicer and would highly recommended it to anyone who is looking for a juicer in the $100 range. For another point of view visit Jack LaLanne power juicer review
Best Wishes
Kevin Stevenson