- Is 1000 W enough for frozen fruit and ice?
- Yes. That is high power for a personal blender and is the main reason to pick it over cheaper 300 to 500 W single-serve machines. Use some liquid and add frozen pieces gradually so the blades keep moving.
- Is the pitcher plastic or glass?
- The pitcher is plastic. That keeps the blender light at about 7 lb and less likely to break, but plastic scratches and can cloud with heavy use, unlike glass jars.
- How much can it blend at once?
- It is a personal blender, so expect one large smoothie or two small servings per batch. For family-size batches or soup, a full-size jug blender is the better tool.
- Can it crush ice and grind seeds?
- The motor has the power for ice and small seeds, but personal blenders work best with liquid in the jar and short pulses. Very hard, dry ingredients are better in a dedicated grinder.
- Is it hard to clean?
- The jar and blade assembly rinse quickly after a smoothie. Add warm water and a drop of soap, run it briefly, then rinse, which is the usual routine for this type of blender.
- Where is the Stainless Steel Personal Blender 1000 W cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $117.67, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Stainless Steel Personal Blender 1000 W?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Lowe's.