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3.0 out of 5 starsIt does the job, but to much effort to clean
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
Edit: After 1 year of use, I'm no longer satisfied. Flaws: 1. The spout stopped engaging so now I MUST have a mug under the spout at all times otherwise it spills; 2. The spout had white marks and needed washing so I disconnected the spout from the juicer reservoir and it is too loose now (ordered a new one); 3. If I don't wash the plastic gasket, it collects mold; 4. Reconnecting the plastic gasket to spout is hard and I will likely tear it one day in the process; 5. Mold had started to collect in the inner plastic hard to reach areas of the plastic rotating thingie so I need to use smaller brushes to wash it all down at least once a week to prevent mold; 6. Cleaning the machine as a result of all of the above is a pain in the butt, so much so that I'm looking for another juicer which will make my mornings go by faster. Ain't got no time for all of this.
Finally, I have to add to the chorus of complainers who say that it clogs. Yes, highly annoying when you're in a rush in the mornings. It clogs often.
This machine replaced my Braun Citromatic that my mom's had since the 80s. The motor worked just fine, but the plastic rotator wasn't working. I was very nervous about replacing it because I was very happy with the Braun, but I guess I wasn't aware of what I was missing out on. The Tribest is superb! It is so incredibly powerful that very little pressure is required to juice! I don't have to push hard at all and it juices magnificently. The complaint that people have about the spout hole being too small is something that I encountered frequently on the Braun and I had to lift the spout up a few times to clear the opening and that would resolve the problem. I had to do that with the Tribest today, and there was no issue. Apart from the powerful motor, this machine is very easy to clean. I do NOT recommend putting the plastic part in the dishwasher b/c I think that's what killed my Braun rotator. I think the plastic weakened in the dishwasher. That's why the Tribest is immediately handwashed after use because I want to ensure it has a long life. I juice OJ everyday and I've been using the machine now for about 1+ week and I'm really quite satisfied with the purchase. I didn't want to spend too much money and I was unsure about the cheaper plastic machines. I'm glad I chose the Tribest. Very impressed customer here!
