Last Updated: October 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
Hamilton Beach Open Ease Automatic Jar Opener Model 76800
Last Updated: October 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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/10
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1000
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Review Analysis - 329 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Comfort
56hands, grip, open, jar, jars
+48%
-52%
" ... Awkward to use and therefore NOT a good value. ... "
" ... One piece fell off on the first try. ... "
" ... Part fell off first time I used it ... "
" ... Rubber jar grip broke off in first use ... "
" ... The pads that are on the arms fly off in the operation to loosen the the lid. ... "
" ... You have to put pressure on the top to keep it on the jar if its tapered. ... "
" ... I injured my hand and was unable to open any jars at all. ... "
" ... And now they won’t stay attached so, they can’t grip. ... "
Fit
43jars, lid, grip, slips, broke
+7%
-93%
" ... After about eight times one of the arms broke off when trying to open a jar. ... "
" ... Rubber grip ring wouldn’t stay on & took forever to function. ... "
" ... Mostly it repeatedly slipped off The final straw when one of the jar gripper pads broke off after 5 times trying to open a standard pickle jar. ... "
" ... Part fell off first time I used it ... "
" ... I tried this for the first time on a one quart jar of green beans, the jaws slipped off of the lid & one of the jaws fell off?? ... "
" ... This item lasted less than a month when it started slipping or just sitting on the jar buzzing. ... "
" ... The mechanism still works but, the rubber/silicon feet that grab onto the jar snapped off. ... And now they won’t stay attached so, they can’t grip. ... "
" ... Almost every jar I need help with - this opener will not fit! ... "
Build Quality
42jar, grip, jars, lids, lid
+17%
-83%
" ... the rubber covering came off every time we tried to open a jar. ... "
" ... Mostly it repeatedly slipped off The final straw when one of the jar gripper pads broke off after 5 times trying to open a standard pickle jar. ... "
" ... Difficult to attach, doesn't clamp down and do its thing. ... "
" ... Part fell off first time I used it ... "
" ... Mine broke the second time I used it ... "
" ... Rubber pieces tore after a handful of openings. ... It did not grip tight enough. ... "
" ... I wouldn’t recommend this product to know one the arm broke off the first time I tried it ... "
" ... Didn't last long it broke ... "
Storage
40lids, bottles, opens, jar, bottle
+40%
-60%
" ... States it works for all size jars to open and it does not. ... "
" ... I have had to go to my big strong young neighbot to open my jars. ... "
" ... It takes a bit of practice & it doesn't work on plastic jars (crushes the container). ... "
" ... I tried this on several different sizes of olive jars. ... "
" ... Item didn't work on various size jars. ... "
" ... Also, advertising said it would open small jars. ... "
" ... Takes forever to close for storage. ... "
" ... Lid too smooth ... "
Ease of Use
34open, much easier, easy, difficult to use, opener
+85%
-15%
" ... It is very easy to use and does its job well. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It’s much easier to use than the cheaper version. ... "
" ... So easy for her to use. ... "
" ... With this device it is much easier. ... "
" ... Easy to use, works great ... "
" ... ease of use ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
33broke, failed, months, junk, jars
+24%
-76%
" ... This product did not work. ... "
" ... After setting it upon the jars it just turned for a long time, until I stopped it. ... "
" ... My 3rd one seems to be working, but takes some coaxing. ... "
" ... Used once and then had to return because it stopped working. ... "
" ... This is a piece of junk!! ... "
" ... I used about 12 times over a 4 month period then the the product stopped working., Support from manufacture was not existent as they claimed this was an old model. ... "
" ... This is the second one I have purchased, the first one was a different brand and it lasted a year before it broke. ... I will be buying that brand again, threw this one in the garbage. ... "
" ... It only lasted a few uses and quit. ... "
Returns
18return, refund, returning, missed, late to return
-100%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... And now it’s too late to return. ... "
" ... Sadly, I missed the return date. ... "
" ... Returned this item, total fail. ... "
" ... Returning for refund ... "
" ... We are going to return it for another try. ... "
" ... Was not opened until out of return period, now I’m stuck with it. ... "
" ... I threw it in the trash can! ... "
As Gift
12christmas, elderly, mother, mom, law
+67%
-33%
" ... I also gave one as a gift. ... "
" ... I bought for my mom for a partial Christmas gift. ... Great gift for elderly parents. ... "
" ... gave it as a gift and have no idea if she is using it ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my elderly mother and she loves it! ... "
" ... This is going to make a great Christmas gift for everyone on my list, as I intend to order more. ... "
" ... Gift to mom who has arthritis in her hands. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for and elderly relative, they love it! ... "
" ... It was her favorite gift. ... "
Price
11waste, price, money, complete, waste your money
+9%
-91%
" ... Do not waste your money. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your time and money. ... "
" ... Conclusion - waste of money ... "
" ... Complete waste of money. ... "
" ... A waste of money ... "
" ... This item simply does not work such a waste of my money . ... "
" ... Complete waste of money. ... "
" ... Waste of money at this point ... "
Marketplace
11thank, amazon, product, back, advertised
+82%
-18%
" ... Amazon sent a replacement and it work great. ... "
" ... Thank you for rescuing me from pain. ... "
" ... !Thank you for making this product! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works good as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you for a very efficient product. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
Size
10bulky, open, jar, compact, small jars
+40%
-60%
" ... It is a little slower than I imagined as it mechanically adjusts to the jar size. ... "
" ... I tried to open a regular size jar and it wouldn't do it. ... "
" ... States it works for all size jars to open and it does not. ... "
Controls
8press, lid, push the button, push, jar
+75%
-25%
" ... Two button system better than the single button type ... "
" ... Switch is to sensitive. ... "
" ... Two button control is great ... "
" ... The product is extremely easy to use, just set it down on the lid, press the button to clamp, and the button to open. ... "
" ... 1 push button very easy to use. ... "
" ... You place it on the top of the jar lid and push the button "Open jar". ... "
Overall performance
6slow, noisy, easy to use
+50%
-50%
" ... it's cumbersome, and it's VERY slow. ... "
" ... It's a bit awkward, IMO, and noisy, but it does the job, at least part of the time. ... "
" ... Very slow, but effective. ... "
Band
5first, fell, broke, open, jars
-100%
" ... Part fell off first time I used it ... "
" ... I wouldn’t recommend this product to know one the arm broke off the first time I tried it ... "
" ... Rubber jar grip broke off in first use ... "
" ... One piece fell off on the first try. ... "
Product As Described
5advertised, works
+80%
-20%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works good as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
Food Items
5sauce, jars like, jars, spaghetti sauce, salsa
+20%
-80%
" ... These were jars like a small jar of ragu sauce, exactly the type they're supposed to work on. ... "
" ... Bought to open our hard to open salsa and artichoke jars. ... "
" ... Grippers for jar don’t go down far enough to actually use in many jars. ... "
Battery Life
4battery, opener, twist, open, jar
+50%
-50%
" ... The battery's were in it, but the "safety tab" was not. ... "
" ... The battery runs and it makes a huge noise but it doesn't even grip the bottle. ... "
For Kids
3needed, year old mother, year old, use, one
+67%
-33%
" ... I bought this for my daughter who has a disability. ... "
" ... I’m actually going to get one for my daughter also. ... "
Screen Protection
3tried, jars, plastic
+33%
-67%
" ... Tried opening glass jars. ... "
" ... Have tried this so far on about 4 glass jars, it hasn't worked on any of them yet. ... "
Cleaning
3opening, open, glass jars
+67%
-33%
" ... Works well to open stubborn jar lids ... "
" ... This one is simple to use and breaks the suction, opening when release button is pressed. ... "
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