9 Things You Didn't Know About Juicers

Omega VRT330


The VRT 330 modifies Omega's popular masticating juicer design for a vertical
format.
The motor in this model works in the same slow 330 rpm, and has the same dual
stage juicing system.
The key benefit of this vertical setup is tha
Prep work, and won't have to do quite as much grunt work pushing produce
through the auger!
The smaller footprint also enables the VRT 330 to fit more easily in your kitchen.
One smart feature we love about this model is the automatic cleaning function for
the pulp screen. It keeps things moving through without you having to stop to
Clean the screen frequently.
While it doesn't have the versatility of the Nutrition Centers, the VRT 330 is a
Amazing choice for individuals who want the nutritional advantages of a masticating juicer
with some of the convenience and ease of use of a centrifugal juicer.

Consider your budget:
Most Omega juicers are available within a fairly similar price range, about $200-
300. They're all fairly similar in design, but have a few differences in gear systems,
auger designs, and attachment sets.
Basically, the design gets a little more refined with each generation. The most
expensive Omega juicers have better balance in the auger shaft, harder plastics in
The body, and better gear systems for greater torque.

Flashy added features.
Know what you're getting:
Omega juicers are entirely masticating juicers. That means you'll have to have different
expectations than you would have with a centrifugal model.
These juicers will work more slowly, and require prep work. However, they'll yield
Better juice and waste less in the process.
We found that a lot of the mixed reviews for these juicers were due to people
having poor expectations of what a masticating juicer would be like.
We found many complaints that it was a pain to clean the pulp screen, it was
Annoying to cut up produce in advance, and so forth. While these are all par for
the course with a masticating juicer, they'll come as a disappointment to
Someone's who's trying to find a low-maintenance, zippy centrifugal juicer.
Consider durability:
All Omega juicers are made primarily from plastic. If you're a hardcore juicer, you
Might encounter some durability problems after a couple years. We recommend
Something somewhat more heavy-duty for these buyers.
Think of the long term:
Omega's warranty coverage is pretty remarkable at first glance. The minimum
Warranty period the company offers is 10 years, and some of their newer models
come with 15 years of coverage. That's better than most other juicers on the
market.
There are a few catches, though. After the first year of ownership, there's a flat
service fee of $10 per repair. In researching consumer reviews, we found that the
company was bought out around 2010, and the new parent company started
earning poorer customer service ratings.
We've found that the company still provides warranty coverage, but with some
delays in shipping replacement parts and such.
Choose a model based on your juicing habits:
If you're going to be juicing Plenty of produce every day, you'll want to get one of
the newer models. Their augers are better aligned, which means that the auger
And pulp display will last longer under hard use. These models also come
with longer warranty coverage.
If you'll be juicing lots of soft fruit and citrus, you'll want a masticating juicer with
A particular soft fruit attachment.
If you're in more of a hurry, or want to do less prep work, you might want to take
another look at the vertical model. It'll give you the same efficiency and power as
The horizontal juicers, but is better suited to folks who don't want to dedicate
hours a day to juicing.
t you don't need to do quite as much