I am looking into purchasing this for use at a sports concessions stand. Anyone able to tell me how long the machines lasted/stayed in working order?
1149299
They do not last. I have a small seasonal business and they have only lasted me 3 months. I am on my third one which. Was banged up when I received it. Do not recommend!
1149300
I would not endorse this unit for commercial use. I've had mine for 7 months. It works great, however it goes through a lot of fuses. And the fuses are special order and easy to find on the internet. If you have an electrical supply store in town though, you can find them there. And Radio Shack does have them. It seems the longer the unit runs; the more often it blows the fuse. I.E., 4-6 hours.
1149301
1would not recommend this product . i bought this for my corner shop an it lasted only 45 days on 10 hour of running every day . amazon didnt take it back cuz they said they stand behind the machine only up to 30 days . so choose wisely
1149302
I run the local youth football organization. We purchased this hot dog roller for our concession stand to replace having someone stand over a grill for 8 hours every game day. It worked great for us, we used it for hot dogs and precooked brats. We sold on average a combined total of 250 units on Saturdays. While we only used it for one year it held up great, clean up was relatively easy. We had no issues or complaints. WE are looking forward to using it again next year!
1149303
I bought it also for a sports concessions stand and it didn't last long - maybe a few weeks, but then I learned that the staff had cleaned it with water all time - and this was likely why it died. So I took a chance, bought a new one and have cleaned it with bon-ami as recommended and it's lasted longer now.
104297
It was pretty good for the first three years, then it started having some problems. They did cover the replacement parts and costs but you will need to contact them. It is a good machine and is very heavy. Make sure you put it where you will not need to move it. Hope this helps!
2176405
I wouldn't bother with a warranty. They are solid machines, just take care of the resistance rods and it will last years. Even if one breaks a replacement is cheaper than the warranty.
2254398
The rowing machine itself is very durable -- I've used it numerous times without problems in that aspects. The digital reader on mine stopped working; however, I believe that has to do with the actual wire itself. I would definitely purchase this again.
1433434
Thnaks for your reply about the length of the warranty and that the second one was fine. Does that mean it was in the "new" condition as Amazon states it to be? If so, you should up date your review and maybe the rating?... It would be helpful to know that things turned out OK and to your expectations, with buying a remanufactured machine. ;-) I almost didn't pull the trigger on ordering one, with it only getting a 1 star rating. Thank you for your time in answering my questions. Mine is suppose to ship tomorrow,.. just keeping my fingers crossed.
1421510
mine are fine ive had it a few yrs and it works fine if you use it right .... dont expect it to be a professional ice cream maker it makes great soft serve and its pink!! :)
2007444
I wish I could answer your question. I only kept the machine for about a week. I did use it with the batteries for about 8 hours each night. As far as long term life of the batteries in the unit, I am not able to answer. Sorry, I am not much help.
2172379
Good question. I liked the design and price. Can only say we now have three in a commercial environment, opened multiple times per day. Oldest is over a year and all are holding up well and work great. Planning on getting several more.
1810309
I have had mine for a year with no problems . love my machine. Have you contacted Amazon. If you have only had your machine for a short time you may be able to get a new one . so contact Amazon
1292702
I have had mine for well over two years and use it on a daily basis for my workers to enjoy a treat during their breaks and lunch hour without any problems at all. So to answer your question if wanted to use it for a commercial business I can safely say that it would hold up to daily use for that purpose. Hope this helps in your decision to purchase this unit. ERIC
1786626
Machine would probably work for a small venue like a high school game..I think it would not work for a real high output venue.
1630854
Just "chatted" with Longevity and they don't know if the units on Amazon are the updated models or not. Also, they don't sell the wire feed carriers to update it yourself! So to me that says they don't have parts available to service the machine if it breaks and are not too concerned about you getting their best product!! They may be a decent company, but their products are still made in China from Chinese manufactured parts, so warrenty issues will be a problem. Probably best to stick to American made units even if some of the innards are out sourced IMHO!
619838
I packed and repacked several of the bags as my space requirements changed. I had no issues. As I am using them in a damp basement, I have them inside of large plastic containers so that they don't tear on the cement floor. Perhaps that is why they have lasted. Be gentle with them and they should give you reusable service. I use the tille pump that you can buy for under $10. It is perfect for the bags. The roll up bags never pack as flat as the pump style.
1952459
Yes.... It is a very durable unit. Not sure how much you are going to use it commercially. I fell in love with this unit, when I noticed a business that I frequent often bought one and not sell shaved ice. They get a lot of business for it, so I feel you should have the same similar success with it also. Hope that helped. I really love my machine.
1700727
It works fine. The only problem I have had is it shakes a lot as the unit operates, and a couple screws loosened up. But adding loctite on the screws fixed that. I have operated about 5 days continuous, and it works. It is not the most precise machine, not as precise as commercial parts, but this is due to the extrusion process in general and not the machine construction. It is an advanced hobby level machine, not Stratasys or 3D quality output. Still, nice to have sometimes, and a great value.
897838
The machine is made of plastic and rubber. Those things don't last quite as long if you leave them in chlorinated water (or baking in the sun, for that matter). That being said, the unit can be left in the water. The manufacturer knows some people prefer convenience over longevity. The way to keep it lasting "forever" is to pull it out and put it away. (P.S. The machine is great.)
1957570
Mine has a 1 year limited warranty. I had a piece missing on mine on the bottom corner, so it does not stay even not he counter. The only way I can get it replaced or fixed is to drive a long way to one of THEIR shops. So if you have any problems, I would check to see if you live close to one of the businesses that fix this brand. I would not buy this again.