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16 years ago

I need new gaskets for my FoodSaver. I've been to their web site and can't find them or any Parts Dept. I know that there have been older threads about replacing these gaskets, can someone tell me where you went to find them.

Thanks for any help!

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lynn_1965
16 years ago
westelle, I have a "Vac 1075" model. Here is the phone number from my manual...
Toll-Free Consumer Services Support.
U.S. 1-800-777-5452
Canada 1-877-804-5383

Hope this may help you.

lynn
traceys
16 years ago
What model do you have? I have 2 gaskets for the professional model. I think it's the professional one or two.

Tracey
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CA Kate z9
Original Author
16 years ago
Lynn: thank you for the phone #, I will try it tomorrow. I seem to have misplaced the manual for my model V2490, but I'm sure it's around here somewhere.

Thank you for the offer, Tracy, but I'm not sure they'd fit.
lisbet
16 years ago
"westelle "I am interested in finding out how you made out with the FoodSaver Customer Service Dept.!! Did you get the part that you needed?

I have an old model, professional, that I bought from QVC years ago. It is still giving me faithful service, but the heat sealing strip works only partially after working well for all those gone-by years. It should just snap out and a replacement should easily snap in. I called FoodSaver on two occasions to try and get a new part, but all I get from the representative is a sales pitch, that I need to buy a whole new machine! At the present time I just can't afford to purchase a new machine, so I struggle along with what I have. It still works! The sealing strip hasn't yet given up completely...only partially. So I have to seal the bags on one side and then flip over and repeat to make the seal complete.

Soooo...after my tale of woe, am interested in finding out if you actually got the part that you require ?
CA Kate z9
Original Author
16 years ago
Lisbet: I called the number Lynn gave me and had no problem ordering the new gaskets. Alissa didn't try to sell me one extra thing, for which I was truly grateful. I ordered 2 sets for a total of $10.90.
lisbet
16 years ago
I'm so glad that it worked for you and you got the part needed.

Am going to give it another try. My FoodSaver is an indispensable part of my kitchen equipment. Can't complain,though...it has lasted me a long, long time. When my budget will allow, will not hesitate getting a newer, more modern FoodSaver. It is a well made quality product!
CA Kate z9
Original Author
16 years ago
I just got the order data from this order:

Shipping: Standard

Description Price Discount QTY Total
G2 Gasket $1.00 $0.00 4 $4.00
Subtotal = $4.00
S&H = $5.95
Estimated Tax = $0.90

Order Total = $10.85
The JardenStore.com Money-Back Guarantee

Did you happen to notice that the shipping charges were more than the 4 gaskets that will mail-out for less than a dollar?
Why do I have a problem with this?
And, I had no choice... get new gaskets or don't use the machine.
mustangs81
16 years ago
I have been following this thread because my FS sucks but doesn't seal so I'm thinking the heat strip died. In the interim, I got the hand held FS so I can at least seal FS containers and the marinate-or.

Anyone have words of wisdom for heat strip issues? Is this replaceable like the gaskets?

Westelle, isn't that frustrating about the up charges for s&h?

Cathy
becasein_hotmail__com
16 years ago
I have the professional (original) and there has always been a problem with it. Each time I take it out to use it - it does not work correctly. They replaced it once and the I paid for a reconditioning. How do I know if it is the vacuum motor again, or gaskets?

where can I get another motor if I need one?
jmh384_optonline_net
14 years ago
i have an old model v1080 couldnt find parts on web site. i called and was informed they dont make parts for that anymore. i dont do business with people who dont support their products. i think they want you to buy new model.
reggie7914_hotmail_com
13 years ago
I e-mailed foodsaver because I needed a gasket for the older V300. They wrote back that model is discontinued and they don't have parts for it. They suggested I upgrade to a new unit.
graydog11
8 years ago
I could not find out how to start a new thread, but here is my problem:

I have a FS model #800. It had a minor problem, which I can live with, but I would like to fix it. The the little blade that slides across to cut the roll (or bag) will not cut. I cannot remove or dis-assemble this part. Can it be replaced?
foodonastump
8 years ago
Graydog - I recently found that calling foodsaver was a lot easier than navigating their web site. The web site has parts but they don't necessarily cross reference all compatible models. That said, if they don't sell it... I have a v840 that I broke and I'm not sure if I can repare it. If you can figure out how to PM me and if I can figure out how to read it, I'd be happy to send you the part of I determine mine is not fixable and together we determine they're compatible.
sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
8 years ago
Graydog, my blade stopped working recently but have not looked or called for replacement yet. Though it does work in the other direction so i slide it across to the left side and it works. It works in both directions...just awkward having to use it differently now.

I've bought new gaskets online...might just be tricky to find the 'parts' page but it is there.

A good way to test your gaskets is to take them out and soak them in warm water for an hour or so...put them back in moist and see if it works. It worked for me but stopped working once they dried out so i ordered new ones and an extra spare set.

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