Customers love the FoodCycler® FC-50 for its convenient composting, quiet operation, and ease of use. Many appreciate that it is odorless and compact, making it suitable for indoor use. However, some users have concerns about its size and capacity, as well as the length of its cycle time.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good but not a compost maker
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great purchase! Now be aware, what whatever you get out of it is just dry ingredients. It tends to create a fungus when applied to plans and moist. You still need to put it on a place to make compost, but it does reduce the smell
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Efficiency
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
THE ULTIMATE COMPOSTING MACHINE
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AMAZING DEVICE. WORKS VERY WELL. PRODUCES THE DESIRED RESULT.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great composter
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great for recycling food waste. Runs quietly and effectively.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Counter space
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not really worth it to me
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I thought it was a good idea, but it takes up too much counter space for me (limited counter space) and while my trash amount is reduced, it is a bit inconvenient as it is not truly composted and requires further "processing".
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for small amounts
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great for small amounts. I've been using this regularly vs a compost bin that I used to fill and take to composting with regular waste service. This machine has allowed me to take food waste and turn it into nutrients for my garden. I love it.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Capacity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
A little upset
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A good product but low capacity. Don't use points if you are not sure of its for you. You will lose your points with best buy new policy
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best investment
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We used to mulch seasonally in plastic drums, which was a messy, laborious process. This lets me mulch almost every night and helps my garden and flowers!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Smell
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Could not get it to finish a cycle
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After four tries (four different machines), I was unable to get this machine to finish a cycle. It seems to work for other people. I did not load it much, either. There seems to be some sort of electrical incompatibility between this device and my power.
This machine also does not 'compost', which is done by microbes. It heats and sterilizes the food scraps and filters the exhaust air to minimize smells and slowly grinds up the food at the same time. So it reduces the volume of the food scraps and dries them out. But it did not work for me.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Makes quick work for plant fertilizer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Haven’t used the plant fertilizer yet, but this grinds, and drys plant bits overnight and we have a container awaiting to be mixed in the soil
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for small household
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The FoodCycler is perfect for small households that produce limited food waste or don't have room for traditional backyard composting.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy!
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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Really great composting machine. Large enough to run each night, with our daily throwaways.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this but I don’t like the fact that it died already. I purchased it August 10, 2020. It died on May 10, 2022. I expected it to last more than 21 months. I love the functionality of this but not the quality of the product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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The technology of this machine is amazing! I’m very happy with the results, so glad I decided to purchase it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This nugget ice maker is my favorite right now. The nugget are easy to chew and the maker is very quick on making them Looks nice on the counter.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great machine to help the environment
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We love composting every night. It works great and has cut down on any thing smelling as it decomposes.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
VERY CONVENIENT
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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Love it. Even better that I expected. I wanted to created my own fertilizer. Excellent product
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The BEST!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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A fantastic composter. My wife is happy thus I am happy.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Prevent waste
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Can't wait to make my own organic compost to prevent waste and add nutrients to my garden.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Still great one year in
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We've had this for a year, and it's been great. Really convenient and works like a charm, no issues.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great but read the instructions...so much better than trial and error!
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