I do like my thermomix because it does makes some recipes really easy, but, the novelty wore of quickly for me. I personally don’t think it is great value for money. I’ve had mine since 2015 so about 5 years. It is bulky so will take up a bit of bench space (plus the extra room you need for any prep you need for the recipe). I have found the numbers to the computerised scales and dials jump when being used. I’ve had other friends say they sent theirs in for a service when this happened but they’ve had theirs 2+ years longer and use it every day...Read more

I got the Thermomix TM5, and everything was fine, but after a month there must have been an update and the recipes proposed and the units are now from the USA. However I am French and I do not want to cook using this unit system and recipes in English. It looks like a bug, and it has been almost 6 months that I cannot use it properly, the brand does nothing to help me even after my numerous emails.

The situation is stuck like this, the only contact I get from them is an automated email every month that assures me that they are "sorry and that...Read more

I got the Tm5 only from 3 years and this how it look like now. The crack on the arms of the Thermomix stat to appear after 1 year only but they were quit small. Slowly slowly they are start to expand. The crack under the display it recent. The burn mark on the bowl base just happen 3 weeks ago. the scale stop work properly after few month and the time bottom jump the numbers. I did contact the costumers service where they suggest to send my TM5 to the repairs department for 99. but they will not guaranty me that the damage will be repair. And i...Read more

This is a super machine for blending, processing & cooking 'wet' foods, but otherwise, it's an expensive gimmick. I got super caught up in the hype & demo & bought one when they were on 'sale' at $1800. I've since made some delicious soups, stroganoffs, stews, curries, etc. But you need to keep in mind it only does wet food. There are only so many stews, soups, strogs & risottos you can eat in a week before you start to crave a good steak & salad, baked dinner or solid food that's not slop. Apparently it's good for cake mix & bread, but as I do...Read more

I purchased my Thermomix with the intent of reducing our grocery bill and decreasing the processed foods in our household. I can honestly say that this definitely happened. I learn't to make a lot of basics from scratch by speaking to my consultant, utilising the Thermomix resources and Cook Key, and also by sourcing from the various third party recipe developers for Thermomix such as Skinny Mixers. My husband was initially against this purchase but within 6 months he was admitting that it was one of the best house appliance purchases we had ma...Read more

In my case I’ve already spent over $1000 for servicing. The scale broke multiple times and the software is really laggy. It freezes for a few seconds at least 2-3 times each day since the software update a year ago. I paid for a service to look at the software, they always take around $100 for it but is again is slow when I can back home so I’m basically wasting money. For a machine valued $2100 it should be more reliable. If it breaks another time I’ll throw it away and buy an Aldi equivalent for $300. And the Cookidoo disconnects on high spee...Read more

I bought my TM5 back in April when the special clearance was on, so managed to pick it up at a bargain price that included the cook key, an extra bowl and a 6 month subscription to the cookidoo website.
So far, the machine has done everything I have asked of it.
I particularly like the guided cooking as the settings are pretty much automatic and the instructions are very clear.

The cookidoo website is good. I love that I can pop the recipes into the weekly calendar but I do have some advice. If you are going to 'save' recipes to it, save them ...Read more

I previously owned the TM31 (the problematic one that needed the green seal). I have now had the TM5 for just on two years.

I love my new TM5 and do a lot of experimenting with it compared to the TM31 which mainly sat in the corner on the bench for years doing little. The reason, the TM5 is user friendly and I was lucky that the person who sold me the TM5 is very passionate about the Thermomix. Having a consultant who took the time to show me how to use it by cooking recipes on initial purchase and continually sharing information via a monthl...Read more