Yes, you can use any brand regular vacuum sealer bag in the USV32. We recommend using chamber vacuum pouches as they are much more cost effective than embossed/textured vacuum sealer bags.

One of the key benefits of a chamber vacuum sealer is being able to seal liquids with ease. Watch the How To video below:

No! The USV32 does not have an accessory port but you can vacuum seal mason jars and other vacuum accessories that fit inside the chamber.

You can SEAL a mylar bag using the adjustable seal time setting. We recommend no more than 7 mil bag to ensure a positive seal. See the video below:

Vacuum sealing delicate items can be more challenging in the USV32 than when using a traditional vacuum sealer because it does have to pull about a 50-60% vacuum in order to make a seal. Watch the video below for tips on how to accomplish this.

The marinating feature is a function in which the vacuum sealer will go under a period of vacuum for a 99 second cycle without a seal.We suggest putting your item and marinade in a shallow container (Rubbermaid, glass, etc.) directly into the chamber. Close the lid and start the marinating function. While the chamber is under vacuum, this allows the pores of the meat to open up and infuse the marinade into the meat much faster than a regular marinating process. We recommend repeating the marinating cycle, 3 times.

YES! You can seal mason jars that fit in the USV32 chamber. Watch the video below:

If your seal bar is not functioning properly or worn or wrinkled condition, we recommend replacing the seal bar to ensure your vacuum sealer is running in prime condition. Watch the tutorial video below:

If your seal bar is not functioning properly or worn or wrinkled condition, we recommend replacing the seal bar to ensure your vacuum sealer is running in prime condition. Watch the tutorial video below:

The short loss of vacuum pressure when there are a few seconds left is when the sealer is switching over to the sealing cycle. The sealer uses vacuum pressure to raise the seal bar into sealing position, and then lowers back down when the seal cycle is complete. It is completely normal and how it is designed to function.

The USV32 comes with a standard 1 year warranty.

See our warranty policy here.

Yes, we sell replacement seal bar, seal pad and lid gaskets which are considered wearable parts on the USV32. These parts are available here: avidarmor.com/replacement-parts

There could be a number of reasons and can be hard to give you an exact answer as to why there is air left in the bag since there are so many variables when using a chamber sealer.

1. Try expelling any extra air prior to putting bag in the chamber
2. Make sure the opening of the bag isn't' being pinched off during the vacuum cycle. Lay the bag flat across the seal bar with the opening tucked behind the seal bar/underneath the black tabs or with the middle tab inside the bag.
3. Increase your vacuum time
4. Reduce your bag size
5. Add filler to the chamber (small wood cutting board, book, etc.) to occupy more space

There is a lot of trial and error to determine what works best for your application.

The E1 Error is an indication that the chamber was not able to pull a vacuum and a good seal isn’t forming between the lid and the gasket. After you ensure that the gasket looks to be in good shape, close the lid, press the auto vac and seal button, and then just give a slight press down on the lid. You should see the lid draw down and the vacuum gauge begin to move.

Does it seem like your USV32 is no longer getting an adequate vacuum or having another issue? Please submit a Troubleshooting/Repair request. and we will get in touch with you to resolve.

Our sealers are manufactured in China. Please know we do stand behind our products in terms of function, quality, and customer satisfaction. We understand if you are in search of products made in the USA, but hope that doesn't deter you from supporting us.