February 22, 2010 · Reviews · Comments Off

Waring PCJ201 Citrus Juicer, is, as its name implies, made for juicing citrus fruits.  Since it is in Waring’s Pro line, it is also a heavy duty model.This juicer is a great option for those looking to juice lots of citrus fruits and needing a machine that is eager to complete the task.

Pros:

As this is a Waring Pro Citrus Juicer, it is made with the heavy duty user in mind.  As such, it will juice any citrus fruits that you throw at it, large or small, with no complaint.  But not only will handle all manner of citrus fruit, but it will do it all day long, too.  This is a great feature for those with orange trees, to be sure.

Luckily, while it is capable of juicing tons of fruit, it is also a very easy to clean machine, too.  You can easily disassemble it and it is dishwasher safe.

Lastly, while this is a pro, heavy duty model, it still remains easy and simple to use.  It is both easy to put together and easy to run with most of the pulp ending up in the reamer basket for you to add to your drink as you like.

Cons

It is true that this will make any citrus juice you like, but it will do so in a very slow fashion.  The heavy duty motor is definitely built for strength in juicing rather than speed.  If you lead an active lifestyle and are always on the go, then this is something to consider.

While this model is heavy duty and the price reflects that, it may dismay some people as the majority of the unit is plastic.  Granted, it is a strong plastic, but for those expecting stainless steel will be let down. But you can invest a little bit more money and get a Waring PCJ218 Citrus Juicer, which is Stainless Steel.

Conclusion:

The Waring PCJ201 Citrus Juicer is a great choice for those who enjoy juicing and need to juice lots of big citrus fruits.  However, as it juices slowly, it may not be the best option for those looking for something that they can use for a quick pick-me-up while on the go.