So let’s start with the basic question “How to select the right mixer grinder?”

The main factors which needs to be considered for selecting the right mixer grinders are as follows:

1. Power wattage of the product;
2. Build quality and durability of the product;
3. Number of jars and blades available;
4. The noise levels;
5. After sales service;
6. Warranty provided by the brand; and
7. The price.

Let’s go one by one.

1. Power wattage of the product

This one will be the most difficult thing to answer as there is no single straight answer to this. The answer to this question will depends on various factors like number of people in the household, the toughness of the items which we normally grind and even the number of times the mixer grinder is used in a week.

Wattage (or Watt) is directly proportional to the energy the mixer grinder consumes. In simpler words, if the wattage of a mixer grinder is higher, it will consume more power units of electricity. So can we say that 500W mixer grinder will be the right choice always? Definitely No. This is because a higher wattage is also accompanied by a faster motor rotation rate. So while comparing the 500W mixer grinder with the 750 Watt mixer grinder, the latter has more power with higher rotations per minute (RPM), which eventually allows faster and better grinding. In order to summarize this, we can say that a 500W mixer grinder gives a comparatively low performance, consumes less electricity, and is suitable for small families or for the ones who requires only little help from the mixer grinder. A 750W mixer grinder gives comparatively high performance, consumes slightly more electricity, and is suitable for an average Indian family. And lastly, a 1000w mixer grinder gives comparatively very high performance, consumes slightly more electricity than 750W, and is suitable for someone with a large family or if they are relying more the mixer grinder for their day to day activities.  

Now let’s come to Rotations per minute (RPM). The RPM tells you how fast your mixer grinder is. As per experts, for domestic usage, anything between 18,000 RPM and 23,000 RPM is sufficient. Let’s say a product description says that the maximum RPM of the mixer grinder is 22,000. What does that mean? It means that the blades of the mixer grinder is capable of making maximum 22,000 rotations per minute. Most of the mixer grinders in the 500W-1000W comes with a 3-5 speed option which helps us to control the speed of the blades. As per experts, the higher speed is more suitable for dry grinding and lower speed is more suitable for wet grinding and blending. 

In simpler words, if the maximum RPM of a mixer grinder is 22,000, it doesn’t means that the mixer grinder can work only at 22,000 RPM. Depending upon the speed selected by us, as tuned by the manufacturer , it can work on lower RPMs as well. Experts says that for an Indian kitchen, the RPM in the range of 18,000 to 23,000 should be more than enough.

2.Build quality and durability of the product

We all use mixer grinders for helping us in the preparation of the food. As this something which is coming in direct contact with the food we eat, we can’t compromise on it’s quality. So we should ensure that the jars and especially the blades are made using high quality steels, like stainless steels. Durability has also be considered because if the build quality is too low, chances of replacing the mixer grinder within a short period of time is extremely high and a brand which has build a low quality product may not provide warranty for a longer term. Along with this, we will also look the design and style of the mixer grinder to ensure that it suits to our kitchen. 

3.Number of jars and blades available

The mixer grinders in the 500W to 1000W sections comes with 3 – 5 jar options where the 4th or 5th jar is usually the juicer jar. Also the capacity of all these jars can range between 300ml to 2L depending upon the brand we choose. So before we choose the brand or the product, we will have to ensure that the capacity of these jars matches with our requirement. In case of some brands, the capacity of the smaller jar (commonly called as “chutney jar” is 300ml. So we should ensure that, we have selected the right one as per our requirement.  

4.The noise levels

Another important thing which needs to be checked is the noise level of the product. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to see this written in the product description part of the majority of the products. Many companies claim that their mixer grinder produces lower noises as compared to the industry standards. The easiest way to check this claim will be the customer review section in amazon product page.     

5.After sales service

This is something very crucial from a customer satisfaction point of view. Even though the product is best in the industry but if the company fails to provide a quality after sales service, the customer will go for another brand next time when they purchase a mixer grinder. For this we can’t completely rely on the customer review section in amazon product page. We are not saying that whatever is written there is completely wrong but it may be the case only for that particular region. So it will be better to ask your friends/family residing near to your location regarding the after sales service.    

6.Warranty provided by the brand

The mixer grinders in the 500W to 1000W category comes with warranties ranging from 1-2 years and some companies are offering a warranty for motor for 5 years. 

7.The price

Price is also an important factor while purchasing any product. With the festive season round the corner, Amazon.in is offering major discounts along with bank offers for mixer grinders.