This is my third frother. I had this one for a few months and then it stopped working and it wasn't the battery. now shaking it doesn't work anymore either. Can you recommend a well made hand held frothed? brand?? thanks This is my third frother. I had this one for a few months and then it stopped working and it wasn't the battery. now shaking it doesn't work anymore either. Can you recommend a well made... » Read More This is my third frother. I had this one for a few months and then it stopped working and it wasn't the battery. now shaking it doesn't work anymore either. Can you recommend a well made hand held frothed? brand?? thanks « Show Less
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This is the one I like most of all. Do you recall letting water or milk go over the metal, into the motor part of it? I'm thinking that that could be a reason why it stops working... Have you ever tried something like the a Bodum chambord frother? It's not a battery operated hand held but those work really well. I loved mine but the glass cup broke and couldn't find a replacement for it at the time.
861757
This is the best one that I have used. My first one lasted for several years. My newer ones have not. I do use it everyday, so I can justify because of use and price that I replace it every year. They really don't make them like they used too. I have found that different battery brands change the frothers performance.
497283
Mine did a couple of times , check under the top of the frothier and try adjusting the rubber gasket and make sure the lid is on snug ,,,,mine works great now
2255930
I don't have the cordless one so not sure about that. I wouldn't get the Keurig frother...two of mine died after a year or so (we have two houses). They just stopped working. I now have the Secura frother and I like it a lot better. The milk gets plenty frothy with that one and holds a little more milk if you need it.
403123
We ran into the same problem.. I bought for my sister and she said she had hers for about the same amount of time and then it stopped working. I would go with a different brand if I were you!
1157171
Mine lasted just over a year before abruptly suddenly losing its zip, even after new batteries put in. Still vibrates, but not fast enough to froth milk.
995061
Just bought one about two months ago and it doesn't work at all now. Probably too late to take back to the store or it would be gone. I thought Couisnart was a good brand but I won't buy anything else from them that is electric or mechanical.
2277658
If you've been able to use it before and this just suddenly happened, it's probably broken. The same thing happened to mine after only two weeks. I had cleaned it twice before this occurred, so I know that wasn't the cause. I returned mine to Amazon.
2232140
I would say (having owned a few of these) it is likely not humidity but more likely the contact between the battery and the metal not making full contact. I have also had this experience where changing the batteries necessitated the purchase of an entirely new frother. Ikea (used to not sure any more) frother's were much the same, though they at least only cost a couple of dollars!
394676
It pretty much works as any frother would with different milk types. It works really well as a whole. I hope this helps. Enjoy it is a great machine.
1630223
I purchased used from a co-worker. I've had it for 6 mths ... he had it for a few years. I use it twice a day and never once had a problem. But I have never tried the frother so can't speak to that. I use for espresso.
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Mine broke too. When I called the company they could replace it in 10 weeks or give me a different brand. I couldn't wait so I took the other brand (Black and Decker) and I don't like it. It would have been worth the wait to wait for the juiceman.
1804800
i have found the best milk for frothing using this machine and others is 0%-I would suggest trying that and see if it works better-
1314256
I don't know if I shouod say "it was good" because it was working untill it broke down. One of the cups side plastic lines that make the blender operate (little flap corners) broke right after a few times of gentle usage so i was using the other cups untill the motor stopped working!!
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Mine too - I've had 2. I thought the first one was defective so I exchanged it for a new one. The second one is the same so it basically junk. I'm looking for a new one. Best, Jenn
697873
I haven't used any of the ones listed above. It is rather difficult to find a place to "test" frothers (at least where we live). When I purchased it was based on reviews I read and my needs. I still LOVE this frother and would purchase another.
428778
I've had the same issue! I had the machine only 2 months before the steamer wand stopped working. I was worried this could happen so have been very careful to make sure I clean the machine while it's still hot to avoid any clogging. I even ran the machine several times with just hot water and I still can't get it to work. It has been out of commission for 3 months now.
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Strange. The "frothing wand" should spin when using the cafe latte setting--just as it does in the heat & froth setting. If it's not it may be defective.