Avantco HDS-175 175 Dog / 40 Bun Hot Dog Steamer - 120V, 1200W

This product was purchased primarily for a food booth at a heavily attended festival. We used it for steaming All Beef Hot Dogs (only) and a few buns, here and there. Overall the product is very functional, but I was disappointed that it didn't appear to hold up under pressure. After using for a while, the unit did not heat up product as quickly or efficiently as it does in the beginning, and I wasn't even loading to capacity of 175 hot dogs. At any given time, we maybe had 50-60 hot dogs steaming at one time, which it would keep them at temp once we got them heated - but getting them to acceptable ranges was a chore from a refrigerated/cold hot dog. Also the units top shelf does not remove from the unit (rack does, but shelf does not) so adding water to the unit and cleaning is a bit challenging. Good, economical product for smaller events where food turnover/throughput is minimal and you have time to get food up to servable temps in between loads.

Smaller than some machines, this Aventco machine holds as many hot dogs...or more....than the more expensive machines. Easy to set up and clean, we like the way it saves space. Adjusting the temperature, hot dogs stay fresh for a long time.

This is a great size if you are limited on space. It keeps the buns nice, warm and soft. The hotdogs are ok not as hot as I would like but they will make do.

Great price and great quality! Customers enjoy this machine weekly and its easy to use and clean. Overall great machine for my party business

Looks to be good quality, smaller than I expected. I’m Sure it will do good and if not I will pass it to the buddy league for their hot dogs .

Great item. Exactly as described.