My crockpot bit the dust today!

[disneydreamersx4]

I really needed it today too
I did a search here and found this thread that someone's Rival is still working after 18 years wow http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1948180&highlight=crockpot+recommendation
Mine was only about 4 or 5 years old and I won't be getting a West Bend again! Going out to look for a Rival one

 

[thebigkahuna]

crock-pots!

 

[Piecey]

I just got a 5ct round Crock Pot (the actual Crock Pot brand, made by Rival) for $15 at Walmart. I was shocked!

I have a 7ct digital oval off-brand one that I've had 3 years and it's still going... I figure it'll bite the dust soon, though.

 

[disneydreamersx4]

So I'm wondering is there a difference between the Rival ones and the ones labelled Original Crock Pot?? tia

 

[encinc]

So I'm wondering is there a difference between the Rival ones and the ones labelled Original Crock Pot?? tia

I'm wondering the same thing. Our no name crock pot cracked this week, so I'm on the lookout for a new one too.

 

[sluggozmom]

I have a digital crock pot and I am always afraid the power will flash while I am out.. turning the crock pot off.
I have never had this happen, but it does make me wish that I had bought a plain old turn the knob style.... just sayin

 

[sb4k]

I've been looking at getting a new crock pot. Mine has 4 settings that have reverted to Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot or warm. I leave for work at 11am and need a way not to burn stuff until 6pm when they eat supper. Any recommendations? Also if you want a fabulous crock pot recipe book get "Make it Fast, Cook it Slow" Great stuff.

 

[lisajl]

At least it is a good time of year to find one. There are quite a few places that have them on sale.

 

[herdtoDisney]

I'm not usually someone who even looks at brand names-but I had a Rival crockpot for 20 years before it gave up. I then bought a no-name one at Walmart and it never worked as well-it just wasn't as good. I still have it for backup but I got another Rival and it's much better.

I got my Rival at Walmart (it's non digital, less to break IMHO) the settings are warm, low, high.

 

[ceecee]

We got a really nice Rival on Black Friday last year. It was my second...I put cold water in the hot crock and it cracked so it was my fault.

 

[dismichelle]

I had to go look at my brand, it's a Hamilton Beach-Stay or Go and I love it. It's nondigital and gets used at least once a week.

 

[Diabolicdesire]

If you can wait til Black Friday you may be able to score a nice one without spending too much. Last year both target and Wal-mart had them on sale. I think I paid 13.00 for mine and I love it.

 

[disneydreamersx4]

I can definitely wait, thank you!

 

[Diabolicdesire]

I can definitely wait, thank you!

Here's the link to the one I got last year. I believe Target had a similar one.
http://bfads.net/Crockpot-5Quart-Digital-Slow-Cooker-at-Walmart

 

[sb4k]

I have the exact crock pot as the poster right above me. I've had it quite a few years but now it has only one setting - HOT unfortunately. Maybe I'll just buy another. Does anyone use those crockpot liners.

 

[Diabolicdesire]

I have the exact crock pot as the poster right above me. I've had it quite a few years but now it has only one setting - HOT unfortunately. Maybe I'll just buy another. Does anyone use those crockpot liners.

Oh that sucks. So far a year later it is going strong. I hope I don't end up with the same problem but for 13.00 I think I've already gotten my money out of it

I do have another one that is not digital but it's only 2.5 quarts and I've had that one for about 8 years, I believe it's a Rival. It's been a great crock too!

 

[*BTMRR*]

My Rival Crock-Pot is almost 17 years old and still works perfectly. I've used it an average of about once a week for all of those years. When it bites the dust I'll get another Rival, for sure, and I hope it'll be as good but I'm afraid it'll be a case of "they don't make things like they used to."

 

[TiggerMomNine]

I've used the liners, especially when I know I'm making a meal that's going to be messy (stews, etc, as opposed to soups).

I love them. You just have to be careful when you pull it out - it's unruly, and can spill or burn you if you're careless.

 

[Diabolicdesire]

On Black Friday Kohls has the 5 qt programmable RIVAL for 9.99 !!