Mesliese VS6601S Silver: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-21

Summary

The VS6601S is an edge sealer, so the failure owners actually report is liquid: in a July 2024 r/sousvide post, a Mesliese owner pulled marinade into the machine on the second use and the unit then drew air but would not heat-seal. [3] Film is the only meaningful running cost, roughly $58.31 of roll stock a year at 100 portions, while electricity is about $0.02 a year. [2][15] It is worth buying under $75 delivered; from $96 to $115 the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro at $114 is the better purchase. [20][21]

Common problems and fixes

Liquid drawn into the unit stops it heat-sealing — a July 2024 r/sousvide post describes an owner of a Mesliese of unspecified model pulling marinade into the machine on the second use; the pump still drew air but would not heat-seal. Fix: dry the unit, pre-freeze soups and marinades before bagging, and wipe the vacuum channel and seal area dry; for soup, freeze it first or buy a chamber-type sealer. Liquid damage falls outside the warranty because the manual makes drying the channel a user duty, and the five-year cover applies only to registered machines. [2][3][4][18]
No detachable, washable liquid tray — juices collect in a fixed channel and have to be wiped out by hand, and the independent tester singled this out as the machine’s main flaw. Workaround: wipe the channel and the seal area after every session. There is no OEM tray for this model; the drip tray sold for the VS6685J does not fit. [2][6][17]
Both ends of the lid have to click — this is not a one-hand lever, and a bag sitting wrong or a lid that is only half latched will not draw down at all; a first-time tester had a vacuuming failure caused by bag position rather than a broken machine. Fix: leave at least 3 inches of film above the food, drop the bag mouth into the vacuum channel, press both sides until you hear two clicks, and release only after the seal indicator goes out. [2][5]
Sealed bags that lose their vacuum later — the manual lists a torn or punctured bag, a wrinkled heat seam, food residue or moisture at the open edge as the reasons air creeps back in. Fix: replace punctured film or cut off the failed seam, clean and dry the bag mouth, straighten the bag and reseal it. [2]
Gasket takes a set when the lid is stored latched — the manual warns that locking the lid compresses the gasket, and its troubleshooting section asks you to clean and reseat the gasket before replacing a torn or loose one. Fix: close the lid gently, unlatched, between sessions, and fit a TOP or BOTTOM VS6601S foam gasket at $9.99 each when cleaning and reseating no longer hold a vacuum. No replacement interval has been published, so replace on wear rather than on a calendar. [2][7][8]
Melted bag film if the cooling pause is ignored — the manual requires at least 20 seconds between seals so the heating strip does not melt the film, which contradicts the “20 continuous seals” line on the product page; moist mode needs 9–12 seconds of heat and other settings 3–8 seconds. Fix: build the 20-second pause into any batch session, and expect bagging 100 portions in one sitting to take far longer than the advertised 3–10 second vacuum time suggests. [1][2]
Several service parts are named for the VS6601, not the VS6601S, and there is no pump or board — the sealing strip, foot pads and AC cord are listed under VS6601 names, the VS6601 power cord was sold out in October 2026, and no confirmed OEM part exists for the vacuum pump, electronics board, cutter carriage or a liquid tray. Fix: email support@mesliese.co with proof of purchase and ask in writing whether the specific part is serviceable before ordering, and keep the receipt and screenshots. [2][11][12][13][17][18]

Parts and consumables

TOP and BOTTOM foam gaskets (VS6601S) — $9.99 each, $19.98 for the pair, Mesliese store, October 2026. Two spares ship in the box. No replacement interval has been published, so swap them when they are torn or permanently compressed. [2][7][8]
8in × 16ft embossed bag rolls, 3-roll pack — $27.99, Mesliese store, October 2026, giving 48 linear feet of 8-inch film; this is the main recurring consumable. Bag length is cut to the food, so bags last as long as you use them. [15]
Mixed 8in and 11in × 16ft bag rolls, 6-roll kit — $39.99, Mesliese store, October 2026, giving 96 linear feet in three rolls of each width; useful when you bag wider items. [16]
Tube-VS6601 accessory hose — $6.99 on sale and $9.99 regular, Mesliese store, October 2026. The listing name says VS6601 rather than VS6601S, so confirm connector fit with support before ordering a replacement. [9]
Vacuum wine stopper for 6601S — $9.99, Mesliese store, October 2026; an optional canister accessory, replaced only if lost or damaged. [10]
Sealing strip-6601 — $9.99, Mesliese store, October 2026; the title does not name VS6601S, so check dimensional fit with support first. [11]
Rubber foot pads for VS6601 — $9.99, Mesliese store, October 2026; replace when lost or damaged, after confirming VS6601S fit with the seller. [12]
Power cord for VS6601 and generic 12V DC cable — the VS6601 cord was $9.99 but sold out in October 2026, and a generic 12V DC cable is $9.99 on sale, Mesliese store, October 2026. The 12V cable is optional and not included with the 120V machine, so check voltage, polarity and plug size for your unit before fitting one. [2][13][14]

Yearly running cost

Film dominates. At the Mesliese three-roll pack of $27.99 for 48 linear feet, one 12-inch bag cut from 8-inch film costs about $0.583 of material, so 100 portions a year consume roughly $58.31 of roll stock; buying whole packages means three packs at $83.97 to cover those 100 bags with about 44 linear feet left over, and waste, tax and shipping push it higher. Electricity is negligible: 120W at the nameplate for 30 seconds of full input across 100 cycles a year comes to 0.10 kWh, or $0.02 a year at an assumed $0.20 per kWh, and real draw is lower for parts of every cycle. Add $19.98 once if both gaskets ever need changing, which cannot be turned into a yearly figure because no useful life has been measured. No subscription is involved. [2][7][8][15]

When it is a good buy

Mesliese’s own store listed the VS6601S Silver at $129.99 and in stock on October 21, 2026, while a Newegg marketplace listing from third-party seller RunRich Garden asked $111.99 with free shipping and 30-day returns, though that listing shows a UPC that conflicts with the manufacturer’s and carries no customer reviews of its own. [19] The thresholds: under $75 delivered is good value if the unit is genuinely U.S.-compatible and documented, $75 to $95 is reasonable for occasional freezer prep, $96 to $115 is where the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro at $114 direct takes over, and above $115 the money goes further on the Anova or the NESCO. [20][21][23]

Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, $114 from Anova, October 2026 — better for frequent batch preparation: two-year warranty, a 100-day money-back offer, and inclusion in a Serious Eats program that tested 27 machines, with repeatable double sealing and an integrated roll compartment and cutter. [20][21]
NESCO Deluxe VS-12P, $149.99 from NESCO, October 2026 — better if you want a double pump, Dry/Moist/Double sealing, pulse and a built-in roll cutter; the VS-12 predecessor’s foam gasket is $6.99 under SKU 67930, but confirm that it fits the VS-12P first. [23][24]
Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer base model, about $74 from Anova, October 2026 — better when price and counter space matter more than a jar hose, a roll cutter and the moisture controls. [22]