Is it reliable? Can I count on the food being dispensed while I am away? At the specified time?
1380972
yes, yes, and yes. I love the product and use it 24/7/365 so our cat has a schedule of when he is fed. He is on a diet so he is fed 4 small meals a day instead of 1 or two large ones. bonus is the people at super feeder are really nice so if you have any problems outside of their demo videos, just call or email them and they will get back to you.
1380973
It is reliable but my large tom cat was able to unplug the machine when he rubbed up on it aka marking it as his.
1380974
If you set the timer correctly it is vey reliable. We went away for 6 days and everything worked just fine. After you set it up just check at each feeding to make sure it is working correctly. After that you are good to go.
1380975
YES! You can count on on this awesome feeder. Just make sure you set it up correctly...there is a learning curve. My cat is so much better since I started using this feeder. Worth every buck!!
1380976
I have had mine for a couple months and was nervous too. It has not failed me yet. Right on time and right amount every day. I have checked it many times both for time and amount.
1380977
Can confirm reliability as well. Have had the feeder for about ~5 months. The only thing that you may have to worry about is the TIMER, which is separate from the actual machine. Our digital timer broke and our cats didn't get fed for 1-2 days. We have since bought an analog one and have had no problems. I'd still recommend it, however. The timer was a different product.
1380978
It depends on your cat's behavior. In our case, one of our two cats mercilessly harassed the machine and chewed through its cord in an attempt to get it to give them more food, so for us it is not the kind of machine we could leave out and be sure our kitties are getting fed properly. But if you cats are less impish than ours, then I think it could be relied upon for a few days. When the cord was intact, it worked great and was very reliable, but we now are stuck trying to devise a way to keep them from chewing through the cord... which is a shame, because this machine was a godsend before my cat destroyed it! It depends on your cat's behavior. In our case, one of our two cats mercilessly harassed the machine and chewed through its cord in an attempt to get it to give them more food, so for us it is not the kind of machine we could leave out and be sure our kitties are getting fed properly. But if you cats are less impish than ours, then I think it could be relied upon for a few days. When the cord was intact, it worked great and was very reliable, but we now are stuck trying to devise a way to keep them from chewing through the cord... which is a shame, because this machine was a godsend before... » Read More It depends on your cat's behavior. In our case, one of our two cats mercilessly harassed the machine and chewed through its cord in an attempt to get it to give them more food, so for us it is not the kind of machine we could leave out and be sure our kitties are getting fed properly. But if you cats are less impish than ours, then I think it could be relied upon for a few days. When the cord was intact, it worked great and was very reliable, but we now are stuck trying to devise a way to keep them from chewing through the cord... which is a shame, because this machine was a godsend before my cat destroyed it! « Show Less
1380979
Yes. I have been using this feeder for several years and it is very reliable. We have a cat sitter come in daily when we are away and he has never reported a problem either.
40987
NO. But what I did, is used the delay function timed to come on later. If I didn't make it home when the food was done, the MaxiMatic switches to Keep Warm.
1831172
Unfortunately, a window would interfere with the heating elements and cause uneven browning of the pizza . . .thus defeating the purpose. The temperature stays accurate and the timer exceptional. You shouldn't need to check it before it's ready
966707
Yes I believe it has. As long as you use it consistently and watch what you are eating as well.
1007663
Yes, that's the type of monitoring system that I have. This is the third time I've ordered these (the most recent order is still pending) and have had no problems with expiration date either. Have found it's a lot cheaper ordering these supplies here on Amazon.
671830
Yes. I buy many similar items from Amazon because it is in stock and they'll deliver before my local grocery realizes it needs to restock. I live in a NE village of 30,000 people and the local grocery stores have yet to hire someone smart enough to notice when an item is low in inventory.I stopped worrying about the cost when need became more important. Waiting a few days to save dimes vs. not being able to make a requested meal means I won't wait. Hope this helps.
1726102
I have my feeder set up to go off twice a day. The instructions were easy to follow to set the times and the amount of feed. You program it once and you are good to go but can easily make changes if you need to change times and amounts of food.
542123
yes you can! It works well. The only issue that we have is that we fail to prep it before it is time to leave.
1103985
I have two cats and I have been away for 5 days without a problem. That is the maximum amount of time I've ever left the cats (with food too, as they have unlimited access) without someone to check in. I do always leave a spare bowl of water nearby just in case they need more. And you'll need to add water as soon as you return.
143015
The one I reviewed on Amazon never worked but I have an older model that does keep the food fresh as far as I can tell. I keep quite a bit of food in the hopper. Our cats don't seem to mind.
776742
I wouldn't recommend it. While it may be fine, there are times when the bowl doesn't clean properly, or has an error, or runs out of cleaner. Perhaps the power flashes and resets the auto-timer. If you're going to be away from your pet for two weeks, it would be very wise to ask someone to check in on them and play with them periodically, regardless of your litter system. But the Cat Genie can certainly simplify their obligation while you're away, and let them spend more time enjoying your pet!
608796
The feeder has a capacity of 80 gr in each chamber and can adjust the amount of food delivered and can be programmed to operate up to three times per day, therefore, the number of days it works is based on the programming used, because while you have the batteries charged, will continue to function, but maybe the food is finished
512805
We had it depensing just a few pieces of food until we had it set up correctly. You can adjust the amount of food using the timer and the food adjuster. I would highly recommend getting the digital timer if you are trying to dispense only 1/8 cup. It takes a little bit to get it where you want it to be but we love this feeder.
336879
It depends on how much you want to dispense at a time. I personally wouldn't let it go for 30 days without someone checking it.
693013
Yes, this dispenser is designed with your restaurant in mind. If you experience any problems with our dispenser, give us a call and let us wow you with our customer service.
844092
Reliable yes, so far, about 8 months. Not thrilled with the overall operation though. The controls are not straightforward, especially for the microwave. Most frustrating part is that the timing function is limited to 15 second increments. Overall meets our requirements for saving space with the combo convection microwave unit with our kitchen remodel. In hindsight might have gone with 2 separate units but will live with this one until it fails.
357305
Unfortunately, no. You, as the cooker, have to watch it and check it every ten seconds or so. My pizzelles usually turn out fairly consistent but only because I take the time to check each batch as it cooks. Otherwise, it's a darn good machine.