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Love the Joule BUT now I cannot sign in. Says the password/email I always used is incorrect. Tried to reset password but got no email in response to multiple attempts. There appears to be no othe... See more
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I signed up and paid for a Studiopass membership a few days ago. Tried to login today and failed. Repeated attempts to reset the password have failed. There is NO SUPPORT without logging in - that... See more
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The Joule works. The company Chefsteps however is what this review is based on. They are very deceptive. When I purchased the Joule several years ago you had to purchase a Premier lifetime membersh... See more
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Joule Sous Vide by ChefSteps is the smartest, smallest, and most powerful sous vide tool on the market. Want to make a perfect steak? How ’bout a juicy, tender chicken breast? Just pick what you want to cook, and Joule will make sure it turns out perfect, every time. Joule was created by ChefSteps, a smart kitchen product company. ChefSteps is currently hard at work on new Joule tools, features, and services that will prove integral to the kitchen of the future, and we’re making it a reality one product at a time.
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1501 Pike Pl, #600, 98101, Seattle, WA, United States
- customerexperience@chefsteps.com
- chefsteps.com
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Great Product - Fntastic Support
My wife gave me my Joule for Christmas and I LOVE it. There is no better way to cook frozen veggies, they come out full of flavor and not water logged. Eggs, hard boiled or poached, are easy and come out perfectly every time. Steaks are excellent when started Sous Vide and seared on the barbecue.
A few days after Christmas, I re-heated some medium rare prime rib. It was just as good and full of flavor as it was on Christmas Day. Since then I have used it to re-heat other things with excellent results.
ChefStep’s customer support cannot be beat. A quick email to them gets a response, most times, within minutes or early the next business day. The helped me trouble shoot my first unit, which was defective. No matter what the question, via email or phone call, I have always gotten a cheerful and correct answer.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Pepper Cloud! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule and really appreciate your kind words here!
We’re always here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Great product & app
Great product & app. Love the inspiration from the videos.
I would love to see a shopping list generated from the app.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Wyatt! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule and appreciate your feedback here!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Highly Recommend
I have a very positive experience with the Chef Steps soys viede. Received nicely package and in a timely fashion; app works great and has many helpful hints; machine keeps the water circulating and at an constant temperature; and the food tastes great.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Craig! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
I LOVE CHEFSTEPS!!
I read every ChefStep email I can and use it for inspiration. Great service and great product. Very happy.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Kellie! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Simply great.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Patrick! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
I have used with three different phones…
I have used with three different phones and often have connectivity issues. When I purchased I read there would be a way to program manual use, so the button would recall previous temps, but it's never turned on by pressing button. Also, I wish the timer would start automatically as I often put the food in while water is heating up since it happens quickly.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Hi Christopher, we are so sorry to hear that you have been experiencing connectivity issues and would love to help troubleshoot! Please submit a ticket to support.chefsteps.com so that we can best assist.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and your feedback here. Apologies again for the connection issues you have encountered- we look forward to helping resolve them!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
I love my Sous Vide
I love my Sous Vide. I have even bought two now for friends. It has opened up a world of amazing dishes cooked to perfection on a scale I never believed possible. This has changed my life and the lives of my children forever.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, JB! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule and really appreciate you buying Joule as gifts!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
This tool is beautiful
This tool is beautiful, easy and highly recommended.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Anthony! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Everything came on-time and as…
Everything came on-time and as advertised.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Works great and recipes are good
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Larry! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Great cooking device addition
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Chris! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Great recipes, joyfully presented
Great recipes, written with joy. The video/photo accompaniments are awesome, especially for rookies, but for experienced cooks, as well.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Duncancritters! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Good addition to the kitchen
Works well but sotware has some bugs. It will not shut off automatically.
Recipe times may be 10% off
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback Kurien! We're here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
-The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Terry! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Love the product
Love the product! Use 1 or 2 times a week. It reduce stress in planning and cooking
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Buu! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Great results with minimal effort
I have been using the Joule product for a few months with great results. The tool and the app work well together, are simple to set up and effortless to use. The online recipes enable you to have quality results immediately and in the process you learn the potential of the Joule and may then start to experiment on your own.
I have prepared, salmon, steaks, and vegetable dishes that are flavorful with great texture and consistency.
One of the nice things about using sous vide is the fact that you have greater flexibility with the timing of your cooking as the technique allows for you to maintain the food at temperature without it drying out.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Louis! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Love it Love it Love it
Love it Love it Love it. I cook everything in it!!!!!
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Jill! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Great inspiration
Great inspiration. Really enjoying experimenting with the recipes and techniques that land in my in-box
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Richard! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
Thrilled with my Joule
So far I have not had any issues with my Joule device. Everything I’ve cooked, the temp has been spot on. I love this new option of cooking and will continue spreading the word about how thrilled I am with my Joule device and would recommend over any other.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Robin! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
This is the sous vide machine to get!
Everything has been great with the Joule. The app runs well and it controls the device perfectly through Bluetooth and WiFi. I have found that the Joule is much smaller and more powerful than other sous vide machines.
18 April 2018
Unprompted review
Reply from ChefSteps
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star review, Matthew! We’re glad to hear that you’re loving your Joule!
We’re here for you if there is anything we can assist with as you continue to cook with Joule: please visit support.chefsteps.com with any questions, comments or concerns!
Thanks again!
The ChefSteps Customer Experience Team
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