Brief Summary
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For DIYers
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Conclusion: Ever since getting my first Hotlogic Mini in early 2019 , I've used it almost every single day and have gotten several since. Although you might say, "It's not really a contractor tool", this amazing addition to my daily routine has helped me to eat much healthier, saved me a lot of money, and saved me a TON of time! Because of this, I would (and I do, often) recommend it to all of the contractors that I work around and meet.
This one is for 110 outlets (I use this in my work truck since I have an inverter).
Fits a 12 volt car/truck DC power outlet.
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Introduction
Who makes the Hotlogic Mini?
Hotlogic is a lifestyle brand located in Grand Haven, MI that manufactures and designs food warming and cooking totes and appliances. Their mission is to enhance lives by providing innovative products for better and healthier living.
The products that Hotlogic makes are proudly made in the USA, designed and developed in Grand Haven, MI, USA.
First, I'll tell you that this is not a sponsored review - I have never actually been given a tool free for any reason, so this is straight from my honest experience.
For several years, now, I have used Hotlogic Mini personal ovens nearly every day and I'll get more into my experiences and some examples, below. My wife was always telling me that she wanted me to eat better and that she's willing to cook for me, but that I need something that can warm up the food. I didn't really want to carry around a microwave (and I also know that heating with a microwave has quite a number of negative effects, like zapping out the taste AND the nutrients!) and I certainly didn't want the mess of a burner or pots and pans - honestly, I don't have the time in my day to get out these kinds of things...and I usually am filthy and working at a job site where it's not possible!
Hotlogic Mini beef stroganoff
The way that I found out about the Hotlogic Mini was through an article showing Amazon products that have huge numbers of reviews and very high ratings. At the time that I'm writing this, it has 7,632 ratings and scores a 4.7 out of 5! Now, what other product do you know that can boast that!?
Hotlogic Mini frozen soup
Hotlogic Mini frozen chicken stew
Design/Features
What does it do and how does it work?
The Hotlogic Mini is an extremely simple and effective device - ESPECIALLY for contractors.
- HOT FOOD WHEN YOU'RE READY: Plug your Hot Logic Mini in at the start of your day (in my case, it's when I warm up my truck, first thing in the morning) and it'll be the same temperature (it heats the contents to around 165 degrees and keeps the temperature there) whether you eat it in 2 hours or in 5!
- PERFECTLY COOKED: Evenly cooks or reheats fresh or frozen meals in about 1-2 hours without burning or drying out your food!
- OPTION OF CONTAINERS: The Hotlogic Mini is compatible with almost any container. The container just has to have a flat bottom, be completely sealed, and fit inside. It works with glass (I find glass to be the best option, by far, because it conducts heat so well), plastic, Tupperware, metal, aluminum foil, and cardboard and it accommodates containers up to 8.75” W x 6.75” L x 2.5 H“ or 1.5 quarts of food
- TURN IT ON AND......THAT'S IT: The Hotlogic Mini requires no monitoring - just place your meal inside, plug it in, and work! When you finish your project, the food is ready!
- GREAT PRICE: For me, this paid for itself within, literally, a couple of days and meals!
Hotlogic Mini hamburger
Our Experiences
How do I use the Hotlogic Mini?
So, here is where I'm going to get into what, I hope, is the most valuable part of the review for you: personal experience with this tool over the long-term.
Hotlogic Mini pasta with bacon
I've used the Hotlogic Mini for several years, now, almost every day, in summer/winter/spring/fall. Before finding it, I ate fast food almost every work day. Now, for me, that wasn't so bad because I actually enjoy fast food, but my wife wasn't so thrilled about the health aspect and I had to say that it wasn't a very cost-effective (or healthy, I admit) way of eating.
Originally, I was looking for something that would make it simple and quick for me to heat/reheat food for my lunches. The problem that I faced was that:
- I need the food to be ready to eat when I'm ready.
- I don't know when I'll be able to break away from work and be ready!
Clearly, those two prerequisites are out of the reasonable limits of what someone could expect and are asking WAY too much, right?? Well, when I found an Amazon product with over 7,000 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 rating, I was pretty impressed and decided to give it a try!
Hotlogic Mini frozen arroz con pollo before/after
Long story short, I've bought several of these (as backups and gifts, mind you - I've not actually had 1 problem with my Hotlogic Minis, and I still use the first one I ever bought!) since making that decision and I've never looked back. It truly is an EXCELLENT product!
Conclusions
Final thoughts about the Hotlogic Mini personal oven.
Since getting my first Hotlogic Mini, in early 2019, I've used it nearly every day and it VERY consistently provides me with hot, tasty meals, whether I'm on a job site in the city, in the country, or in the mountains. I would (and I do, often) recommend it to all of the contractors that I work around and meet.
Lastly, I'll just say: for me, being a self-employed contractor, I only get paid when I'm working, so if something can save me TIME, that allows me to get more done during the day. This little device has saved me countless hours. It saves me at least 1/2hr of driving each day and a number of miles!
The Hotlogic Mini has helped me to eat much healthier, saved me a lot of money, and saved me a TON of time!
Hotlogic Mini cheeseburger
You can't go wrong with this one!
If you click this or any other product link on this site and make a purchase, you'll be supporting MyersFlooring.com with a small commission, which will have no additional cost to you, but we're immensely grateful for!
Alternatives
Are there any other options to the Hotlogic Mini?
Honestly, if you've read this review, you know that I can't recommend the Hotlogic Mini highly enough and I don't think any other can really compare, but if you really want to try something different (I haven't tested any of these), here are some other highly-rated and similar options.
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