Right after the warranty ran out their Instant Pot Pro 8 stopped starting pressure cooking reliably: after sautéing it doesn't heat until they restart it two or three times, though the sealing ring is fine.
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73signal
103reviews52% Positive18% Mixed30% Negative
Handled inner pot and better sauté than older models; a good number report units stuck in preheat.
Owner reviews (103)
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Upgraded from a Duo, which still works, to the Pro for its handles and yogurt and sous vide settings; it was fine for a year, then threw a C7 error and would not heat.
Loves their Pro, but the steam-release vent on the lid popped off one day and no one sells a replacement, and the pot will not hold pressure without it.
The steam release button on their Instant Pot Pro bought in February 2022 failed, and Instant Pot wouldn't fix or replace the lid.
Their Pro failed after only five or six uses and Instant Pot has ignored a valid warranty claim for weeks.
The steam release attachment on their Pro cracked and rusted, and support refuses to sell a replacement part.
Their Pro 8 quart wheezes air out of the float valve the same way, never pressurizing.
Gift Instant Pot Pro, brand new out of the box, stuck in preheat with no receipt to return it.
Their new 8 qt Pro, used two days after a good pressure water test, wouldn't do hardly a thing.
Their Pro comes up below the pressure mark with plenty of liquid, so they wonder whether it is defective.
Their Instant Pot Pro never left preheat; the replacement sent after returning it had the same problem.
Their brand-new 8 qt Instant Pot Pro was stuck in preheat on its first cook, even after restarting with a shorter time.
Their Pro 80 shows a C6L pressure sensor error.
A brand-new Pro received as a wedding gift never moved past preheat on its first use.
Their first Pro never pressurized, even on plain water, so they returned it; the replacement works.
Their upgraded Pro never moves from preheat to cooking on rice and mashed potatoes.
Their new Pro stayed stuck in preheat for three hours slow cooking chili on high, leaving it cold.
Common questions about Instant Pot Pro
What do owners say about Instant Pot Pro?
Most owners who upgraded like the handled inner pot, the better sauté and the extra settings, and find it easy to use. Reliability is the main concern, with a good number of reports of units stuck in preheat, not reaching pressure or failing after a year or two. Slow cook and sous vide get mixed reports.
Is Instant Pot Pro worth it?
Of the 87 reviews with a clear verdict, 52% are positive, 18% mixed and 30% negative. The praise mentioned most is easy to use. The most common complaint is broke down.
What do people like about Instant Pot Pro?
The praise reviewers mention most: easy to use (10 reviews), great value (2 reviews) and solid build (2 reviews). For example: Doesn't consider the Pro a splurge, liking its liner handles, flat bottom and multiple sauté settings.
What are the most common complaints about Instant Pot Pro?
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke down (13 reviews). For example: The steam release attachment on their Pro cracked and rusted, and support refuses to sell a replacement part.
What does the signal score of 73 mean?
It's how well reviewed Instant Pot Pro is, out of 100, next to the other multicookers here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed appliance (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a appliance few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Instant Pot Pro?
Category: Multicooker. Type: Pressure cooker. Capacity: 6 or 8 qt. Model number: 112-0123-01, 113-0044-01. Power: 1200–1400 W.
Where do these Instant Pot Pro reviews come from?
103 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. Owner reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
