I have had mine for a few years and now the top is becoming rusty. The salts reacts with the galvanizing on the top panel and cause it to rust. It also made the gears corrode. I also don't like that fact that you are very limited on the replacement parts. I love the popcorn popper but the corrosion is frustrating. I wish the inside top was stainless.
That's one thing that I haven't run into yet, and I'm coming up on 3 years. Do you wipe your popcorn machine down after each use? I have had to use vinegar to clean the thing out, the kettle, and the sides, all the metal, etc. But so far so good. I'll keep you updated and watch for rust, but we also have zero humidity where I'm at as well. Thanks for the comment and letting me know what to watch for.
@@Gigi-zf5ox So I can update this video with pictures, but there isn't a speck of rust on my popcorn machine. I don't know why some people are having a rusting issue, now I am wiping this thing down after each use, sometimes I take a day or two do do it, but I use apple cider vinegar (like it says to) to clean the metal, walls, and kettle) but no issues. I'd get in touch with their customer service if it's practically new out of the box and rusting, either they changed metals, or something isn't right with it. Thanks for the comment! Try this to get in touch with them: service@greatnorthernpopcorn.com
why is my popcorn always chewy. i want light and crispy melt in your mouth popcorn. is it because i got the 10z 850w only...do i need the 12oz 1350w kettle to get movie theater quality popcorn?
Get this stuff, you will love it, best Movie Theater popcorn ever and should work if you have a 10 oz kettle, they also make one for the 12 oz kettle depending on what one you have. amzn.to/4cA676V
@@benjiebarker I had tried other brands before settling for the Jolly Time one, but mostly got "flavor-less" ones or some that just weren't good, but not "chewy." Check your kettle size, also the ones I have been using are pre-measured packets so you aren't measuring out oil, popcorn, and salt, it's all done for you, super lazy I know, but man it's worth it because the popcorn turns out great! If it's chewy, make sure you aren't getting steam trapped in the kettle, or that there isn't a moisture issue. Also you can try pouring in the oil first, crank on the heat, drop in a few kernals, once those pop, pour in the remainder of the popcorn kernals, those should pop very quickly then you should be good and it should not be chewy. Hope that helps.
You started your timer before you started your microwave, about 38 seconds passed before you started the the oven... Not a very accurate test to see how long it takes in a microwave. But then again I think you are trying to get people to buy that 300 dollar popcorn maker...
So the comparison I'm making is from the time it takes to open the bag of microwave popcorn, then pop it in the microwave. That's why I started the timer then open the bag and then proceed to pop it. I did the same with the Jolly Time Popcorn Kit. Honestly I don't really care if people buy this or not, I'm providing a service and enjoy helping people, not profiting from it. My wife and I used ours twice over the Memorial Day weekend and love it. Take that for what it's worth, it's quick, reliable, and worth the $300.00 pleas ask anyone who has one, these popcorn makers crank out the goodness. Don't buy through my link, do your own research. But I would buy this model again when and if our current one eventually dies. Thank you for the comment, It's always good to hear feedback.
4:02 I believe that there are two switches on the top of the machine on the side and those two switches allow you to turn off the heating element and the motor if I am not mistaken well
You are correct, about the switches. Three actually, one for heat, one to turn on the stir function, and one for the light/lamp. Thanks for the comment!
Looking at both of them, the dimensions, wattage and construction look the same. I'd go with the less expensive one. Great observation! Thanks for the comment. 🍿
This is the 12 oz version and it produces quite a lot of popcorn if you get the kits. Here is a link for the machine: amzn.to/3JfjwTc and the kits are right here: amzn.to/3TTuNyS I hope that helps! Thanks for the comment.
@@GothicKittyMadness This popcorn maker is great for any home with company coming over, it cranks out a lot of popcorn very quickly, but we actually do have a customized full-on movie theater in our home, built as a actual theater not some after-thought. We keep our popcorn maker in the kitchen area downstairs because that's the center of gravity when folks come over with the pool, games, and drinks and it just makes sense with such a large appliance. Thanks for the comments! 🍿 th-cam.com/video/r3gbusmvKZI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tw553Ao_s-lpuIPb&t=359
Good video but you said the bag has 3 sections, butter, salt and kernels, jolly time video said oil, salt and kernels and to squeeze the oil in the bag to liquefy the contents then pour.
Yes that is correct, they are calling it oil, but that is what I'm referring to as the buttery part on the popcorn packet. Here is a link to those packets. The oil/butter turns to a liquid from the warmth of your hands if you knead the packet before dumping it into the popcorn machine. Sorry for the confusion that is my fault, and thank you for the comment. amzn.to/3TTuNyS 🍿
In the video it was the 12 oz kit (amzn.to/3TTuNyS) for the kettle that I used. Makes the best ever Movie Theater quality popcorn as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the comment! 🍿
That's a great suggestion! Also by "you guys" I do mean women as well, but watching it back I used to say it way too often. My wife actually started making fun of me, then I realized I was using it as a "filler" line so started cutting it out. Thank you! 👍
Bleep! Fix My Bleep! Been looking on buying one recently because my 400 watt is not having it lately :(. It would be awesome if I win. But I just want to say thanks for giving out to your subscribers.
Wow, that's a great buy for this popcorn machine, congratulations! It normally runs over $300.00 for the thing, but it's really well built, and makes a ton of popcorn, I think you will enjoy it. Try out the Jolly Time kits if you want the movie theater popcorn. Thanks for the comment!
I have been using pre-measured packets with this popcorn machine and they work really well, the oil is included, salt, and kernels. This machine has the kettle heat up so if you were to put oil in the kettle with kernels and salt you could go that route but would have to measure things separately. But I just haven't tried tonise oil, and for air popping, everything goes into the kettle to be heated up. Hopefully that helps. Here is a link for the pre-measured packets if interested. amzn.to/3TTuNyS
No cool down time needed, just dump in the next packet, and off you go! I love ours, and it makes so much popcorn! This is great for large groups. Thanks for the comment. 🍿
@@FixMyBleep We have a large festival in the area every year. Around 100k people attend over four days. And they don't have any vendors selling popcorn other than kettle corn and it's not as tasty. I'm looking to fill the void. And thanks for the reply
If you look into it further, you will also find that the popcorn machine is healthier than the micro wave. From my understand the calories are much higher with micro wave popcorn. I have the same machine as yours.
Thank you for the information, this has been a great machine, we get it out every Holiday and time we have company over or just when we want to do a movie night. 🎥 Thanks again for the comments!
Sorry but from what I've found looking at the manufacturer website and instructions, No. The directions specifically say NOT to make kettle corn in this machine. Looks like cleaning would be a real issue if you did kettle corn in this, the sugar would mess up the mixing bar. Great question however.
Ok…Great Northern Popcorn’s website is un reachable and same goes for the phone number. You can find there stuff through online retailers but no direct contact with them. Are you familiar with anything going on with them? I’ve owned a couple units of there’s and looking to buy another but a little hesitant if I can’t get in touch with them. Thanks
Hello, it looks like maybe they let the Domain name expire, or just don't care about it and are using this instead: www.thepopcornmachine.com/great-northern but have most of their products (all of them) on Amazon. It took me busting out the Owner's manual to find any contact info....here we go, it's not much but I have an e-mail address. service@greatnorthernpopcorn.com🧻
We sure love ours, and if you like the movie theater popcorn taste, then pick up some of the Jolly Time amzn.to/3TTuNyS pre-measured packed for the popcorn maker. Good stuff! Thanks for the comment! 🍿
@@isaacg2008 I'll wipe the inside of the popcorn machine down with some apple vinegar on a paper towel, along with the kettle to just keep it cleaned out after each use, sometimes it will sit a couple days before that happens however if we have company over. People don't seem to mine the "day-old" popcorn Lol.
This really is a solid popcorn machine, I did a lot of research online before picking up this one and I'm glad I went with this model. We use it all the time and when we have company over it can really crank out the loads of movie theater quality popcorn! Thanks for the comment! 🍿
@@FixMyBleep Noproblem. I now have this thing and u were right. Great quality, Big and heavy, but Awesome looking! Do you recommend putting in one cup of seeds for an adequate serving for 1-2 people? The 12 oz kettle is fairly large, so just wanna make sure I get the same, typical popping effect, instead of it being too deep and the kernel get trapped? How many cups or oz are the jolly time kits please?
@@Chaseh1616 Hi, so the Jolly Time Kits have 1 and a half to 2 cups of popcorn in them for the 12 oz kettle and it serves maybe 4 or 5 people so you can go half that for just 2 people I'd think. Hope that helps! Enjoy! 🍿
You had a great video going, then all the sudden you actually had footage of making microwave popcorn! WTF are you doing? Who is watching this video thinking the only thing missing is a taste comparison between a commercial popper and microwave popcorn. I get it, you wanted to include your kid and that was enjoyable to watch, but don’t showcase unwatchable microwave popcorn, put up some oil based popcorn machines and compare them, and still bring your kid.
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I have had mine for a few years and now the top is becoming rusty. The salts reacts with the galvanizing on the top panel and cause it to rust. It also made the gears corrode. I also don't like that fact that you are very limited on the replacement parts. I love the popcorn popper but the corrosion is frustrating. I wish the inside top was stainless.
That's one thing that I haven't run into yet, and I'm coming up on 3 years. Do you wipe your popcorn machine down after each use? I have had to use vinegar to clean the thing out, the kettle, and the sides, all the metal, etc. But so far so good. I'll keep you updated and watch for rust, but we also have zero humidity where I'm at as well. Thanks for the comment and letting me know what to watch for.
My machine rusted as soon as i took out the box.
@@Gigi-zf5ox So I can update this video with pictures, but there isn't a speck of rust on my popcorn machine. I don't know why some people are having a rusting issue, now I am wiping this thing down after each use, sometimes I take a day or two do do it, but I use apple cider vinegar (like it says to) to clean the metal, walls, and kettle) but no issues.
I'd get in touch with their customer service if it's practically new out of the box and rusting, either they changed metals, or something isn't right with it. Thanks for the comment!
Try this to get in touch with them: service@greatnorthernpopcorn.com
Makes the best popcorn!
The very best!
i think the whirly pop is the best of both worlds
They certainly have a great selection and product! I'll be checking them out, thanks for the tip.
why is my popcorn always chewy. i want light and crispy melt in your mouth popcorn. is it because i got the 10z 850w only...do i need the 12oz 1350w kettle to get movie theater quality popcorn?
Get this stuff, you will love it, best Movie Theater popcorn ever and should work if you have a 10 oz kettle, they also make one for the 12 oz kettle depending on what one you have. amzn.to/4cA676V
@@FixMyBleep okay, so you mean tried other brands and they came out chewy too?
@@benjiebarker I had tried other brands before settling for the Jolly Time one, but mostly got "flavor-less" ones or some that just weren't good, but not "chewy." Check your kettle size, also the ones I have been using are pre-measured packets so you aren't measuring out oil, popcorn, and salt, it's all done for you, super lazy I know, but man it's worth it because the popcorn turns out great! If it's chewy, make sure you aren't getting steam trapped in the kettle, or that there isn't a moisture issue.
Also you can try pouring in the oil first, crank on the heat, drop in a few kernals, once those pop, pour in the remainder of the popcorn kernals, those should pop very quickly then you should be good and it should not be chewy. Hope that helps.
I'd use it just for me, Love popcorn i can eat popcorn as a meal
Most definitely! This is a great popcorn machine and quick & easy too.
You started your timer before you started your microwave, about 38 seconds passed before you started the the oven... Not a very accurate test to see how long it takes in a microwave. But then again I think you are trying to get people to buy that 300 dollar popcorn maker...
So the comparison I'm making is from the time it takes to open the bag of microwave popcorn, then pop it in the microwave. That's why I started the timer then open the bag and then proceed to pop it. I did the same with the Jolly Time Popcorn Kit. Honestly I don't really care if people buy this or not, I'm providing a service and enjoy helping people, not profiting from it.
My wife and I used ours twice over the Memorial Day weekend and love it. Take that for what it's worth, it's quick, reliable, and worth the $300.00 pleas ask anyone who has one, these popcorn makers crank out the goodness. Don't buy through my link, do your own research. But I would buy this model again when and if our current one eventually dies.
Thank you for the comment, It's always good to hear feedback.
I like my popcorn swimming in butter
I'm with you! Thanks for the comment. 🧈
4:02 I believe that there are two switches on the top of the machine on the side and those two switches allow you to turn off the heating element and the motor if I am not mistaken well
You are correct, about the switches. Three actually, one for heat, one to turn on the stir function, and one for the light/lamp. Thanks for the comment!
Is this one better or the top star popcorn machine better or are they both the same?
Looking at both of them, the dimensions, wattage and construction look the same. I'd go with the less expensive one. Great observation! Thanks for the comment. 🍿
@@FixMyBleep okay thanks!
What size machine? 12oz?
This is the 12 oz version and it produces quite a lot of popcorn if you get the kits. Here is a link for the machine: amzn.to/3JfjwTc and the kits are right here: amzn.to/3TTuNyS
I hope that helps! Thanks for the comment.
awesome review!
Thank you for the comment!
bit of a luxury for a man with only a 2 story house......
Yes, but this is fantastic for large groups or gatherings, and when we have company over. Thanks for the comment! 🍿
? What does the size of the house have to do with a popcorn machine?
@@feelosophy1921 it's a "luxury item" and usually only people with movie theatres have them. I doubt this man with 2 stories has a movie theatre.
@@GothicKittyMadness This popcorn maker is great for any home with company coming over, it cranks out a lot of popcorn very quickly, but we actually do have a customized full-on movie theater in our home, built as a actual theater not some after-thought. We keep our popcorn maker in the kitchen area downstairs because that's the center of gravity when folks come over with the pool, games, and drinks and it just makes sense with such a large appliance. Thanks for the comments! 🍿
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Good video but you said the bag has 3 sections, butter, salt and kernels, jolly time video said oil, salt and kernels and to squeeze the oil in the bag to liquefy the contents then pour.
Yes that is correct, they are calling it oil, but that is what I'm referring to as the buttery part on the popcorn packet. Here is a link to those packets. The oil/butter turns to a liquid from the warmth of your hands if you knead the packet before dumping it into the popcorn machine. Sorry for the confusion that is my fault, and thank you for the comment.
amzn.to/3TTuNyS
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Just got mine!
Great video bro keep them coming
Excellent! We used ours again over the weekend for my wife's Birthday and still love the thing, enjoy! Thank you for commenting!
Looks like you could easily put 1 even 2 small 1/2 inch straight piece of metal to slide over those tabs to keep it from opening when doing alot
I've not tried that, but I bet you are correct and it's worth a shot. Thanks for the comment! 🍿
Which Jolly Time kit did you use in the video? Was it the biggest 1 lb or was it one of the smaller kits?
In the video it was the 12 oz kit (amzn.to/3TTuNyS) for the kettle that I used. Makes the best ever Movie Theater quality popcorn as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the comment! 🍿
Ebay has a few on sale. Popcorn maker.
Just in time for the Holidays! We still love ours!
Just a suggestion, stop saying “all right you guys” at every edit. Otherwise great video and I appreciate the review.
That's a great suggestion! Also by "you guys" I do mean women as well, but watching it back I used to say it way too often. My wife actually started making fun of me, then I realized I was using it as a "filler" line so started cutting it out. Thank you! 👍
Bleep! Fix My Bleep! Been looking on buying one recently because my 400 watt is not having it lately :(. It would be awesome if I win. But I just want to say thanks for giving out to your subscribers.
Entered, and you are very welcome! Good luck!
Just grabbed one of these machines for $189 at a local Amazon return wholesaler.
Wow, that's a great buy for this popcorn machine, congratulations! It normally runs over $300.00 for the thing, but it's really well built, and makes a ton of popcorn, I think you will enjoy it. Try out the Jolly Time kits if you want the movie theater popcorn. Thanks for the comment!
I want one...
These things are great! Thanks for the comment 🙂
Do you have tonise oil? Can you air pop? The kernels
I have been using pre-measured packets with this popcorn machine and they work really well, the oil is included, salt, and kernels. This machine has the kettle heat up so if you were to put oil in the kettle with kernels and salt you could go that route but would have to measure things separately. But I just haven't tried tonise oil, and for air popping, everything goes into the kettle to be heated up. Hopefully that helps. Here is a link for the pre-measured packets if interested.
amzn.to/3TTuNyS
looking for a machine to take to festivals. do you need any cool down time between batches?
No cool down time needed, just dump in the next packet, and off you go! I love ours, and it makes so much popcorn! This is great for large groups. Thanks for the comment. 🍿
@@FixMyBleep We have a large festival in the area every year. Around 100k people attend over four days. And they don't have any vendors selling popcorn other than kettle corn and it's not as tasty. I'm looking to fill the void. And thanks for the reply
If you look into it further, you will also find that the popcorn machine is healthier than the micro wave. From my understand the calories are much higher with micro wave popcorn. I have the same machine as yours.
Thank you for the information, this has been a great machine, we get it out every Holiday and time we have company over or just when we want to do a movie night. 🎥 Thanks again for the comments!
can you make kettle corn in it?
Sorry but from what I've found looking at the manufacturer website and instructions, No. The directions specifically say NOT to make kettle corn in this machine.
Looks like cleaning would be a real issue if you did kettle corn in this, the sugar would mess up the mixing bar. Great question however.
Ok…Great Northern Popcorn’s website is un reachable and same goes for the phone number. You can find there stuff through online retailers but no direct contact with them. Are you familiar with anything going on with them? I’ve owned a couple units of there’s and looking to buy another but a little hesitant if I can’t get in touch with them. Thanks
Hello, it looks like maybe they let the Domain name expire, or just don't care about it and are using this instead: www.thepopcornmachine.com/great-northern but have most of their products (all of them) on Amazon. It took me busting out the Owner's manual to find any contact info....here we go, it's not much but I have an e-mail address. service@greatnorthernpopcorn.com🧻
Great video
Thank you!
I have almost enough money to buy it I might save and get it
We sure love ours, and if you like the movie theater popcorn taste, then pick up some of the Jolly Time amzn.to/3TTuNyS pre-measured packed for the popcorn maker. Good stuff! Thanks for the comment! 🍿
Im gonna buy it and also that jolly time popcorn stuff
@@FixMyBleep if you don’t mind me asking do you clean the machine after every use
@@isaacg2008 You are going to love it, congratulations!
@@isaacg2008 I'll wipe the inside of the popcorn machine down with some apple vinegar on a paper towel, along with the kettle to just keep it cleaned out after each use, sometimes it will sit a couple days before that happens however if we have company over. People don't seem to mine the "day-old" popcorn Lol.
Ich frag auch immer meine Tochter die befangen und sehr "unparteiisch" beurteilen kann :-D made my day
Danke für den Kommentar. Freut mich, dass das Video hilfreich war. 🍿
Yummy popcorn !!
It’s the absolute best!
Did you get your haircut just for this video?
Nope, but I think maybe I got a haircut day or two before the video just random timing but it worked out.
This thing looks amazing! I don’t see a better one online. Been eyeing for awhile but will pull the trigger very soon!
This really is a solid popcorn machine, I did a lot of research online before picking up this one and I'm glad I went with this model. We use it all the time and when we have company over it can really crank out the loads of movie theater quality popcorn! Thanks for the comment! 🍿
@@FixMyBleep Noproblem. I now have this thing and u were right. Great quality, Big and heavy, but Awesome looking! Do you recommend putting in one cup of seeds for an adequate serving for 1-2 people? The 12 oz kettle is fairly large, so just wanna make sure I get the same, typical popping effect, instead of it being too deep and the kernel get trapped? How many cups or oz are the jolly time kits please?
@@Chaseh1616 Hi, so the Jolly Time Kits have 1 and a half to 2 cups of popcorn in them for the 12 oz kettle and it serves maybe 4 or 5 people so you can go half that for just 2 people I'd think. Hope that helps! Enjoy! 🍿
You had a great video going, then all the sudden you actually had footage of making microwave popcorn! WTF are you doing? Who is watching this video thinking the only thing missing is a taste comparison between a commercial popper and microwave popcorn. I get it, you wanted to include your kid and that was enjoyable to watch, but don’t showcase unwatchable microwave popcorn, put up some oil based popcorn machines and compare them, and still bring your kid.
Hey I appreciate the constructive advice and re-watching the video, I can see where you are coming from. Thank you for the comment!
Hey man thanks for this video. I've been looking for a popcorn machine and this video convinced me to pull the trigger on this one.
That's great news, Congratulations! Thanks for the comment and enjoy the awesome popcorn this machine makes. 🍿