Product ReviewsVintage Sunbeam Hot Shot For Soup, Tea, etc. Water Heater-Excellent Model #3211

Wonderful Product

It doesn't "brew" anything. It boils water for use in tea, coffee, ramen noodles, soups, etc... It boils the water just as quickly, if not quicker, than a microwave using much, much less electricity. (Not to mention the health hazards of microwaves.)Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: thegood-goods

Great idea, broke easily.

Have been wanting one for a while because of rapid single-serve water heating ability. Water dispenser tab/lever broke with first use. Product is no longer supported by Sunbeam, repair/replacement not available. Not sure if just this particular item, or this is a larger problem - my parents had one that worked well for a long time.Read full review...

The reliable Hot Shot

I had a Hot Shot for over 25 years and it was the most reliable and useful appliance in my kitchen. When it died after so many years, I sought a replacement on eBay and found a gently-used Hot Shot of the same model. I am very pleased with it and maybe it will last 25 years too!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: bluegrassonly

Fast and reliable!

Heats up super fast! Hard to find the white but found it here on eBay - woohoo! I’ve had several of these over the years and often have given them away in favor of using my microwave but I’m done with microwaves so this little gem is all I need.Read full review...

Compact and fast brew

My mom had one for years and was time to give it up. No one else makes one like it. She loves the new one I found for her. Works great!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: rockvilledeals

Sunbeam Hotshot 3211 Hot Water Dispenser

This model was the first one I had seen, but I bought the newer model. I can see why all the reviews rave about this older version. It’s sturdier, it doesn’t continue dripping after dispensing, the upper half doesn’t lean down forward from pressing downward on the dispenser lever because the sides are structurally supported. Obviously, I’m comparing to the many that I have used of the newer model. It’s worth paying more for the older model. I love my 3211 Hotshot!Read full review...

Sunbeam Hotshot

I was disappointed when our Hotshot stopped working. I was even more disappointed when I discovered they were discontinued. Checking
e-Bay, I found there were plenty available, but most were priced way more than I was willing to pay. I took a chance with a "pre-owned" one, priced much more reasonabley. I am very happy with my purchase. It is clean, and works great. We use it several times a day. One question: why did Sunbeam discontinue such a good product?
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Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: alexalubra0

Original Hot Shot... So happy found you!

We love this 'old' style Hot Shot. The newer ones do not work well and break easily. ( Ask me how I know...)
This is our third Hot Shot. The first two each lasted about 10 years of daily use. Or last one was truly worn out, and I couldn't find a replacement.
I was so happy to find one at a fair price. It was delivered well packaged. It came 'like new' condition with the instructions and it works perfectly.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: tn-teacher

Perfect in every way

I could have bought an updated version of this product but after reading reviews online, decided to stick with the tried-and-true 3211 model.
It seemed a bit pricey, but decided that if I were to have to keep replacing new versions, that the price was worth it if this one lasts over 10 years as my old one did.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: savewithus2012

HotShot works awesome

Heats very fast. Much better product then the newer model. Bought the newer model, and it didn't even last a week! This model is great! So happy with it!

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: kellan_h