West Bend review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

West Bend suits households replacing a single countertop appliance on a tight budget, from air fryers to drip coffee. Air fryers start at $34.99, and the digital basket model pairs that entry point with 6.62 litres of capacity, 12 programs and dishwasher safe parts.

Key facts

Best for
Budget buyers for air fryers, multicookers and drip coffee.
Reference models
West Bend 7 Quart Digital Air Fryer AFWB7DBK13, West Bend 5 Qt. Air Fryer with 10 Presets, West Bend XL Air Fryer Oven 26 Quart (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
$34.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
6.62 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,600 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Cooking programmes
12 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mobile app
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Greenfield World Trade, Inc. d/b/a The Legacy Companies (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1911 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Air fryer, Multicooker, Stand mixer
Official website
westbend.com

Coffee machines

Reference models
West Bend 7 Quart Digital Air Fryer AFWB7DBK13, West Bend 5 Qt. Air Fryer with 10 Presets, West Bend XL Air Fryer Oven 26 Quart (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
$59.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
$199.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pod system
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
6.62 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,600 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Greenfield World Trade, Inc. d/b/a The Legacy Companies (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1911 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Drip

Home appliances

Reference models
West Bend 7 Quart Digital Air Fryer AFWB7DBK13, West Bend 5 Qt. Air Fryer with 10 Presets, West Bend XL Air Fryer Oven 26 Quart (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
$34.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Energy class
ENERGY STAR (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Annual energy use (kWh)
245 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity
1.6 cu. ft. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Dimensions
44.9 x 44.9 x 50.3 cm (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mobile app
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Greenfield World Trade, Inc. d/b/a The Legacy Companies (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1911 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Air fryer, Multicooker, Stand mixer

Apps and profiles

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Air fryers start at $34.99, which places the brand 19 of 87 brands on entry price.
  • The basket air fryer runs 12 programs, above the site median of 9.5.
  • A first drip machine starts at $59.99, well inside the site median price of €61.38.
  • Removable air fryer parts are dishwasher safe, which matches the majority of brands in the field.
  • An American maker founded 1911, selling into US, so spec sheets read consistently.

Cons

  • There is no mobile app, so cooking is set on the unit rather than from a phone.
  • Support runs on email and chat, with no phone line listed among the channels.
  • Cover is short at 1 year, so keeping the receipt matters more than usual.
  • The coffee range covers drip only, with milk of none and a pod system of none, so espresso drinkers need another brand.

Ready to try West Bend?

Scored 9.2 / 10 by SmartHomeCue.

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Who it suits

  • Households replacing a single air fryer or multicooker without stretching the budget
  • Renters who want countertop appliances that work straight out of the box
  • Drip coffee drinkers after a simple percolator rather than capsules or a grinder

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers who want app-controlled cooking, since the air fryer has no mobile app
  • Anyone after espresso, pods or frothed milk, since the coffee range is drip with milk of none
  • Cookware shoppers who want blenders and processors in the same range, since GASTROBACK's air fryer, multicooker and blender runs wider than air fryer, multicooker and stand mixer

How it compares on our data

West Bend sits toward the front of the field on entry price and mid-table on basket size. Cookware pricing starts at $34.99, which places the brand 19 of 87 brands ranked on price from, a cheap way into the air fryer and multicooker market. The basket capacity of 6.62-litre puts it at 33 of 69 brands on capacity, so the money goes on preset count rather than size. Program count tells the same story, because 12 places West Bend 15 of 60 brands ranked on programs count, just above the site median of 9.5 without being an outlier.

Core features

The range spans a digital basket air fryer, a smaller preset air fryer and a larger oven-style fryer at the top end. The digital model holds 6.62 litres, runs 12 programs and draws 1,600 W, with removable parts that are dishwasher safe, which matches most brands in the field. There is no mobile app, so every program runs from the control panel rather than from a phone. Cover lasts 1 year, and there is no spare parts shop, so replacement baskets and racks come through ordinary retail channels rather than a dedicated parts store.

The company behind it

West Bend is an American brand founded 1911 and headquartered in the United States, with the company behind it trading as Greenfield World Trade, Inc. d/b/a The Legacy Companies. That entity is the name carried on a warranty claim, which matters if a replacement goes wrong. Listed markets are US, so buyers elsewhere may be importing and paying outside the listed prices. Support is offered on email and chat, so a question can be raised by email or live chat without setting up an account.

How West Bend compares

Where West Bend is available

Available
United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a West Bend air fryer cost?+

Cookware pricing starts at $34.99, which ranks the brand 19 of 87 brands on entry price, so it is one of the cheaper doors into the category. A larger oven-style fryer sits above that figure, so budget for a step up if you want more room than the basket model gives.

How many cooking programs does the air fryer offer?+

The digital basket air fryer offers 12 programs, which places West Bend 15 of 60 brands on that measure and above the site median of 9.5. A smaller sibling model carries a shorter preset list, so check which unit you are buying before you settle on a program count.

Can I put the air fryer basket in the dishwasher?+

Dishwasher safe parts are listed for the air fryer, so the basket and tray can go straight into a machine after a batch. That sits with the majority of brands in the field and keeps cleanup quick. The housing still needs a wipe by hand, as it would with any appliance of this size.

Is there an app for West Bend appliances?+

There is no mobile app, so cooking is set from the dial and buttons on the unit rather than from a phone. The brand leans on program count instead, with 12 programs on the digital air fryer. Anyone who wants to start a cycle from the sofa should weigh that before buying.

What kind of coffee makers does West Bend sell?+

The coffee range is drip only, with a pod system of none and milk of none, so nothing is frothed and no capsules are involved. Coffee entry sits at $59.99 and the commercial urn tops out at $199.99, which keeps the range at the simple end of coffee.

How long is the warranty and who honours it?+

Cover runs 1 year, which is short for a countertop appliance that sees daily use. The company behind the brand trades as Greenfield World Trade, Inc. d/b/a The Legacy Companies, and that is the name that matters on a claim. Keeping the receipt is worth more here than it would be under a longer cover.

Where does West Bend sell and how do I get help?+

Listed markets are US and the headquarters is in the United States, so buyers elsewhere may be importing and paying outside the listed prices. Support runs on email and chat, which means email or live chat rather than a phone line, and no account is needed to reach either.

Do you get spare parts for West Bend appliances?+

There is no spare parts shop, so replacement baskets, racks and lids come through ordinary retail channels rather than a dedicated parts store. Finding a matching part later can take some hunting, especially for the larger oven-style fryer. Dishwasher safe parts on the main models reduce how often a replacement is needed.

Sources

Compiled from 13 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

West Bend

Budget buyers for air fryers, multicookers and drip coffee.

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