We purchased a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer with the upgrade to an oil-free pump in early 2022. Ours is now an outdated model with only 4 trays.
Instead of buying expensive commercial freeze-dried meals which often contain ingredients we prefer not to eat, we use our freeze dryer to prep our own meals and meal ingredients.
However, buying a freeze-dryer can be a challenge here in copyright, and finding a trusted dealer is one of the key considerations. And that’s where a company like us comes in.
We talked about the payback period for freeze driers above because capacity affects the price. If you plan on freeze-drying as a hobby or to stock less than a few hundred pounds of food, the small will probably do.
Trimleaf stands out as the place to buy freeze dryers, given their quality, value, and support. From offering the most trusted Harvest Right models to providing unmatched customer service and financing options, Trimleaf ensures a seamless and rewarding experience for every buyer.
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The freeze dryer can be somewhat noisy and requires adequate space for operation. Ensure you have a designated area that can accommodate the appliance comfortably.
As soon as we opened the package we could feel how flimsy the bags were compared to those provided by Harvest Right and were not convinced they would exclude the oxygen as required for long term storage.
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Hi, I’m Sean and I’ve been reviewing freeze dryers for several years now. As a manufacturing engineer and as an emergency manager, I have the background to approach the comparison, review, and testing of freeze dryers from a uniquely broad perspective.
Our top picks are automated and the easiest to use. You don’t have to be a bioengineering scientist to run the thing, just follow the menu options and let it do all of the calculations for you:
We hit a small snag with the setup, discovering we needed a dedicated power outlet only after the dryer arrived. Luckily an electrician quickly solved the problem for us, but it’s a reminder to prep the space first.
There is an oil-free pump Buy online available for all of the Harvest Right models, but my cost analysis doesn’t support buying it for the additional $1500+. The oil-free pump also runs louder despite its lower maintenance requirements.
If you are going trekking, or hunting in the deep woods, you need to be mindful of every ounce of weight you are carrying. The Em excesso weight of dehydrated or canned food can be a deal breaker.