If you have special dietary requirements, they don’t disappear if the SHTF – If you are diabetic or have other special dietary requirements, finding food that is good for you is going to get a lot more difficult if things break down.
Then there are other costs like vacuum pump oil ($16 per year) and any accessories you buy. We have purchased additional trays, tray lids and tray separators.
And then there’s the noise. The freeze dryer is not exactly whisper-quiet so having it running in your kitchen would be very disruptive.
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.
Given our experience, the decision to purchase a freeze dryer again if we had a do-over is a no-brainer, we would get it every time.
The oil-free pump boasted many benefits but came with a downside – noise. It’s loud, and not in the charming way that a bustling kitchen might be. It’s more like the constant hum of a vacuum that’s persistent enough to drive you out of the room.
Energy efficiency has become increasingly important in newer freeze dryer models, with improved vacuum pump designs and optimized refrigeration systems that reduce operating costs.
Freeze dryer accessories are designed to complement and improve the functionality of freeze-drying units. These additional components can help users achieve better results, increase efficiency, and expand the range of items that can be preserved.
The easy-to-use and proven firmware, convenient modes like ‘candy mode’, and service track record of Harvest Right on the Home Pro models all push the quality to the top.
Freeze drying maintains nearly all of the nutritional value of fresh food. Other methods of preservation, such as canning and dehydrating, use high temperatures that destroy much of the food value.
You may get a more personalized experience with a smaller company, but there is only one company that has been doing this for over 10 years, has a stellar BBB rating, and a dedicated service department.
On freeze dryer dependability: I have Know More the medium Harvest Right. It worked flawlessly, but heading toward a couple years in, went south.
Trimleaf offers free shipping copyright-wide! We cover all duties & fees if your freeze dryer ships direct from the USA factory, this means pelo surprise costs or hidden fees, which can put off any excited customer.
Simply press start on the touch screen and the patented Smart Freeze™ technology senses when it’s done.