Description
The Home Freeze Dryer in medium size, available from Harvest Right in satin white, is designed for residential use to preserve food through freeze drying. It is capable of freeze drying 10 to 15 pounds of fresh food per cycle, which totals approximately 300 to 450 pounds annually, assuming four uses per week over 50 weeks. The unit features a tray space of 675 square inches, allowing for efficient batch processing. Its exterior dimensions are 19 inches wide, 25 inches deep, and 29 inches high, with a weight of approximately 119 pounds, making it suitable for placement on countertops, carts, or tables. The tray dimensions are 7.5 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 0.75 inches high. The freeze dryer includes a premier industrial vacuum pump valued at $795 at no additional cost, along with vacuum pump oil, a set of five stainless steel trays, a guide to freeze drying, 50 Mylar bags, 50 oxygen absorbers, and an impulse sealer. It operates on a standard 110-volt outlet. The shipping weight of the package is 209 pounds, measuring 26 inches wide, 36 inches deep, and 45 inches high, and it ships only to physical addresses. Maintenance involves replacing the vacuum pump oil every 20 to 30 batches, which takes about two minutes, and cleaning the unit as needed. The unit comes with a three-year limited warranty. This medium home freeze dryer is an ideal solution for families seeking long-term food storage, allowing cost-effective preservation of various foods with minimal ongoing maintenance.