Description
The Small Home Freeze Dryer - Stainless Steel by Harvest Right is a compact food dehydration appliance designed for home use. It allows users to preserve a variety of foods, including fruits, meats, and meals, through freeze-drying, which removes moisture while maintaining nutritional value and flavor. The unit features a stainless steel exterior for durability and ease of cleaning, and it is suitable for countertop placement, cart, or table.
Materials include a corrosion-resistant stainless steel body and food-grade aluminum trays. The trays measure 7.75 inches wide by 14 inches long with a height of 0.75 inches each, supplied as a set of four. The device weighs 91 pounds, with exterior dimensions of 17.4 inches wide, 21.5 inches deep, and 26.8 inches high, making it manageable for home environments. Without the door or vacuum fittings, its dimensions are 16.5 inches wide by 18.5 inches deep. It is powered via a standard 110-volt outlet.
Key features include a tray space totaling 434 square inches, capable of freeze-drying 6 to 10 pounds of fresh food per batch. Annually, it can process up to 1,800 pounds if operated four times weekly over 50 weeks. The included premier industrial vacuum pump, valued at $795, ensures efficient dehydration, with replacement oil needed approximately every 20 to 30 batches. Other features comprise a 3-year limited warranty, and contents include the freeze dryer, vacuum pump with oil, oil filter, stainless steel trays, a guide to freeze drying, Mylar bags (50 count), oxygen absorbers (50 count), and an impulse sealer.
This small home freeze dryer is ideal for individuals interested in long-term food storage, home food preservation, or reducing reliance on commercial frozen foods. It is suitable for hobbyists, small-scale food producers, or those with a budget-conscious approach to food security. Its capacity and efficiency make it appropriate for personal use, batch processing of meats or fruits, and preparing emergency food supplies.
Maintenance involves replacing the vacuum pump oil every 20 to 30 batches and cleaning the freeze dryer as needed. The product ships in one package weighing 172 pounds, with dimensions of 26 inches wide, 36 inches deep, and 41 inches high, and is only delivered to physical addresses.