While the initial cost might seem steep, keep in mind the long-term savings and the value of preserved food. It’s an investment in self-sufficiency and food storage security. You can read my full cost analysis of the Harvest Right freeze dryer here.

The operation of a freeze dryer depends on the brand (and sometimes the model). Some brands require a lot of input, specifying exact freezing and drying times and temperature limits. Others have quick start buttons and pre-programmed recipes to get you going fast.

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.

This freeze dryer is large enough to provide for your long term needs. But it can also provide you a way to safely store your homegrown fresh summer vegetables for winter use, saving you money, time and hassle.

Our oil pump gave out before we had used it more than a few weeks. It was a hassle to get it fixed and three months later it quit freezing and we had to send the whole machine back. And that was MONTHS ago! I lost my summer and fall harvest because they simply couldn’t be bothered to do anything about it.

In this review, we cover what we love about our Harvest Right freeze dryer, what we can live with, and what broke, to help you decide if it’s a worthwhile investment for you.

Keeping the freeze dryer clean has proved pretty simple for us. Once the unit defrosts, we grab a clean, damp cloth and give the chamber and trays a once-over.

Once you’ve freeze-dried the food, you can package it, eat it, or reconstitute it with water. Packing the food in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers is ideal for long-term food storage. We’ve already reviewed those with dehydrated and freeze-dried food in mind:

Harvest Right has a troubleshooting video library which can walk you through leak tests and other issues on your own before you reach out to their technicians. Other brands have troubleshooting steps listed in their owner’s manuals.

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Besides the food and the freeze dryer Buy Now itself, there are plenty of accessories to consider when you get a freeze dryer. Some basics that you’ll need include:

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.

Setting the Em excesso dry time to a default time of 24 hours means we can package our food when it suits us.

Your friends, families, and community will inevitably come calling when they learn you have the best freeze dryer, and this bad boy can pump out the vittles to make them happy. The upgrade compared to previous models also includes the Premium pump, which runs about 15 decibels quieter.