When selecting freeze dryer accessories, it's crucial to ensure compatibility with the specific make and model of the freeze-drying unit. Many manufacturers such as Harvest Right offer accessories designed to work seamlessly with their equipment, optimizing performance and ease of use.

Every can you put on the shelves is full of liquid, which accounts for most of its weight and the space it takes up. Freeze dried food takes up a fraction of the space of cans, and less space than dehydrated foods too.

Vacuum pump quality significantly impacts both performance and maintenance requirements. Look for systems with oil-free or easy-maintenance vacuum pumps that achieve the deep vacuum necessary for efficient sublimation while requiring minimal intervention.

Check the warranty. A freeze dryer machine contains of a lot of specialized parts that can wear out over time. Check to see what technical support the manufacturer offers, as well as how expensive replacements parts are and whether they’re covered by warranty before making an investment.  

That's why we've worked diligently to develop flexible financing solutions for freeze dryers that make this investment more manageable. Through our financing partners, you can bring home a freeze dryer for as little as $79.95 per month*, making this powerful technology more accessible than ever.

A freeze dryer enables you to extend the shelf life of various foods from a matter of days or weeks to years or even decades. Freeze dried food has long been a staple of mountaineering and hunting. But it is only in recent years that it has begun to receive more widespread attention.

Plus, that one-year full warranty and limited extended coverage on essential parts give us Em excesso peace of mind.

I’ve worked a lot of electronics over the years, including working for the feds in electrical and electronics. Looking inside the unit, it’s obvious Harvest Right put a lot of effort into insuring trouble shooting and repairing their dryers would be as easy as it could be for people who know little about electronic and mechanical repairs.

On the other hand, the premier oil pump operates at a quieter hum, more akin to white noise rather than an invasive buzz.

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.

You may want to go the pre-packaged route if your budget and time resources don’t make sense for owning your own machine. Freeze-dried food suppliers are still a great idea for maximizing your emergency food shelf-life. Typically, those are over $10 per pound of food depending on the type.

If you are thinking of purchasing a freeze dryer there are a number of things you will want to consider. A freeze dryer is a long term investment after all, just like a washing machine or any other large appliance. Here are a few things to think about before spending your hard-earned money.

Harvest Right doubled (at least) capacity and added a tray Know More to every model when they upgraded to ‘Home Pro’ models a few years ago.

The refrigeration system should demonstrate consistent cooling capacity, especially during extended operation, as temperature stability directly affects the quality of your freeze-dried products.