{rating}The Presto 06301 Dehydrator – in fact the whole lineup of Presto Dehydrators – are new to the Presto brand. Presto has been manufacturing great kitchen ware for more than a century, and has been in the forefront of coming up with many innovative appliances. Presto is likely best known for their … [Read more...]
Welcome to the food dehydrator reviews section of our site.
In the market for the best food dehydrator your money can buy? We're here to help! Dehydrators are just one of the many small kitchen appliances we evaluate and review.
Since you're likely at the stage where you are ready to buy a food dehydrator – or food dryer as some call them – I'm going to assume you're already familiar with all the advantages of dehydration, but just in case I'll touch on some of the main reasons. Dehydrating is a method of preserving foods like fruit, vegetables and meat. If you have ever eaten beef jerky, that is an example of dehydrated meat. And why would you want to preserve your food in this manner? Well, if you are a camper or hiker, you know that dried snacks are a great thing to have along. Or perhaps you just want to have healthy snacks on hand in your household. Whatever the reasons, browse through and compare food dehydrator reviews to find the best food dehydrator for your needs.
A couple of tips when looking for or selecting a food dryer. One machine does it all, so you don't need to narrow your search down to something like the best food dehydrator for meat or a beef jerky dehydrator. Every machine covered in our dehydrator reviews will be able to handle a variety of foods such as the fruit, vegetables and meat already mentioned, along with such items as fish, fowl, herbs, spices even flowers for potpourri.
Having said that, a few more tips. Units are available both round and rectangular or square. While the circular models are generally cheaper there is a drawback you should be aware of, namely you can fit less in them. This isn't just due to the shape, but also because they have a center post that takes away even more room. Also, if you're wanting to make something like beef jerky – think long strips – you're going to want a rectangle or square model. Of if you want to dry flowers, the same thing becomes an issue. Be aware of your needs and buy accordingly. Another issue to watch out for – fan placement. If the fan is at the bottom, eventually you'll get food droppings in it, so for the most part, I would recommend a food dehydrator that has a top or side mount fan. Yet another issue to pay attention to is the wattage of the food dehydrator. The higher the wattage, the shorter the drying time. These are just a few things you might want to watch out for.
As far as brands go the Excalibur Food Dehydrator certainly stands as a crowd favorite, but that doesn't automatically make it the best dehydrator you can buy. Don't discount models like the Nesco food dehydrator or Waring, L'Equip and more. You can be sure that our food dehydrator reviews will cover all the best machines regardless of the brand. And to give you a bit more help we'll also give you our personal food dehydrator ratings. That should assist you when making comparisons. All you need to do is take the time and learn which food dryer is best for you based on your specific needs. Oh, and if you look to the right I've included links to some videos which will share some good food dehydrator recipes and tips on how to use your new dehydrator.
So there you have it. Look below for our actual food dehydrator reviews. And when you're done why not follow the links in the menu bar up top and check out other small appliance reviews!
Best Food Dehydrator Reviews
STX Dehydra 800W-XLS 10 Tray Food Dehydrator Review
{rating}Writing a review on the STX Dehydra 800w-XLS is almost redundant! If you've read my reviews on the STX Dehydra 1200w and the 600w, you already know that I think these are the best food dehydrators on the market. At least of those I've reviewed so far.Click to SEE CURRENT PRICING from your local … [Read more...]
Nesco FD-80 Food Dehydrator Review
{rating}The Nesco FD-80 – or the Nesco American Harvest FD-80 as the case may be – is the newest food dehydrator in the Nesco lineup. As anyone who has done any research on food dehydrators knows, square or rectangular shaped dehydrators are the route to go, so I guess Nesco has finally come out with an … [Read more...]
STX Dehydra 600 Watt 10 Tray Food Dehydrator DEH-004 Review
{rating}If you've read my review on the STX Dehydra 1200 watt, you know my feelings on the brand. STX Dehydra manufactures some of the best food dehydrators on the market! Excalibur who??CLICK HERE to see current pricing from your local Amazon (if available)But today we're talking about the STX Dehydra … [Read more...]
TSM Dehydrator – 10 Tray Harvest Food Review
{rating}Looking for a great food dehydrator? Do yourself a favor and don't discount the TSM Dehydrator. TSM stands for The Sausage Maker and believe me, these guys know what they're doing when it comes to food dehydrators. They are better known for their stainless steel food dehydrators. Including the … [Read more...]
L’Equip Dehydrator – 6 Tray Deluxe Model Review
{rating}This L'Equip dehydrator, also known as the L'Equip Deluxe is a great looking food dehydrator, but you and I both know that looks aren't everything, right?Click for details & current pricingBefore I go any further, I need to clear something up. For some reason Amazon boldly claims that the … [Read more...]
Omega Dehydrator Review – DH9090TW 9 Tray w/Timer
{rating}If you're like me, you're a little surprised to hear about Omega dehydrators. Omega is known as the manufacturer of some of the best juicers on the market, but released 2 new food dehydrators in early 2012. And as with their juicer, you are looking at a quality product.Click here for further details … [Read more...]
LEM 10 Tray Food Dehydrator w/Digital Timer Review
{rating}We're now taking a look at the LEM Dehydrator. The 10 tray model to be specific. There is also a 5 tray LEM dehydrator, but I should point out that are not the same unit with just a differing amount of trays. If you are looking at the 5 tray model, please note that among other things, it is less … [Read more...]
STX Dehydra 1200w-XLS 10 Tray Food Dehydrator Review
{rating}The STX Dehydra has a timer! You might think that isn`t such a big deal, but a lot – if not most – of the food dehydrators currently on the market don`t have a timer. If you`re on the hunt for the best food dehydrator you can find – and one that meets your specific needs – pay attention to … [Read more...]
Nesco FD-75PR 700-Watt Food Dehydrator Review
{rating}Today we're reviewing the Nesco FD-75PR Food Dehydrator, also known as the Nesco Snackmaster. It's smaller and less expensive than the Nesco FD-1018 and the Excalibur 3900, but this food dehydrator is an excellent choice for its price range. As a matter of fact I'd say that this model and the Nesco … [Read more...]
Nesco American Harvest FD-1018P Food Dehydrator Review
{rating}First off, let's clear up some of the confusion with regards to this Nesco food dehydrator. The GardenMaster. There are a few different model numbers floating around. In some cases you'll see FD-1010 Pro, others FD-1010 Plus and still others you find FD-1018. In order to get clarity I connected … [Read more...]
Excalibur 3900 Food Dehydrator Review
{rating}So, in your quest for the best food dehydrators you stumbled across the Excalibur 3900 and want more details, eh? You've come to the right place. Is the Excalibur 3900 the best? You'll have to decide what's best for you; I'm just here to give you the facts.CLICK HERE to see current pricing … [Read more...]
