I’d rather make larger batches less often than smaller batches more frequently. Unless you live alone, I’d always recommend getting the largest unit. The trays are smaller than a cookie sheet, so you can only fit so much in each batch. I always tell people to get the largest unit they can afford. We have the largest unit, and people have asked if I’m glad we got that size or if we could have been fine with a smaller one.Īs you know by now, we have purchased a second unit. ![]() Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Getting a Freeze Dryer What Size Unit? You’ll also want it close by, so a detached garage or outbuilding isn’t ideal because you will need to check on your freeze dryer during each cycle. In many homes, this will just be too large of an appliance to find a suitable space to keep it. Our freeze dryer is the size of a small washing machine. ![]() I’m not sure I’d be happy with it if I had to freeze-dry in my kitchen.īut if you have a space where the noise won’t bother you (like a basement or spare room with a door), that’s preferred. We got the “quiet” motor for our unit and, as you can hear in the video, it’s still quite loud. But it’s worth taking into consideration before purchasing a unit. This can be cut down significantly if you pre-freeze your food. ( Root Cellaring, Canning, Dehydrating, Fermenting, etc.) Timeįreeze dryers take 24-36 hours for an average batch of food. If a freeze dryer is out of your budget, there are still many other preservation methods that are much more affordable. Home freeze dryers are cost-prohibitive for many families.
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