Dehydrators

Quality and Value in Food Dehydrators

There are many low quality food dehydrators on the market that don’t perform well or last long. We offer quality home and commercial dehydrators from solid companies with strong warranties. In addition to good construction, smart design makes a big difference in a dehydrator. Low, steady heat is used in food dehydration to evaporate moisture, while air circulation moves moist air away from the food. To avoid uneven drying and reduce or eliminate the need for tray rotation, the dehydrator must provide uniform airflow across every part of each tray.

Drying Foods & More

People are often surprised by the variety of foods (as well as non-food items) that can be dried in a modern food dehydrator. Fruits and vegetables are very popular selections. Apples, bananas and berries are familiar examples, but you can also dry items like melons and rhubarb. You may have heard of drying tomatoes and peppers, but zucchini and pumpkin are good too! Now that you’re dreaming of the possibilities, experiment beyond fruits and vegetables. How about jerky, hiking mixtures, or fish? Don’t stop with edibles: Herbs, flowers, potpourri, and dozens of natural craft ideas are fun too!

Nesco/American Harvest: A Dehydrating Leader

The American Harvest circular models are very popular: the FD-1010, the FD-1040, and the FD-75PR. All three of these models have the ability to adjust temperature and vary the number of trays used. These dehydrators automatically adjust their air flow to the number of trays in use. The American Harvest FD-1010 has a powerful 2,400 RPM motor, four included trays, and can be expanded to thirty for a whopping thirty square feet of drying surface!

The American Harvest FD-1040 includes four trays, expandable to twenty, and features a top-mounted fan and heater that prevents liquids from ever dripping on the heater or motor. Similarly, the FD-75PR comes with a top-mounted motor and heater, but instead of solid white, this dehydrator comes in white with gray flecks.

The American Harvest FD-80 comes with four removable trays and allows you to add more, up to a total of eight. Just as on the circular models, the air pressure adjusts automatically to the number of trays you’re using. This model features a 700 watt heater and quiet, top mounted fan and is available in a marbled gray color.

Stainless Steel Commercial Food Dehydrators

In addition to home food drying machines, we also offer commercial food dehydrators. Contact our commercial sales department if you have questions about these quality machines for the food drying production needs of your business.

Buying a Food Dehydrator at Pleasant Hill Grain

Pleasant Hill Grain provides a superior online shopping experience for home and kitchen products. We’re a factory authorized dealer for every dehydrator we offer, and also carry a wide selection of appliances and cook’s tools. Most items are stocked at our location for fast and reliable shipping to you. Have questions? Please call us at the number below—we’d love to help you select a food dehydrator that’s perfect for your needs!