Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Reviews

I was having problems with the freeze drier not completing its cycle. My wife and I did troubleshooting and nothing seemed to work. Then I called HarvesRight customer service.

Arlette with HarvesRight emailed me back the next day and set up a time when we could talk. She called me, as scheduled, and we reviewed the problems. Turns out it was a software problem. Arlette walked me through how to update the software. The freeze drier worked perfectly after that. She also followed up a call a couple of days later to see how everything was going.

We have run 2 full batches of fruit and it’s working perfectly. I’m very thankful for a company who stands by their product! Thanks Arlette and HarvesRight.

At first glance, the freeze dry machine seemed a bit daunting, but let me assure you, it's a game-changer! The instruction guide, online YouTube tutorials, and social media support groups were a lifesaver. Once I got the hang of it, the possibilities were endless.

I can choose exactly what foods I want to preserve and at what quality level. But perhaps the best part is how it helps combat food waste. Instead of watching leftovers, fruits, and vegetables go bad before I can use them, I simply freeze dry them! It's like pressing pause on their expiration date.

Caution: this may become your new favorite passion, and before you know it, you'll be freeze drying everything from leftovers to your neighbor's surplus zucchinis. Prepare to have your every thought and moment of free time consumed by the endless possibilities of freeze drying. But fear not! Should you find yourself uncontrollably obsessed, remember there are social media support groups for this addiction. Embrace the madness and freeze on, my friends!

These machines are finicky buyer beware they take a lot of time to get running right and there is maintenance on these machine. I have had for 7 months and have not had a successful run on my second machine from the factory.

Freeze drying is a whole other level of…

Freeze drying is a whole other level of food storage and prep. Amazingly easy process.

Little trouble figuring out extra dry time as I am a new to it. 1 batch taught me lol

The oil in the pump was a little difficult to regulate. Pouring it in the level didn’t show until it was over full. Made a little mess over next few batches. But customer service was spot on with helping me assess and manage oil levels. Thanks Norman! I am very happy that is spent the money on this machine. Great for my homesteading needs!

I have had my freeze drier since 10/22 and have used constantly. I have a garden and green house and have canned and froze produce for many many years.

My husband is a very successful hunter and fisherman which I also canned and froze. Now we preserve all of this with the freeze drier and it turns out great, using our imagination to create all kinds of things.

We have 7 grand kids that really enjoy all the speciall treat bags. My 11 year old grandson has even joined in the process.

Don’t know how we got along without it.

We just recently started having problems but customer service has been great to work with.. It was frustrating that I was asked for my receipt even though I had registered at time of buying. Have no idea what happened to my receipt.

Have a feeling that farm/ranch store iwe purchased it from sold us an old product.

Ive been running my medium pro almost non stop since ordering 7 months ago! It's a breeze to learn; very user friendly. It makes great healthy snacks for my family, and eliminated the need for us to purchase another upright freezer for food storage. I highly recommend this!

I do have one regret: that I didn't order the large for my family of 6! I can't make snacks fast enough, especially freeze dried fruit! But do keep in mind that the large machine is not only one extra tray but the trays are considerably bigger. This means things take a bit longer to prep, dry and package. So in the end, I'm content with the medium for now and will probably upgrade as my family grows. I won't hesitate to order another Harvest Right!

A few tips: prefreeze everything, it saves an incredible amount of time. (Most of my fruit/veggies/me runs take 36-40 hours) And join some harvest right groups on social media or YouTube, they're full of amazing tips and recipes.

This machine has been the best gift I ever got myself or my family. 7 months in, and I'm still having a blast! I've had zero issues with hardware or software. I did have one minor user error but YouTube helped me fix that (slow vacuum leak) in minutes and at no cost. Harvest Right is awesome!

HR freeze dryer is the best kitchen “tool” we have ever purchased

Was packaged superbly

High quality & value. Easy to use

Best tech and support, like talking to your best friend

Harvest Right is prompt & helpful in answering questions on the phone

Fast Service when needed

Machine was easy to set up even though it is quite heavy

Is not super quiet when it runs, but we have it set up in our kitchen for convenience

Good manual, tools & supplies came with the machine

You will not be disappointed in your purchase! Everything you need comes with your dryer to start you off.

My experience dealing with Quintin at Harvest Right was good as well he is always willing to help through email or by phone. They call back quickly if you end up leaving a message. The dryer is great but there are times when you have questions with a sophisticated machine like this is.

My experience dealing with Harvest Right directly was awesome! I had many questions which they answered thoroughly.

I had waited a long time before I decided to purchase a Harvest right freeze dryer. I really wish I had done it sooner. The prices I feel are fair for what a quality product this Dryer really is. The staff was helpful and my freeze dryer came on a pallet in a reasonable amount of time.

When I had questions about set up, they again were very helpful and kind. I love my Harvest Right freeze dryer. Anybody that is thinking about purchasing one I highly recommend you do it sooner than later.

Start freeze drying now. So much of the food that would spoil like fruits,eggs,buttermilk are great in the freeze dryer and you don't have to wait until later to use them because they taste great right out of the dryer. Ice cream is a house favorite as is any fruit that we have made. If you ever have left over pizza that’s great too. Cut it into small squares and they make great croutons on salad and soups. I suggest you get the biggest one you can for your space that you have the difference in price isn't that much. I really hope if you were sitting on the fence about purchasing one that this helps you make the choice to buy one.

We purchased our medium freeze dryer last year and have loved using it. Initially, I did have software issues, however, with the quick response from the HarvestRight technician, we update the software and it has worked very well since. Being careful to change the oil as needed and cleaning on a regular basis, I believe this machine will last a very long time. Our machine runs on a regular basis with candy and treats. Using it to have prepared meals for our hiking and camping trips this summer. It has been a joy using it, the grandkids love getting treats in the mail. Youth at church will be having a fundraiser, selling FD candies, to help our homeless community with care packages. Possibilities are endless. My only regret with my freeze dryer is that we didn't get a larger size. If you are on the fence about a purchase, I would highly recommend it.

Purchased this for food prep and of course candy for the grand baby. We are truck drivers and have been using this for our meals since we are on the road for months at a time . This has been a life saver ! Literally, no more eating out or heavy jars or cans of food . My husband and myself have both lost weight and eating better than we have in a long time . The cost upfront may seem a little scary but I promise it pays for itself in a very short amount of time you will not regret the purchase.

Freeze Drying allows me affordable and quality organic food all year round. It's better than a dehydrator as it doesn't destroy some nutrients from heat used in food dehydrators. And even after being stored a couple years the foods still taste fresh. I've owned my 5 tray Large unit for 2.5 years and it is still just as important to me now as it was on day 1. Maybe even more so with the way things are going lately in this crazy world. Love eating what I've freeze dried "as is" because the flavor is so intense. Or rehydrate it for meals. Great way to keep that extra produce from the garden or to store bulk meals (or leftovers) for camping or traveling. I've even made freeze dried candy, which is all the rage. Customer Service has been helpful; from replacing a damaged panel at delivery to later troubleshooting and fixing a vacuum issue. Basic enough operation for ease of use yet has options to customize your batches. I only wish it had an app to interface remotely.

I purchased the XL pro harvest right freeze dryer during black Friday special. It included the premium pump and impulse sealer. It is the size of a washing machine! Included 7 trays. I was disappointed by the space between trays which doesn't allow room for items such as marshmallows or gummy candy ect that expands Alot when the vacuum pump kicks in so I did end up with a few big messes! It does a wonderful job with fruit, ice cream sandwiches, creamsicles, and many types of candy. It can make huge amounts in one run with 7 very large trays! My grandkids have loved everything that I have made so far and I plan on doing pudding bites, jello bites, dog and cat treats, and MREs. I have many ideas I want to try! It's a bit loud since I have it in my breakfast nook but you get used to it! Cleaning it is a bit of a pain since it's so huge but again you can get so much more in one run that it is worth it! I look forward to making lots of healthy shelf stable food and treats for many years to come to share with family and friends!

We have had our medium Harvest Right Freeze dryer since 2018 and absolutely love it! We have completed a ton of different batches utilizing different types of foods. We primarily do fruits and vegetables because they are a hit with our daughters and daycare kids that my wife watches. The parents love this because they know their children are eating healthy snacks throughout the day. Up until recently we have had no issues with our machine, but about three weeks ago we lost power in the machine. Having a background in electricity I was able to troubleshoot the issue myself. I submitted a ticket on the Harvest Right website and within about a day and a half I was contacted by a representative named Gavin Fudge. Let me just say that Gavin is the perfect definition of amazing customer service. I explained what was going on, and he worked with me to make sure I had the parts I needed right away. He literally checked in with me anytime there was an update to the shipment right until I completed the installation of the parts to make sure the machine was back up and running. Our family wants to truly thank you all for amazing machines and customer service!! We have been sharing our adventures with our friends and they have started showing an interest to the point that once we can afford it we’d like to purchase another machine to help provide them with amazing freeze dried treats!!!

We recently purchased the Harvest Right 5-Tray Medium Freeze Dryer, and it has exceeded our expectations. Here’s why we’re thrilled with our purchase:

Sturdiness and Commercial Style: The build quality of this freeze dryer is impressive. It feels robust and durable, which is essential for long-term use.

Quick Customer Support Resolution: We encountered a minor issue and had to contact customer support. To our delight, they promptly addressed our concern, and we were back up and running in no time.

Delicious Results: We’ve freeze-dried candy, fruit, and veggies, and everyone in our household loves the results. The flavors are preserved beautifully, and the texture remains satisfyingly crunchy.

Easy to Use: Despite its initial intimidating appearance, the freeze dryer is straightforward to operate. The process is simple, and we appreciate having countless ingredients ready to sprinkle into our homemade meals.

Nutrient Retention: Knowing that our freeze-dried foods retain their nutritional value for up to 25 years gives us peace of mind. It’s an investment in our family’s health and well-being.

Overall, we’re very happy with our Harvest Right freeze dryer. If you’re considering preserving food at home, we highly recommend this appliance

After two years of research, I was gifted a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer for Christmas from my husband. Him not knowing to check for damage and all the parts accepted it. Setting up I was missing the electric cord and vacuum pump hose. I called Harvest Right immediately and was pleasantly surprised how fast and easy they processed my request for a new electric cord and vacuum pump hose. No fuss and no hassle. Machine has functioned flawlessly since December 23’User-friendly and fun to use!

I LOVE my Harvest Right!!!

I've been a gardener/canner/dehydrator/food preserver for years, but just got my Medium Freeze Dryer for Christmas this year, and I'm 100% hooked. I now sorely wish I'd gotten one years ago, as I have a cupboard full of dehydrated foods that aren't nearly as pristine, flavorful, and long-lasting as the foods that come out of the freeze dryer.

It's been running nearly non-stop since I got it. There are all of the fresh and fun things I've been experimenting with, but I've also cleaned out my upright freezer, to instead freeze dry many of the previously frozen food items in there. This has freed valuable freezer space and made these foods 'shelf-stable', long-lasting, and nearly bulletproof.

Further, it's been so much fun learning about the art/science of freeze-drying and realizing it's much easier than I thought it would be.

I LOVE this machine! Thank you, Harvest Right, for making this technology accessible to ordinary people like me who have been searching for this 'perfect' answer for home food preservation for years!

I've had mine now for 4 years, and it's been a flawless workhorse (I've heard some folks haven't had the same experience, I can only speak for mine).

If you're looking at buying one, here's some advice.

Get another set of trays.

Food prep for this machine can be a lot. I had no idea it would be so much work to prep for, but it's absolutely worth it.

Join a freeze dryer group on FB, they are great for tips and tricks, recipes, troubleshooting, all kinds of help!

And last, have fun and experiment!

I dont can, or pressure cook, but wanted to preserve food.

Now, this i can do. I have had it for about 2 months, i can preserve left overs, the family doesnt want to eat.make and preserve potato soup before potatos go bad, i can scramble and preserve eggs if we have too much to eat from our chickens.

Preserve what we dont eat from our garden

What a blessing. Im so excited about this summer. Im going to to go to a local farmer and buy lots of berrys and preserve them. So many choices.

I bought this machine at a store, so for me there was no delivery.

I havent needed customer service as yet.

The machine came with everything we needed to get started.

Thankyou harvest right. This machine has been a blessing to our family!.

Mara

We have had our medium HarvestRight freeze dryer for almost two years, and absolutely love it!!

Our sales rep was fantastic, and we have had excellent customer service when ordering extra accessories - Normz Baretto was out latest “parts” rep and he was 10 out of 10!

Hold times are short, customer service is excellent, the machines and accessories are worth every penny- and.

Their mylar bags are WAY better than any aftermarket bag. Much more thick, much more durable....worth the extra few pennies, even for a penny pincher like me!

I purchased a Large Harvest Right Freeze Dryer in August 2023. It's been 8 months now and I've been able to freeze dry a variety of items and can now confidently say, I love my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. I have also had experience on several occasions to need to contact HR's customer service. They are so easy to get in touch with and have always either answered my questions or helped me resolve an issue. They are consistently and friendly and helpful every time I have called. When making such a large purchase, for a product that I’ve never used before, I am so thankful I chose Harvest Right because it works beautifully, and their customer service can't be beat!