SeptreeCommercial Food Dehydrator 18 Trays, 1500W Large Capacity 34.42ft² Food Dryer Machine for Jerky, Meat, Fruit, Herbs, Full Stainless Steel Industrial Dehydrater Biltong Maker

The media could not be loaded. As a home cook who loves preserving food and making my own spice blends, I decided to try the Septree 18 Tray Commercial Dehydrator after outgrowing my old, smaller units. I’m really glad I did—it’s made a noticeable difference in my food preservation routine. I've been able to dehydrate a significant quantity of spices in a short time. Most recently I made some beef jerky with a recipe from the included book (it was fantastic) and some candied oranges, also fantastic.It’s huge, but that’s actually been a big plus. I can now dry large batches of fruits, veggies, and even meats like jerky in one go, saving me a lot of time compared to running several smaller batches. The stainless steel build feels solid and durable, and cleaning is so much easier than with my old plastic dehydrators. It’s clear this unit is built to last. The smaller plastic units tend to crack and break easily over time, this one will not.This machine is excellent if you're looking for an under cabinet or in cabinet solution as the controls are on the front. No need to pull the entire unit out to try and get to top mounted controls as everything is accessible right from in front of the machine.One of the standout features is the horizontal airflow system. Unlike vertical airflow models that can lead to uneven drying, the Septree dries everything evenly across all trays. I no longer have to worry about rotating trays or checking on my food constantly—everything comes out perfectly dried. I typically don't do fruits as high as 160°f but they work well at this temp and keep flavor well. I dried oranges and jerky at the same exact time without issue.Another great feature is the adjustable temperature control. Whether I’m drying delicate herbs or making jerky, I can dial in the perfect temperature for each food type, something my previous dehydrators couldn’t do. This has helped improve the quality of my dried foods. It goes all the way up to 190°f, which is more than adequate for all types of dehydrating.Even if you aren't doing large batches all the time, the build quality and complete control of the temp + time make this auch better deal than other models on the market. You also get fruit leather trays and the mats that help keep food from sticking to the metal trays. You also get some containers to store dehydrated goods and a pair of small silicon finger mits to grab the trays out.10/10 suggest the Korean beef jerky and the orange cranberry turkey jerky. They are excellent. This machine is an excellent value for the money.

The media could not be loaded. I currently own two other Septree, 18 tray, dehydrators! Out of the six dehydrators that I have, they are my favorite. So, when I was looking to purchase another one, and I saw the 16 tray rotating dehydrator I couldn’t wait to try it! I am a business owner, making dog food and dog treats, so having equipment that works efficiently and as it is expected to work, is crucial. When I took the dehydrator out of the box, I was absolutely in love with the color, gunmetal grey! I quickly put it to use and dried chicken jerky. I was amazed at how quickly and how evenly dehydrated all of the pieces were and it actually took less time to dry than normal. The rotating cartridge works remarkably well and this dehydrator is well built. I love the locking mechanisms as they are a little bit easier to manage than my other two Septrees. I did have a couple of questions for customer service and they quickly got back with me, which is not always typical with companies on Amazon. The silicone mats, that come with the dehydrator, are super easy to clean and very durable. My last picture is the final product of my chicken jerky… And I couldn’t be happier. I have recommended this brand of dehydrator to many people and I will continue to do so. This business owner is very happy!

Purchased 2 units for making jerky. Had been using a Chard 12 shelf dehydrator for several years and was looking for a dehydrator with more spacing between the racks, easier to clean and would run at higher temps if needed. The Chard could only achieve 160 degrees. Decided on the Septree 18 tray. Removed the caster wheels from one unit and stacked them, giving me the option to run one unit or both depending on the volume of product to be processed. For first tryout ran 33lbs of of beef jerky sliced 1/4" thick. First off, wow the units are whisper quiet. The Chard dehydrator was louder than a large air fryer. These were so quiet I had to check to make sure they were running. The Chard suffered from poor air circulation when all the trays were fully loaded. Constantly rotating the trays and flipping the meat. With the Septree dehydrators I found I needed to rotate or flip very minimally. At the 3 hour mark I rotated the trays 180 degrees once and did not have to flip the meat at all during the drying process. Yes, your top and bottom trays dry a little faster than the middle trays. It took about 6 hours to finish all the meat. Since there's always a fluctuation in the meat thickness, you start pulling finished meat at the 5 hour mark. Once finished, cleaning was a breeze compared to the Chard. The dehydrator has a removable drip tray for easy cleaning of the unit. The mesh trays will fit in a dishwasher. I stacked them flat on the lower and upper baskets in the dishwasher. These dehydrators are awesome compared to the Chard which sells for about the same price. The only gripe and it's minor would to be to upgrade the toggle door latches to a magnetic latch or something easier to open. Defiantly happy with this purchase.

Ive recently got into making dried foods and this dehydrator is a game changer. It has good quality parts and its also stainless steel. It fits bigger slabs of meat which is a huge plus.

This may be an unfair review because of where I live. High humidity here. Took WAY too long to dehydrate simple things like blueberries, bananas, etc. The proofing for bread dough was a flop. Maybe it’s not getting warm enough- broken part??. Not sure.