You are so welcome! If you don't mind using my referral link to purchase online, I'd appreciate it too. Thank you! affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
Thank you so much, you always keep us informed. I’m thinking of getting a medium freeze dryer and is all because of you. I’m watching all your videos first because I want to know everything before I make the investment. Once again thank you so much
My wife and I are in the process of getting info so we can purchase a freeze dryer. Mostly for home and family use to start. Excellent info, I was confused about the process until now. Pretty much set on getting a medium harvest right. Thanks for ur great videos!
That is awesome! If you buy by February 15th, Harvest Right has a $500 off special. Use my referral link to buy online, I'd appreciate it: affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
I just ordered my FD the 2nd of February and I am so looking forward to getting to freeze dry food that I would normally throw away. Thank you for sharing this wonderful information with us.
Posting another comment here. Have you ever experimented with buying frozen fruit and then processing that? I find that frozen fruit offers more cost. Effective measures than buying fresh fruit. For example, I have a small health store. And I want to sell only organic free stride fruit. So I buy big bags of organic frozen berries like strawberries and blueberries. My thoughts are that it's better to buy the pre frozen than fresh. Because fresh costs more for less berries. And then the fruit has to be frozen any ways, so you don't really notice. The difference between fresh and frozen since the fresh will be frozen. I would say that buying frozen blueberries is a little inconvenient compared to fresh but when you can buy a four pound bag of organic blueberries for thirteen dollars, It's hard to turn that down. I do prefer to buy fresh bananas though. Bananas are 100% the greatest ROI fruit. Even organic bananas are super cheap and you can get a few pounds for only a few dollars.
I agree. The reason I run fresh fruit is more peace of mind for me because I know what state it's in prior to it being put in a bag to be frozen. I do think the organic frozen fruit is worth buying. I haven't found there to be much of difference in taste but there's a difference in the overall look of the product after freeze-dried for pre-frozen packaged fruit vs fresh.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh but I highly highly strongly reccomend that everyone should employ the "DRY CHECK" METHOD... WHY? Because I've run and recorded many many loads and know that if you employ the DRY METHOD CHECK.. I can consistantly get the weight drop EVERYTIME.. The default amount of time the FD unit comes with IS NOT ENOUGH! THAT IS A FACT! The last thing you need is you open a back of your FD food, and because it was not COMPETELY DRY.. it's now spoiled. Just because you break a piece of food on a tray at the end of a cycle and it sounds and looks dry..DOES NOT MEAN IT'S DRY. Be smart and employ the DRY CHECK METHOD.. !
@@stephaniestrong6485 you take trays out as the process say "it's done" and put each one on the scale...write down the weight and put them back (shuffle two top and two bottom trays with each other, as the middle has different temperatures), put extra 2-3h of process and check them again (if numbers doesn't shift or change from before) that's correctly dried food 🙂
Seems you have lots of good info to share, I was just hoping to see inside the factory since you starting the segment at locations.. :(.. Thank you for the info..
Just got mine this last week and I ran my load of bread and this morning I just put my first food in(fruit) of course yummy can’t wait till this is done😊 very happy with the step by step directions.
Great info. Thanks for making this video. The commercial freeze dryer coming out soon sounds like it might be something to look at, if it has the right features and longevity.
I had no idea their headquarters was so large! Received notice my small FD just shipped 😊. Any idea what FedEx charges to put it inside of your garage? Thanks for the video.
If they had sensors for each tray and had a bigger heater wire assembly, then the drying would be more efficient. With modern technology , could be done. With modulation of the heater maintenance would solve the waste.
Freeze drying technology is much more advanced now than it was 10 years ago and is why Harvest Right has been constantly innovating and updating their systems and software. I'm sure they have a reason for the sensor being on one tray versus all. Could be to keep costs down for the consumer or something else. I'll continue to dig into this industry for everyone!
I have 2 xl units one for right at a year with hand full of hours. It's not freezing and harvest right wants me to pay to talk to a technician. Even tho I have a 3 year warranty. Everything is about the money
Can't recommend HR - If you ever had or researched a Stay Fresh FD you would never consider a Harvest Right. Too many problems - low quality - terrible customer service - sketchy warranty backing. Buyer Beware!!! Check consumer complaints and you will see more problems than not. Just Saying . . . .
I have to agree with this. I bought a Large freeze dryer in twenty twenty one. Brand new. It was the epitome of a piece of crap. I had non-stop issues with inadequate vacuum errors. And the machine was essentially not able to be used for about a year. When I got close to the end of my warranty. I contacted them and was really mad and had them. Take the machine back to repair it. After talking to my wife we decided we wanted to downsize to a medium. I talked to my engineer and he said that. They usually don't allow people to change sizes. But that they would allow me to downsize this one time and that I would receive a check for the difference Is between the large and medium. A few weeks ago , bye and I was notified that the medium freeze dryer has been shipped but have not been told about the check. When I called back, the upper management told me that my engineer was wrong and that I would not be receiving a check. I told him that this was unacceptable and that if I am not getting my money back. I want to get a large because that's what I paid for. Also, they offered the medium freestyre with only $200. Store credit to compensate me instead of giving me a check. I said no and that I want my Large freeze dryer back. Guess what Happened? They sent me the medium freeze dryer and then a few weeks I got my large freeze dryer. So I called up the engineer and told him that I got the medium freeze dryer and it was sitting in my garage. They said hold on to it until they schedule to pick up period about two months goes by and I still didn't hear anything at all. I was very tempted to just keep it. Because I did my part and did exactly as I was told. And it's not my job to tell them about it. But I prayed to the Lord and I felt it on my heart. That I should at least make one more attempt. So I called them one more time. And they had it picked up the next week. My current unit is technically a used large freeze dryer. However it has never really given me any problems. So I am more pleased now. However , I am kind of left with a bad taste in my mouth towards harvest right and will likely go to another company in the future.
During my time meeting with all departments, they have a 1% failure rate on all machines and they shipped 100k’s of them. I’ve had issues as well with my machines but the customer service has been excellent for me and this was even prior to me visiting and starting this YT channel.
I bought a Stay Fresh and its AWESOME! I saw way too many HR horror stories and my maintenance mechanic hubby was impressed with the SF components and sturdy build.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!! I think I have my husband convinced that we definitely need a freeze dryer. I am so ready!
You are so welcome! If you don't mind using my referral link to purchase online, I'd appreciate it too. Thank you! affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
Thank you so much, you always keep us informed. I’m thinking of getting a medium freeze dryer and is all because of you. I’m watching all your videos first because I want to know everything before I make the investment. Once again thank you so much
My wife and I are in the process of getting info so we can purchase a freeze dryer. Mostly for home and family use to start. Excellent info, I was confused about the process until now. Pretty much set on getting a medium harvest right. Thanks for ur great videos!
That is awesome! If you buy by February 15th, Harvest Right has a $500 off special. Use my referral link to buy online, I'd appreciate it: affiliates.harvestright.com/1974.html
Thank you for taking us to Harvest Right. It was very interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it
I just ordered my FD the 2nd of February and I am so looking forward to getting to freeze dry food that I would normally throw away. Thank you for sharing this wonderful information with us.
Good luck!! Thank you for watching!
Posting another comment here.
Have you ever experimented with buying frozen fruit and then processing that? I find that frozen fruit offers more cost. Effective measures than buying fresh fruit. For example, I have a small health store. And I want to sell only organic free stride fruit. So I buy big bags of organic frozen berries like strawberries and blueberries.
My thoughts are that it's better to buy the pre frozen than fresh. Because fresh costs more for less berries. And then the fruit has to be frozen any ways, so you don't really notice. The difference between fresh and frozen since the fresh will be frozen.
I would say that buying frozen blueberries is a little inconvenient compared to fresh but when you can buy a four pound bag of organic blueberries for thirteen dollars, It's hard to turn that down.
I do prefer to buy fresh bananas though. Bananas are 100% the greatest ROI fruit. Even organic bananas are super cheap and you can get a few pounds for only a few dollars.
I agree. The reason I run fresh fruit is more peace of mind for me because I know what state it's in prior to it being put in a bag to be frozen. I do think the organic frozen fruit is worth buying. I haven't found there to be much of difference in taste but there's a difference in the overall look of the product after freeze-dried for pre-frozen packaged fruit vs fresh.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh but I highly highly strongly reccomend that everyone should employ the "DRY CHECK" METHOD... WHY? Because I've run and recorded many many loads and know that if you employ the DRY METHOD CHECK.. I can consistantly get the weight drop EVERYTIME.. The default amount of time the FD unit comes with IS NOT ENOUGH! THAT IS A FACT! The last thing you need is you open a back of your FD food, and because it was not COMPETELY DRY.. it's now spoiled. Just because you break a piece of food on a tray at the end of a cycle and it sounds and looks dry..DOES NOT MEAN IT'S DRY. Be smart and employ the DRY CHECK METHOD.. !
Please educate me! DRY METHOD CHECK?
What's the "Dry check" method?
@@stephaniestrong6485 you take trays out as the process say "it's done" and put each one on the scale...write down the weight and put them back (shuffle two top and two bottom trays with each other, as the middle has different temperatures), put extra 2-3h of process and check them again (if numbers doesn't shift or change from before) that's correctly dried food 🙂
@@kuroimushi9421 thanks for the info!
Sounds like you've done the research, great advice!
Seems you have lots of good info to share, I was just hoping to see inside the factory since you starting the segment at locations.. :(.. Thank you for the info..
Just got mine this last week and I ran my load of bread and this morning I just put my first food in(fruit) of course yummy can’t wait till this is done😊 very happy with the step by step directions.
Wonderful!
I purchased my small 3 tray FD 2 years ago and it's been running hard every since. Their custormer service in my experience has been outstanding.
Glad to hear it!
Great info. Thanks for making this video. The commercial freeze dryer coming out soon sounds like it might be something to look at, if it has the right features and longevity.
From what I learned, it will be a game changer.
This is an amazing product. Thank you for sharing.
It really is!
Great information David! Thank you!
My pleasure!
I have a HR no issues and have had great customer service experience.
Same!
I had no idea their headquarters was so large! Received notice my small FD just shipped 😊. Any idea what FedEx charges to put it inside of your garage? Thanks for the video.
If you are present when they deliver, they usually will put it in your garage for you on the pallet.
This vid thought me a lot thanks
If they had sensors for each tray and had a bigger heater wire assembly, then the drying would be more efficient. With modern technology , could be done. With modulation of the heater maintenance would solve the waste.
Freeze drying technology is much more advanced now than it was 10 years ago and is why Harvest Right has been constantly innovating and updating their systems and software. I'm sure they have a reason for the sensor being on one tray versus all. Could be to keep costs down for the consumer or something else. I'll continue to dig into this industry for everyone!
Good info, thank you. 🤗
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome
Thanks!
Thank you for the infos.
My pleasure!
I have 2 xl units one for right at a year with hand full of hours. It's not freezing and harvest right wants me to pay to talk to a technician. Even tho I have a 3 year warranty. Everything is about the money
I can understand, sorry it’s not working
Since the top and bottom trays “fail,” would it be better to get a larger machine and leave this trays empty?
Might be worth experimenting
What? Why have the trays if they’re going to fail? I’m looking to buy a FR shortly. So I’m looking for all information. Thanks
@@katykayyum yeah, at these prices I’d expect all the trays to do their job.
I saw a 5 tray medium @ tractor supply the other day and it seemed way smaller than my 2yr old medium?
It's the same dimensions just looks small because the 6 tray has a lower surface volume between each shelve so it looks smaller but it's the same.
Lmao..you went all the way there and no interviews and no tour
It’s complicated but some family emergencies caused me to have to pivot the day to just shoot video without an interview.
👍👍👍👍👍
Can't recommend HR - If you ever had or researched a Stay Fresh FD you would never consider a Harvest Right. Too many problems - low quality - terrible customer service - sketchy warranty backing. Buyer Beware!!! Check consumer complaints and you will see more problems than not. Just Saying . . . .
I have to agree with this. I bought a Large freeze dryer in twenty twenty one. Brand new. It was the epitome of a piece of crap. I had non-stop issues with inadequate vacuum errors. And the machine was essentially not able to be used for about a year. When I got close to the end of my warranty. I contacted them and was really mad and had them. Take the machine back to repair it.
After talking to my wife we decided we wanted to downsize to a medium. I talked to my engineer and he said that. They usually don't allow people to change sizes. But that they would allow me to downsize this one time and that I would receive a check for the difference Is between the large and medium.
A few weeks ago , bye and I was notified that the medium freeze dryer has been shipped but have not been told about the check. When I called back, the upper management told me that my engineer was wrong and that I would not be receiving a check. I told him that this was unacceptable and that if I am not getting my money back. I want to get a large because that's what I paid for. Also, they offered the medium freestyre with only $200. Store credit to compensate me instead of giving me a check.
I said no and that I want my Large freeze dryer back. Guess what Happened?
They sent me the medium freeze dryer and then a few weeks I got my large freeze dryer.
So I called up the engineer and told him that I got the medium freeze dryer and it was sitting in my garage. They said hold on to it until they schedule to pick up period about two months goes by and I still didn't hear anything at all.
I was very tempted to just keep it. Because I did my part and did exactly as I was told. And it's not my job to tell them about it. But I prayed to the Lord and I felt it on my heart. That I should at least make one more attempt. So I called them one more time. And they had it picked up the next week.
My current unit is technically a used large freeze dryer. However it has never really given me any problems. So I am more pleased now. However , I am kind of left with a bad taste in my mouth towards harvest right and will likely go to another company in the future.
During my time meeting with all departments, they have a 1% failure rate on all machines and they shipped 100k’s of them. I’ve had issues as well with my machines but the customer service has been excellent for me and this was even prior to me visiting and starting this YT channel.
I bought a Stay Fresh and its AWESOME! I saw way too many HR horror stories and my maintenance mechanic hubby was impressed with the SF components and sturdy build.
@@freezedriedbusiness I'm still on the fence between HR, StayFresh, and Blue Alpine. What are some of the pros and cons of the two that you have?