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NESCO Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8 Trays, White

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Brand Nesco
Material Plastic
Color White
Wattage 1000
Product Dimensions 17"D x 15.5"W x 14"H

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  • EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 1000 Watts of drying power provides even heat distribution for consistent drying
  • ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95°F - 160°F)
  • EXPANDABLE TO 30 TRAYS: Comes with 8 dishwasher safe trays and expands up to 30 trays so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately
  • CONVERGA-FLOW SYSTEM: Converga-Flow drying system pushes heated air up and across each tray, without having to rotate them
  • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes 8 Fruit Roll-up Sheets, 8 Clean-a-Screens, 1 Recipe Instruction Book, 1 Original Jerky Spice Pack with Cure

Customer ratings by feature

Giftable
4.8 4.8
Flavor
4.7 4.7
Easy to use
4.7 4.7
Temperature Control
4.3 4.3

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.7
4.8
4.8
4.8
4.6
4.8
Temperature Control
4.3
4.6
4.6
4.6
5.0
4.7
Easy to clean
4.2
4.8
4.7
4.7
4.6
4.8
Noise level
3.4
4.7
4.6
4.6
5.0
4.7
Value for money
4.6
4.7
4.7
4.4
4.0
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material
Plastic
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Trays
Plastic
Stainless Steel
number of trays
30
7
6
7
2
6
shape
Round
Square
Rectangular
Rectangular
Round
Rectangular
temperature range
160
90-160
158
165
95-165 F
voltage
60 volts
220 volts
120 volts
wattage
600 watts
600 watts
600 watts

From the manufacturer


Patented Converga-Flow drying system

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NESCO has been the leader in food dehydrators for over 30 years! These units feature patented technologies that dry your food faster and more evenly than any of the competing models available, we know, because we've tried them all! Our Converge-a-Flow air flow assures even drying from top to bottom, without the tray rotation required by others.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pro, making beef jerky, drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers, NESCO offers the best units available.

NESCO Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator

Model Fd-1018A

The FD-1018A Gardenmaster Dehydrator features 1,000-watts of drying power that generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, herbs and jerky.

A quiet, 2,400-RPM motor and specially designed 4 1/2-inch fan mean faster, more nutritious drying. An adjustable 95-160°F thermostat provides the flexibility to achieve the best results when drying foods at different temperatures.

FD-60 FD-75A FD-80A FD-1010 FD-1018A FD-1040
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
1,345
4.6 out of 5 stars
13,506
4.6 out of 5 stars
2,087
3.4 out of 5 stars
151
4.4 out of 5 stars
2,807
4.5 out of 5 stars
1,944
Watts 500 600 700 1000 1000 1000
Thermostat Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Digital Adjustable
Double Wall Converga-Flow Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Drying Levels/Trays 4 5 4 4 8 4
Expandable to Levels/Trays 12 12 8 30 30 20
Tray Color White Speckled Speckled White White White
Includes Clean-A-Screen No 2 1 1 8 1
Includes Fruit Roll Up Sheet 1 2 No 1 8 1
Matched Accessory Model Numbers LT-2W, LM-2-6, LSS-2-6 LT-2SG, LM-2-6, LSS-2-6 SQT-2, SLD-2-6, SQM-2-6 TR-2, MS-2-6, SLD-2-6 TR-2, MS-2-6, SLD-2-6, HP-9 TR-2, MS-2-6, SLD-2-6

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Product Description

The NESCO FD-1018A Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator is 1000 watts of pure drying power. With the Converga-Flow technology, air is forced up and across the trays to the center, providing quick, even, and nutritious drying of your favorite foods. Each of the 8 trays are BPA-free and can be expanded to 30 trays. A 95°F-160°F adjustable temperature control accommodates a range of food items. You can dry more food faster with the NESCO Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator. This model includes 8 Fruit Roll Sheets, 8 Clean-A-Screens, a sample of Jerky Seasoning and Cure, and a 52-page recipe and instruction book.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
2,807 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, and ease of cleaning of the dehydrator. For example, they mention it works great on fruit and high moisture foods, and is a great buy for the money. Some are satisfied with ease of use, tray locations, and cleaning. That said, some complain about the size and noise.

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491 customers mention368 positive123 negative

Customers like the quality of the kitchen product. They say it works amazing, runs beautifully, and is efficient at drying stuff out. Customers also mention it's good for everything from beef jerky to dried apples and porcini mushrooms, and that the circulating air helps dry the food.

"...It dries really quickly, and the food shrinks down insanely small...." Read more

"...And fruit dries in it really rapidly - the instructions suggested 8-16 hours for fruit, yet apple, pear, persimmon, were all done in about 6 hours..." Read more

"...Dehydrate until it feels dry to the touch. Delicious! I have dehydrated jellied cranberry sauce too! Sliced thin ofcourse!..." Read more

"...if you need to do just a little batch of 3 or fewer trays, it doesn't so as well. But I so rarely do small batches that I really don't care. GET IT." Read more

90 customers mention81 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the dehydrator. They say it's a great buy for the money, a reasonable price, and the best on the market. Customers also mention that it'll save them time and efficiency when making beef jerky.

"...continue to shop while I still try the gardenmaster out...it's a good price but like some have had a problem with the unit burning out after a few..." Read more

"...But, all worth it during canning season. So happy I bought this. Great price too." Read more

"...FD-1018A Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator, and at $125, it's the best price I've found...." Read more

"...This unit is unsophisticated. It has some downsides, but the price isn’t awful...." Read more

82 customers mention62 positive20 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the kitchen product. For example, they mention the tray liners work well, the racks clean up in the dishwasher, and the drying surfaces lift out for easy cleaning. That said, some complain about the size of the product.

"...Lastly, the mesh liners are so much easier to clean than the trays themselves, so I just use the liners over the tray and it saves clean-up..." Read more

"...Very easy to load, use, inspect, wash - really well done...." Read more

"...accessory you could possibly need, has better temp settings, easier to clean, holds wayyyy more and is expandable, but it is 2x faster...." Read more

"...to rotate the trays (and my outdated sink), but it is a wet-messy project to wash them in my kitchen, even with a high faucet...." Read more

79 customers mention71 positive8 negative

Customers like the tray locations of the dehydrator. They say it comes with 8 trays, which can fit 40-60 bananas. They also mention that it takes only half the time to dehydrate meat. Customers say it's a great package with a good number of trays. They mention that the trays are interchangable and the screens and fruit roll trays is usually additional. Customers also appreciate that the tray accessories are also supplied, including a small and solid tray for fruit roll ups.

"...The 8 mesh liner things are something I would not have thought of, but now I use them with every time...." Read more

"...This is a great package with a good number of trays for me (8), and the full two sets of liners (1 mesh and 1 solid for each tray) are fabulous...." Read more

"...WRONG. Not only is it solid, but it comes with every accessory you could possibly need, has better temp settings, easier to clean, holds wayyyy more..." Read more

"...The machine is efficient at drying stuff out and is able to be expanded to do more volume...." Read more

66 customers mention66 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen product easy to use. They mention that it has easy-to-use controls, and is much easier than air drying or desiccant. They also say that it is easy to load, use, inspect, and wash. Some say that the product is easy break down.

"...Very easy to load, use, inspect, wash - really well done...." Read more

"...It is more convenient loading, no motor to pick up. Counter space, yeah, a little more...." Read more

"...The controls are very easy - push a switch to turn it on then turn the knob to select a temperature.It's easy to clean but bulky...." Read more

"Love this. Easy to use. A pain to clean. A little noisy. But, all worth it during canning season. So happy I bought this. Great price too." Read more

164 customers mention56 positive108 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the kitchen dehydrator. Some mention that it's quieter, while others say that it is very noisy.

"...in the kitchen because we have an open concept and it is too loud to be running while we are doing anything in the living room...." Read more

"...Lol. It's not loud at all. The video the guy posted with it being really loud- his was broken. For sure! Haha it is not that loud...." Read more

"...The cons (but not dealbreakers for me) are 1) It’s LOUD...." Read more

"Many have noted that this dehydrator is surprisingly loud. I found that to be the case, also. Perhaps all dehydrators are loud?..." Read more

90 customers mention33 positive57 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature control of the kitchen product. Some mention that it has great temperature control, with 6 temperature settings and a digital temperature and time control. However, others say that it doesn't produce any heat, the lowest setting is too hot for the petals, and the ambient temperature never reaches anything above 150 degrees.

"...was where I ran into some severe issues, as the ambient temperature never reached anything above 150, even 6+ hours in to dehydration where little..." Read more

"...The heat is pretty true as well. I set it for 135, and stuck a temperature probe down the center hole and it was spot on...." Read more

"...They’re just not accurate. The temperature scale on this is a sticker. It’s a rough estimate...." Read more

"...drying some flowers and herbs (on the lowest setting) were warped and melted! I selected Nesco for its history of..." Read more

116 customers mention26 positive90 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the dehydrator. They mention that the trays don't fit properly on the base and are too big for the kitchen sink and dishwasher. Some say that the feet are not manufactured to the correct spacing. Overall, customers are disappointed with the large size of this kitchen product.

"...When drying corn or peas, the food shrinks down so small that it would fall through the tray slats if I didn't use the mesh liners...." Read more

"...Since the trays are so big, the unit does take up a LOT of real estate on my counter, and unfortunately, I need my big-enough-to-fit-this-monster..." Read more

"...You cannot use these as the first tray, they do not fit the gardenmaster.3/8/22Nesco had this to say;..." Read more

"...Pros: Unit is very compact. Dehydrates well. Nesco provides excellent customer support. Cons: Easy to damage if you don't use all the trays...." Read more

Not just for beef jerky anymore
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Not just for beef jerky anymore
I picked up this dehydrator to “bake” 20+ reels of 2 inch analog tape for digital transfer. The garden master operated at accurate and safe temperatures for extended periods of time. Would absolutely recommend this product for any dehydrating needs.
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Lucio Sotero ramon
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on July 25, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good dehydrator
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2021
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Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars The reviews are correct this is an excellent food dehydrator.
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2022
Manuel D.
2.0 out of 5 stars No duró más que 3 meses trabajando
Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2022
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4.0 out of 5 stars Works well But noisy and expensive
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