LEM Products 1152 Food Dehydrator (5-Tray) review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | LEM |
| Color | Black |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.57 x 13.38 x 10.24 inches |
| Item Weight | 4 Kilograms |
product features
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- Digital timer with automatic shut-off
- Five square (15” x 15”) trays allow for four-way rotation
- Large drip tray makes for easy clean-up
- Clear, heat trapping door allows for visibility and faster drying time
- Cord Length: 60 inches; Maximum Dry Time: 30 hours, 55 minutes
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product description
Style:Mighty Bite Countertop (5-Tray)
LEM Products (#1152) 5-Tray Food Dehydrator is a 500 Watt unit offering you 7-1/2 square feet of drying space. The removable shelves and drip tray allow for a no hassle clean-up every time. Its clear, heat-trapping door provides you with visibility during use, as well as, faster drying time. The digital timer has an automatic shut-off feature for your convenience and the 15” x 15” square trays allow for four-way rotation. It has a maximum dry time of 30 hours and 55 minutes and the cord is 60 inches long. Dimensions: 19-20/41” x 16-15/28” x 9-20/31”. Weight: 8.81 pounds. One year warranty. Make your own organic, all-natural snacks! LEM Products provides a selection of food dehydrators that make food drying fun, fast and easy. Drying is a year-round and creative way to preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, fish and meats. Food dehydrators eliminate safety concerns of drying foods in alternate ways. Fruits can be dried into chips or fruit leathers. Vegetables can be dried to make dry soup mixes, or even veggie leathers. Meats and fish can be dried into jerky. Use a food dryer for re-crisping breads and crackers. There are many advantages to drying and preserving your own food: Save money, make your own fruit or vegetable mixtures, control sugar content and eliminate additives found in most store-bought items. Dehydrating can be an alternative to canning and freezing, but also compliments these preservation methods. Snacks and treats for your pets are fun and easy to make. For the creative & crafty, food dehydrators are useful for: cake decorations, drying flowers (potpourri), dough art and even drying photographs. Choose the LEM Products Food Dehydrator that’s perfect for you: #1152 (5-Tray with Digital Timer); #1153 (10-Tray with Digital Timer); #1154 (Digital, Professional, Stainless Steel, 10-Tray) or #778A (Stainless Steel, 10-Tray with Timer).
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 14.57 x 13.38 x 10.24 inches; 8.82 Pounds
- Item model number : 1152
- Date First Available : June 15, 2015
- Manufacturer : LEM Products
- ASIN : B014IK804K
- Country of Origin : China
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Questions about LEM Products 1152 Food Dehydrator (5-Tray)
Q:
I noticed that lem only offers a 2 year warranty were excalibur products come with a 10 year warranty. sounds like they might not be durable??
Answer: Our LEM had a fuse go out very soon after we purchased it but we were able to fix it without a spendy bill. Yesterday we used our dehydrator to make venison jerky but ended up having to finish it in the oven. The heating unit now has a problem. I have used our dehydrator but it certainly not due to overuse. I use it occasionally...probably not more than twice a year.
Answer: I've had mine for a few years and haven't had any problems. (Excuse me while I go knock on some wood)
Q:
do I need to rotate the trays
Answer: when you email LEM and ask why 5 trays of jery are done and 5 are still wet, they will tell you that you need to rotate trays and shuffle them. SO not only do trays 6,7,8,9,10 now go in 1,2,3,4,5... you also must rotate the fronts to the rears for perfectly even drys. Lem is working on a new patent design that guarantees 100% set and forget.
Answer: I have found I get a more even drying by rotating about half way through. This is very true for fruit leather.
Answer: No you do not.
Q:
The description states "10 stainless steel trays", however the features says stainless "OR" chrome plated trays. Does anyone know which are included?
Answer: Chrome are included. You can upgrade to stainless as an option. I use parchment paper to line my chrome trays for both jerky and fruit. My trays are spotless.
Answer: Plated trays are included in this model.
Answer: mine were chrome plated
Answer: My LEM came with Chrome trays, but all other parts, or most are Stainless and quite good quality. The trays are wearing well and have not shown penetration to the base metal, all an all a really good quality product, definitely repairable when that time comes and reasonable sound level unlike some responses. So far all Jerky so with the pretty high salt cure content, it would have started to penetrate if the Chrome was of poor quality.
Q:
What is the exact size of the tray?
Answer: 14 7/16” x 16 1/4”. There are 10 removable trays.
Q:
Can you put the trays and drip tray in the dishwasher?
Answer: I do and haven't had any problems. I love this dehydrator!!
Q:
Has anybody had an issue with noise while using this product? i've heard that lem dehydrators can be pretty loud.
Answer: I love my lem dehydrator. I don't think it's loud.
Answer: We have one and use it often. It is not very loud. My fridge is louder.
Answer: We have one and use it often. It is not very loud. My fridge is louder.
Answer: I just got mine i love it does make a little noise but works much faster then my old one
Answer: Not extremely loud. Works wonderfully too.
Q:
how much is the shipping weight? it says that is 26 pounds but the product weight is 16 pound... there is a 10 pounds difference
Answer: Unit is 16 lbs the shipping weight is 28lbs box dimensions is 23x19x19
Q:
Can you use this for drying fruit/applesauce/etc.? Do I need to get some silicone mats to cover the trays? Thank you.
Answer: You will need a mat as the opening are about 5/8 inch. I found some that are 14''X14" they work for me. Love the Dehydrator
Answer: yes, fruits and many other items. I purchased the silicone sheets for about $10. It just made the process easier so the smaller items like peas could be dehydrated.
Answer: Yes you have to purchase mats of some kind. I bought mats and it worked great for fruit. I love my lem dehydrator.
Answer: I have dried several different fruits and jerky. I always put then on parchment paper to keep the racks clean and it works perfect. Never tried apple sauce.
Q:
Can this dehydrate meats to feed dogs
Answer: That's one of the main reasons I got it. I do 1/4 in chicken strips at 145 for 2 hours then 120 until dry (6-10 hours more depending on thickness). It drys evenly, without rotating trays. The dogs love them- and they're not from China with questionable chemicals and such.
Answer: Yes. But, remember typically meat dehydrated for dogs is not cured and therefore may carry bacteria that won't harm your dog but may be harmful to people. So, if you plan to use this dehydrator for human-grade food as well, the racks and sides should be sanitized after each dog batch.
Answer: I don't see why not.
Q:
Can you use this unit for making yogurt?
Answer: I'm also looking to make yogurt with a dehydrator. From my understanding it should work. But you still have to wrap the jar in a towel. I'll post a review once I've tried it.
Answer: I have not used it for yogurt, but it seems like it would provide the correct environment.
Q:
Are the unit itself and the trays plastic or stainless steel?
Answer: No, this is not the stainless steel model. Trays are plastic.
Answer: The unit and crumb tray are metal; the drying racks are plastic.
Answer: The outside is plastic feels strong, the drawers are a good plastic too
Answer: Plastic
Q:
For my jerky makers, how many pounds of top round do you think can fit in the 5-tray mighty bite?
Answer: About 6 pounds
Q:
is the plastic BPA free?
Q:
Is this imported or made in USA?
Answer: Imported
Answer: The LEM 1154 is made in China and is of very high quality.
Q:
Will you include backwoods jerky variety pack classic with purchase of lem dehydrator
Answer: That's a question for the seller, questions here are answered by people that purchased the LEM. Since the price on Amazon is much cheaper than on the LEM website you're getting a deal without the jerky spices.
Q:
What are the dimensions of this machine?
Answer: 18 + 7/8 deep x 16 and a quarter tall x 16 in 5/8 wide . Doors 18 in wide. By far the best jerky maker I've ever had recommend using grilling sheets. You have no mess using the sheets in the jerky comes out perfect on these sheets no cleaning
Answer: It’s about 20” long, 18” wide, and 20” high,
Q:
Does the timer need to be set in order to run the unit? I currently dry some items on a very low temperature setting for a few days.
Q:
Does the motor come off the back for cleaning and how hard is it for cleaning. Is the trays dishwasher safe
Answer:
Answer:
Q:
Is the plastic BPA free?
Q:
Is the termperature of this unit controlled by a p.i.d. electronic control, or is it by simple on/off thermostat similar to the non-digital unit?
Answer: Electronic control
Answer: PID electronic control
Q:
What is the inside made of?
Answer: Aluminum, it’s weighs approx. 30 - 35 lbs. My wife can easily move it. Works absolutely great.
Q:
Where can I obtain a quality outdoor cover for this dehydrator?
Q:
Is the unit made of stainless steel?
Answer: The trays are for sure, and I'm fairly confident that the cabinet is as well. The unit has a little weight to it. and because of its size takes up a lot of counter space.
Answer: Yes, but I don’t think the shelves are stainless. I have used it one season and love it...I have never had such a high quality product before.
Answer: No. Would be overkill for what it does and way more expensive
Answer: No, some kind of metal and plastic shelves.
Answer: No
Answer: No
Q:
Inches between each shelf
Answer: My eyeball estimate is about 2 to 3 inches
Q:
What voltage does this product use, 110v only or 110-220v?
Answer: 110, if that's regular house current. I just plug it into a regular outlet in my kitchen or laundry room (its a bit noisy, so sometimes I put it in there).
Answer: 110
Answer: 110v only
Answer: 110 only.
Q:
Will you include backwoods jerky variety pack classic with purchase of lem dehydrator?
Answer: Yes
Q:
What type of material are the trays made of, plastic,coated metal?
Answer: The trays are plastic.
Answer: These trays are plastic. We also purchased the silicon mats to use with them. Remove the trays that are not needed to save wear on them by being heated unnecessarily.
Q:
Are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: Yes, the trays are dishwasher safe.
Answer: They are dishwasher safe so long as you DO NOT USE HEAT on dry cycle.
Answer: Yes. That is how I clean mine.
Answer: We always hand wash ours. Spray them 2ith nonstick spray and they clean up great. I think the dishwasher is hard on them.
Answer: I don't know but they wipe clean easily
Q:
How many Watts is the "new" 1154 Stainless unit? They left that detail out.
Answer: 770 watt fan and heating
Q:
what is the temperature range?
Q:
How do I get this with the stainless steel trays with 1/4" holes, instead of the chrome plated with 3/4" holes?
Q:
Is it BPA free?
Q:
Does the timer provide automatic shut off or just show the time?
Answer: It does provide automatic shut off. I love mine. Set the timer and let it go.
Answer: It auto shuts off. Great product
Answer: It shuts it off
Q:
will this work for 220v input?
Answer: Mine is wired for 110 volts only
Q:
lem says there Warranty on the 1154 model is 5 years. Why is this one only 1 Year Warranty ?
Q:
are the trays BPA free?
Q:
Is the inside stainless steel?
Answer: Yes indeed
Q:
In what country is this made?
Answer: Most Lem Products are made in China. I own this dehydrator and it is well made and works great. I highly recommend it.
Q:
Are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: Yes, the trays are dishwasher safe.
Answer: They are dishwasher safe so long as you DO NOT USE HEAT on dry cycle.
Answer: Yes. That is how I clean mine.
Answer: We always hand wash ours. Spray them 2ith nonstick spray and they clean up great. I think the dishwasher is hard on them.
Answer: I don't know but they wipe clean easily
Q:
how does one get the stainless steel shelves instead of the chrome plated ones?
Answer: You need to buy them separately from LEM. I believe they are about $100. Chrome ones work fine all the same. I use parchment paper on mine to keep everything clean. It does not affect the end result of whatever I’m dehydrating and makes cleanup a breeze.
Q:
what material is the housing made from, plastic?
Answer: The housing is an aluminum maybe? The front doors are plastic.
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes
Q:
What's the watts and temp range?
Answer: 770 watt temp range 90f to 155f best dehydrater out there for the money commercial grade
Answer: THE WATTAGE IS 770 AND THE TEMP RANGE IS 100 - 155 F
Q:
Can you make fruit leather with it?
Answer: Yes. I make it all the time. I bought smaller sheet pans that fit inside the dehydrator, and line them with parchment paper. When the fruit leather is done, I leave it on the parchment, and cut it with scissors into the size I want for single servings and store. My son just peels it off the parchment when he's ready to eat it. Fruit leather without all the junk.
Answer: Haven't tried making fruit leather yet but it would be easy to do with either wax paper or a non stick sheet.
Answer: I'm sure you can , just haven't tried it yet
Q:
lem 1152 v 1153
Answer: The one pictured is not the one we have. We have an LEM 10 tray model which we like.
Q:
Which is better for deer jerky small holes or large holes trays.
Answer: I'm not sure what is considered large or small holes, but the racks that come with it work just fine. I line my racks with parchment paper. I don't have to clean the racks. The jerky comes out fantastic!!
Q:
What is the temperature range this dehydrator can achieve (low and high)? Thanks!
Answer: Low 95 Degs High 155 Degs.
Q:
Is there a mesh mat designed for this? Seems 3/4 inch hole is kinda big.
Q:
Are the plastic shelves bpa free?
Q:
Where is this product made?
Q:
How many pounds of fresh meat can i put in that machine???
Answer: I've done as much as 7lbs at about 5-6 thinness but really I find 3-5lbs works best. You can finish the smaller about in about 3 hrs with a small 30min follow up for a try or two but with the larger amount it will take more like 5-6 hrs and you'll have to check more after the main dry. I do really like the dryer but for large amounts of meat the fans are strong enough to knock it out and be really consistent with the airflow.
Answer: i grind my meats and use the Lem Meat canon. I get 11lbs of meat on 10 trays.
Answer: Approx 20lbs depending on how thick/thin it is cut
Product reviews of LEM Products 1152 Food Dehydrator (5-Tray)
Alex : Love
We have owned this product for 6 months and it has been great. The racks help us keep our cookies out of the way and it dries the icing quick for us perfect.
Bobby : Two Thumbs Up
This is a great dehydrator! I have not had one problem with it so far. I read some other reviews about food sticking to the trays but I just put a little cooking spray on the trays and no problems. It dried evenly without have to rotate the trays. Overall I am very satisfied.
ML : Great for at home jerky making!
This blows my old, square Nibsco out of the water. I can make around 17lbs of jerky/batch in 5 hours with this dehydrator; I used to bake 9lbs/batch in 14 hours. I strongly recommend this dehydrator for anybody who preps a lot of meat (or anything for that matter) at one time.
jamie1177 : Best ive ever owned !
digital timer and shut off automatic. Super quiet ! Plastic racks make cleaning easy. Easy to use temp control knob, and if you are unsure about cook time or temp there is a chart on the top of unit.
LitFitKing : Best bang for your dollar!
This thing cuts drying time in half!
Dave Wanner : miss representing dehydrated ... buying said 800 watts a get package home its say 770 wats
on package it said 800watts,,, recieved package it says 770 watts ... miss labeled
Charles Emanuel : Works great, doors are a pain to open and close.
Worked Great. The only complaint I have is that the doors are a pain to put on and off. They could have put some sort of hinge on them. Other than that it worked great.
jamie1177 : Best ive ever owned !
digital timer and shut off automatic. Super quiet ! Plastic racks make cleaning easy. Easy to use temp control knob, and if you are unsure about cook time or temp there is a chart on the top of unit.
jamie1177 : Best ive ever owned !
digital timer and shut off automatic. Super quiet ! Plastic racks make cleaning easy. Easy to use temp control knob, and if you are unsure about cook time or temp there is a chart on the top of unit.
Amazon Customer : broke after 1 batch of jerky
Bought this dehydrator and recieve it in fine shape. Third day we made a 15 pounds jerkey. Perfect! The second batch we tried to start, and the machine turned on, I set the timer and within 5 minutes the machine shut off, and won't restart! Says call the hotline, so I will. Unfortunately this type of quality control is not acceptable even if the fix it. My time and effort and 15 pounds of wasted marinated jerky to the garbage can, makes me say pass on this.
Amazon Customer : great product!
very quite and I really like it gives you the times needed and it has a timer for each item (jerky, fruit etc).
We like it so much my son will be ordering one.
We like it so much my son will be ordering one.
Victor Stupak : good device!
dry fruits in a tropical area even during wet season and during tropical rain. full load of fruit requires 14 or 16 hours of drying at maximum temperature )with air moisture around 100%. easy to wash in a dishwashing machine. just awesome thing, really happy to have it
Victor : Worth your money
Ian : Really quiet and easy to load
Really quiet and easy to load. Doors are a snap. Just make sure not to run on a wood countertop. Condensation tends to form under. Then again I'm dehydrating pineapples ;)
Lee : didnt work
took it out of box. had jerky starting on smoker while I burned off manufacturer oil etc. wouldn't stay running. kept popping off. multiple outlets. never popped a breaker in the house. just wouldn't run.
Annie’s Mom : Amazing product amazing support for the product
I love this dehydrator. It works like a dream, is easy to understand, and is easy to clean. And the LEM customer support is among the best I’ve encountered. Highly recommend.
Lisa B : Five Stars
Works awesome, No since in paying higher prices when you have equipment that works just as good.
Talisa landers : LOVE LOVE LOVE
I use this for my beef jerky business. absolutely love lem products i currently have 3 total of these and 1 5 tray.
Gerry : Easy operation
Very nice unit. No need to move trays around for even dehydration, just set it and forget it! Dehydrated almost 15 pounds of elk jerky in about 6 hours. Would by again!
TheMerolas : Great product!!
I am very happy with this product. It is built well and easy to clean. Yhe only thing I would change about it would be the door. I would have liked a glass front and would have preferred for it to have a hinged door, but made in the USA was more important to me.
Victor : Worth your money
Kindle Customer : quiet
so quiet, solid racks, easy to clean. Have used it almost every day since we got it.
Talisa landers : LOVE LOVE LOVE
I use this for my beef jerky business. absolutely love lem products i currently have 3 total of these and 1 5 tray.
pat : Good value
Satisfied with purchase. Doors a bit hard to use but OK. No problems of any sort.
Amazon Customer : great product!
very quite and I really like it gives you the times needed and it has a timer for each item (jerky, fruit etc).
We like it so much my son will be ordering one.
We like it so much my son will be ordering one.
janice adamick : Good
Temp hard to see and not as high as recipes call for. Good machine though
Charlie : Shop around for a different door design first
Love this dehydrator only problem is the door. It's made pretty crappy. The style stinks. The lower part keeps falling off but I love the rest of it
I love the large capacity and the digital controls and the auto shut off and timer. I probably will buy one with a different door set up next time
I love the large capacity and the digital controls and the auto shut off and timer. I probably will buy one with a different door set up next time
Talisa landers : LOVE LOVE LOVE
I use this for my beef jerky business. absolutely love lem products i currently have 3 total of these and 1 5 tray.
Katrinka : Nice quality dehydrator.
This is a nice dehydrator. It’s the first one I’ve owned. I make jerky 15 lbs at a time (previously in my smoker), so I did the math and chose this one. I think I got about 12 lbs of meat in it. So a second run, no big deal. The fan is quieter than I figured it would be. I was expecting a jet engine! My concern is the quality of the trays. They are made of plastic. The jerky really stuck to them good. The trays are very delicate. One of them broke when I tried to peel the jerky off of it. I like the low cost of this unit, but I think it’s cheap because of the tray quality. I found and ordered some 15” stainless steel trays, so I think I’m set. Overall, I’m pleased to own this dehydrator.
Matt : There may be better choices.
It works pretty good. I like the size, it will hold 10 pound of ground jerky easy and 13 pound is almost max. The things I didn't like was the condensation off the doors it would ruin a wood table, it also needs the trays turned and arranged a few times throughout the dehydration process to make it finish evenly.
Slade G. : Specs and Some the "positive" reviews aren't accurate
First, some of the more positive, glowing reviews can't be for the same machine as they reference door hinges, stainless steel or metal coated trays, etc. They must have either received a different machine, or they aren't real.
This review is for the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator:
The "Doors" - The "doors" are actually snap on, snap off plastic panels. There are 2 of them. One for the top and one for the bottom. There's no door hinge, nothing but 2 tiny thin pieces of plastic that pop on and off. There are gaps in the door alignment either on purpose for air flow, or just poor quality in the manufacturing process. Don't really know since it's not mentioned in the product's actual description or manual.
The Temperature Guide and Settings - it's funny that LEM puts a temperature guide on the unit itself stating cooking some items up to 155 degrees, however the temperature dial where you set the temp only goes to 150. The only thing digital on this unit is the timer, that's it. The power on/off is a manual rocker switch, and the temperature setting is an old fashioned dial, which again, only goes up to 150.
The actual temperature itself - There's no way this unit even gets to the 150 that you can supposedly set it up to. As mentioned above, the cooking guide states up to 155 on some items, but the temp dial only goes to 150. I used two different types of thermometers to see what the actual internal cooking temp would get to. Ran the unit for 4 hours prior to taking temp readings and the lower half of the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator got to a whopping 139 degrees - NO WHERE NEAR the supposed 150 degree mark.
The trays - several people in reviews mention stainless and metal coated trays. Not on this one. The 10 trays are clearly a gray plastic tray. Nothing more, nothing less. However, I'm not sure if the trays would be dishwasher safe. They are a little thin in the construction.
The LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator frame itself is a basic black plastic box that flexes when you touch it with 2 snap on plastic panels that act as doors with a metal back sheet screwed to the plastic box that holds the fan and heating element.
Is the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator worth the $150 that I paid for it, no. Would I pay $100 for it, maybe. More like a $75.00 product quality price point.
I'm attaching photos to this review so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
Now to the LEM supposed 2 year warranty. That's not 100 percent accurate either. The unit only includes a 90 day warrant unless you specifically return via US Postal Mail a completed warranty card AND a copy of your original receipt. Then and only then will you get a supposed 2 year warranty. Can you register your product online? NO. Can you email your registration to them, NO. You are forced to use snail mail to mail them the warranty registration card and a copy of the receipt. How do we know then even received it? You don't. You have "trust" them that they received it and properly extended the 90 day to the full 2 years. Seems a little shady that they won't let you register a product online and upload a copy of the receipt. It's 2019 people, get with the program.
So we're going to make some test batches of jerky in the unit this week and see how it works. So far, not that excited or happy about the performance based on the price we paid for it and the internal temperature readings.
Most likely we're going to end up returning the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator since it's not getting anywhere near the 150 to 155 degree as it's supposed to and the poor quality of doors that snap on and snap off. It won't be long before those break if you use it regularly.
This review is for the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator:
The "Doors" - The "doors" are actually snap on, snap off plastic panels. There are 2 of them. One for the top and one for the bottom. There's no door hinge, nothing but 2 tiny thin pieces of plastic that pop on and off. There are gaps in the door alignment either on purpose for air flow, or just poor quality in the manufacturing process. Don't really know since it's not mentioned in the product's actual description or manual.
The Temperature Guide and Settings - it's funny that LEM puts a temperature guide on the unit itself stating cooking some items up to 155 degrees, however the temperature dial where you set the temp only goes to 150. The only thing digital on this unit is the timer, that's it. The power on/off is a manual rocker switch, and the temperature setting is an old fashioned dial, which again, only goes up to 150.
The actual temperature itself - There's no way this unit even gets to the 150 that you can supposedly set it up to. As mentioned above, the cooking guide states up to 155 on some items, but the temp dial only goes to 150. I used two different types of thermometers to see what the actual internal cooking temp would get to. Ran the unit for 4 hours prior to taking temp readings and the lower half of the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator got to a whopping 139 degrees - NO WHERE NEAR the supposed 150 degree mark.
The trays - several people in reviews mention stainless and metal coated trays. Not on this one. The 10 trays are clearly a gray plastic tray. Nothing more, nothing less. However, I'm not sure if the trays would be dishwasher safe. They are a little thin in the construction.
The LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator frame itself is a basic black plastic box that flexes when you touch it with 2 snap on plastic panels that act as doors with a metal back sheet screwed to the plastic box that holds the fan and heating element.
Is the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator worth the $150 that I paid for it, no. Would I pay $100 for it, maybe. More like a $75.00 product quality price point.
I'm attaching photos to this review so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
Now to the LEM supposed 2 year warranty. That's not 100 percent accurate either. The unit only includes a 90 day warrant unless you specifically return via US Postal Mail a completed warranty card AND a copy of your original receipt. Then and only then will you get a supposed 2 year warranty. Can you register your product online? NO. Can you email your registration to them, NO. You are forced to use snail mail to mail them the warranty registration card and a copy of the receipt. How do we know then even received it? You don't. You have "trust" them that they received it and properly extended the 90 day to the full 2 years. Seems a little shady that they won't let you register a product online and upload a copy of the receipt. It's 2019 people, get with the program.
So we're going to make some test batches of jerky in the unit this week and see how it works. So far, not that excited or happy about the performance based on the price we paid for it and the internal temperature readings.
Most likely we're going to end up returning the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator since it's not getting anywhere near the 150 to 155 degree as it's supposed to and the poor quality of doors that snap on and snap off. It won't be long before those break if you use it regularly.
Lisa B : Five Stars
Works awesome, No since in paying higher prices when you have equipment that works just as good.
Slade G. : Specs and Some the "positive" reviews aren't accurate
First, some of the more positive, glowing reviews can't be for the same machine as they reference door hinges, stainless steel or metal coated trays, etc. They must have either received a different machine, or they aren't real.
This review is for the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator:
The "Doors" - The "doors" are actually snap on, snap off plastic panels. There are 2 of them. One for the top and one for the bottom. There's no door hinge, nothing but 2 tiny thin pieces of plastic that pop on and off. There are gaps in the door alignment either on purpose for air flow, or just poor quality in the manufacturing process. Don't really know since it's not mentioned in the product's actual description or manual.
The Temperature Guide and Settings - it's funny that LEM puts a temperature guide on the unit itself stating cooking some items up to 155 degrees, however the temperature dial where you set the temp only goes to 150. The only thing digital on this unit is the timer, that's it. The power on/off is a manual rocker switch, and the temperature setting is an old fashioned dial, which again, only goes up to 150.
The actual temperature itself - There's no way this unit even gets to the 150 that you can supposedly set it up to. As mentioned above, the cooking guide states up to 155 on some items, but the temp dial only goes to 150. I used two different types of thermometers to see what the actual internal cooking temp would get to. Ran the unit for 4 hours prior to taking temp readings and the lower half of the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator got to a whopping 139 degrees - NO WHERE NEAR the supposed 150 degree mark.
The trays - several people in reviews mention stainless and metal coated trays. Not on this one. The 10 trays are clearly a gray plastic tray. Nothing more, nothing less. However, I'm not sure if the trays would be dishwasher safe. They are a little thin in the construction.
The LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator frame itself is a basic black plastic box that flexes when you touch it with 2 snap on plastic panels that act as doors with a metal back sheet screwed to the plastic box that holds the fan and heating element.
Is the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator worth the $150 that I paid for it, no. Would I pay $100 for it, maybe. More like a $75.00 product quality price point.
I'm attaching photos to this review so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
Now to the LEM supposed 2 year warranty. That's not 100 percent accurate either. The unit only includes a 90 day warrant unless you specifically return via US Postal Mail a completed warranty card AND a copy of your original receipt. Then and only then will you get a supposed 2 year warranty. Can you register your product online? NO. Can you email your registration to them, NO. You are forced to use snail mail to mail them the warranty registration card and a copy of the receipt. How do we know then even received it? You don't. You have "trust" them that they received it and properly extended the 90 day to the full 2 years. Seems a little shady that they won't let you register a product online and upload a copy of the receipt. It's 2019 people, get with the program.
So we're going to make some test batches of jerky in the unit this week and see how it works. So far, not that excited or happy about the performance based on the price we paid for it and the internal temperature readings.
Most likely we're going to end up returning the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator since it's not getting anywhere near the 150 to 155 degree as it's supposed to and the poor quality of doors that snap on and snap off. It won't be long before those break if you use it regularly.
This review is for the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator:
The "Doors" - The "doors" are actually snap on, snap off plastic panels. There are 2 of them. One for the top and one for the bottom. There's no door hinge, nothing but 2 tiny thin pieces of plastic that pop on and off. There are gaps in the door alignment either on purpose for air flow, or just poor quality in the manufacturing process. Don't really know since it's not mentioned in the product's actual description or manual.
The Temperature Guide and Settings - it's funny that LEM puts a temperature guide on the unit itself stating cooking some items up to 155 degrees, however the temperature dial where you set the temp only goes to 150. The only thing digital on this unit is the timer, that's it. The power on/off is a manual rocker switch, and the temperature setting is an old fashioned dial, which again, only goes up to 150.
The actual temperature itself - There's no way this unit even gets to the 150 that you can supposedly set it up to. As mentioned above, the cooking guide states up to 155 on some items, but the temp dial only goes to 150. I used two different types of thermometers to see what the actual internal cooking temp would get to. Ran the unit for 4 hours prior to taking temp readings and the lower half of the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator got to a whopping 139 degrees - NO WHERE NEAR the supposed 150 degree mark.
The trays - several people in reviews mention stainless and metal coated trays. Not on this one. The 10 trays are clearly a gray plastic tray. Nothing more, nothing less. However, I'm not sure if the trays would be dishwasher safe. They are a little thin in the construction.
The LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator frame itself is a basic black plastic box that flexes when you touch it with 2 snap on plastic panels that act as doors with a metal back sheet screwed to the plastic box that holds the fan and heating element.
Is the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator worth the $150 that I paid for it, no. Would I pay $100 for it, maybe. More like a $75.00 product quality price point.
I'm attaching photos to this review so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
Now to the LEM supposed 2 year warranty. That's not 100 percent accurate either. The unit only includes a 90 day warrant unless you specifically return via US Postal Mail a completed warranty card AND a copy of your original receipt. Then and only then will you get a supposed 2 year warranty. Can you register your product online? NO. Can you email your registration to them, NO. You are forced to use snail mail to mail them the warranty registration card and a copy of the receipt. How do we know then even received it? You don't. You have "trust" them that they received it and properly extended the 90 day to the full 2 years. Seems a little shady that they won't let you register a product online and upload a copy of the receipt. It's 2019 people, get with the program.
So we're going to make some test batches of jerky in the unit this week and see how it works. So far, not that excited or happy about the performance based on the price we paid for it and the internal temperature readings.
Most likely we're going to end up returning the LEM Products 1153 Food Dehydrator since it's not getting anywhere near the 150 to 155 degree as it's supposed to and the poor quality of doors that snap on and snap off. It won't be long before those break if you use it regularly.
scott : Very light weight. The screens may be a little ...
Very light weight. The screens may be a little fragile, but I haven't yet had an issue. although, I haven't used it much yet either
Annie’s Mom : Amazing product amazing support for the product
I love this dehydrator. It works like a dream, is easy to understand, and is easy to clean. And the LEM customer support is among the best I’ve encountered. Highly recommend.
pat : Good value
Satisfied with purchase. Doors a bit hard to use but OK. No problems of any sort.
Matt : There may be better choices.
It works pretty good. I like the size, it will hold 10 pound of ground jerky easy and 13 pound is almost max. The things I didn't like was the condensation off the doors it would ruin a wood table, it also needs the trays turned and arranged a few times throughout the dehydration process to make it finish evenly.
James Murley : works really well
I have used this to dry apples and really like it. Plan to try drying more items.
D. Lyders : Very nice dehydrator
This is not my first dehydrator, but really like this one for many reasons. I like the capacity, the ease of tray loading and unloading, the ease of setting the temp and timer and the drip tray.
On the first use, I was unhappy when it dripped meat fat on the table (the drip tray didn't catch it all), so put a full sheet cake tray under it (18 × 26), then put it on a cooling rack in the tray to lift it above any leakage and it worked fine without drips where I didn't want them, with easy cleanup. I just completed 3 batches of jerky without the mess I had the first time. Just know it could happen. While I'm tempted to give it 4 stars for the drips, happy with it overall. Be forewarned: there is an alert when time is up, that continues until you turn the unit off. Would like to disable that, but don't know how.
I would definitely recommend it, warning what I found worked, and would buy it again. Either use it where drips aren't an issue or put a tray or something similar under it.
On the first use, I was unhappy when it dripped meat fat on the table (the drip tray didn't catch it all), so put a full sheet cake tray under it (18 × 26), then put it on a cooling rack in the tray to lift it above any leakage and it worked fine without drips where I didn't want them, with easy cleanup. I just completed 3 batches of jerky without the mess I had the first time. Just know it could happen. While I'm tempted to give it 4 stars for the drips, happy with it overall. Be forewarned: there is an alert when time is up, that continues until you turn the unit off. Would like to disable that, but don't know how.
I would definitely recommend it, warning what I found worked, and would buy it again. Either use it where drips aren't an issue or put a tray or something similar under it.
jamie1177 : Best ive ever owned !
digital timer and shut off automatic. Super quiet ! Plastic racks make cleaning easy. Easy to use temp control knob, and if you are unsure about cook time or temp there is a chart on the top of unit.
Dax : only better.
I hesitated on purchasing this dehydrator because other reviewers commented on it being loud. I got it anyway because it is the most affordable stainless steel dehydrator I could find. I figured I could let it run in the garage. However - it is whisper quiet! I can barely tell it's on. Perhaps they've made improvements. It works well - just as expected, only better.
Pnuu : Great quality, huge capacity
This is the real deal, commercial grade food dehydration but in a size that works at home. We've made so many dried apples already... It can handle close to 8lb of apples in a single batch.
Aleta : Use it all the time
Huge capacity. Makes it worth it to do a batch of pears
Siege : I like this dehydrator even more than when I first bought ...
After 6 uses, I like this dehydrator even more than when I first bought it. It's virtually set and forget, and very easy to use. I have tried it on all kinds of vegetables, and my favorite is spicy zucchini chips. The square trays are easier to load than my old round dehydrator, and make awesome jerky strips.
The trade off here, is that it has big trays, so the capacity is very good, but it takes up a lot of counter space. Since it goes back in cupboard after each use, it works for me, but not an appliance I could leave out all the time.
Glad I chose this unit.
The trade off here, is that it has big trays, so the capacity is very good, but it takes up a lot of counter space. Since it goes back in cupboard after each use, it works for me, but not an appliance I could leave out all the time.
Glad I chose this unit.
Dax : only better.
I hesitated on purchasing this dehydrator because other reviewers commented on it being loud. I got it anyway because it is the most affordable stainless steel dehydrator I could find. I figured I could let it run in the garage. However - it is whisper quiet! I can barely tell it's on. Perhaps they've made improvements. It works well - just as expected, only better.
CT : If only the door didn't rattle so loud
I had a mostly plastic dehydrator, which I never used and sold at a yard sale. This one I have owned for nearly two years now, and I use it all the time, mostly for drying nuts and seeds on low heat and apple slices for winter and recently oil free potato chips. It is all metal, which I really like and can hold a lot of food. Most importantly, it allows for full control over temperature and timer. The fan isn't too noisy, but the door rattles terribly. I have tried all kinds of interventions, using weather strips and rolled up parchment paper to get a tighter fit--all to no avail. It is really noisy and now that I have moved essentially into a one-room cabin, I find it very trying when I let it run during the night. Surely, they could have come up with another system for the door?! Otherwise, highly recommended.
Felicia Wnek : Absolutely worth it!
This machine is by far the quietest dehydrator I've used. My only issue is while in use coming and going is a higher frequency sound but overall it's amazing really. Love that right on the machine gives you the temps for what your dehydrating so you don't have to search out the manual. It has a timer and self shut off. And lots of trays so large batches or small totally up to you, It's amazing really! It is large so don't underestimate 15 in by 15 in... it is easy to clean as well.
TheTerrorBeyond : Highly-recommended dehydrator
This is a great dehydrator, and I would certainly recommend it. The digital controls are a must, as we had some issues with the analog controls on our other LEM dehydrator. You can set the controls accurately, and the timer works properly and gives a series of beeps when the time is up. The design is nice, and the unit is an attractive stainless steel with no fancy additions. This makes the unit at home in any kitchen. The racks are great, and the rails are easy to install. I would, however, HIGHLY recommend buying non-stick dehydrator sheets, as they make cleanup super quick.
Another note: we dry a lot of scorpion peppers, ghost peppers, Carolina Reapers, and other super-hot peppers. These peppers will leave capsaicin on your sheets, so buy extra.
The magnetic door could use a little work. While it is a clever idea having the door stop at variable heights, the magnetic stops don't hold perfectly, and the right side of the door will slump while the left stays strong. This isn't a huge deal, as it absolutely DOES keep a ton of heat in your dehydrator when you check drying progress, so there is no real knock for this.
The only knock on the unit is that it does not heat to 160-165 degrees. This makes it so that we have to pre-heat our jerky in the oven to bring it to 165 before drying it so that we know that the temperature met safe conditions.
EDITED: We were able to adjust the door slightly and it now stays firmly in place when the edge is pressed down. The door works perfectly.
Another note: we dry a lot of scorpion peppers, ghost peppers, Carolina Reapers, and other super-hot peppers. These peppers will leave capsaicin on your sheets, so buy extra.
The magnetic door could use a little work. While it is a clever idea having the door stop at variable heights, the magnetic stops don't hold perfectly, and the right side of the door will slump while the left stays strong. This isn't a huge deal, as it absolutely DOES keep a ton of heat in your dehydrator when you check drying progress, so there is no real knock for this.
The only knock on the unit is that it does not heat to 160-165 degrees. This makes it so that we have to pre-heat our jerky in the oven to bring it to 165 before drying it so that we know that the temperature met safe conditions.
EDITED: We were able to adjust the door slightly and it now stays firmly in place when the edge is pressed down. The door works perfectly.
The Timahawk : Great results !
I am so glad I bought this unit over the Excalibur ! It was half the price , has better control , built solidly and super easy to use AND clean . So far I have made beef jerky , lamb jerky , dried apples , mushrooms , tomatoes , strawberries and pineapple . EVERYTHING came out fantastic and clean up was a breeze ! At this time I can't say enough good things about this dehydrator . I just hope the machine lasts . It seems to be a quality build so I think it will . Plug it in , set temperature , set time , hit start and walk away . It is that easy ! There are thousands of tips out there to help you out so I'm not going to get into that but you will not find a better dehydrator at this price . The Excalibur has NO TIMER ! Just a temperature control . It doesn't even have an on / off switch !!! It goes on when you plug it in and off when you unplug it . AND it is $ 250 ! The LEM 1152 is half the price and works awesome . Great great great machine ! Get one , you will not be disappointed .
K. George : works great
I've had a couple of the standard round dehydrators over the years, this is AWESOME!!!! I've used it twice and make snack sticks with a jerky gun. 4 hours and they come out perfect!!! Also tried whole muscle jerky and it was just as good. I would guess it will hold between 20-25 lbs of ground snack sticks. Motor is almost silent. Timer makes it great to get going and then be able to walk away from without concern it will burn.
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