Excalibur 3548CDB Electric Food Dehydrator Features Adjustable Thermostat and Digital 48-Hour Timer Faster and Efficient Drying, 5-Tray, Black review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Excalibur
Material	Plastic
Color	Black
Wattage	110 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	20 x 22 x 12 inches

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CLEAR DOOR The 3548CDB electric food dehydrator features a clear door so that you can view progress without interrupting the drying process
TIME AND TEMPERATURE Features a 48-hour digital timer with two time two temperatures settings that speed up the drying process The adjustable thermostat ranges from 95 degrees F to 165 degrees F; The temperature range is low enough for fruits and vegetables and high enough for dehydrating meat for jerky
PATENTED Hyperwave technology and Horizontal Parallex drying removes water from food with a continuous circulation of thermostatically controlled warm air
SPACE This 5-Tray electric food dehydrator has 8 square feet of drying space and is perfect for leftovers from the garden
HEALTHY SNACKS Dehydrate fruits vegetables nuts meat for jerky fruit puree for fruit roll-ups raise bread or make homemade yogurt
Includes Guide to Dehydration and Preserve It Naturally so you can learn how to dehydrate all types of foods
110/120 Volts 440 Watts

From the manufacturer

Fit for Every Lifestyle

Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables or Meat and Fish for Jerky.
Re-crisp breads, crackers, etc.
Make soup mixes and reconstitute later.
Dry fresh herbs at low temperatures. Make your own herbal remedies, teas, and spice mixes.
Make healthy, preservative-free, fruit roll-ups, homemade yogurt and other snacks that kids of all ages will enjoy.
Make all-natural, healthy pet treats.
Dry fresh flowers for potpourri. Use for arts & crafts such as cake decorations, dough art, drying photographs.
Great for preppers, large families, gardeners, and sportsmen.

Any Dehydrator Will Dry Food, An Excalibur Dries Food Safer, Better, and Faster.

Ordinary dehydrators produce constant, unchanging heat, which can cause 'case hardening.' Ordinary dehydrators create a dry surface with moisture trapped inside – the perfect environment for yeast, mold and bacteria growth. With the Excalibur Hyperwave Fluctuation technology, the temperature fluctuates up and down to prevent this from happening. When the air temperature fluctuates up, the food's surface moisture evaporates; then, when the air temperature fluctuates down, the the inner moisture moves to the drier surface. This keeps the food temperature low enough to keep the enzymes active, but the air temperature gets high enough to dry food and overcome yeast, mold, and spoilage.

48 hour Digital Controller

Two Time, Two Temperature digital controller speeds up the drying process. After loading food onto the trays, set the dehydrator at a higher temperature for a specified period of time; and then set the dehydrator at a lower temperature for a specified period of time. The unit automatically adjusts after the 1st setting and turns off when the 2nd setting is complete.

Long History

Since 1973, Excalibur has been made in the USA of US and imported parts.

Preserve with Technology

Hyperwave Technology and Horizontal Parallexx Airflow is exclusive to Excalibur and helps the food dehydrate faster, retain more nutrients, and look and taste better – no tray rotation required.

Drying Capacity

The Excalibur 3548CDB Deluxe Dehydrator has 5 poly-screen trays equaling 8 square feet of drying space, perfect space for preserving extras from the garden.



Drying Space	8 Square Feet	15 Square Feet	8 Square Feet	4 Square Feet
Tray Size	15" x 15"	15" x 15"	15" x 15"	12" x 12"
Watts	440 Watts	600 Watts	440 Watts	220 Watts
Fan Size	5-Inch	7-Inch	5-Inch	4-Inch
Timer	48-Hour Digital 2-Time/2-Temp
Thermostat	95°F – 165°F	105°F – 165°F	105°F – 165°F	95°F – 165°F

product description

Size:5-Tray

This 5 tray Dehydrator has 8 square feet of drying space The digital controller allows for 2 times and temperatures and 48 hour timer Dehydrates at 85 degrees Fahrenheit - 165 degrees Fahrenheit The optimal drying temperature for herbs fruit meat and much more Clear polycarbonate Door for easy view of drying

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Questions about Excalibur 3548CDB Electric Food Dehydrator Features Adjustable Thermostat and Digital 48-Hour Timer Faster and Efficient Drying, 5-Tray, Black

I hydrate quite often when making beef jerky. Is there a particular one you would recommend for this process? I have gone through two dehydrators al

Answer: Anything from Excalibur is solid. I like the models with the stainless steel trays but they are twice the price. What other brands were you using? Excalibur dehydrators also have a warranty so if something does go wrong you are likely covered.

does the book Preserve It Naturally Dehydrator come with the model 3948cdb if bought through amazon

Answer: The Description does not state it comes with a Preserve It Naturally book because the manufacturer does include it in the dehydrator box. So all sellers will not include the Preserve It Naturally Book unless you make arrangements with the seller. Send us an email when you purchase the 3948CDB Dehydrator and we will include a Preserve It Naturally Book free with your Dehydrator purchase.

Answer: This might depend on who is selling it. You get the Preserve it Naturally book if you purchase from LoblollyGifts, an authorized Excalibur retailer.

Answer: Yes, we do include the Preserve It Naturally recipe book with the Excalibur 3948CDB.

Answer: Yes it comes with your purchase when ordered from Juicers and Juicing. We are an Authorized Dealer.

Answer: Yes it does

I have heard this unit is really loud, can be heard in the next room. Is that true?

Answer: I havent used it in a while, so i turned it on and let it run for a while. I dont think that its that loud. Especially if you have the front cover on. There is a very large fan in the back of the unit. I dont think it would bother you that much, but it all depends on the individual.

Answer: Mine is quiet. I don't understand those comments. With that said i wouldn't want it in my bedroom.

Answer: I don’t think it is too loud. I have had several types of dehydrators. And others were quieter. But I have a very small place. I can run it at night and it does not keep me up. It is by far the best one I have had. Get the one with the timer. Worth the money

Answer: Next room, across the house, on another floor. Yup. It's loud. Like a vacuum constantly running. I actually catch myself sighing with relief when the timer shuts it down and it goes quiet. My ears get tired of listening to it, but it does a great job. PROTECT your countertop/table. Mine vibrated so much that the feet ruined my counter.

Answer: No. I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and he runs in for HOURS at a time. His room mate can’t hear it and it’s literally next to his room. It’s very quiet.

Answer: Ours is not so loud.

Answer: I keep mine in my laundry area. I can hear the fan but it isn’t super loud.

Answer: No, it’s much quieter than another dehydrator we had before this one. It’s not silent either though. I often mistake it for the microwave oven, which in our kitchen sits next to the Excalibur.

What is this unit made of including the trays? Where is it manufactured?

Answer: plastic---made in United States The dehydrator works very well.

Answer: Made out of bpa free plastic. Manufactured and made in the United States.

Why is mine so noisy??

Answer: Mine is fairly noisy and we have to make sure it is not touching anything ie. shelf behind it or anything leaning against it because it has a little vibration that really carries.

Answer: When I received mine, due to minimal packing, the fan had moved slightly forward. I took a skewer and pushed the fan back so it would stop hitting the grate, and all the loud noise went away. I would try that before returning.

Answer: Mine is loud also.

does the 3948 come with stainless steel trays?

Answer: It comes with the plastic trays and liners. I have had no issues with them. They clean up easily.

Answer: No. It is plastic trays.

Answer: No, they are plastic trays with thin mesh inserts/liners.

Answer: No, they are non-stick silicone material

How is this different from the excalibur 3926tcbd besides the digital timer?

Answer:

Answer: No other difference

what is the lowest temperature setting? It says 95, but Excalibur customer service said it is a misprint and only goes down to 105

Answer: It goes as low as 95 I just tested mine for you, cheers!

Customer Service- does anyone know how to get ahold of them? I've ried to file a warranty claim, but they haven't responded to website, email or phone

Answer: I bought mine thru Amazon and just sent mine back

Is the trays dishwasher safe?

f I ship this to Mexico, will it keep the guarantee? if so, is it for one year?

What is the wattage for this dehydrator?

Answer: 9 tray dehydrator is 600 Watts

Answer: 600 Watts - this is the website: https://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/excalibur-9-tray-digital-48hr-timer-black.html

Answer: 600 Watts. I hope this answers your question.

Answer: 600 Watts I believe

What is decibel level during operation?

Answer: Can't tell you the exact decibel level but it's not very loud at all.

does this unit come in 240v to work in new zealand

Answer: I don't know the voltages that it is available in, but I will say that my unit was packed so poorly that it was seriously damaged and non-functional upon delivery....and I'm in the U.S. I returned it immediately, and purchased another brand/model from a local store. If you order it from New Zealand I have no doubt that it would end up there in pieces.....the packaging is that bad (or should I say non-existent).

Answer: I can't honestly tell you it does .

Do you have to rotate the trays during the dehydration process for jerky?

Answer: No. I use mine (9 tray model) to make jerky and it dries evenly - every tray, every side. Maybe not 100% evenly, but close enough I don't bother rotating anything and the jerky comes out well.

Answer: No. That’s why the fan is in the back vs other cheaper dehydrators where the fan is at the bottom. If the fan is in the bottom, you would have to rotate trays to keep the bottom tray from over drying and the top tray from not drying enough.

Answer: I have never made jerky, so I honestly don't know. We didn't have to rotate any of the trays when we dried peaches if that helps any...

My daughter wants an excalibur for doing fruits which would be the best to purchase?

Answer: We purchased the Excalibur 3948CDB 9-Tray Digital Food Dehydrator and have not been happier. We have only tried it on peaches and apples, but they have both turned out great! It was easy to use, easy to remove the dehydrated fruit, easy to clean. It seemed to evenly dry everything on all of the racks. She would be happy with this.

Answer: We like Excalibur 3948CDB 9 tray dehydrator. It has temperature settings, thermostat and timer. We love to dry pineapple, apples, oranges, grapes for raisins, and more. This model is more $$$ than others but worth it to us for the digital controls.

Answer: It would be fantastic for that. Plenty of drying racks to get a lot done at once.

Why is shipping to Montreal 1-2 months? I need 6 of these dehydrators within 2 weeks, possible?

Answer: Transportation and Customs most likely. Or maybe their driver got busted...?

Answer: Do not know the answer to that

Is the front door supposed to be a tight fit

Answer: Not a tight fit on the one I bought - supposed to allow air to escape so it doesn't "steam" cook, but "dehydrate" contents.

Answer: No. A tight fit would hamper airflow which is important for the best performance.

Answer: The one I received and then quickly returned was not a tight fit. It just hung loosely and crooked on the front. It also collected so much humidity (in my very dry home) that it only spoiled food. I went back to my trusty Nesco dehydrators. They are much better and not disgustingly overpriced.

Answer: No it is not a snug fit. Just kind of sits there.

Answer: No it's intentionally loose so that the circulated air has a way to escape.

Answer: No

Can you use just the fan with no heat with the digitap thermometer model?

Answer: Yes. I would take a look at the Magic Mill dehydrator. We had the Excalibur for less than a day. It just feels cheap. We have now had the Magic Mill for a couple of years. It is truly a power house and solid.

The description states it goes down to 85*, comments tell me differently. What is lowest tempurature this functions at?

Answer: My digital starts at 95 degrees

What does the number 3948CDB mean?

Answer: I am thinking the 39 is the model number

What’s the difference between this and the Excalibur 3926TB?

Answer: The 3926tb is a 26!hiur timer and dial setting.

Is warranty honored in full if sold through Club Distributors?

Answer: Not sure what a club distributor is. I ordered mine on Amazon. I had an issue and Excalibur totally sent me a new one. Great company to deal with.

what are the over all dimensions of this unit?

Answer: This Excalibur Food dehydrator measures 12.5" high x 17" wide x 19" deep.

Is the motor in the back?

Answer: Yes!

does the book Preserve It Naturally Dehydrator come with the model 3948cdb?

Answer: I purchased mine Aug 3, 2018 and at that time it did come with the book. However, the product description no longer mentions it and the "Frequently bought together" section now shows it as a separate item so I'm going to make the assumption (yeah, I know) that it no longer comes with the book.

Answer: No,just the instructions

can you dyhydrate flowers

Answer: I don't see why not but I've never done any. If you can do them in an oven, you can do them in a dehydrator.

Answer: sorry, i never tried it, but im sure it will work

Are there metal tray's available for this model?

Answer: I believe there are metal trays but have to purchase separately. I have metal before but prefer the ones that come with the unit. Food sticks on the metal

Answer: Yes. you can purchase SS Mesh trays from EXC on dryings123.com. I don't see them for sale on amazon.com.

Answer: No,all of the ones i've seen are plastic.

Can this unit be used to dry a variety of fruit and vegetables at the same time without flavors getting mixed - as in bananas tasting like tomatoes?

Answer: In my experience I have not had any problem with mingling flavors. This is a great dehydrator.

Answer: I don't see why not. I had no problem doing exactly that several times last fall. My wife loves bananas and if needed would tell me etc. in nice way. She's awesome. FYI, The one thing that really is an issue for me with cross contamination is onions. They dehydrate well but are very strong and pungent.

Answer: Don't know; bought the product as a gift for my son...

What's the lowest temperature option?

Answer: The lowest temperature you can set it is 105 degrees.

Answer: The lowest setting is 95 degrees F. This is not the exact temperature inside the dehydrator. You will need to use a digital thermometer with probe to get the exact temperature inside.

Answer: Lowest is 95 and it stays close in a degree or two once set.

Answer: 95 degrees F

Answer: 95 degees

Can this items ship to Hong Kong

Is the book, "preserve it naturally" included when bought through Club Distributors?

Answer: I am not sure but it was included in mine and others I gave as gifts. I would bet it is included with every one.

Answer: Mine only came with the Excaliber book.

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what are trays made of?

Hi. Which are the shipping package dimensions? Thank u

Answer: 15" H, 20" W, 22" L

Do you have one for European 220V

Answer: No it wont work on the European 220v, Just 110.

Measurement of tray

Answer: I think they are 15x15, with the inside dimensions of the trays being 14x14. I just got in from cleaning the horse barn or I would go and measure mine, but I am pretty sure that 15x15 is correct. The trays hold a lot. I also purchased the Bright Kitchen silicone mats for mine here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDTCKM0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Answer: 15-1/8" x 15-1/8"

What color is this? The picture is black yet the description says brown.

Answer: Black

How much jerky with 5 trays? I know thickness varies, but looking to do 5lb batches, fairly thick sliced.

Is this product New and Unopened?

Are their tray accessories to make fruit roll ups and bone broth powder.

Answer: Yes, there is an accessory called Excalibur ParaFlexx Ultra Silicone Reusable Nonstick Dehydrator Sheets. Choose the 14"x14" size, they are a beige color with a dark brown edge. They come in a 3 pack for $33.95 and we purchased ours from Amazon. Check them out! We really like them and use them alot!

Answer: you have to purchase them separately

Answer: No, would be nice though

Which trays/inserts should I buy for thin liquids? I would like to make whey powder from liquid whey.

Answer: The same sheets you would buy for fruit purees.

Excalibur website says this model weighs 22 lbs. amazon details says 17 lbs. which is the correct actual weight of the 3948cdb?

Answer: It seems that with all the manuals and cookbooks inside that it is 23 lbs. The website is the correct one I would say.

Answer: I have no idea which is right but it's not heavy for me. I lift it and move it from one place to another when my wife wants it moved while drying 5 lbs of meat in it

what is the warranty on this product?

Answer: Don’t remember. It is in the website.

Can this be used to dry tiger nuts?

Answer: What a good source of fiber and digestive support! Yes, because they are a rood vegetable and the Excalibur will dry everything.

Will this unit work in Australia with 240 watts?

Does this unit come with the 10 year warranty?

Answer: It has a 10 year limited manufacturer's warranty that covers manufacturing defects including all of the electronics, plastic parts and trays. It does not cover miss use damage.

Answer: Yes, there is a ten year warranty included with the Excalibur dehydrators.

Answer: No

Answer: yes,I think it does

Are the trays dishwasher safe?

I was told go big or go home? Is this product a go home due to poor quality controls based off of reviews of buyers?

Answer:

Answer: I have used mine for several years to make beef jerky and I find it to be of excellent quality. I would highly recommend it. I did also purchase the optional stainless steel racks because they clean up easily but depending on how you plan to use yours you may or may not find that to be worth the extra expense.

Answer: I bought the 9 tray Excalibur dehydrator,used it 3 times and it quit working.

Answer: I sent mine back because the door fell off all the time It took also to much time to dehydrate just grapes

Does it have filter for air intake?

Answer: Not what I would call a filter. There is a wire screen with 3/16" square holes between the fan and the trays.

Answer: No, it does not.

Answer: No it does not

Product reviews of Excalibur 3548CDB Electric Food Dehydrator Features Adjustable Thermostat and Digital 48-Hour Timer Faster and Efficient Drying, 5-Tray, Black

JNRSaint : Five Stars

Works like it should and good instructions. My unit arrived packed very well and nothing damaged.

Laura : Fantastic dehydrator

This is a phenomenal dehydrator which has been a workhorse for our dehydrating needs

Amazon Customer : Better than the newer one

Love it

dan sharpe : Glad I bought the bigger model

Love how big it is and how much food it will handle at one time. Convenient timer lets you walk away and not run the risk of over-dehydration. Mesh dehydrating sheets on the racks are great, flex easily without breaking and cleaning is a snap. Motor is louder than I expected it to be though. Hard to find lipped trays for dehydrating liquids for Excalibur machines, so if you're putting together one-dish backpacking meals, you'll have to buy some off-brand trays to fit inside on the provided racks. Have already dried apples, summer squash, and tomatoes, with good results for all.

Lyshia : Make sure they give you the right door!

When it arrived by amazon the box was opened but package was still wrapped. I opened it and set it up. I used it and noticed it’s not the right size for the door. There is gaps on both size the pictures show it being flush so no air gets through. I have a replacement coming hopefully it’s the better than this defective item!

Elizabeth Krumlauf : As advertised, works great, worth the money

As advertised, works great, worth the money. If not leveled properly and lots of liquid, you may have to take off entire back panel to clean; a new design fix would be better than having to tear off panel to clean.

Patricia A : Great dehydrator for preserving the home garden harves

Our first try out off the box was to make jerky. Recipe stated 5 -7 hours 3 hours would have been plenty. The jerky tasted great - - just drier than we needed. Since then we’ve dried apples & peaches. Both were divine!
The unit is fairly quiet - not disruptive to tv viewing in the same area. A breeze to clean and very easy to operate. Glad I bought the 9 tray version. We filled it with our first batch of jerky. Can’t wait to get to the rest of our summer harvest!

Tim : Makes the best beef jerky ever!

I love this! I bought it to make been jerky and it does it great! Slice the meat thin. Throw it in at 65 c and 4 hours later, bam! Jerky. One thing I don't like is that it doesn't have a deg. Setting. Only Celsius. No biggie though. Cook a several pounds or jerky no prob.

linaka : Enjoy it !

Excellent dehydrator, well worth the money.
My pets are loving the treats I make for them.
It is a little loud at first but quickly fades into white noise.

Amazon Customer : I do recommend the ex to anyone looking for a good strong dehydrator.

I'm very happy with my ex, this machine works like a champ. Thank you.

Sherri Garrity : Five Stars

This product was exactly what we expected.

Blubonic Industres : Too noisy for the cost

Ok but VERY noisy I had to return. Has extreme rattling that could be eliminated with better build.

Amazon Customer : It does a great job with my beef jerky

It does a great job with my beef jerky , 8lbs done in seven hours perfectly .
Easy to clean up also ,very happy with it.

BaggyB : Perfect for jerky

This is a great dehydrator. I was deciding between various units to include a stainless model, glad I chose this one. It heats and keeps temp at 71c, perfect for jerky. The unit is very quiet and the digital timer is great. I can set it and not have to wait around, just come home to perfection. The airflow is balanced and cooks evenly. The square shape affords full use of the space and allows for maximum surface space for food. I put a Teflon sheet in the bottom too catch drips and the mesh cleans easily. I highly recommend this unit, it is a huge step up from my old circular model.

Patricia A : Great dehydrator for preserving the home garden harves

usual suspect 1 : Works well better than expected

Great unit. I replaced a 25-year-old Excalibur unit!

J. Au : Quite impressive

I've had this for almost a week now. So far, I dehydrated ginger and ground it up to powder and man, it smells so good. Nothing like having fresh ingredients! I will continue to do more. I've also made some home made dog treats out of thinly sliced chicken breast (chicken jerky), sliced sweet potatoes, my dog loves it. Not too mention lots of money saved! You also know exactly they are getting high quality ingredients for a fraction of the cost. Later, I will make my own beef jerky, fruit leathers, and dehydrating nuts to crisp it up and dried fruits. This is also a great model with a clear door that you could see into. Digital controls and it does comes with a small recipe book and preserve it naturally which has alot of information about the ;types of fruits and vegetables year round and the seasons; The humidity levels in certain areas of the world in general in seasons; recommended dehydrating temperatures for certain veggies and fruits. Which foods could be preserved; making jerky out of beef, venison, fish, game, etc etc.

Temperature and time are easy to control. Very basic display which is ok. What would be nice is if they were to have presets, custom settings ( to be stored and used in the future). Although not necessary, just saying. Also, clean is quite easy when you purchase dehydrating sheets and although with meats, it leaves like what looks like a dark stain. I hear, it doesn't do anything as long as you clean it well. I think this model is so worth it for all the different things it could do. Yes, it's quite expensive, it performs really well. I may update my review once I try other things with it.

lilmtnwolf : Provides lighter & healthier snacks for athletes on the run.

This is a blessing for my hiking, climbing, mountaineering, and snowboarding adventures. Dehydration keeps my pack weight down, increases space, saves money, and allows me to create my own healthy snacks.

Here's what I've dehydrated:
1. Zucchini
2. Strawberries
3. Bananas
4. Wild Alaskan Salmon
5. Mango
6. Pineapple

linaka : Enjoy it !

Excellent dehydrator, well worth the money.
My pets are loving the treats I make for them.
It is a little loud at first but quickly fades into white noise.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

It works like it should.

John N. Rose : High quality food dehydrator

This is a very nice food dehydrator with easy to use features. I hope to be using it to dry my wildcrafted medicinal herbs for years to come.

Bigman : Five Stars

Perfect

Amazon Customer : I'm on the second unit. The first arrived cracked ...

I'm on the second unit. The first arrived cracked in the corner and now the second has a serious issue with the fan. I'd expect a lot more for a $270 food dehydrator.

Di Di : Excellent product!!!

Absolutely love this dehydrator!!! Timer is a great feature. Shuts off when it’s done so no more over dehydrated foods. Food dehydrates uniformly without having to rotate trays like I had to on my previous dehydrator. Also the motor and fan operate very quietly!!! Well worth the money!!!! Highly recommended!!!

Joan W. : Five Stars

I have really enjoyed the dehydrator. Easy to use and program. Very user friendly. Joan

pickginger : Love mine

I was so pleased when I received my Excalibur. I have made many different treats for my tiny dogs and their friends and my grand dogs. I did read the reviews about the racks being disheveled and stuck in awkward positions. Mine were stuck but with little prodding and patients I freed them with no damage. It's perfect.

JNRSaint : Five Stars

Works like it should and good instructions. My unit arrived packed very well and nothing damaged.

JMarie : Looks great but have no idea how it works since the ...

Looks great but have no idea how it works since the front door is missing. How do you manage to leave out a major piece on such an expensive item?
Returning.

tedd : Great depending on your use.

I use the dehydrator to dry sprouted wheat berries. Drys really fast. Haven't tried fruit or vegetables yet. Maybe down the road.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

easy to use. i've been told i should sell my jerky. fruits work well also.

Amazon Customer : It does a great job with my beef jerky

It does a great job with my beef jerky , 8lbs done in seven hours perfectly .
Easy to clean up also ,very happy with it.

Eva : Love it!

It's a great product. I use it every weekend to make snacks.

Tim : Makes the best beef jerky ever!

Jo : Love this Machine

Great investment, my other dehydrator was one of those circle type and took forever to do anything I usually ended up doing jerky in my oven. Not with the baby it does the job and blows heat everywhere commercial grade machine. I love it...

Sean K : It's great to be able to set two temps/times and let ...

This is exactly what I was looking for. I've made several batches of beef jerky in it so far. It's great to be able to set two temps/times and let it run unattended.

Kindle Customer : Quality

A gift for my husband. Tried to order direct from the manufacturer but after two weeks they canceled my order due to lack of materials. My husband really wanted this brand because he's trying to use and purchase predominantly American made products and this had some great reviews. He's made jerky with it several times and is always pleased with the results and ease of use and clean up. He really enjoys using it and has no complaints. And believe me, he'd share if he did.

G. Bell : Works great!

I make a lot of beef jerky and needed a dehydrator that would reach and maintain that magic 160 degree mark. The Excalibur does it with ease. It's well made and easy to program. I did, however, purchase the optional stainless steel racks for it as they will survive the hard use that they will get.

lilmtnwolf : Provides lighter & healthier snacks for athletes on the run.

Teresa : A great dehydrator

This is my fifth dehydrator and by far the best one ever. You can fit a lot of food in it. The trays are square so you can rotate them easily. It is digital which is great. Easy to program. Duel programming and a short alarm goes off when the timer is finished. Cooks food pretty evenly. Come with two great books. It is worth the extra money to buy the digital versus the dial. I had a dial version and you can never be exact. Love it.

Soo : Very Happy

I have been using this dehydrator for the last week making jerky and fruit and so far I would have to say ... this excalibur model dehydrator is pretty awesome. It's worth the cost ( not cheap ) in the long run. The digital aspects of the timer and temperature settings enables me to get very precise in making stuff. Also, the unit itself is easy to operate and seems very well made. I like the confidence from excalibur to extend a 10 year warranty ... just in case. Bottom line .... I'm very happy with my decision to buy this unit on several levels and my wife loves the results.

Lenetta Y. : Not good

Just received this yesterday, and am not happy , the Screen Guard on one side top and bottom are broken loose, the motor knocks when shutting down, one tray was Shoved in side ways , so they laid the other on top.

Kurt Felgenhauer : Dead on arrival

Update: Amazon shipped another unit and I returned the defective one. The new one worked great from the start.

I should have listened and read the reviews that were posted. This product was dead on arrival fan work but no heat. Tried different temperatures. Tried unplugging. Remove the trays. I even had 9 full trays of fruit ready to go. That are now wasted. Called Amazon for support and they said that the support office of Excalibur is close all weekend and they won't call until Monday.

pickginger : Love mine

Crunchy Conservative : Excalibur compared to the Sedona

I submitted this review for the Sedona as well since I have owned both.

After endless hours of research comparing the Excalibur to the Sedona, I settled on the Sedona. I had purchased my Sedona a couple of years ago and liked it enough.... until it broke and I decided to try out an Excalibur.

At the time, the Excalibur models did not have a clear door option, a timer, or a dual-temperature setting option, however Excalibur now offers all three of these options.

I contacted Sedona and they sent me a replacement part for free, so I was able to swap out the part and get it working again. I had already decided I wanted to try the Excalibur, so this gave me the opportunity to test both of these side-by-side to see which one performed better.

The Sedona has rectangular trays. Now they will tell you it doesn't matter because there are TWO fans (two is better than one!) and they are located at the back (better circulation!), blah blah blah. Everything I ever dehydrated in there took at least 14-18 hours, and even then never really seemed completely dry. My dehydrated goodies would rehydrate in their storage containers by the next morning, and I was always afraid of mold. Every recipe I came across would say to dehydrate for X number of hours (in an Excalibur) but I would have to add 6-8 hours (or more!). Never quite understood why until I tried the Excalibur. Additionally, I always had to rotate the trays in the Sedona as it seemed the front never got as dry as the back (so much for two fans circulating better than one).

It's common practice to dry the first two hours at 145 degrees, though I usually set mine for 137 degrees in case there is a temperature fluctuation. On the Excalibur I was able to use the dual-setting for the first two hours at 137, then the rest of the time at 110. On the Sedona I just did this manually.

I performed a side-by-side dehydrated raw kale test, then a side-by-side dehydrated raw apple test. Initially I had set both dehydrators for the same amount of time because I was used to Sedona time. I was completely shocked when I checked on my stuff and it was already dry (COMPLETELY dry!) midway through the time. With the Sedona I had to rotate the trays (multiple times) to try to get it to dry evenly. With the Excalibur, I didn't need to rotate at all!

I actually prefer the plastic trays and drying sheets on the Sedona as they are much sturdier and easier to handle than the Excalibur trays/sheets. I didn’t think I was going to like the lift-off door of the Excalibur but I actually ended up preferring it to the Sedona door. With the lift-off door, you get complete access to the trays, without a door in the way. Also the beep on the Sedona is quite loud in the middle of the night whereas the Excalibur is considerably lower.

Bottom line: the Excalibur outperforms the Sedona, hands down. If you're buying a Sedona and have never had the pleasure of owning an Excalibur, you will probably love it (but only because you don't know what you're missing).

Angela : Check out all parts before return window closes - Damaged Trays

1 tray came on top of the dehydrator and the other was wedge in and bent, we were able to pull it out but it’s permanently curved and unfortunately the return window ended yesterday. Really disappointed as I did a ton of research for this gift to my husband and it came damaged and cannot be returned.

Peter Dreher : The dehydrator works great. Issues - no instructions - had to go ...

The dehydrator works great.
Issues - no instructions - had to go to internet and print them off
The dehydrator is not square this has two effects the door does not look squire (not even on each side) -door seals work, The dehydrator is not level one of the foot pads is just off. This does not effect operations and not enough to send back but you can feel a dehydrator move as you take door on and off

Kindle Customer : what a great way to save food.

This unit will dehydrate a whole bunch of food at one time. At least it seems to be a whole bunch when you put it in there but much less when you take it out! It does make a bit of noise with its fan but you come to ignore that in no time so mine has stayed in the kitchen.

Blubonic Industres : Too noisy for the cost

Ok but VERY noisy I had to return. Has extreme rattling that could be eliminated with better build.

Mike Honcho : Excellent product!

Very pleased with the Excalibur. It produces the best jerky I've ever tasted. After owning several vertical airflow dehydrators, I can attest to the superior results of the horizontal airflow design. Food dries evenly, and doesn't require rotating. The removable mesh screens make the trays very simple to clean, and fruit leather couldn't be easier with the ParaFlexx silicone sheets which are sold separately. Very happy with how simple and easy it is to use. Wish I'd bought one a long time ago.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

easy to use. i've been told i should sell my jerky. fruits work well also.

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