COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	COSORI
Material	Plastic
Color	CO165-FD
Wattage	450 watts
Item Dimensions LxWxH	13.8 x 11.3 x 13.8 inches

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Designed in California. Comes with 5 BPA-Free Trays, 1 Mesh Screen, 1 Fruit Roll Sheet, 1 Manual, 1Recipe. Check out our VIDEO on the left side & take a quick tour of this food dehydrator.(search for C165-2MS or C165-2FR to get more accessories)
EASY FOR BEGINNERS - With digital timer and adjustable temperature control. Time ranges: 30min-48hours, set the timer in 30-minute increments for up to 48 hours; Temperature ranges: 95ºF-165ºF
VERSATILE DEHYDRATOR - Dehydrate beef jerky, turkey jerky, meat, fruits, vegetables for a healthy life; Make non-addict dog treats for your pets; Dry backpacking food for outdoor adventurers
QUIET TO USE - Simply press the start button to dehydrate your food and go to sleep. The noise is less than 48dB, which equals noise levels recorded in the library
SAFE TO USE - 100% BPA-Free Trays 5. ETL Listed. Auto Shut-off prevents food dehydrator from overheating, even though you're not at home. 120V, 450W, Please note that this voltage only applies to USA and Canada
EASY TO CLEAN & STORE - Easily clean food from the dehydrator's base with a damp cloth or a brush/sponge. Please put the fruit roll sheet on the bottom tray which will prevent liquid dripping on the base

From the manufacturer

Overheat Protection

The dehydrator will automatically shut

o if overheating occurs as a built-in

safety feature.

Countdown Timer

Easily customize the temperature and time for each food item you dry. Use the digital panel to adjust the time up to 48 hours in 30-minute increments.

Easy to Clean

Cleanup is always easy with top-rack

dishwasher-safe trays.

Sleek Design

Carefully crafted with BPA-free

materials, the dehydrator’s sleek exterior

looks good in any kitchen.

Healthy & Homemade

Enjoy tasty snacks such as cookies and beef jerky that are as healthy as they are delicious.
Bigger Savings

Save money on groceries by making homemade dried herbs and snacks.
Long Lasting

Dehydrated snacks last longer than other processed snacks.

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Material	BPA Free Plastic	BPA Free Plastic	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	BPA Free Plastic	Plastic	BPA Free Plastic
Item Dimensions	11.8 in	/	13.4 x 17.8 x 12.4 in	13.4 x 17.8 x 12.4 in	11.3 x12.8 in	10.7 x 11.8 in	11.8 in
Color	White	White	Black	Black	White	White	White
Voltage	/	/	120V	120V	/	/	/
By	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	Amazon.com

product description

Key Features
● Touch-Control LED Display
● Timer (30 min–48 hr)
● Adjustable Temperature (95°–165°F)
● Automatic Shutoff
● Memory Function
● Overheat Protection
● Extends the Shelf Life of Your Favorite Foods
● Included Recipe Book with 50 Original Recipes
Specifications and Accessories
● Voltage: AC 120V 60Hz
● Power: 450W
● 5 x BPA-Free Trays
● Tray Size: 13 in
● 1 x Mesh Screen
● Mesh Screen Size: 11.8 in
● 1 x Fruit Roll Sheet
● Fruit Roll Sheet Size: 11.8 in
Cosori’s Original Food Dehydrator effectively dries fruit, vegetables, meat, and more by circulating hot air. This hot air removes the moisture, bacteria, and fungi in your food, preventing potential health risks and keeping food from getting spoiled. Expandable to 7 trays.

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Questions about COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed

So besides $100, what is the difference in functionality between this (co165-fd) and (cp267-fd)?

Answer: The plastic food dehydrator (CO165-FD) is 450 Watt with 5 round plastic trays, while the stainless steel food dehydrator (CP267-FD) is 600 Watt and has 6 square stainless steel trays. Hope this helps!

is it okay to run while you're sleeing or not home?

Answer: I have a different Cosori model but to be absolutely safe it is better to run it when home and awake. A few years ago there was a recall of a food dehydrator that posed a fire hazard--check google.

Answer: Yes, I actually had to leave home with it running when my child had an emergency at school, it shut itself off when the time was up. Also it’s very quiet so it won’t disturb you in your sleep.

Answer: I do it all the time, it’s about as safe as letting your refrigerator run while you aren’t home. Something like a crockpot is a grey area for most, but this is just a high powered fan with nominal heat.

Answer: I would never leave anything like this running while you're sleeping or not IN the home. There's ALWAYS a chance of fire.

Answer: ' nominal heat.' LOL. 450W, so it's about half of most 1000W ovens or a 1000W heater. If the fan broke and whatever safety they put in it didn't function and shut it down, you'd definitely be risking a fire. Non-flammable surface with extra width underneath, wide margin to anything else around it, and fairly close to a smoke detector and you'd likely be safe enough and be awakened by the smoke detectors if something went wrong.

Answer: I do it all the time. So far, so good. There is a timer on it so it will automatically shut off when the timer goes off.

Answer: Yes

Is there a way to order more of the fruit roll sheets or are there any other ones I can purchase that will fit?

Answer: I've tried some other brands and I can tell you that "National Presto Dehydro Fruit Roll Sheets" do not work - they're 1/2" too large. Their nonstick mesh screens do work in the Cosori.

Answer: We have not sold accessories separately, but are working on producing some to meet your needs. If you have any question or issue, please contact our customer service team for further help. We are always happy to be at your service!

What is the warranty?

Answer: Your Cosori comes with a 1-year warranty and You can extend your 1-year warranty by an additional year. Log onto and enter your order number within the first 14 days of your purchase to register your new product for the extended warranty. During the warranty, We'll take responsibility for any product issue. Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out to us through email, phone or Amazon Message if you have further questions.

Answer: I’m not sure but their customer service is great. They respond quickly to emails. They sent me a new lid for free even though it was totally my fault it broke.

Can I buy individual tray? I broke one.

Answer: You can go to cosori.com and buy 2 trays together.

Answer: We have not sold a tray separately, but would like to assist you and resolve this issue. Feel free to contact our customer service team for further help!

How loud is it?

Answer: Not sure what to compare it to, but definitely a constant humming noise, like a sound machine.

Answer: To me it’s real quiet. My dishwasher is louder than it.

Answer: About 40 decibels. Refrigerator humming.

Answer: It is very quiet.

Answer: Very quiet.

Answer: It's like a small table top fan on low speed.

Since Cosori still hasnt come out with additional trays, has anyone bought a second dehydrator and just uaed the trays?

Answer: On another answer someone said to contact the Cosori company and you can buy 2 trays! That was a year ago. Hope this helps!

Answer: I just use the trees that came with her. I think there’s five trays and that was enough for me.

Description says designed in California, but where was it actually made? Is this dehydrator made in China?

Answer: This dehydrator is designed in California and manufactured in China.

Answer: Who knows where anything's made. All I can say is excellent customer service and an excellent product. I rated 5+ stars. Being Cali based this has to fit Cali prop 65 compliant.

Answer: Almost everything is made in China or another foreign country.

Answer: Yes.

Can this be used to dehydrate nuts?

Answer: Temperature settings start at 95F - 115F suitable for nuts - never done it before. However, I would say yes, you can dry nuts in it. I love this dehydrator using it for fruits, meats, etc. so many possibilities and easy to clean.

Answer: There is very little moisture in nuts. And they keep best if you keep out air and keep them cool. This means you should probably NOT dehydrate them, because dehydrating exposes them to air and heat--which makes them go rancid, icky-tasting, and less nutritious. The difference in weight between fresh nuts and dehydrated nuts would be small, and they're already lightweight, anyway.

Answer: Yes, you can. You can set the food dehydrator to 150°F for Nuts and Seeds. Hope this helps! Let us know if you need any further help.

Where to buy just the plastic lid? I cant find it on amazon.

Answer: Currently, we do not have spare parts available for individual sale. If you are looking to have any parts replaced under warranty, please feel free to reach out to our support team. We would be happy to hear from you!

Answer: no sorry

which is better round or square dehydrators

Answer: I never had a square one, but I do have the round one which seems very efficient with no disappointments so far . I love this one and will continue to enjoy it.

Answer: this is the only one i have used and love it. capacity is the difference.

Has anyone had good results using the fruit roll sheet instead of the mesh screen for small seeds or nuts?

Answer: I haven’t been using this item for seeds and or nuts but I’ve been using fruit roll sheets for some small herbs and flowers. Making jasmine tea, spices and etc...

From the description it does not have overheating protection? no sensor built in to check for overheating, that is how i am reading it?

Answer: Overheating is extremely rare. If the dehydrator overheats, it will automatically shut down as a safety feature, and will no longer turn on. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!

Answer: It does have overheat protection.

Answer: Apparently not. I tried to let it "rest" for a few days, but it still would not work. I actually used it 5 times before it stopped working. Also, I never heard back fro Cosori about a replacement or refund.

Answer: I don't think it overheat it dries the beef jerky real good but the lid just cracked for no reason at all I wouldn't buy this one I find one of them thicker lid

Answer: UL underwriting requires emergency shut off, to meeting the standards in the USA

Do you have to rotate trays during process?

Answer: Rotating the trays helps to keep the drying process consistent. I got better results when I started rotating the trays. It is very easy to do.

Answer: I did not when I worked on fruits and veggies. One reason I liked it so much!

Answer: I don’t think it’s necessary. However I have done it

Answer: No

Answer: I haven’t used it yet. Sorry.

Do they sell extra trays for these

Answer: I was also looking for some trays and I couldn't find them

Answer: See nothing about additional trays in the literature that came with machine. Excellent product tho with 5 trays plus 2 inserts.

How long for jerkey? Does it make a food-sized batch of jerkey? This would dehydrator would be for a gift for someone who currently makes jerkey in ov

Answer: 18-24 hrs depending on thickness of meat and amount of meat per drying session. I made a batch that was 6 lb of raw eye of round. It should be a huge improvement and less expense over the oven.

Answer: It’s takes about 6 hours to cook jerky. We get around 2-3 lbs of meat and the machine is packed. Bought this for my husband and he uses it weekly to make fresh jerky

Answer: This is a good dehydrator. Comes with a manual to operate and a receipe book. There are 13 receipes for jerky...most are beef . My husband uses the garlic-soy receipe for beef jerky and drying time is 6 hours which is perfect.

Answer: I have not made jerky yet. This dehydrator comes with a small recipe book. Not sure if this answer helps...

Is the entire unit BPA free?

Answer: Yes! The plastic we used is BPA-free. If you have further questions, please contact our customer service team and let us assist you. Hope this helps!

Answer: I know that it says in the description that all the trays are BPA free.

Where can I purchase extra trays? (Not mesh screens) I would like to have more than 5 trays for big batch dehydrating.

Answer: Did you find the trays?

Answer: Get from Amazon or check Cosori website.

American made?

Answer: The item is designed and tested in California and manufactured in China. We hope this helps!

I have bought it, and noticed it is only 120v. in my country, plugs are at 230v. i did not plug it yet. how can i adapt to plugs here ?

Answer: You should be able to buy adapter that allow it to be used on a 230v outlet. That’s what we used when we travel out of the US.

I am wondering if I received a defective product. Has anyone noticed their product making a rattling noise as if the fan is loose?

Answer: Yes, that does sound defective. I have the same issue. Noticed it immediately as the sound of a loose fan that's striking somewhere as it spins.

Answer: I received mine in perfect condition. Worked as described. My fruits and meats have been perfect. The humming noise from the fan is not bad but I did place it in another room since the kitchen and family room are close together. I think you may need to send yours back since your having those issues.

Answer: Just normal fan hum in ours, no rattle. Would call the company, feel they are reputable and helpful from all the reviews

Answer: It sounds like a small (8”) desktop fan to me. Definitely not silent, but not rattling or anything like that.

Answer: I have not noticed any unusual sound coming from ours.

Answer: Mine is quiet, no rattling. Contact customer service

will dehydration preserve the fruits?

Answer: Yes, it will preserve them. Below is an article of drying/Dehydrating fruits. A different article advised "Store in a cool, dry, and dark place. Dried foods can maintain quality for up to a year depending on the storage temperature. The cooler the storage temperature, the longer dehydrated foods will last. "

Answer: It is best to store the dehydrated food in a glass jar or air tight bags. I have stored my veggies in canning jars for months with no problem. Keep in a cool dark space when possible. You will be surprised how much better the fruit, berries and veggies taste that often you won't be keeping them more than a couple of weeks.

Answer: Most dried fruits can be stored for 1 year at 60ºF, 6 months at 80ºF. Vegetables have about half the shelf-life of fruits.

Answer: They can be refrigerated for 3-6 months

Answer: ABSOLUTELY

Is this product bps free? it states that it’s bpa free but doesn’t mention bps

Answer: Your quite astute. But the unit is a BMF.

For those who use this at least once a week, how has this impacted your electric bill?

Answer: We use this all the time, it hasn’t affected our electric bill at all, it’s a low setting for 6-12 hours.

Answer: i wish i knew because of electric heat it’s hard to eatimate

Can this be used to dehydrate breast milk?

Answer: I wouldn't think so. The dehydrator doesn't handle liquids well. But to be fair my wife is not lactating, so we can't test it for you.

Answer: Why ? Freeze it

Is there a nylon storage bag for this?

Answer: None indicated on the listing, and none included with my purchase.

Answer: Not with it

How can i buy extra trays? what can i do to buy extra trays? don't answer if you don't know. thanks

Answer: Accessories for our food dehydrators are available on Amazon. If you don't find the product you need, just get in touch with our support team for further assistance. We are happy to help!

What is all that come with the machine?

Answer: 5 grated trays and one solid insert for fruit leather making

Where to put fruit rollup tray to catch drips ?base or the bottom tray ? so you only have 4 trays to use instead of 5 ? use parchment paper on trays ?

Answer: Use the fruit roll-up tray on the base unit to catch any drips then wash the tray. No need to use parchment paper which can't be reused. Instead use non-stick Teflon food dehydrator sheets. They're re-usable.

What is the electricity cost? If it take 11 hrs to dry apple chips, how much electricity will spend?

Answer: That is impossible to answer, as the cost of electricity varies greatly depending on where you live. For example, the cost in U.S. Dollars can vary from $0.03 per KWh up to $0.19 per KWh, and I understand that in some parts of the world, it can go up to two or three times as much. If your electrical cost is $0.10/KWh, then 11 hours of use will run ~ $4.50.

Can you buy more trays?

Answer: The trays are not to be sold separately. If you have further questions, please reach out to our support team for further help. Our contact information can be found in the user manual. We hope to hear from you soon!

Answer: Yes

What is the depth of each individual drying tray?

Answer: From the part of the tray the food sits on to the top edge of the same tray is approx. 1/4 inch, and to the bottom of the tray sitting on top of that one is approximate 2 cm less than 1 whole inch. The entire tray from top to bottom is around 1-1/4 inch regardless of what height the food sits on it.

Answer: Each tray is about 0.25 inches thick. We hope this helps!

Answer: About quarter of an inch

Could this be used to dry onions and garlic to make our own onion and garlic powder?

Answer: Yes, you can use it for that. Here is an article that shows the process and some tips.

Answer: Yes as long as it was cut up. A whole onion wouldn't fit between drying trays

Is this BPS free?

Answer: Answer is indicated multiple times in listing.

It sounds like something stuck in the fan. What is it normal?

Answer: Normal was just a fan pushing air sound nothing rattling or against the blades. This was of course for the 31 days it worked before going dead (no lights when plugged in nothing).

Answer: No, that does not seem to be normal!

Answer: I've been using mine regularly, no problem or "noise" is probably something you spilled, suggest you find what it is, and clean it without taking any fixed part off

Answer: My dehydrator is fairly quiet. We can hear it run but it runs in a smooth type rhythm.

Answer: No I dont think so

Are the trays deep enough to dehydrate bananas whole? And, will the appliance work to dehydrate whole bananas?

Answer: I haven’t tried whole bananas but I have tried sliced bananas. The sliced bananas take 6-8 hours so I don’t know if whole bananas would work or even fit on the trays.

Answer: No not really

How long does this take to freeze dry mango?

Answer: Not sure, it comes with a small recipe book that tells you how long and at what temperature you need to dry certain fruits and vegetables.

Answer: This is not a freeze dryer

Will a 1kg 1.75mm 3d printer filament spool fit in the machine or will it only hold smaller reels?

Answer: Oh, absolutely, with room to spare...

What is the wattage of this dehydrator?

Answer: The power rating for this food dehydrator is 450W. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions.

Can anyone explain the wattage to me? How long does it take to actually dry out foods?

Answer: I have followed the recipe times/recommendations in the instruction booklet. I find that it takes a bit longer than my old dehydrator that did not have temperature or timer settings.

Answer: I haven't tried it out yet to determine if the book is accurate with the length of time it takes. SORRY

I love my dehydrator, but with as much beef jerky as has been made, I am conserned about in where the fan is. Is there a way to clean inside?

Answer: We recommend cleaning the surface of the base with a damp cloth, as there is not a way to get into the area where the fan is located. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!

Answer: This was a gift for my son-in-law. I do not know the answer to your question. Sorry.

the plastic top has cracked and can no longer be used.. how can I order a replacement?

Answer: I would attempt to call the manufacturer CORSORI to find out if a replacement is possible. Some manufacturers have an order site. Its worth a try

Answer: I don't know mine have a little crack in it to the lids are real cheap

Answer: I would contact their customer support on website.

I need to run this for more than a couple days. Do I need to reset the timer, every other day or can I use it without the timer?

Answer: We used it to dry persimmons that were ripe and juicy. I set the timer for 10 hours. I am not sure what the maximum time is. If your product isn't dry, just reset the timer for additional time.

Answer: It will likely overheat. I had mine for a month and ran it for 20 hours then it stopped.

Just set up mine for the first time and it making a lot of rattling noise, really loud in fact. Anyone else?

Answer: I would get a hold of the manufacturer. Mine does make a noise while running, but not loud or rattling. Hope this helps.

Answer: My machine does not rattle. The humming noise of the motor running is a bit loud but not extremely so.

Answer: We can help! Please reach out to our team at your earliest convenience using the contact information located in the manual. We are here for you!

Feed up. Why does it take weeks for these items to arrive wheb youre offering fast ship? Over 2 weeks waiting. About to cancel.

Answer: Sorry can’t answer your question. All I can say that it’s the holidays and everyone is ordering plus because of the virus know once to go to the store or can’t. Just be patient.

I bake cut up sweet potatoes as treats for my dog, can I simply cut into thick chips and dry in this model? Would I need to bake or boil before?

Answer: I don’t think would need to bake or boil. They would come out like a potato chip. I would just cut into thick chips like you suggested.

Answer: My guess is that you could just put in the raw cut chips. You might have to experiment with the thickness to get exactly what you want. I do meat for my dogs and had to figure out just how thick to slick the beef hearts so I got a chewy treat that wasn't messy and wet and yet not to dried out. Good luck.

Answer: Depending on thickness you may have to dehydrate longer the thicker the item. But should work fine. Doubt you would need to bake or broil. I do banana chips for my pups. Because of moisture in the bananas it takes longer for those to dehydrate.

Directions for cleaning say soak in hot soapy water. not dishwasher safe

Answer: I just wiped off with a sponge in the sink and rinsed it off.

Does a book comes with it to show how to rehydrate food and the time for each

Answer: A book does come with it that tells all that

Answer: I think it's more of a pamphlet but there's plenty of advice out on Google. I rarely look at the pamphlet cause I prefer electronic data.

Answer: Yes it does

Answer: Yes

Does anyone actually rotate the trays while cooking? in the instruction manual it says to do so to help food finish at the same drying time.

Answer: If I’m around, I do rotate the trays. You can see that the lower ones dehydrate faster so it’s helpful. I usually just move the bottom two to the top 2-3 times furring a 12 hour period.

Answer: I have never rotated my trays and have never had an issue. I usually have 3-4 trays.

Answer: I've used mine a few times and I didn't rotate the trays. In my opinion, I think my bananas were pretty much the same anyway.

Answer: I rotate my trays.

can I dry blueberries?

Answer: I made dried blueberries but I had to cut them in half to do it. Make sure you place them cut side up, otherwise they stick to the tray. They were tasty.

Answer: There is a recipe book that includes the equivalent of fruit roll ups. The machine also comes with a special piece for drying small fruits. I haven’t tried blueberries, but I don’t see why you couldn’t.

Answer: can you dry homemade noodles in this machine?

Answer: While the recommended times on fruits in the recipe book doesn't list blueberries, it does list grapes (left whole) and cherries (pitted) and so many others; so I would say yes.

Answer: I don't believe you can if I understand your question properly. You CAN make 'fruit leather' with the Cosori, after you have blended/pureed the blueberries... think fruit roll-up.

Answer: Yes, you can! There is a whole list of different fruits and vegetables in the booklet that comes with the dehydrator.

Answer: If you do it in the first five week, yes. That sixth week, be prepared for it to just stop working AFTER you can no longer return it.

Product reviews of COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed

V. Albarez : 4 Paws Up

I use this great little machine for chicken jerky for my dogs and it works GREAT! This translates to fantastic jerky for my wife and I as well when I make it. A good step up from our last dehydrator, even though our last one was not bad, but it broke down to soon. It was a NESCO and it worked fine but alas no staying power for the amount of use I put is through. This Cosori is as I stated earlier, GREAT and we love it.

marc : Very bad lid

The only thing bad is a lid it's very thin and it cracks without even doing anything to it I think they should send me a new lid or another unit I don't think I'd buy another one having a lid like that without the lid the unit is worthless

Ron J. : Works great for my needs.

Bought this to heat my 3D printer filament. Worked great for that. Just cut some of the trays to fit the filament and was good to go. There is a .stl on thingiverse.com That you can print so you dont need to cut the trays if you want to.

Customer : Mostly Excellent with a Significant Design Flaw

I have owned my Corsori Dehydrator for a little over 1 year, and use it frequently. I love just about everything about it EXCEPT: the lid, which is fairly important to proper dehydrating, is made from a very thin, brittle plastic. Although I have always been careful in use and cleaning of my unit, my lid has cracked numerous times and now looks like a clear plastic pizza ready to serve. It has become unusable and, according to Corsori, is not available for replacement. It is disappointing and irritating to have to buy a whole new unit because a poorly constructed but important lid has failed miserably!

Colorado Closeout : Excellent customer service...

Great little machine and even better customer service...its getting harder to find people who actually stand behind their products, Cosori definitely does..they replaced a defective machine with no hassle at all...

marc : Very bad lid

Amazon Customer : still trying it out

I am dehydrating bananas right now. We will see how that goes. I grew a lot of Basil, so I picked off the leaves and put on the 5 shelves at 95 degrees as recommended. As I had not used a dehydrator before, I set it at 5 hours so I could check on it. Nothing. I put it on another 5 hours. Still nothing. Another 5 hours. All in all, I put it on 5 hours 6 times and they still are not dry. These were whole leaves. I had also cut some up at the beginning and put on a paper towel. Those were dry in a day. The whole leaves are still moist after 3 days of cooking. I finally took them out, cut them up and put in a paper towel. They were dry enough to put in a jar after less than a day. So, the herb thing didn't work for me. I am now trying to dehydrate bananas. I only put two sliced bananas on one tray so I can see them through the plastic lid. I put them on for 10 hours. I will update after.
UPDATE:
I dehydrated bananas and apples in less than a day, so that worked. Just not my Basil. Maybe I should have raised the temperate instead of the recommended 95 degrees. 3 days trying to dry out Basil is absurd when they dried out in a day in a paper towel. The bananas and apple slices, however, less than a day and taste good.

Schmoo : Not dehydrating as it should

Ive used it once on highest setting for meat and was disappointed. Instead of 8-12 hrs I cooked some thin meat for nearly 24 and it wasn't totally dehydrated. I will give it one more shot before I send it back.

Anonymous, happy customer ... : I love this device...BIG HIT with dieting chicks!

No, seriously, this little device works great, I have apples on, as we speak.
Cleans up nice, heat is good, timer also. Very flexible, at a good price-point.
Also, It takes the chill out of the room. I adore double-duty products!

LizKauai : Excellent Dehydrator

Update. After a month of almost constant use, happy to say that this dehydrator has been a great help! Made beef liver jerky, dehydrated pineapples and mangoes. Wonderful machine!

We have been having an unusual rain and high humidity and my bananas were dehydrated perfectly the first time I used this. Highly recommend!

solomonbundy : Convenient

This is my second dehydrator I've owned. I really like this because of the timer and temp functions (and automatic turn off!) My first dehydrator didn't have those things so I always had to make sure to be home to unplug it when the time came. This dehydrator is very simple to set the time and temp on and comes with an easy-to-read guide. I followed the instructions that said to run the dehydrator for 30 minutes the first time with nothing on it and it did give off a little bit of smell as it was supposed to; however, the next time I ran it and was actually dehydrating bananas for 12 hours, the smell it gave off was a lot more noticeable (and it wasn't the bananas, I think). The third time I ran it there was no more smell. I really like this dehydrator. Something I have to watch out for, though, is my autistic son touching the buttons on the front and turning it on, so I have to make sure I unplug it when I notice it's done drying.

This is a non-issue for me, but I know some people don't buy products not made in their country and so I am letting you all know the box does say that this is made in China.

Vanessa : Is this what adult excitement is?

New favorite toy!
They're a little big for my dishwasher so i power washed them with super hot water in the (clean disinfected) shower... worked great!
Made jerky!
Gonna make more this week!

Logan G : Great value

I purchased the dehydrator with drying herbs in mind, but with the variable temperature controls I can do so much more and not have to be concerned with 'cooking' at the correct temperature. Clean up is a breeze and everything that we have made has been wonderful. Great value for the money.

Eve : Great dehydrator

I love this dehydrator. My first batch of jerky was perfect, and I was able to eat it same day. The recipe book is also convincing me to try new recipes.

Ken4runner : cover crack after 2 uses

after 2 uses, the top cover has a small crack that is getting bigger. not sure how long it will last before this makes it unusable

Allison J Irwin : Doesn’t last 2 months!

It broke after 2 months of use. Poor quality!

Susan M. Hallam : The Best Investment made YET!!! Worth every single penny.

I did my research on a few food dehydrators and was going to purchase a different brand but then read that machine was not BPA FREE - I kept researching and found this one to be BPA FREE and purchased it immediately. This comes with several trays, a mesh liner and a solid liner for fruit leatherettes and more. Worth every penny! Plus upon registering my product for the warranty I received a 2-year warranty. I look forward to many delicious snacks and foods with this machine. I made chicken jerky and it came out delicious.

Ivylisse : Glad I bought it.

I wanted to try dehydrating foods as I was seeing extra food rot in the fridge. Bought this because the price was reasonable and didn't know how often I would use it. Thought it would just sit there on the shelf unused. Well, no. I use this a lot. It's easy to use. It works well. It comes with a recipe booklet to give me ideas. This is very useful and saves a lot of food that would have gone to waste. So far so good.

Ken4runner : cover crack after 2 uses

after 2 uses, the top cover has a small crack that is getting bigger. not sure how long it will last before this makes it unusable

Chris Colburn : Don't expect to receive it

I order two of these and one got to my local store then was sent back as soon as arriving. The second one got lost in transit to my location which made no sense. I loved using this product because my friends have them, and I like the control and design of it. But I am severally upset with these transactions.

Lali : Wow! Pleasantly surprised!

Purchased for my husband to dehydrate beef jerky and fruits. This works great, easy to use, and clean up is so easy! Nothing sticks which is just amazing to me. So far we’ve made beef jerky, dried bananas, mangoes, and oranges. Everything dried evenly and everything tasted great! Perfect gift and he loves it!

V. Albarez : 4 Paws Up

Amazon Customer : still trying it out

Louis : Excellent product

I did some research. Mostly online reviews and comparisons. The Cosori CO-165 was consistently in the top 3 or 4 in almost every review I looked at. It's our first dehydrator and it was always one of the top models recommended as a starter unit. It also came out on top as a space saver which fits our needs perfectly. We've used it mostly for dried fruits and chile peppers. We have enough dried chiles to last is the whole winter! Does an excellent job on beef jerky too. Highly recommended!

Arthur : Temp. control fairly close, draws 3.77 amps with heating element on, uses 1-4 cents per hour

The thing looks great. It works well if you're not super picky about having the EXACT specified temp. The unit is designed to simply toggle on and off a heating element to get you approximately to the specified temp. That is not the best way to achieve this but it makes it inexpensive. With the heating element turned on, which at the highest temp setting it's on about 75% of the time, the current draw is 3.77 amps at 120 volts. This equates to around 5 cents per hour of runtime if the element is on all the time, but accounting for it being off 25% of the time it costs me around 3 or 4 cents an hour at max settings (10 cent per kWH where I live). Now, at the highest setting after running the unit for 20 minutes or so, the air leaving the base apparatus is only 153 degrees. A 12 degree difference isn't too bad, which is only 7% error. It recirculates some of the air but not all of it, which reduces cost to run the unit.

TLDR: Costs anywhere from one cent to four cents per hour in electricity, 7% error in temp at max setting, recirculates, looks nice, easy controls.

Pobanz : Works great!

We had a bumper crop of apples on our tree this year. This dehydrator has been a lifesaver with making dried apples. I especially like the automatic turn off, as I can dry them overnight. We have also made beef jerky which was also successful. I bought this with the idea that I could use both my old dehydrator and this new one. Well, the other one has been retired. Thanks for a great product.

Susan M. Hallam : The Best Investment made YET!!! Worth every single penny.

A. Castanza : Actually perfect

Super easy temperature controls and timer control. I’ve been using mine for a month and a half now, almost daily, for homegrown mushrooms and herbs and leftover produce. Excellent product. Make sure you follow the instructions and run the machine for half an hour in a well ventilated area (I just opened the window by it) before first use (and wash it, too) because it does give off a smell. Would highly recommend. So worth it!

B : Arrived in need of fixing

First time using this dehydrator it would make an incredibly annoying grinding noise from the fan. I opened it up and adjusted the motor mounting which fixed the noise. This would have resulted in a return to Amazon for most people and that's not something you should have to deal with.

Rick S : Proceed with confidence....

Extremely easy to use, works exactly as it should, temps shown on the display match up within a degree or two of my temp gun, it’s a tad louder then I expected (however I didn’t really know what to expect)....it’s definitely not a small machine! It came packaged fantastically, kudos to the manufacturer....smart cause they won’t lose one to being damaged in transit! All around I’d fully recommend it and if the performance drops or something pops up I’ll edit this review but so far I’d say proceed with confidence on your purchase of the dehydrator

EBBEN : Worst purchase ever!

This was the worst purchase ever. I only used it once to my dissatisfaction and it never worked again. A total waste of money and time.

Crazy quilter : Good machine

I returned this item but not for poor performance. Our fig tree produced over 1000 figs this year, 10 times its past history so I bought the dehydrator to dry some of the crop. It worked great, but I found I did not like dried figs, knew I would not use on other fruits etc so I returned the dehydrator.

M Simm : Love it!

I love this dehydrator! So far I’ve made jerky and it came out perfect! The unit itself is very easy to clean, but the trays can be difficult since stuff will drip down the little holes in the racks. I try to completely submerge the racks in a warm soapy bath but I still have to scrub in between the little holes with a brush to get it clean. Unfortunately, if you use parchment paper between each rack it prevents the heat from being dispersed evenly (at least for jerky) so the ones on the top won’t get dehydrated properly. But that’s a small price to pay for the savings I’m getting on making jerky at home!

Christina : Died before we even tried anything good

It stopped working after only using it twice. So disappointed.

marc : Very bad lid

gnat : Works great for drying 3D printer filament

I bought this dehydrator for drying out filament for 3D printing and it works great.

I used flush snips to clip the grids out of the layers and can fit 2 normal sized 1kg spools in at a time. I have respooled most of my filament to 400-500g bundles for use on re-usable spools and better storage and can get close to 8kg of those bundles in the dehydrator at one time.

For PLA I've had success as low as 100f degrees for 6-8 hours, but not I generally set it to 120f for both PLA and PETG and set the timer for 24 hours so I don't have to worry about getting back to it at a specific time.

I've run the dehydrator for as long as 3 weeks straight (24 hours at a time and either restarting it early or immediately after it finished) with no issues. I have probably 2000 or so hours on it with no issues at all. It just does what I ask every time.

Jamie Morgan : Can't be cleaned

It cannot be properly cleaned. There is a drip pan at the bottom and liquid drips down and dries. This pic is of it halfway cleaned when I worked on it for 20 minutes already. If it was removable you could run water over it and clean it in a jiffy. But it is attached to the machine motor and cannot be submerged or get very wet so damp towels is all you can use. I eventually resorted to usibg a knife to scrape it off. It is scratching the plastic and will become harder and harder to clean. Returns suck especially for such a large item so not sure what I'll do. I don't have time for this nonsense.

Laurie Enokawa : Works great for making dog treats!

Love it!! I’ve made several batches of dog treats (chicken breasts, hearts & feet so far) and am very pleased with the results. Easy to use and clean. My dog is very happy too!

Amazon Customer : Easy to use but a little loud

I bought this dehydrator to dry my 3D printing filament, so I'm usually running it on a lower temperature. This is an initial review since I haven't owned it that long. I really enjoy the user interface for this dehydrator. The "touchscreen" buttons are clean looking and responsive. The air temperature exiting the fan is accurate to +/- 1°F. When all 5 trays are used the temperature gradient from bottom to top is about 5-7°F, so it is also fairly uniform. It rattles a little when you first start it up, but then it quiets down after it reaches temperature. During operation, the fan can be heard even when I have it in another room. That's the only main drawback. If it was quieter, I would give it 5 stars. Overall, I am satisfied with the purchase. I would recommend this dehydrator.

Eve : Great dehydrator

I love this dehydrator. My first batch of jerky was perfect, and I was able to eat it same day. The recipe book is also convincing me to try new recipes.

Sentrisity : Used twice, cover cracked, great customer service

I like the temperature and time control on this machine. Seems to work well.
Owned for less than one week, used twice and the cheap plastic cover has SEVEN cracks in it. It was not dropped, it cracked from use.

Update: I contacted the company and they immediately made it right. Updated to 4 stars due to great customer service.

Happy Nana : Big for apartment kitchen but fits on counter top

Loved that racks fit in countertop dishrack. I washed them, placed in rack then dried them in the dehydrator. My candied citrus slices were a dud. Too much recipe work and I didn’t want the simple syrup/sugar tempting ants and bugs to enter the apartment (but in our tropical neighborhood we all have critters - ugh).
May just use this for apple slices and orange segments - I’m lazy to clean this but it’s a good appliance!
Need to figure out where to store this so hubby doesn’t howl at another Amazon purchase.

Amanda decker : Awesome except one major thing ( to me anyway)

So I have had this for about a week and Its been running non stop. So far so good.. very simple to use but I have one problem... why is the plastic liner that goes under the 1st tray not removable... I mean its what going to catch the most stuff... it really needs to be able to snap out for easy cleaning. It's like the most needed part to clean...

Customer : Mostly Excellent with a Significant Design Flaw

Cindy St. Aug : POOR QUALITY

DO NOT buy this product! The lid cracked within the first week. I treated it very gently because when I opened the box, those were the first words I said, This lid is very thin. Didnt matter, cracked in less than a week. I decided to keep the dehydrator because it was easy to use and clean up wasn't bad except for the bottom due to no removable drip pan.
I used the unit 1-2 a week. Nothing drippy or messy. One and a half month..... it quit working!!!! Smells like something is burning in the little motor.
Passed the time to return product thru Amazon. 15 days. So I repeat....
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!

Katie C : Good Value

Overall this is a great product, works well, is easy to use and holds a significant amount. My biggest complaint is cleaning, not super easy to clean, definitely have to use a brush. Wish I could put the pieces in the dishwasher, but considering they are only “top rack” safe, this is not an option unless I want to wash them one at a time. Definitely would recommend and is a good value for the money.

Rick S : Proceed with confidence....

Rosemary : I love this product.

Got my Cosori food dehydrator Thursday and this weekend made apple chips. I used 1 granny Smith and 1 red delicious. Took about 11 hours at 145 degrees. They were thinly sliced. Came out delicious and crispy enough for me. I didnt want to do them longer.

J. Patterson : By far the best one I’ve found

I searched for quite a while before buying a dehydrator because I wanted one that did everything from temperature ranges (high and low), had a timer that would shut off the machine when done, multiple tray types (most only come with one type) to use for various reasons, one that wasn’t overly expensive and one that was quiet enough that you don’t hear it running. This was the only one that I found that did it all. I am very happy with this product. I have used it for multiple foods and have to say I am beyond happy with this product. Definitely recommend!!

Amazon Customer : Gets the job done

I've made beef jerky and some fruit leathers and they all turned out great. Temperature maxes out at 165 F. I used a temperature laser gun and it does get very close to 165 at the middle. I didn't check the edges. Cleaning is alright. Expect to soak the racks in water and then scrub with a brush. As for noise, it does get loud if you don't have the cover on. If you have the cover on, then it's a tad quieter than a microwave. My biggest gripe is the height between each rack isn't that tall. Especially the top, because the cover doesn't provide as much height as the racks.

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COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed review and price compare 2025

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Questions about COSORI CO165-FD Food Dehydrator (50 Recipes) for Jerky, Meat, Herbs, Fruit, Dryer Machine with digital temperature,5 Trays, Overheat Protection, ETL Listed

So besides $100, what is the difference in functionality between this (co165-fd) and (cp267-fd)?

is it okay to run while you're sleeing or not home?

Is there a way to order more of the fruit roll sheets or are there any other ones I can purchase that will fit?

What is the warranty?

Can I buy individual tray? I broke one.

How loud is it?

Since Cosori still hasnt come out with additional trays, has anyone bought a second dehydrator and just uaed the trays?

Description says designed in California, but where was it actually made? Is this dehydrator made in China?

Can this be used to dehydrate nuts?

Where to buy just the plastic lid? I cant find it on amazon.

which is better round or square dehydrators

Has anyone had good results using the fruit roll sheet instead of the mesh screen for small seeds or nuts?

From the description it does not have overheating protection? no sensor built in to check for overheating, that is how i am reading it?

Do you have to rotate trays during process?

Do they sell extra trays for these

How long for jerkey? Does it make a food-sized batch of jerkey? This would dehydrator would be for a gift for someone who currently makes jerkey in ov

Is the entire unit BPA free?

Where can I purchase extra trays? (Not mesh screens) I would like to have more than 5 trays for big batch dehydrating.

American made?

I have bought it, and noticed it is only 120v. in my country, plugs are at 230v. i did not plug it yet. how can i adapt to plugs here ?

I am wondering if I received a defective product. Has anyone noticed their product making a rattling noise as if the fan is loose?

will dehydration preserve the fruits?

Is this product bps free? it states that it’s bpa free but doesn’t mention bps

For those who use this at least once a week, how has this impacted your electric bill?

Can this be used to dehydrate breast milk?

Is there a nylon storage bag for this?

How can i buy extra trays? what can i do to buy extra trays? don't answer if you don't know. thanks

What is all that come with the machine?

Where to put fruit rollup tray to catch drips ?base or the bottom tray ? so you only have 4 trays to use instead of 5 ? use parchment paper on trays ?

What is the electricity cost? If it take 11 hrs to dry apple chips, how much electricity will spend?

Can you buy more trays?

What is the depth of each individual drying tray?

Could this be used to dry onions and garlic to make our own onion and garlic powder?

Is this BPS free?

It sounds like something stuck in the fan. What is it normal?

Are the trays deep enough to dehydrate bananas whole? And, will the appliance work to dehydrate whole bananas?

How long does this take to freeze dry mango?

Will a 1kg 1.75mm 3d printer filament spool fit in the machine or will it only hold smaller reels?

What is the wattage of this dehydrator?

Can anyone explain the wattage to me? How long does it take to actually dry out foods?

I love my dehydrator, but with as much beef jerky as has been made, I am conserned about in where the fan is. Is there a way to clean inside?

the plastic top has cracked and can no longer be used.. how can I order a replacement?

I need to run this for more than a couple days. Do I need to reset the timer, every other day or can I use it without the timer?

Just set up mine for the first time and it making a lot of rattling noise, really loud in fact. Anyone else?

Feed up. Why does it take weeks for these items to arrive wheb youre offering fast ship? Over 2 weeks waiting. About to cancel.

I bake cut up sweet potatoes as treats for my dog, can I simply cut into thick chips and dry in this model? Would I need to bake or boil before?

Directions for cleaning say soak in hot soapy water. not dishwasher safe

Does a book comes with it to show how to rehydrate food and the time for each

Does anyone actually rotate the trays while cooking? in the instruction manual it says to do so to help food finish at the same drying time.

can I dry blueberries?

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