With the increasing popularity and use of home freeze dryers, more and more families are utilizing them for a variety of interesting applications, from food preservation, snack making, DIY pet food, to other uses, showcasing their wide range of applications. So, how much does it cost to purchase a home freeze dryer, and what are the ongoing costs of using one? Let’s explore the answers to these questions together.
How Much Does a Freeze Dryer Cost?
As technology has advanced, freeze dryers have evolved from commercial to small home models, becoming a common household appliance. Many people are concerned about how much it costs to buy a home freeze dryer. As a professional manufacturer of home freeze dryers, we can responsibly tell you that the purchase cost of a small home freeze dryer starts from $2,000 to $3,000, and for medium to large home freeze dryers, the cost is around $3,000 to $6,000. The specific cost varies by model, and you can browse our product pages for more information.
How to Choose a Suitable Home Freeze Dryer?
Budget
Although home freeze dryers are much cheaper than large commercial ones, the purchase cost still needs to be considered. The price of small freeze dryers ranges from $2,000 to $3,000, and for medium to large home freeze dryers, the price is between $3,000 and $6,000. If your budget allows, we recommend buying a medium to large home freeze dryer so you can freeze dry a sufficient amount of food at once.
Capacity and Size
Depending on how much food you plan to freeze dry at a time, you can choose a freeze dryer with the appropriate capacity. If you plan to freeze dry less than 4KG of food at a time, we recommend the FK-04 freeze dryer. For up to 8KG, the FK–06 is recommended, and for up to 10KG, the FK-10.
Ease of Use and Maintenance
With an easy-to-use interface available in multiple languages and a visual freeze-drying process, you can use our home freeze dryer without any training. We also provide a menu of common foods and recipes, allowing you to freely freeze dry food at home. For maintenance, we have professional after-sales staff to resolve any issues. As long as it is properly maintained, our freeze dryer can be used for more than ten years.
Operating Costs of a Freeze Dryer
Is the Power Consumption High?
Contrary to what many people think, the power consumption of a home freeze dryer is not as high as imagined and is comparable to regular household appliances. Our home freeze dryers have a power range from 1.1KW to 3.5KW, and the freeze-drying time varies from a few hours to 24 hours, meaning you can use them as easily as any other home appliance.
Cost of Running a Freeze Dryer for 24 Hours
As mentioned, our home freeze dryers have a power range from 1.1KW to 3.5KW, and the specific costs will vary depending on local electricity rates. Based on our tests, running a home freeze dryer for 24 hours costs between $2 and $3,The monthly cost is approximately between $40 to $90. an affordable expense for most households.
In the long run, a home freeze dryer can offer you an economical and healthy lifestyle, as well as the enjoyment of DIY freeze-dried foods. We welcome you to learn about and join our freeze-drying club.
