- How many trays does it have and how much food fits?
- It has 14 trays, so it holds several times what a six-tray round dehydrator does. That is enough for a full harvest of apples or a large batch of jerky in one run.
- Does it need a special outlet?
- It runs on standard 110 V household power and draws 1040 W. That is fine on a normal kitchen circuit as long as nothing heavy shares it.
- Is stainless steel better than a plastic dehydrator?
- Stainless steel resists staining, odors and warping, and wipes clean more easily. It also makes the unit heavier and usually more expensive than plastic cabinets.
- Can I dry jerky and fruit at the same time?
- You can load different foods on different trays, but all trays share one heat and airflow setting. Strongly flavored items like jerky can transfer smell to fruit, so keep them in separate runs.
- How does it compare with a smaller 6- or 9-tray model?
- It dries much more per batch, which matters if you process a lot of food. Smaller units are cheaper, lighter and easier to store, but need more runs for the same volume.
- Is it worth it for occasional use?
- For a few batches a year, a smaller dehydrator is easier to store and live with. The 14-tray size pays off only if you dry often or in volume.
- Where is the Garvee 14-Tray Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $206.99, as of our latest check.