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NESCO FD 75A Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator Gray
Last Updated: November 3, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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140fruit, tray, racks, extra trays, jerky
+74%
-26%
" ... Stackable trays let you add or remove to fit your needs. ... "
" ... The trays are not as thick and sturdy as the old one but They clean up easy, I’m old school and still rotate my trays every hour. ... "
" ... They say you need to rotate the trays for evenly dehydrating. ... "
" ... I have made about twenty trays worth of product since getting it last week. ... Last, I Only have seven trays so far and it works well with all seven trays at one time. ... "
" ... I just need to buy more trays now so that I can make more at one time! ... "
" ... And I did have to rotate meat from outside edge to center, and trays from top to bottom. ... I also had an older nesco and these trays worked together so i had double the trays, bonus. ... "
" ... Very good that this dehydrator and the Snackmaster Jr. share the trays between one another. ... "
" ... I was finally able to use all the frozen fruit in my fridge. ... "
Cleaning
133clean, trays, cleaning, easy to use, dishwasher
+89%
-11%
" ... I liked the color, the ease of cleaning ... "
" ... It's been easy to clean, I just toss the trays in the dishwasher - they've held up great. ... "
" ... I love that the motor is on top which makes for easy clean up. ... "
" ... Jerky comes out great, and fairly easy to clean. ... "
" ... They are super easy to clean if you have the right size sink, otherwise, they can be too big for some sinks, which making cleaning a little cumbersome. ... Overall, it is pretty simple product, easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store. ... "
" ... Great product super easy to use and clean, a little on the noisy side but not too bad ... "
" ... Easy to wipe clean what little residue or odor is left afterwards. ... "
" ... I have been impressed by the design, quality and ease of cleaning. ... "
Ease of Use
119easy to clean, easy, simple, use, dehydrator
+97%
-3%
" ... Extremely pleased and very easy to use! ... "
" ... Super easy to use and super easy to master! ... "
" ... I’ve made a few items with this product and I must say it’s easy to use and dependable. ... "
" ... It's easy to use. ... "
" ... As a first time dehydrator, it was easy to use and the results were great. ... "
" ... To add it’s easy to use. ... "
" ... It is very easy to clean and use it. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Drying
102drying, dried, trays, fruit, herbs
+75%
-25%
" ... We try to stay away from high-sodium processed foods, so a dehydrator was the perfect option for making our own beef jerky and dried fruit chips. ... "
" ... Made some fantastic jerky and dried fruit- the heat/drying distribution has been wonderful. ... "
" ... This doubles the amount I can dry at once and the unit does accommodate the extra trays. ... "
" ... It dried tomatoes beautifully! ... "
" ... Everything I tried turned out well and it seemed to dry evenly throughout the device. ... "
" ... Drying time varies with the weather. ... "
" ... I dry nylon for 24 hours and it prints beautifully. ... "
" ... Dries the foods evenly. ... "
Food Items
102meat, fruit, fruits, chicken, herbs
+85%
-15%
" ... Very tasty after the process. ... "
" ... Maintains the smell, compared to the oven. ... "
" ... We have enjoyed making marinades for the jerky and creating different flavors. ... "
" ... And I did have to rotate meat from outside edge to center, and trays from top to bottom. ... "
" ... I put my jerky in the oven at 200*C for 5 minutes when it's done just to be safe. ... "
" ... Cook time between 3-4 hours. ... Suggest checking on it as it cooks since some slices of chicken breast were thinner than others. ... "
" ... I make dehydrated sweet potato and really yummy! ... "
" ... If you set at 160 it cooks it not dries it ... "
Product Reliability
89stopped working, jerky, years ago, died, heater
+54%
-46%
" ... We had purchased one from another vendor earlier in the year. ... "
" ... Four generations enjoy these apples every year. ... "
" ... First few batches turned out great. ... "
" ... I researched for a good month before picking a dehydrator, and this by overall reviews, and ratings exceeded all the others( I'm referring to beyond just Amazon too). ... "
" ... Purchased same model five years ago . ... "
" ... Worked very well first time out the box! ... "
" ... love it had it for a year now and it work just as good as the day i bought it. ... "
" ... It has lasted me for a year now and still works great ... "
Ease of Cleaning
74easy to use, clean, use and clean, easy, cleaning
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, does its job just fine. ... "
" ... There easy to clean and seem to be holding up just fine. ... "
" ... I have been impressed by the design, quality and ease of cleaning. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean ... "
" ... Jerky comes out great, and fairly easy to clean. ... "
" ... Also the racks are dishwasher safe so cleaning is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use, Easy to clean ... "
" ... It is very easy to clean and use it. ... "
Price
63money, worth, great dehydrator, dehydrator, worth the price
+83%
-17%
" ... Good product for the price. ... "
" ... Best bang for your buck!!! ... "
" ... A real money saver too. ... "
" ... The price is reasonable. ... "
" ... A lot of value for low upfront cost. ... "
" ... Best bang for your buck when it comes to dehydrators ... "
" ... good product for a good price ... "
" ... Excellent dehydrator for the money. ... "
Washer Dryer
58drying, herbs, fruit, trays, dries
+72%
-28%
" ... Drying time varies with the weather. ... "
" ... (We did buy the extra racks, but everything was dry from top to bottom. ... "
" ... I've used it to dry fruit and jerky and it worked as a much older dryer did that was much cheaper. ... "
" ... It does dry fruit well. ... "
" ... Does a great job at drying but takes a little longer than I thought it should. ... "
" ... She will be drying herbs this summer. ... "
" ... seems to do a good job at circulating the air to dry. ... "
" ... I use this dehydrator for drying dandelions as treats for my pet rabbit. ... "
Heating
43food, trays, heating element, food dehydrator, heats
+77%
-23%
" ... Even heat ensures cooking is fine at same time in all racks. ... "
" ... I set the nob to 52C and it heats the inside to 47C. ... Not a big deal because I don't use it for food, but it could be a big deal if you use it for food. ... "
" ... The heat seems to be distributed evenly. ... "
" ... It creates lots of heat though. ... "
" ... Basic food dehydrator, get the job done. ... "
" ... I was so pleased to find that within a short time of getting it I was dehydrating food! ... "
" ... As a newbie at the food dehydration thing, it’s perfect for what I need!! ... "
" ... Evenly distributed heat. ... "
Build Quality
43trays, flimsy, fruit leather, lid, jerky
+37%
-63%
" ... Inside, the trays were loose, the heating unit was in an unsealed plastic bag, and the accessories were tossed in with the trays. ... This is plastic. ... The trays feel flimsy, and the plastic gets hot. ... "
" ... We turned it on and it gave off a strong smell of burning plastic. ... "
" ... Furthermore, the racks are bent and discolored. ... "
" ... Literally after unboxing the unit, I picked up the top/lid portion from the built in swivel handle, and the darn thing was broken!! ... Overall build of the unit is flimsy. ... "
" ... This is not durable at all. ... I lifted the lid and accidentally dropped it and now it doesn’t work. ... "
" ... Over time I’m sure that those pieces will fall off. ... The top of those rings are also rough. ... Like it was broken off the mold and was not smooth down. ... Very disappointed that the company allowed poorly made parts be allowed to be put into the final product for sale. ... "
" ... Pieces fall apart easily and it is incredibly hard to store. ... "
" ... This broke after 5 mos. ... "
Overall performance
33jerky, fast, beef jerky, make, worked great
+97%
-3%
" ... Did a great job on jerky ... "
" ... We've used it for jerky and it does a great job. ... "
" ... It did the job! ... "
" ... Only used it on beef so far but dose a very good job. ... "
" ... This thing will do the job right ... "
" ... I’ve made beef jerky in it several times, and it definitely gets the job done quickly. ... "
" ... Only used once but it did the job ... "
" ... Overall it’s consistent, works as designed, and is fairly quiet. ... "
Returns
28replacement, amazon, returning, returned, dehydrator
+11%
-89%
" ... Definitely returning and hopefully can find one that works. ... "
" ... I returned for full refund. ... "
" ... Returned, did not get near 160 degrees ... "
" ... I didn't use it until after the return window closed (1 month) so I guess I'm screwed. ... "
" ... I will be returning it! ... "
" ... Frustrating to buy something brand new and doesn’t work and then it’s customer who has to do all the work to return or refund! ... "
" ... Want to return it ... "
" ... I will be returning this item ASAP. ... "
Marketplace
28works, thank, seller, replacement, original
+71%
-29%
" ... Amazon policy is Awesome, thank you. ... "
" ... Great quality, exactly as described ... "
" ... Thank you for the good dehydrator. ... "
" ... I got this unit from Amazon Warehouse in acceptable condition. ... "
" ... Edit to original review. ... "
" ... ALL from the same seller . ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... contacted Amazon for a replacement and they were awesome . ... "
Sound Quality
26noise, fan, noisy, hum, super quiet
+81%
-19%
" ... Its quiet compared to other dehydrators I have used. ... "
" ... Not noisy at all. ... Nice white noise. ... "
" ... The fan is a gentle hum--I can leave it on overnight and not be bothered by it. ... "
" ... And also very quiet. ... "
" ... I exspected more stove vent level or noise. ... Glad its quieter! ... "
" ... Works well and is quiet! ... "
" ... The sound is not bad at all, sounds like a small fan. ... "
" ... This dehydrator is very efficient and quiet. ... "
Fit
23trays, fall, tray, racks, filament inside
+74%
-26%
" ... My old racks fit this one which is great so i can max it out. ... "
" ... You can hold approximately 4 pounds if the strips are cut and curved a bit. ... "
" ... Pleasantly surprised that the racks from my older unit fit this one. ... "
" ... The trays are easily cleaned because they are made of a plastic so slick, nothing can really adhere to them solidly. ... "
" ... Can fit the same amount of jerky in this nesco as I can the excalibur as well. ... "
" ... Also, my old drying racks fit this unit so I am happy with it. ... "
" ... Nothing can fall in. ... "
" ... Super easy to clean as the trays come apart and fit into sink. ... "
As Gift
20bought, purchased, husband, christmas, daughter
+95%
-5%
" ... Purchased as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I bought this as a Christmas gift for my son n law . ... "
" ... This was purchased as a gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... I bought it as a gift and they are so happy with it. ... "
" ... This was a gift to a family member. ... "
" ... I love this was a mothers gift its easy to us like disrupt tems ... "
" ... My husband recieved this dehydrator as a gift and he loves it! ... "
" ... We bought one for our home and liked it so much we bought a second one as a gift for a friend. ... "
Delivery
19arrived, condition, shipped, came, received
+53%
-47%
" ... The product works great and was delivered very fast. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and as described. ... "
" ... We LOVE this product, and have used it almost daily since it arrived. ... "
" ... we’ll need to say my husband gets the box the day it was delivered and it’s plastered on the side what’s inside!!! ... "
" ... This product came quickly and in excellent condition. ... "
" ... The item was shipped quickly in a tight packed box. ... "
" ... Came in good condition. ... "
" ... Everything I’ve received for a discount has been like new condition. ... "
Controls
18temperature control, control, knob, heat, controls
+44%
-56%
" ... The knob does not adjust to the labeled heat settings. ... The knob doesn't go down to the lowest setting or go all the way to the highest heat setting. ... "
" ... It only has a temperature control. ... "
" ... The only weird thing about this product is that there’s no “off” switch. ... "
" ... It does not have an times or an off button so you have to plug it in and unplug it to turn it off, pretty archaic. ... "
" ... The con to this unit is that there is no on/off switch. ... "
" ... Only drawback is no on/off switch. ... "
" ... those are not led indicators as to what heat setting it's on . ... "
" ... control is inaccurate & inadequate. ... "
Defective Delivery
15damaged, box, sent, shipped, refurbished
+13%
-87%
" ... Maybe I got unlucky this time around and got a defective unit. ... "
" ... The first dehydrator they sent was completely damaged. ... The box it was shipped in was in good condition so I assumed it was already damaged when they sent it. ... "
" ... It arrived in a partially opened brown box, with no product box like a new product would have been in. ... "
" ... Or is it defective? ... "
" ... My unit arrived damaged. ... "
" ... And every piece warped. ... "
" ... Mine came broken. ... "
" ... however, I did NOT like the missing liners, the open package of seasoning that was all over the item, and the missing packages of seasonings. ... "
Size
14bulky, enough, travel, store, smaller
+79%
-21%
" ... Small enough for my tiny counter , easy to use , great for making snacks ! ... "
" ... Excellent for backpacking. ... "
" ... Small but effective. ... "
" ... Great job for the price and size ... "
" ... The best solution I've found is simply to take smaller bites, and it's just easier to chew up! ... "
" ... Compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... The dehydrator makes storing the leaves for the winter quite easy. ... "
" ... I have a larger different model, but this one is much more handy. ... "
For Travel
10travel, hiking, camping, backpacking, snacks
+100%
" ... I bought this for my daughter who likes to do backpack camping trips. ... "
" ... Excellent for backpacking. ... "
" ... It paid for itself with our 1st kayak camping trip! ... "
" ... Would like an easier way to travel with it. ... "
" ... I am a hiker / backpacker / camper so I love this for the option to make my own snacks for trips. ... "
" ... I like to backpack camp, so travelling light is a necessity. ... "
" ... We also want to make our own dehydrated meals for outdoor trips, and fruit leather in the future. ... "
" ... Purchased this dehydrator because my family likes to go on hiking/backpacking trips where light trail food is essential. ... "
Features
10switch, auto, wish, turn, shut
+50%
-50%
" ... There is no timer setting. ... "
" ... The downfall of this product there is no timer. ... "
" ... Only drawback is no on/off switch. ... No timer either. ... "
" ... those are not led indicators as to what heat setting it's on . ... "
" ... Most of all, this item really needs a auto-off timer. ... "
Battery Life
106, took, takes, 160, 12
+70%
-30%
" ... I set it to 160 F and it takes about 4 hours. ... "
" ... The beets took 7 hours. ... "
" ... 12 hours plus! ... "
" ... The first time, I ran it for four hours at '160'. ... "
" ... - 160 for 5-6 hours ... "
" ... Typically takes 4-6 hours depending on how crowded the dehydrator is with meats ... "
" ... Lasts longer, too. ... "
Capacity
9family, would, friends, dehydrator, recommend
+89%
-11%
" ... Makes the house smell wonderful! ... "
" ... It’s a must have in my house ... "
" ... I would gladly recommend this product to my friends and family. ... "
" ... Love this dehydrator, we eat a TON of beef jerky in our house, so I use this thing atleast once a week . ... "
" ... Popular now with family and friends!🥴 ... "
" ... When watching TV in the next room, we don't notice it. ... Would recommend this dehydrator to friends and family. ... "
" ... Great snack for our family, ... "
" ... Bought 2 now, one for a family member. ... "
Wash Programs
7built in timer, wish, wash, washing, use
+57%
-43%
" ... Simple to use but no built in timer. ... "
" ... Washing is way better than units with the motor on the bottom. ... "
" ... Seems easy to hand wash, and spray rinse. ... "
" ... Has multiple settings with a dial. ... "
Setup
7easy, setup, easy to clean, use, simple
+100%
" ... Settings and directions are on it and easy to read/understand. ... "
" ... The book that came with it is really helpful and instructions are simple. ... "
" ... Dehydrator was easy to setup, use, & clean! ... "
" ... easy instructions, easy to clean, love it! ... "
" ... Instructions easy to follow ... "
" ... This product is easy to use and instructions were clear. ... "
Product As Described
7described, exactly, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Great quality, exactly as described ... "
" ... It works exactly as advertised. ... "
For Running
6still, tomatoes, quiet, peppers
+100%
" ... Soo quiet that I forgot it was running. ... "
" ... I ran the dehydrator longer then suggested to ensure they were. ... "
" ... That gave me the flexibility to leave it running if I wasn't home with the assurance it would shut off. ... "
" ... Has been running 24/7 since I got it! ... "
" ... I've had this for about 2 months now and I've probably had it running for about 350-400 hours. ... "
" ... He has used it a lot and it still runs like new. ... "
Hair
6thicker cuts, meat, slice, marinate, jerky
+83%
-17%
" ... He goes to a grocery store and orders a specific cut of meat cut from the butcher so that he can make his jerky his way . ... "
" ... Thus far I’ve used round cuts of steak and ground beef (leanest you can find) without issue. ... "
" ... Thinner cuts of 1/8" equals less time or about four hours for three pounds, thicker cuts of 1/4" takes about eight hours. ... BTW thicker cuts are the way to go and eye of round should be your go to choice of meat. ... "
" ... You can hold approximately 4 pounds if the strips are cut and curved a bit. ... "
" ... He uses thinly cut carne asada meat and marinates it in the seasonings & his own mix of stuff over night then cooks it for 4 hours and it's ready in a couple of hours. ... "
Washing
5wash, hand, well, right, really
+80%
-20%
" ... Washing is way better than units with the motor on the bottom. ... "
" ... Relatively easy to clean (due to size we opt to hand wash). ... "
" ... Seems easy to hand wash, and spray rinse. ... "
For Kids
5years, one, got
+100%
" ... Husband loves it. ... "
" ... We bought this for our daughter. ... "
" ... One for myself that I have had for several years now, and one for my daughter-in-law. ... "
" ... Got this for my grandson's birthday. ... "
" ... Son used the dehydrator very soon after receiving it. ... "
Cooling
5air, temperature, temp, put, fillets
+100%
" ... Great air flow so consistency was great. ... "
" ... Really great airflow. ... "
" ... The ability to lower the temp keeps food from having a darker burnt look. ... "
" ... I put 8 fillets of pink salmon and still had some room for 2 more fillets. ... "
" ... Otherwise very good product, the air flow design seems to create consistent temperature throughout. ... "
Original Product
4box, product, package, new, arrived
+50%
-50%
" ... The package was not the original box. ... "
" ... First, it arrived NOT in it's original box. ... "
Design
4fillets, design
+75%
-25%
" ... Simple design which I like. ... "
" ... The construction is top notch. ... "
" ... I put 8 fillets of pink salmon and still had some room for 2 more fillets. ... "
Comfort
4one
+50%
-50%
" ... (Any mistakes can become potpourri, the grapefruit rind fell into this category.) ... "
" ... Over time I’m sure that those pieces will fall off. ... "
User Manual
3user, come, box
-100%
" ... The user manual says to allow 10-18 hours. ... "
" ... It didn’t come in original box or manual. ... "
" ... The user manual was curled around the corners and the other items inside were disheveled and sloppy. ... "
For Fun
3use
+100%
" ... Play with it and have fun, hope this helps. ... "
Volume
3others, louder, fan, probably
+33%
-67%
" ... When I turned it on, it was HORRIBLY loud! ... "
Accuracy
3reviews
+100%
" ... Does what it says, and the reviews are accurate. ... "
" ... I've never had an issue with it, and the packet that comes with it is very helpful and accurate. ... "
" ... I did a lot of research before purchasing this and the reviews were very accurate. ... "
Cables
3extension, easily
+33%
-67%
" ... You have to unplug the cord in order to turn off which I dont see this item lasting. ... "
" ... No manual booklet, no Jerky spices, damaged cord. ... "
Packing
3came, box
+67%
-33%
" ... The packaging and everything was fine - no problems there. ... "
" ... So I'm satisfied now about the packaging. ... "
Freezer
3fruit
+67%
-33%
" ... I then can the product and free up my freezer. ... "
" ... I was finally able to use all the frozen fruit in my fridge. ... "
Programs
3would, use, meat, cook, better
+67%
-33%
" ... All racks cook evenly and don't require rotation. ... "
" ... Would be really nice if this machine would actually get meat to 165 so we could skip the grilling step, but it's still easy to do, using our good George Foreman grill. ... "
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