--- product_id: 311423462 title: "Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8 Trays, White" brand: "nesco" price: "VT218478" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Nesco" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/311423462-gardenmaster-pro-food-dehydrator-8-trays-white store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 1000W powerful drying Expandable up to 30 trays Adjustable 95°F-160°F thermostat Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8 Trays, White **Brand:** nesco **Price:** VT218478 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your snack game with pro-level drying power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8 Trays, White by nesco - **How much does it cost?** VT218478 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/311423462-gardenmaster-pro-food-dehydrator-8-trays-white) ## Best For - nesco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nesco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Consistent Even Heat:** 1000 watts and Converga-Flow system deliver uniform drying without tray rotation. - • **Complete Accessory Kit:** Includes fruit roll sheets, clean-a-screens, jerky seasoning, and a 52-page recipe book for instant inspiration. - • **Custom Temperature Control:** Adjust from 95°F to 160°F to perfectly dry everything from herbs to jerky. - • **Dishwasher Safe & BPA-Free:** Trays are easy to clean and safe, blending convenience with health-conscious design. - • **Massive Capacity Expansion:** Start with 8 trays, expand up to 30 trays to handle large batches effortlessly. ## Overview The NESCO Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator packs 1000 watts of drying power with an innovative Converga-Flow system for even heat distribution. Its adjustable thermostat (95°F-160°F) lets you customize drying for a variety of foods. Starting with 8 BPA-free, dishwasher-safe trays, it expands up to 30 trays to dry large quantities without tray rotation. The included accessories and recipe book make it a complete solution for food preservation enthusiasts aiming to create healthy snacks and gourmet treats at home. ## Description The NESCO FD-1018A Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator is 1000 watts of pure drying power. With the Converga-Flow technology, air is forced up and across the trays to the center, providing quick, even, and nutritious drying of your favorite foods. Each of the 8 trays are BPA-free and can be expanded to 30 trays. A 95°F-160°F adjustable temperature control accommodates a range of food items. You can dry more food faster with the NESCO Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator. This model includes 8 Fruit Roll Sheets, 8 Clean-A-Screens, a sample of Jerky Seasoning and Cure, and a 52-page recipe and instruction book. Review: Excelente producto Review: I originally had this exact model - the 1018A, and it worked great. I loved experimenting with it, and drying all sorts of things. But then I heard all kinds of great things about the Excalibur, so I gave my old-faithful Nesco to my niece, mortgaged the house (just kidding...), and got the Excalibur. I used it a lot, too - and loved it. This is just subjective, but I didn't really think the Excalibur worked any better than the Nesco. (I hope all my fellow raw foodists don't hate me for saying that!) I will say this for the Excalibur - it looked better in my kitchen. It was quieter, too - so it was more of an "indoor" dehydrator. The Nesco is a "garage" dehydrator. (At least that's what my wife says.) But in my opinion, they both work the same. When I moved, I gave the Excalibur to my Mom, and she loves it. I didn't want to ask for it back again (kind-hearted son that I am), so I just went out now, and re-purchased the 1018 - just like the one I had before. What I like about this: 1) It's expandable - up to 30 trays. (That's something that the Excalibur - as great as it is - couldn't do.) It would be a ton of work to fill 30 trays, so for now I'll just stick with the 8. To have trays that I'm not using would cause me to lay awake at nights - with overwhelming guilt and anxiety. 2) This "package deal" is really a great savings. I priced what it would cost if I did all the accessories (screens, roll-up trays) individually, and this is much cheaper. I ALWAYS use the screens, even for things that don't need them, because they help keep the trays a little cleaner. Screens are easier to wash than trays. (BTW, I found it easiest to wash the trays in the bathtub. They are too big for the kitchen sink and for the dishwasher.) I know that this model has been around for years - so I anticipate that I'll have no trouble whatsoever with this. If there were any bugs in the design, they would have been worked out a long time ago. Any questions? Just holler, and I'll do my best to answer them. ## Features - EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION: 1000 Watts of drying power provides even heat distribution for consistent drying - ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT: Allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95°F - 160°F) - EXPANDABLE TO 30 TRAYS: Comes with 8 dishwasher safe trays and expands up to 30 trays so you can dry large quantities at once with no tray rotation needed; additional trays sold separately - CONVERGA-FLOW SYSTEM: Converga-Flow drying system pushes heated air up and across each tray, without having to rotate them - ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes 8 Fruit Roll-up Sheets, 8 Clean-a-Screens, 1 Recipe Instruction Book, 1 Original Jerky Spice Pack with Cure ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00GN7O1PO | | Best Sellers Rank | #181,499 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #114 in Food Dehydrators | | Brand Name | Nesco | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,838) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00029517010197, 00781147971643 | | Included Components | 52-page recipe & instruction book, 8 Clean-A-Screens, 8 Fruit Roll Sheets, Sample of Jerky Seasoning & Cure | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 43.2D x 39.4W x 35.6H centimeters | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Type Name | Food Dehydrator | | Manufacturer | The Metal Ware Corporation | | Material | Plastic | | Material Features | Food Safe | | Number of Trays | 8 | | Temperature Range | 160 Degrees Fahrenheit | | UPC | 781147971643 029517010197 | | Warranty Description | Comes with Manufacturer Warranty. | | Wattage | 1000 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nesco - **Colour:** White - **Material:** Plastic - **Product dimensions:** 43.2D x 39.4W x 35.6H centimeters - **Wattage:** 1000 ## Images ![Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8 Trays, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EJZiCEp8L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How many trays come with this purchase?** A: This comes with 8 drying trays, 8 fruit roll liners, and 8 mesh liners for drying herbs. This is a great product and works very well. **Q: Is it still made in the usa?????????** A: Yes made in the USA. **Q: Is the top open in the middle? wanted to make sure i wasn't missing a piece. i've used friend's nescos and excalibers and both were closed. thanks!** A: Yes. Every tray and the top has a hole in the middle. That is where the air escapes from. **Q: how much does it cost to run?** A: It is correct that is is a 1000 Watt device, and electricity here in Central Wisconsin is 11.5 cents/kilowatt hour. So if it was running full-tilt for one hour that would be 11.5 cents. BUT, this is thermostatically controlled and the temperatures are variable from, what? 95 degrees to 145 or something like that? And you can expand the number of trays up to 30 from the 8 you are provided and you don't need to use all 8 trays. So the answer is that your mileage will vary. A lot. But the worst it could possibly be running it for 24 hours with a bunch of trays full-tilt would be $2.76. Only way to know for sure is to use it and connect it to a Kill-A-Watt or some similar meter and record how much power it actually used. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***N on 25 July 2021* Excelente producto ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***Y on 5 February 2016* I originally had this exact model - the 1018A, and it worked great. I loved experimenting with it, and drying all sorts of things. But then I heard all kinds of great things about the Excalibur, so I gave my old-faithful Nesco to my niece, mortgaged the house (just kidding...), and got the Excalibur. I used it a lot, too - and loved it. This is just subjective, but I didn't really think the Excalibur worked any better than the Nesco. (I hope all my fellow raw foodists don't hate me for saying that!) I will say this for the Excalibur - it looked better in my kitchen. It was quieter, too - so it was more of an "indoor" dehydrator. The Nesco is a "garage" dehydrator. (At least that's what my wife says.) But in my opinion, they both work the same. When I moved, I gave the Excalibur to my Mom, and she loves it. I didn't want to ask for it back again (kind-hearted son that I am), so I just went out now, and re-purchased the 1018 - just like the one I had before. What I like about this: 1) It's expandable - up to 30 trays. (That's something that the Excalibur - as great as it is - couldn't do.) It would be a ton of work to fill 30 trays, so for now I'll just stick with the 8. To have trays that I'm not using would cause me to lay awake at nights - with overwhelming guilt and anxiety. 2) This "package deal" is really a great savings. I priced what it would cost if I did all the accessories (screens, roll-up trays) individually, and this is much cheaper. I ALWAYS use the screens, even for things that don't need them, because they help keep the trays a little cleaner. Screens are easier to wash than trays. (BTW, I found it easiest to wash the trays in the bathtub. They are too big for the kitchen sink and for the dishwasher.) I know that this model has been around for years - so I anticipate that I'll have no trouble whatsoever with this. If there were any bugs in the design, they would have been worked out a long time ago. Any questions? Just holler, and I'll do my best to answer them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***6 on 31 May 2021* I was hesitant to buy this Nesco dehydrator after reading many reviews about the trays not fitting the base properly and that the machine was very loud. I placed the 8 trays on the base and let the dehydrator run for 1 hour. Everything was perfect. The noise is a little more than my Hamilton Beach. Comes 8 fruit leather trays and 8 fine mesh. So overall, this is a great value, great machine at a great price. No regrets at all. Works very well, dehydrates fast and no need to rotate the trays. 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