What do owners think of their Excalibur Dehydrators?
We'll let our customers speak for themselves!
Owner's actual letters and comments tell their stories best
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Truth in Advertising |
We sent away for information through a direct mailing , which we never do. It sounded to good to be true because we had previously purchased one that cost almost twice as much. We decided to take a chance because we needed a new one and it sounded really good. To our surprise it was everything you said it was and more. We are so happy we took a chance because we love it. The $500.00 unit we had previously did not have a timer on it, which makes a big difference. We would recommend this unit to the fussiest customer because it has everything needed to get up and running right out of the box. Thank you ,
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| ~LuAnn |
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Wonderful combination |
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I've owned my Excalibur dehydrator since the 1970s. I grow a overabundance of tomatoes every year and I do it on purpose.
I dehydrate pounds and pounds of them. After dehydrating, I use a vacuum sealer and make individual bags of dried tomatoes. Then, at Christmas time, I send the dried tomatoes to friends. They absolutely love them.
I use the vacuum sealer in tandem with the dehydrator for things that will go in the freezer for longer shelf life (like beef jerky) and for anything else that I want to keep for more than a few months. The vacuum sealer and the Excalibur 9 drawer that I own are a great combination.
As far as jerky goes, I made some this year using angus burger meat and it was really almost as good as when I've used sliced roasts. I credit the Excalibur for doing a superb job of dehydrating the jerky.
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| ~BCarroll |
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"You know the rest, now you know the Best" |
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I have used other dehydraters, and they do not dry evenly or thoroughly. My new Excaliber was a pleasant surprise; I make tasty treats without any preservatives and save money while doing so. It's a great way to store food for an extended period of time for later use. The tempature control and timer are right on and a very handy feature. Thank You Excaliber for a product that far exceeded my expectations!
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| ~Nancy Cadwallader |
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I am the beef jerky queen |
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I have had my excalibur for over 4 years now. I use it to make great beef jerky. When London Broil is on sale I buy up about 80 pounds at a time and make enough jerky for gifts for family and friends. I also use my excalibur to dehydrate peppers which I add to my marinade for the jerky. Fruits, herbs and vegetables are also great. It dehydrates in half the time as the round dehydrators.
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| ~Candace Barnes |
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R&D Food Tech |
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More expensive, stainless models are not a match to the Excalibur dehydrator. Even in an industrial environment, the Excalibur holds up and meets the demand. This is the best dehydrator I have found in the last 12 years in the food industry.
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| ~jrogers |
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By far the best! |
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After being disappointed by the Nesco Company, I didn't want to make dried foods anymore.....But after having twins and wanting to make sure they eat healthy snacks, I searched online a purchased the excalibur dehyrator 3926T! With 15 month old twins I hardly have time for anything! The dehyrator is so easy to clean....the fruit doesn't stick to the trays. The timer is a bonus. I just set it and forget it! I love the aroma in my house of the fruits while in the drying process. But most important of all I love the smiles on my babies faces while eating the yummy dried heahlty snacks!
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| ~Susie |
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Stainless is Not Better |
I though that stainless steel would be a better investment because I had concerns with plastic. Boy was I wrong!! In my stainless steel dehydrator-- made in China- the edges of my food burned and others were not dry at all. The case was so hot to the touch I was concerned about my children touching the dehydrator.
I finally broke down and decided to buy an Excalibur at a recommendation of a friend- Boy I’m sure glad I did- it works so much better than the "other" dehydrator and my food actually is dry and not burnt. I wish I would have bought an Excalibur in the first place and not waited my money-
Congratulations on a good product.
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| ~Bonnie F. |
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The best dehydrator out there! |
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I had originally started out with one of those round dehydrators. I was disappointed with the uneven drying, and having to constantly rotate the trays.
I'd been considering buying the Excalibur for a couple years, and I'm really glad I finally got off the fence and bought one. I purchased the 3926T, with a timer. It's amazing!
My husband (who wasn't quite convinced that we needed "another dehydrator") is thrilled with the wonderful jerky we've been making. It makes all the difference in the world to have the right equipment to do the job. The drying time is soooo much faster, and even.
The dried fruit has been fantastic, the kids can't get enough of it. And the ease of clean up make the Excalibur perfect. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Thank you!
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| ~Melissa B |
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Trophies to Tummies |
I just can't say enough about my dehydrator! It has changed my life. My husband brings home the trophies and I turn 'em into a nutritious meal with the help of my Excalibur. We've done beef, venison, elk and buffalo. Next we're going to try rabbit. It is a top notch product and the people in customer service have helped me out with quite a few suggestions. I tell everybody to buy one and they do. They all love them too. Can't thank you enough!
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| ~Beulah Lands |
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White Noise/Live Food |
I've had my Excalibur for over 15 years.
Its special sound has helped put at least 5 of my grandchildren to sleep for nap time.
Excalibur's staff and customer service personel have treated me like family for more than the duration of their world famous 10 Year Warranty.
Have you ever taken a handful of unsoaked almonds and put them in your dehydrator at the highest temperature?
Seriously, try it!
Dry them until they are bone dry, then put them in a sprouting tray to soak. I kid you not, you will be amazed to see them sprout like every other nut you've ever sprouted.
Yes, even at the highest temperature. Don't believe what people tell you, prove it to yourself.
I love my Excalibur Dehydrator.
-D. Walz Customer #7
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| ~D. Walz |
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Family Plus 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses ALL Love Treats Made with the Excalibur |
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I bought an Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator a couple of years ago. My husband and I have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses- so we have lots of mouths to feed! I use the dehydrator to make home made horse treats, dog treats, jerkey, and dry herbs. I'm in the military and don't always have a lot of time, so the convient timer is a great help. Everyone loves it when I make jerkey- I usually make up several different flavors at a time. The horses really love the treats I make using the fresh herbs from my garden (Fresh Mint Munchies are a barn favorite!).
I enjoy using the dehydrator and appreciate the ease of cleaning and flexability of the rack system. One of these days when I get some time I want to try making yoghurt and cheese in it.
Thanks so much for such a good product.
Kathy Rowe
Browns Mills, NJ
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| ~Kathy Rowe |
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Used to Barrow a Round Cheeper Unit- Not Any More |
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"My wife's new Excalibur arrived ship-shape on Saturday (super quick shipping, by the way) and she's been happily running it through its paces non-stop ever since: herbs, apricots, and apples. And this is just the beginning. With temperature control and timer, this tool is great! We used to borrow my brother's small, round, cheaper dehydrator, but after cruising through our first batch of apricots in our new Excalibur, we knew we made a great purchase decision. We just wanted to thank you for producing such a fine product; it's a real American winner! And with our 10-year factory warranty, we won't worry about wearing out our sturdy Excalibur any time soon. Thanks again!
Lani & Dale Little, Utah"
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| ~Lani & Dale Little |
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Organic gardener's goal:
"I want to live a long time." |
We're concerned about preservatives and pesticides in canned foods and fresh vegetables. We raise a lot of things in our own garden and dry them in my Excalibur. We don't have to worry about it. I want to live a long time so I try to eat nutritious foods. It's easier if they're dried.
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| ~Carol Gilwater, North Highlands, California |
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She had to find the solution because:
"My son wasn't going to make it." |
My son was hospitalized with severe food allergies. There were only a few foods he could eat. He wasn't going to make it if we couldn't find many ways to use those few foods. I researched ways to dehydrate foods and make them into products like breads, cookies, and crackers. Ten years later, my son is doing fine. I estimate that in those 10 years I dehydrated 50,000 lbs. of food in my Excalibur!
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| ~Karen M. Slimak, Specialist in food Allergies and nutrition |
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Nutrition & Food Science Department Head says....
"We recommend the Excalibur." |
With the right equipment, it's easy to dry a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and meats at home. Dehydrators should have adjustable thermostats so you can regulate temperature. They should have fans to move the hot air. They should have good materials and workmanship. We recommend the Excalibur because it has all these features. If you want to dry a wide variety of foods successfully, the Excalibur is a good choice.
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| ~Dr. George York, Head of Nutrition |
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"My husband is an avid outdoorsman..." |
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My husband is an avid outdoorsman, so I use my EXCALIBUR to dry casseroles that he can take along into the woods.
I love my EXCALIBUR and recommend it to all my friends. I have a day care school and make all of the children's treats with my dehydrator. Dried yogurt taffy is always a hit and is so easy to make that the children can do it.
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| ~Julie Klaus, Marion, Ohio |
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Her opinion of round dehydrators?
"That's a no-no !" |
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I have two EXCALIBUR's an ED2000 model , I purchased in 1974, and an ED300, I purchased in 1978. I work at a natural nutrition house in North Platt, and have been able to try some round dehydrators on fruit leathers - that is a no no. The EXCALIBUR is much more convenient. I rate it #1 and I've owned two!
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| ~Evelyn Rosso, North Platt, Nebraska |
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She's tried several and knows....
"Professional quality superior to any other dehydrator." |
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I have dried flowers, herbs, grapes, sliced tomatoes, plums, strawberries, pears and even persimmons. Drying concentrates the flavor and sweetness of all fruits. I have found no problem storing dried foods, because with my children, there is never any left to store!
My son did a demonstration speech at school on the making on "turkey jerky" complete with samples. I don't need to tell you the grade he got. The EXCALIBUR is professional quality and much superior to any other dehydrator. I have tried many over the years.
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| ~Karen P. Lease, Calistoga, California |
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" As a working mother ..." |
As a working mother, I make apple rings, yogurt rolls, or fruit rolls for my kids. The Excalibur makes wonderful, healthy snacks that taste better than anything you've ever gotten from the store. A lot of things from the store have preservatives but when I make them myself, I know what I'm adding. I think healthy snacks and a healthy diet helps kids do well.
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| ~Bonnie Thompson, Rancho Cordova, California |
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"Just six bucks and my Excalibur." |
Store-bought jerky is expensive! A little pack at the store is three dollars. But for six bucks, I can get enough London broil to make enough jerky in my Excalibur to last quite a while. It's great for parties. I made a lot for Superbowl Sunday starting at 8 a.m. and I finished by noon. I save on trips, too: I make jerky and we eat that in the car instead of stopping at McDonalds.
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| ~Mike Rumph, Eldorado Hills, CA |
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"I have diabetes ." |
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I have diabetes. I can't go out and eat candy bars but I still like a treat now and then. Dehydrated fruits like apples, bananas, and pineapples are very sweet yet they're all natural sugars and I can eat them. They're healthy, they taste very rich and are a wonderful treat.
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| ~John Reynolds, Davis, California |
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"Round is a mistake." |
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Some of my friends made the mistake of purchasing one of the round dehydrators. Boy am I happy that I didn't. I have used my EXCALIBUR for over 15 years and it still dries 10 times faster than theirs.
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| ~Kathleen Wolftt, Madison, Wisconsin |
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"Borrowed Excalibur" |
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This past summer I had the opportunity to use an Excalibur that I borrowed from my neighbor. Even though it was an older model (mid 70's) it was amazing how much better it performed than the round one that I had previously purchased. I tried dehydrating in that round (brand omitted) a few times and was disappointed in the results. It ended up taking space on top of my refrigerator. When I return the Excalibur that I borrowed from my neighbor, I WILL replace it with a brand new Excalibur!
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| ~Ruby Mitchell, Franklinton, North Carolina |
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"I save $50/week on food!" |
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I save a good $50 a week with my Excalibur. I bought pears one year for 10¢ a pound and dehydrated a two-year supply: 400 lbs.! Commercial yogurt costs 59¢ to $1 for a little cup. I buy a gallon of milk for about $2 and make 16 cups of yogurt with my Excalibur.
One year a friend gave 10 bushels of pears. We dried them as slices and made fruit leather. For variety we mixed in other fruits and different flavors of Jell-O. The fruit rolls were every color in the rainbow. About six months later my grandchildren discovered them in the cookie jar. They loved them, and I knew that there was no better treat that I could give them.
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~Marge Nelson, Home Economics Teacher
Fair Oaks, California |
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RV family says....
"Garden vegetables would have gone to waste!" |
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We have an Excalibur Dehydrator purchased in the early 70's. It went with us in our 5th wheel travel trailer all over the southern U.S. Dehydrated foods are so lightweight and compact, taste so good and are so handy for RV'rs like us. My mother-in-law is 98 and lives alone. Every 2 or 3 months we send her a box of dehydrated food from our Texas garden. If we didn't have the dehydrator it would have gone to waste.
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| ~Viola U. Baur, Shelbyville, Texas |
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"I couldn't do THAT with a stackable dehydrator!" |
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I liked the features on the EXCALIBUR so much that I sold my round dehydrator, and bough an EXCALIBUR for myself. I can take out the trays and raise bread dough. I couldn't do that in the stackable one. The trays and machine are so easy to clean.
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| ~Debora J. Brown, Winston, Montana |
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"Still going strong!" |
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I bought the EXCALIBUR in 1982 and it's still going and doing a wonderful job. Each year I dry "goodies" for the kids at Good Samaritan Boy's Ranch. Dried fruit rollups are always a hit.
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| ~Francis Weaver, Ash Grove, Missouri |
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"My husband makes fruit leathers and jerky." |
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My family really enjoys using the EXCALIBUR. There are just so many wonderful things you can do with it. My husband makes all kinds of fruit leathers and jerky for his scout troop outings and we even use it to raise bread dough and pizza dough!
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| ~Melinda Krebs, York, Pennsylvania |
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"..things really do dry faster." |
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Of the dehydrators I've tried, the EXCALIBUR is the best. I can adjust the shelf height and it's got a great fan that evacuates all the moisture so things really do dry faster.
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| ~Cindy Tufts, Citrus Heights, California |
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"Dehydrating is better than canning or freezing." |
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I've had the EXCALIBUR dehydrator since 1975 and use it year in and year out - thoroughly enjoy it. I slice it (fruit), put it on the trays, and before you know it - it's done!
I like dehydrating better than canning or freezing because it's easier, takes less storage space, and the flavor is much better. I make plum jelly and canned plums. I used to throw away the pulp but now I make the most wonderful plum fruit rolls with it in my EXCALIBUR.
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| ~Anna Davis, Master Food Preserver |
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"... everybody loves them!" |
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I do alot of backpacking with friends and it's so great to share fruits and vegetables I've dehydrated in my EXCALIBUR - everybody loves them!
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| ~Karen Wiese, Sacramento, Californi |
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"... Christmas present made entirely of dried fruit..." |
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One year I sent my father a Christmas present made entirely of dried fruit, fruit and yogurt rolls, and different flavored jerkies. He called me and told me how much he loved the snacks, but best of all that I took the time to make them for him.
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| ~Susan Lutz, Ogden, Utah |
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" A Walk in the park" compared to canning! |
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Here in Vermont, apples are plentiful and inexpensive in the fall. Although I 'put up' apple sauce, canning is labor-intensive. Dehydrating apples, by comparison, is sheer joy. We use dried apples for snacking, baking pies, and cooking. I dry home-grown herbs, too. Dehydrated foods are easy to store in plastic bags and the whole process is a 'walk in the park' compared to canning. I love it!
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| ~Nancy Edwards, Bennington, Vermont |
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