Excalibur
9-Tray Dehydrator
Best durable appliance for serious home food preservation.
This Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator with a 26-hour timer is an ideal solution for dehydrating the bounty from your garden, preserving specialty items, and creating beautiful garnishes. The 9 trays combine for 15 square feet of surface area to dry on, providing the space you need for larger volumes of product in a relatively small area. It is equipped with an adjustable thermostat with a temperature range of 105 to 165 °F. This makes it ideal to operate at low temperatures and preserving active enzymes in fruits and vegetables. This temperature range is also high enough safely dehydrate meats for jerky. The unit turns on automatically when the thermostat is in use.
$207.50
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
20
/ 100
#20 in Food Dehydrators
Price vs Category Average
-4%
Below average
Who it's for
- Home preservers and gardeners processing abundant harvests or making bulk snacks.
- Experienced dehydrators and culinary enthusiasts seeking consistent, customizable results.
- Serious food preservers and homesteaders investing in long-term kitchen equipment.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious consumers or casual users not needing professional-grade features.
- Individuals sensitive to noise or those with limited, open living spaces.
- Apartment dwellers or homeowners with compact kitchens and limited storage.
Performance breakdown
Drying consistency
Hyper-even airflow eliminates the need to rotate trays during cycles.
Capacity
Massive nine-tray footprint handles bulk harvests with room to spare.
Temperature precision
Analog controls are reliable but lack the nuance of digital interfaces.
Build durability
Rugged construction designed to withstand years of heavy, continuous use.
Cleaning ease
Large trays require significant sink space and manual scrubbing effort.
Noise levels
The powerful fan creates a persistent hum during long drying sessions.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Excalibur 3926TCDB dehydrator for its exceptional quality and unwavering reliability. Many highlight its robust construction and the consistent, even drying results it delivers across various foods, from fruits to jerky. Users appreciate the straightforward operation and the large capacity, making it a dependable workhorse for preserving harvests or preparing healthy snacks. The general consensus points to a highly effective appliance that stands the test of time, justifying its investment for serious home food preservation.
Know before you buy
The primary difference is the sheer capacity and the horizontal airflow system. Unlike smaller vertical units that require rotating trays, this model uses a rear-mounted fan to push air evenly across all nine trays, ensuring consistent drying without needing to shuffle them.
No. Because of the rear-mounted fan and the horizontal airflow design, the air is distributed evenly across every tray simultaneously. You can set it and forget it until the drying cycle is complete.
It produces a steady, low-level hum similar to a box fan or a quiet kitchen exhaust hood. While it is not silent, most users find the noise level perfectly acceptable for overnight operation in a kitchen or utility room.
Yes, you can remove as many trays as you like to accommodate larger items, such as rising bread dough or thick cuts of meat. The unit will still function efficiently even if it is not filled to capacity.
The Excalibur 9-tray model has a larger footprint than entry-level dehydrators, typically measuring about 19 inches deep by 17 inches wide. It is best suited for those with dedicated counter space or a pantry shelf where it can remain stationary.
The trays are generally hand-wash only. They feature a mesh screen that can be delicate, so soaking them in warm, soapy water and using a soft brush is the safest way to maintain their longevity.
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