Standard 5 Tray Stay Fresh with Standard Pump
StayFresh Home Freeze Dryer — with Premier Pump
Turn fresh food into shelf-stable meals in hours—not days. The StayFresh Home Freeze Dryer pairs smart, beginner-friendly controls with industrial-grade build so you can run confident cycles batch after batch. Includes five trays and a Premier 7.2 CFM pump, plus starter accessories to seal and store your food right away.
Why you’ll love it
- Smart cycles, real results: Patented smart freeze-drying algorithm with multiple drying methods for beginners and advanced users.
- Cleaner, safer operation: Motorized ball valve helps prevent oil contamination; independent vacuum valve assists with pressure normalization.
- Built like a pro machine: Industrial glass-to-metal feed-through, stainless steel/aluminum major parts, stainless drain line.
- Stable heat control: Solid-state relay (SSRs are replaceable) and RTD temperature sensors support consistent drying.
- Sweet tooth approved: Dedicated Candy Mode to make freeze-dried treats simple and fast.
Capacity & performance
- Per batch: up to 12–18 lb fresh food (approx. 800 in² tray space). Five trays (8" × 20" × 0.75") included. Shelf spacing: 1.6".
- Main drying time (example): 16–30 hours for ~ 8 lb loads (actual time varies with product/thickness).
- Annual throughput: up to 3,600 lb fresh food per year.
Technical specs
- Shelf temperature range: −50 °F to 150 °F
- Cold trap (bottom of chamber): −40 °F
- Machine (w/o pump): 165 lb, 20" W × 26" D × 31" H
- Premier pump: 7.2 CFM, 36 lb, 5.5" W × 15.5" D × 10" H
- Electrical: dedicated 15/20 A outlet recommended
What’s in the box
- StayFresh Home Freeze Dryer (5-tray), Premier 7.2 CFM vacuum pump
- Free accessories: oil filter, impulse sealer, 50 mylar bags, 50 oxygen absorbers, silicone mesh pack (starter kit)
- User Manual (download available)
Shipping info
Ships in two boxes on one pallet (~ 240 lb total). Freeze dryer box: 25" × 29" × 36"(174 lb). Accessory box: 18" × 8.5" × 14.5"(45 lb). Pallet: 40" × 26" × 41".
FAQs
How much can I run per batch?
Up to 12–18 lb
of fresh food across 800 in²
of tray area. Five trays are included.
Do I need a special outlet?
A dedicated 15/20 A
circuit is recommended for reliable operation.
Is there a candy mode?
Yes— Candy Mode
optimizes settings for sweets to keep cycles quick and consistent.
What accessories are included?
An oil filter, impulse sealer, 50
mylar bags, 50
oxygen absorbers, and a silicone mesh pack are included so you can store product immediately.






