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title: "FD-1018A Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8-Tray White"
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# 1000W powerful drying Expandable 8 to 30 trays Adjustable 95°F-160°F thermostat FD-1018A Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8-Tray White

**Brand:** nesco
**Price:** HK$4521
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Preserve like a pro, snack like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FD-1018A Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8-Tray White by nesco
- **How much does it cost?** HK$4521 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/5564459-fd-1018a-gardenmaster-pro-food-dehydrator-8-tray-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

- • **Precision Temperature Control:** Customize drying temps between 95°F and 160°F to lock in flavors, nutrients, and safety for every type of food.
- • **Scale Up Your Food Preservation:** Expand from 8 to 30 BPA-free trays to handle bulk batches of jerky, fruit snacks, or herbs in one go—perfect for meal preppers and garden-to-table pros.
- • **Turbocharged 1000W Drying Power:** Experience rapid, even dehydration with Converga-Flow airflow—no tray rotation needed, saving you time and effort.
- • **All-Inclusive Food Preservation Kit:** Comes with fruit roll sheets, clean-a-screens, jerky seasoning, and a 52-page recipe guide—your ultimate toolkit for creative, healthy snacks.
- • **Top-Mounted Fan for Flawless Results:** Even heat distribution eliminates hotspots and spoilage risk, so you can set it and forget it during long drying cycles.

## Overview

The NESCO FD-1018A Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator delivers 1000 watts of drying power with innovative Converga-Flow technology for fast, even dehydration. Its expandable design supports 8 to 30 BPA-free trays, while an adjustable thermostat (95°F-160°F) ensures precise drying for a variety of foods. Equipped with a top-mounted fan and comprehensive accessories including a recipe book, this dehydrator is engineered for efficient, safe, and versatile food preservation.

## 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: Best purchase ever!!! - I just purchased this dehydrator a little over a week ago. So I can't say how long this will last. However, what I have seen from this machine so far has been amazing! I love it so much. I used it almost every day last week, and like 4 times this week. So far I have made dehydrated strawberry slices (cut to 1/4 in. Dehydrate until dry and plyable or crispy) i have made fruit leather- my fav was strawberry. (I filled up my blender with defrosted frozen strawberries, a splash of water to get it going, little squeeze of lemon juice so the color stays nice and red, and about 3tbsp of sugar, mix and pour on the fruit leather tray after you have sprayed it with a tiny bit of pam spray. Dehydrate until it feels dry to the touch. Delicious! I have dehydrated jellied cranberry sauce too! Sliced thin ofcourse! And my husband's favorite- jerky! To be honest, I had huge doubts that jerky in a dehydrator (vs. Smoker) was actually gonna make jerky how its supposed to taste. Oh boy I was wrong! This stuff is so flavorful and dehydrated perfectly. You can stop it any time to check on your food. For example, sometimes when I make the jerky, some slices are cut a little thinner than others, therefore they get done quicker, I just pull those off and continue cooking the thicker stuff. This thing does not get very hot, so if you have little ones, there's really no need to worry about their little hands getting burnt if the touch it on the counter. And gosh, the snacks you can make your kids with this thing are so yummy and so healthy. The noise level- best thing I can compare it to is the same noise your fan over your oven makes. If it was set to the low setting. On my first day of use, I walked into the kitchen a couple times thinking my fan was on over the stove. Lol. It's not loud at all. The video the guy posted with it being really loud- his was broken. For sure! Haha it is not that loud. I run mine and we can watch t.v. talk etc. I can even hear my kiddo talking to her friends in the other room still. Not bad. The trays are great quality- but huge. Lol this is a very large machine. (Bigger than my 8 qt. Instant pot) so I have been storing it away while not in use. However I have used it so much, I may just leave it out. As far as the fruit leather trays and the clean a screens goes- they are a must have!!! I bought this exact dehydrator because it comes with 8 of each. While the other dehydrators did not. I use the clean a screens for my berry slices so they won't stick to the trays, and they work great. Anyway, as far as how much stuff you can fit on it... I can easily fit 6- 1lb containers of strawberry slices. 6 pounds of strawberries!!! Lol. And as far as jerky goes- I just did about 8lbs of raw jerky meat on all 8 trays. (Shrinks down after cooked) then the fruit leather- I usually buy the 6 lb bags of frozen strawberries from Costco, probably 3/4 of the bag will fill up 8 trays. Give or take. Im going to make Cinnamon apple chips soon : ) this thing is great and seems to run strong. Doesn't use a bunch of power it seems like, and does not over heat or anything. Love it! So glad I finally bought it. Great purchase. Ps: I tried to take pics but I can't find the way to upload them anymore to desertcart. Sry!
Review: Gardenmaster vs Snackmaster Pro - Kinda new to dehydrating so this is what happened. Reading reviews and trying to get into this reasonably cheap, not knowing if the kids (twin B/G 16 & 13 year old daughter) would even eat it. Snackmaster seemed to be the best choice. I also bought 6 more trays along with the mesh liners. After doing several batches testing how long it took, how much yield, how many minutes it took the kids (and myself) to devour the 11 trays of banana chips, one dehydrator was not going to cut it. Ordered the Gardenmaster within a week along with 6 more trays and screens. The inch or so larger trays do make a difference, along with being able to stack 30 trays??? Has anyone done that? Love it, I use both now. The Gardenmaster is a lot noisier, but with the 8 trays it comes with, is a lot shorter drying time. It's loud like you don't want to be on the phone next to it. It is more convenient loading, no motor to pick up. Counter space, yeah, a little more. The snackmaster is very quiet and still does the job, just takes longer. 600w vs 1000 w gardenmaster. The Gardenmaster is one the left with just 7 of the trays on it, the Snackmaster on right with 11 trays. Wish I'd started with the gardenmaster now, I have yet to get any stockpile of fruits or jerky, it's gone by nightfall it seems. Update 9/23/20 Been using 20 trays for fruits and jerky the past year. Still going strong, no problems. Still no headway on stockpile. I do not find the noise an issue, will order another ten trays for fruits. I don't think I'd try jerky with 30 trays, don't feel its hot enough. Love the unit. Update: still using after 3 years. One thing I do, with jerky is rotate the trays through, each one has 30 minutes or so near the highest heat at the bottom I’ve taken the temperature at the top of 10 trays and it was only 140*. 3/4/22 Ordered more trays, apparently they changed them, the “new” trays are a bit concave vs a slight cone on the originals. The new ones have a “castle” center ring. You cannot use these as the first tray, they do not fit the gardenmaster. 3/8/22 Nesco had this to say; New trays do need to be heated so the plastic relaxes and the crowns would point up just as when you open a new dehydrator we recommend heating the unit for an hour to relax the plastic same applies to new trays. Stack 4 and let the new trays heat. Please try this as this usually fixes the problem. “Usually” mine must not be usual. Nesco lost a customer, sad, I loved the unit, just wanted more “useable” trays.

## Features

- 1000-WATT DRYING POWER WITH CONVERGA-FLOW AIRFLOW SYSTEM: Delivers fast, even dehydration without tray rotation, helping home users preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs, and jerky efficiently after gardening, hunting, or bulk grocery trips
- EXPANDABLE DESIGN FROM 8 UP TO 30 TRAYS: Lets you scale drying capacity as needed, making it easy to prepare large batches of jerky, fruit snacks, dog treats, or pantry staples in one session instead of multiple runs
- ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT (95F160F): Allows precise temperature selection for different foods, ensuring meat dries safely, fruits retain flavor, and herbs maintain potency across repeated batches
- EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION WITH TOP-MOUNTED FAN: Prevents uneven drying and overheating, reducing spoilage risk and removing the need for constant monitoring or tray rearranging during long drying cycles
- INCLUDES ACCESSORIES AND EXPANDABLE PLATFORM CAPABILITY: Comes with fruit roll sheets, clean-a-screens, jerky seasoning, and recipe guide, positioning this unit as a long-term food preservation system rather than a basic entry-level dehydrator
- BPA-FREE TRAYS FOR SAFE FOOD PREPARATION: All 8 included trays are made from BPA-free materials to ensure safe and healthy food dehydration for your family
- COMPREHENSIVE RECIPE AND INSTRUCTION BOOK: Includes a 52-page guide with recipes and instructions to help you maximize your dehydrator's potential and create a variety of dried foods

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GN7O1PO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,444 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #51 in Dehydrators |
| Brand | NESCO |
| Brand Name | NESCO |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,958 Reviews |
| 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 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17"D x 15.5"W x 14"H |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Type Name | Food Dehydrator |
| Manufacturer | The Metal Ware Corporation |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Features | Food Safe |
| Model Number | FD-1018A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Trays | 8 |
| Part Number | FD-1018A |
| Product Dimensions | 17"D x 15.5"W x 14"H |
| Temperature Range | 160 °F |
| UPC | 781147971643 029517010197 |
| Unit Count | 8 Count |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Warranty Description | Comes with Manufacturer Warranty. |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NESCO
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 17"D x 15.5"W x 14"H
- **Wattage:** 1000 watts

## Images

![FD-1018A Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8-Tray White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EJZiCEp8L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best purchase ever!!!
*by A***A on April 23, 2020*

I just purchased this dehydrator a little over a week ago. So I can't say how long this will last. However, what I have seen from this machine so far has been amazing! I love it so much. I used it almost every day last week, and like 4 times this week. So far I have made dehydrated strawberry slices (cut to 1/4 in. Dehydrate until dry and plyable or crispy) i have made fruit leather- my fav was strawberry. (I filled up my blender with defrosted frozen strawberries, a splash of water to get it going, little squeeze of lemon juice so the color stays nice and red, and about 3tbsp of sugar, mix and pour on the fruit leather tray after you have sprayed it with a tiny bit of pam spray. Dehydrate until it feels dry to the touch. Delicious! I have dehydrated jellied cranberry sauce too! Sliced thin ofcourse! And my husband's favorite- jerky! To be honest, I had huge doubts that jerky in a dehydrator (vs. Smoker) was actually gonna make jerky how its supposed to taste. Oh boy I was wrong! This stuff is so flavorful and dehydrated perfectly. You can stop it any time to check on your food. For example, sometimes when I make the jerky, some slices are cut a little thinner than others, therefore they get done quicker, I just pull those off and continue cooking the thicker stuff. This thing does not get very hot, so if you have little ones, there's really no need to worry about their little hands getting burnt if the touch it on the counter. And gosh, the snacks you can make your kids with this thing are so yummy and so healthy. The noise level- best thing I can compare it to is the same noise your fan over your oven makes. If it was set to the low setting. On my first day of use, I walked into the kitchen a couple times thinking my fan was on over the stove. Lol. It's not loud at all. The video the guy posted with it being really loud- his was broken. For sure! Haha it is not that loud. I run mine and we can watch t.v. talk etc. I can even hear my kiddo talking to her friends in the other room still. Not bad. The trays are great quality- but huge. Lol this is a very large machine. (Bigger than my 8 qt. Instant pot) so I have been storing it away while not in use. However I have used it so much, I may just leave it out. As far as the fruit leather trays and the clean a screens goes- they are a must have!!! I bought this exact dehydrator because it comes with 8 of each. While the other dehydrators did not. I use the clean a screens for my berry slices so they won't stick to the trays, and they work great. Anyway, as far as how much stuff you can fit on it... I can easily fit 6- 1lb containers of strawberry slices. 6 pounds of strawberries!!! Lol. And as far as jerky goes- I just did about 8lbs of raw jerky meat on all 8 trays. (Shrinks down after cooked) then the fruit leather- I usually buy the 6 lb bags of frozen strawberries from Costco, probably 3/4 of the bag will fill up 8 trays. Give or take. Im going to make Cinnamon apple chips soon : ) this thing is great and seems to run strong. Doesn't use a bunch of power it seems like, and does not over heat or anything. Love it! So glad I finally bought it. Great purchase. Ps: I tried to take pics but I can't find the way to upload them anymore to Amazon. Sry!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gardenmaster vs Snackmaster Pro
*by T***A on March 20, 2019*

Kinda new to dehydrating so this is what happened. Reading reviews and trying to get into this reasonably cheap, not knowing if the kids (twin B/G 16 & 13 year old daughter) would even eat it. Snackmaster seemed to be the best choice. I also bought 6 more trays along with the mesh liners. After doing several batches testing how long it took, how much yield, how many minutes it took the kids (and myself) to devour the 11 trays of banana chips, one dehydrator was not going to cut it. Ordered the Gardenmaster within a week along with 6 more trays and screens. The inch or so larger trays do make a difference, along with being able to stack 30 trays??? Has anyone done that? Love it, I use both now. The Gardenmaster is a lot noisier, but with the 8 trays it comes with, is a lot shorter drying time. It's loud like you don't want to be on the phone next to it. It is more convenient loading, no motor to pick up. Counter space, yeah, a little more. The snackmaster is very quiet and still does the job, just takes longer. 600w vs 1000 w gardenmaster. The Gardenmaster is one the left with just 7 of the trays on it, the Snackmaster on right with 11 trays. Wish I'd started with the gardenmaster now, I have yet to get any stockpile of fruits or jerky, it's gone by nightfall it seems. Update 9/23/20 Been using 20 trays for fruits and jerky the past year. Still going strong, no problems. Still no headway on stockpile. I do not find the noise an issue, will order another ten trays for fruits. I don't think I'd try jerky with 30 trays, don't feel its hot enough. Love the unit. Update: still using after 3 years. One thing I do, with jerky is rotate the trays through, each one has 30 minutes or so near the highest heat at the bottom I’ve taken the temperature at the top of 10 trays and it was only 140*. 3/4/22 Ordered more trays, apparently they changed them, the “new” trays are a bit concave vs a slight cone on the originals. The new ones have a “castle” center ring. You cannot use these as the first tray, they do not fit the gardenmaster. 3/8/22 Nesco had this to say; New trays do need to be heated so the plastic relaxes and the crowns would point up just as when you open a new dehydrator we recommend heating the unit for an hour to relax the plastic same applies to new trays. Stack 4 and let the new trays heat. Please try this as this usually fixes the problem. “Usually” mine must not be usual. Nesco lost a customer, sad, I loved the unit, just wanted more “useable” trays.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Overall Food Dehydrator
*by A***E on July 7, 2025*

I have an old American Harvest food dehydrator from the 1990s and this Nesco food dryer is the new model. Nesco, in case you don't know, bought out American Harvest in 1995, so if you liked the old American Harvest or have heard great things about the old American Harvest dryers, this is the same...but better! My old American Harvest was 13.5 inches in diameter but this new Nesco is 15.5 inches in diameter! Woohoo! More space for food. I purchased one of these for my son and he loved it so much that I purchased another for my daughter. My son uses it mostly for garden produce and gleaned food from abandoned orchards. My daughter swears it's the only one that she will use to dry her wild mushrooms. The temperature is fully adjustable so you can dry really wet things on a higher setting at first, then adjust the temp down for a 'crisping'. The motor is very quiet, not silent but certainly tolerable. We tend to place the dryer in a basement, porch or laundry room when running so we actually don't notice the sound at all. Whatever room you do place it will warm up from the heat so keep that in mind. The trays are lightweight and easy to move on and off the base. We bought additional trays to make fruit leather but pay close attention to the size you order to make sure they fit. I actually inadvertently purchased 10.5" trays and had to return them. All in all, this dehydrator works better than any other, especially for the price. Clean-up is easy too. We hand wash all our components, but I suppose they are dishwasher safe. Good design, user friendly, no funky plastic smells. Love it!

## Frequently Bought Together

- NESCO Gardenmaster Pro Food Dehydrator, 8 Trays, White
- Nesco TR-2 White Plastic Round 15 1/2" Add-A-Trays to fit NESCO 1000 Series Food Dehydrators 2 Pack
- Blulu 8 Pieces Round Silicone Dehydrator Sheets, Non-stick Fruit Dehydrator Mats, Reusable Steamer Mat Mesh Sheet for Fruit Dryer

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