So easy to use and quality machine.

So easy to use and quality machine.  Read Less

Lots of features, quiet operation, and good capability.

Lots of features, quiet operation, and good capability.  Read Less

Now that the new screws are in, the one defective motor has been replaced and i've been using the dehydrator for over a year now.

Now that the new screws are in, the one defective motor has been replaced and i've been using the dehydrator for over a year now.  Read Less

After only a month or two, the first one broke.

After only a month or two, the first one broke.  Read Less

The biggest drawback is how crazy expensive this thing is (hence the 4 stars).

The biggest drawback is how crazy expensive this thing is (hence the 4 stars).  Read Less

I purchased the sd-9000 in february of 2014 for under $400.

I purchased the sd-9000 in february of 2014 for under $400.  Read Less

If you can afford the extra money, i recommend investing in this dehydrator.

If you can afford the extra money, i recommend investing in this dehydrator.  Read Less

It's a little pricey but well worth the price.

It's a little pricey but well worth the price.  Read Less

I did and he promptly sent me a half dozen new screws which were very easy to put in myself.

I did and he promptly sent me a half dozen new screws which were very easy to put in myself.  Read Less

Placed order on amazon and within two days got my dehydrator.

Placed order on amazon and within two days got my dehydrator.  Read Less

I suppose if someone were paranoid about ensuring the product registration reaches its destination, he/she could send the envel...  Read More

I suppose if someone were paranoid about ensuring the product registration reaches its destination, he/she could send the envelope with delivery confirmation.  Read Less

Here are some observations/key points to keep in mind if you do decide to make this investment:- shipping was very fast.

Here are some observations/key points to keep in mind if you do decide to make this investment:- shipping was very fast.  Read Less

If you live in a neighborhood like mine where the ups driver drops off deliveries at your front door (without ringing the doorb...  Read More

If you live in a neighborhood like mine where the ups driver drops off deliveries at your front door (without ringing the doorbell and without requiring signature for delivery), a box in plain sight which clearly identifies its contents may entice a dishonest person to help him/herself to your package if you are not home to receive it at the time of delivery.  Read Less

I personally find the material to be too flimsy to be mailed off as-is, considering all the human and mechanical handling the p...  Read More

I personally find the material to be too flimsy to be mailed off as-is, considering all the human and mechanical handling the page will undergo during transit, so to ensure this information makes it to tribest in cerritos, ca in tact, i opted to insert this sheet into an envelope and mail it that way.  Read Less

One thing to keep in mind though is that this product is packaged (and delivered) in its original manufacturer's box, which cle...  Read More

One thing to keep in mind though is that this product is packaged (and delivered) in its original manufacturer's box, which clearly depicts (with pictures, labels, descriptions, and all) that what's inside is a fancy schmancy food dehydrator.  Read Less

It is a decent competitor to the excalibur, with some additional features.

It is a decent competitor to the excalibur, with some additional features.  Read Less

It is expensive, compared to the other models by other manufacturers, but this one has all the bells and whistles.

It is expensive, compared to the other models by other manufacturers, but this one has all the bells and whistles.  Read Less