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Product Overview

  • Large capacity with (24) 21 1/2" x 16" metal drying racks; 56 sq. ft. of drying space
  • Perfect for in-house made jerky, vegetable chips, and dried fruit
  • Easily monitor drying process with LED lights and glass door
  • Cabinet fits approximately 40 lb. raw jerky at one time
  • 160 degrees Fahrenheit max with digital temperature control and automatic shut-off timer
  • Durable steel alloy body with fully insulated housing and built-in drain reservoir
  • Not recommended for high-volume commercial use
  • 110V, 1600W
UPC Code:00812830022899

Meet all your dehydrating needs with this Weston 28-0501-W 24-rack food dehydrator.

Perfect for everything from meat to fruit, this dehydrator is a great way to make dried product in-house. Not only does it feature a large capacity with nonstick metal drying racks, but it's easy to use with an automatic timer and digital temperature. Plus, the interior's bright LED lighting and the glass door allow for product visibility, making it a breeze to monitor the drying process. This particular unit boasts a 1600W heating element and requires a 110V electrical connection for operation.

  • 5-15P

    5-15P

    This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.

Large Capacity

Impress your customers with a variety of in-house jerky including beef, turkey, or fish on display in this unit's enormous 160 liter cabinet, which holds up to 40 lb. of raw jerky. This floor model comes with (24) 21 1/2" x 16" nonstick metal drying racks to give you plenty of space for all of your products.

Easy to Use

This dehydrator makes it easy to stay in control with an automatic 12 hour timer shut-off and digital temperature control taking the guesswork out of the kitchen. Simply set your timer and temperature up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit and let the dehydrator do the rest. When the timer goes off, the unit's automatic shut-off will turn the heat off, leaving you with jerky, yogurt, dried fruits, or vegetable chips full of natural moisture and flavor without preservatives.

Great Visibility

This free-standing dehydrator sits right on the floor with convenient LED lights and a glass door allowing you to monitor the drying process without opening the door and letting heat escape.

Powerful Performance

This dehydrator is perfect for giving you and your business the power of a 1600W heating element to produce delicious, flavorful food with ease. It is not recommended for high-volume commercial use.

Built-In Drain

Whether you're a hunter, butcher, or looking to add a unique element to your store's meat department, you can easily use and clean this dehydrator thanks to the built-in drain reservoir that is used to collect excess liquid, including jerky marinade.

Mobile Design

Mounted on 4 wheels, this dehydrator is easy to move around the kitchen or other back-of-house area for service or cleaning. Plus, the wheels include brakes to secure the mobile unit in place during use. The wheels are also detachable for your convenience.

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Overall Dimensions:
Width:
23 1/2 Inches
Depth:
18 Inches
Height:
35 Inches
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Warranty Info

This item is warranted by the manufacturer for use in non-commercial settings; using this item in a commercial setting may result in a voided warranty.

Customer Reviews

3.7

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

13 Customer Reviews

7 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers have mixed feelings about this dehydrator. Some praise its capacity and effectiveness for various foods, highlighting its utility in commercial settings and its durability. Others report issues with uneven heating, durability concerns like nonstick coating peeling and rust, and challenges reaching and maintaining the advertised maximum temperature. Customer service experiences vary.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Robert S. from Melba & Hazel LLC

Posted on 09/20/2018

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This unit looks great, but we are completely disappointed by its functionality. We prepare and sell premium dehydrated dog treats. We have been using multiple Excalibur 3926TW 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrators, which work quite well, but thought it would be worthwhile to upgrade to a larger commercial dehydrator. It has been a disaster. The Weston 28-0501-W has a maximum temperature of 160 degrees. Reaching that maximum temperature, let alone maintain that temperature, has been impossible. Even after relocating the Weston 28-0501-W to a room with an ambient temperature of 78 degrees, the problems persisted. These problems were exacerbated by the fact that the Weston 28-0501-W heats in an extremely uneven fashion -- both front to back and from top to bottom. Even doubling the time required by our less expensive Excalibur dehyrators, rearranging trays from top to bottom and front to back Read More

6 out of 6 found this review helpful

We appreciate your feedback! We’re sorry this is defective. A Customer Solutions Representative will be contacting you soon.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Luis L.

Posted on 04/12/2017

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I have had this product for a little over 6 months and have begun to notice the coating on the trays is starting to come off. i see small signs of rust. So i'm not really sure how much longer i will be able to use them.

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

We are sorry this food dehydrator is not holding up for you, our Customer Solutions team has contacted you about this issue.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tayo A. from Kings Katch Food LLC

Posted on 08/09/2021

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Not sure if I have written one review but this dehydrator does not dry food evenly from top to bottom. I discovered that the top most racks dry better and food closest to the back of the oven also dry better. My final comment on this machine is about the non stick racks. I believe someone else mentioned this in their review. The coating on the racks did not last long before they start peeling off. A stainless steel rack might be better. In conclusion, in my experience, this is not a commercial grade dehydrator and the heating is not uniform all over .

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Brian S. from Hound House Treats

Posted on 06/15/2020

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I brought this Weston Dehydrator and it was the worst investment I made for my small business. Not worth the money! If I had the chance I would of stuck with the Excalibur Model No. 2900ECB which is for house use only! This Weston do not reach the temperature of 170 Degrees to do my chicken jerky treats for my business and the timer on the machine went out on my first usage. The fans blow uneven and one of my legs broke seems to be cheaply made. I have 3 brand new machines never been used and looking to sell them or maybe get some type of return or exchange. If you have a business and looking to mask produce any meat jerky this is NOT your machine.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry your Weston 28-0501-W Steel Alloy 24-Rack Food Dehydrator with Glass Door - 1600W was defective. Action has been taken to remedy this. Please reach out to our Customer Solutions team if you have any questions!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeffrey E.

Posted on 04/11/2020

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Had high hopes for this dehydrator. Minor complaint is when it’s completely loaded up with jerky, the front of the racks cook uneven than the back. While I’m okay with rotating the racks a few times during the process, what I’m not okay with is the nonstick coating has started to come off on all the racks exposing rust after 4 times of use. Now it just sits unused.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Thank you for your review, Jeffrey! We are sorry this Weston 28-0501-W Steel Alloy 24-Rack Food Dehydrator with Glass Door - 1600W has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Richard M.

Posted on 04/04/2017

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Fantastic, dehydrator been using it everyday since we got it,we did beef jerky, bananas, peaches, apples, pineapple, it works unbelievable been dehydrating for 30 years, went through 6 dehydrators this is the best one I've ever used.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Adrian V. from Hunters Gold Custom Meats

Posted on 03/29/2023

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Just needs a drip pan but works great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

James P. from Peoh Point Farms

Posted on 05/15/2019

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We sell powdered garlic spices and pepper we grow on our farm. The dehydrator has given us an advantage in labor reduction and time saved plus the quality and freshness as well. Do mostly to the time and temp control. I have never used it for other products. We have used it going on third year now and has been trouble free.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Nathan L. from Natural State Jerky LLC

Posted on 04/23/2019

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The Weston 24 Rack food dehydrator is an absolute unit. This thing can actually dehydrate 40 lbs of jerky (depending on your humidity in the room) in about 5 hours. It uses a pretty stout heating element to move the hot air across the product so be careful on your circuit breakers because adding anything else to your typical 20 amp will throw the breaker. I gave 4 stars and not 5 because when i ordered two of them the control panel for one wasnt working upon arrival and the other one went out within a few weeks. However! I didn't give them three stars (this caused me alot of problems) because their customer service was fantastic and they shipped us replacements right away. I absolutely plan on buying the smaller version just as soon as business picks up and its needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Sheala G. from Primitive Choice

Posted on 12/13/2017

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First off what a great price for this dehydrator. I dehydrate a lot of meat and so far this has been lovely. The racks are a little close together so some of the meat is which and touches the racks depending on what I am putting in there. But all I have to do is skip a row and its fine. It heats evenly and does a great job on the meat. Its a pain in the butt to clean, but I'm sure ill figure out a better solution one day. Overall great deal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mark C.

Posted on 12/04/2017

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Best dehydrator to buy. it is easy to use and an easy to read screen. Not hard to put to the wheels on witch makes it easy to move around if needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jeremy M. from Voodoo Jerky

Posted on 09/11/2017

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After receiving this machine.. my production have grown due to the fact that it hold more meat.. I really like the way it operates.. it's simple and straight forward.. I will be ordering another soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Pam H. from Abstruse Pastry Company LLC

Posted on 06/15/2017

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We LOVE this dehydrator. We use it in a 'non-conventional" way. We use it as a small proofer in our bakery. It's very durable and well built. We would buy this again!

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