Ronco 5 Tray Food Dehydrator- As Seen On TV  Product Reviews

"I purchased this dehydrator because it was cheaper AND ronco. It sucks. I've gotten my $40 worth of use of it though. Within the first 3 uses 1 tray broke. I've had it less than 6 months now, used it maybe 6 times, and all of the trays are broken in some way. The heating element has broken off its plastic clips, and even melted part of the dehydrator. Do yourself a favor and buy a more expensive, durable item. This would be great for someone who only plans on using it once, or only occasionally, but if you plan on making your food on a regular basis, its not worth the money. I plan on replacing it soon, I'll have to, my trays won't be able to take another 1 or 2 uses."

"If you do not mind running up your electric bill and waiting forever on food to dry then go right ahead and by this dehydrator... I bought and returned it right away! GET A NESCO THEY ACTUALLY DO THINGS IN ONE DAY!"

"I bought the previous model of this dehydrator. I seriously would not even give this machine 1 star, but there is no lower rating. I bought mine a year ago, used it once, and the bottom heating element burned every single tray that I rotated to the bottom, which you have to do in order to get anywhere. The entire machine was worthless within a week of me owning it. I did eat the beef jerky, but that was the most expensive jerky I will ever make! I called immediately to complain, talked to a guy named Saul, who said the unit must be defective, DUH! and he would send me a new unit and a return authorization. I have gotten neither, I am just out the money. I have called back, faxed, mailed, waited on hold, and finally decided that Ronco products are CRAP. I will never give him or his company another cent. Buyers please research your purchases, I see from other reviews that I am not the only one with a complaint. Buy a different machine!"

"My son had to have this food dehyrdrator for making beef jerkey. He is extremely happy with the Ronco Food Dehydrator. He has been making beef jerkey every week since we received the dehydrator. We haven't tried it for other things yet, but I am sure in time that we will."