Freeze Dryer Repair: A MUST Watch for Prospective Buyers & Owners

In this video, I tackle a BIG repair to my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. I show you how to replace the touch screen and USB board. I guide you through exactly how to disassemble, replace parts, and reassemble your machine all on your own! Whether you're new to freeze drying or an experienced user, we all will face some hiccups eventually. This video will help prepare you for those situations! It is important to see issues that you may come across if you're worried about the maintenance that comes along with owning a freeze dryer. But I sure think its worth it 100%

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[Earthy-Artist]

Thank you for posting. I'll refer to this video if I have a problem someday. I have to admit watching gave me so much anxiety because fiddling with electronics is not my forte. Great job for being brave and tackling this repair, a cyber high five 🙋‍♀ 👍!

[herbcounselorh]

Yes! Told you I'd still be here awaiting the repair; good job! You and your husband make a handsome couple. May God bless.

[hazelkemp]

So glad you’re back! Missed your videos! Your husband seems very smart and you guys were a great team!

[kathySwan-cq]

I knew you could do it. My husband gave me his T handle Allen wrench set as well and yes it is easier than regular Allen wrench's. Congratulations, keep on drying. The possibilities are unlimited. Today I am doing fresh pineapple, I found it on sale $1 dollar a piece. Yumm it tastes just like candy, just no sugar added.

[charlesdoane]

Great to have you back on You Tube! Love the videos and all the useful information you provide on freeze-drying foods. I've learned so much!!

[harleyrenegade]

So glad you got your Freeze Dryer Fixed - Thank you for the Repair Video it was Awesome!

[bfgair]

This about the only thing that hasn't broke on my Harvest Right machine. Thank goodness it's still under Warranty.

[Designs]

Congrats to you and Mr. Freeze Dryer🎉 You make a great team!

[corinnemaldonado]

When mine goes out, you'll have to come for a visit and fix it. Very informative. Thanks.

[grannyteka]

Way to go. You made it look almost easy. Glad you are up and running again

[JaneDoe]

I'm impressed! This gives me hope that I could fix something if I had to.

[elizabethann]

Woo hoo go you! We bought the rolls of parchment at Costco & hubby cut a roll in half with his Sawzall & it is so much cheaper!

[hdavis]

Thank you for the demo! I'm so glad you got it working.

[lcdc]

Thanks, and best of luck with the unit.

[judyblaise]

Glad you got it fixed. Two weeks is a long time.

[donnamurillo]

Yaaaayh!! You are back in business. Great job. :D

[milmayhem]

I purchased a Harvest Right freeze dryer over the summer. Sadly did not find your youtube until after or I would have use your site to purchase mine... 😔 But am so glad my husband came across your channel!
I know this on a repair, but I have a question about trays. Have you or anyone had issues with a tray warping? If so, does it cause any issues . Will it correct on its own ....or am I going to have to buy a new one?

[scott]

Nice work definitely a team effort, hope i never need to do it.

[chickenstead]

Thank you, Just subscribed. I think I saw somewhere in your comments on one of the videos about grounding yourself before inserting the usb. I suspect that is correct. I work on computers and in the winter with lots of dry air and static I have an anti-static pad with a wrist band so I don't fry stuff when I touch the computer. Just touch something that normally would jump a static spark before you insert the usb next time. Enjoyed the hubby as well.

[MisterEMystery]

How about I send you and hubby round trip tickets to MN and you come here to fix mine🤣? Mine isn’t broken, I’ve only had it for about a month, but I’m about to clean it and your videos scared the heck outta me. How important is it to update the software?
V5.4 means you’re running “version 5.4.” which I think is the same as mine.
I’m thinking if I never update the software I won’t have to deal with this😅. I’m alone and except for getting a couple friends to carry my FD into my house, I don’t think I could do what you have.

Love your videos and subbed after watching only one (canned peaches & pears, which looks much easier than working from fresh, though I’ve already FD’d Anjou and Bosc pears with skins on).

I saved this vid as you have a much more detailed explanation of how to take it apart than any other Tuber. If (knock on wood) I ever need to repair mine, I’ll have an “expert” video to refer to 👍😁!