Is it safe to leave a dehydrator on overnight?

Chef's answer
The good news is electrical food dehydrators are safe to leave on overnight and unattended. Just ensure they are in a ventilated area, show no signs of damage and aren't covered by any tea-towels etc. ... This includes using them on a fixed surface and away from anything which could catch fire such as towels and water..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
You can save a lot of money by using your own food dehydrator and by purchasing fresh food items in bulk when in season, or by harvesting your own produce. Not only that, but food dehydrators are extremely cost effective to run.
Food dehydrators tend to be much more energy efficient than ovens. When you consider the difference between running a 1000W dehydrator for 12 hours versus a 5000W to 38,000W convection oven for the same time period, the dehydrator wins out on energy use alone..
A dehydrator helps keep quality, healthy food at the center of your diet. Not only that, but a dehydrator helps extend the healthy food you have today into your future, since it allows you to preserve good food now for later. Make sure you check out our list of recipes..
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