1Who are you feeding?
We picked: Medium
2Your monthly spend
Fine-tune the numbers (optional)
Machine details
From harvestright.com, 2026-11-01.
The details
| Monthly savings | - |
|---|---|
| Cost per batch | - |
| Batches per month | - |
| Machine price | - |
| Size we'd pick for you | - |
3Your answer
Estimated payback
Maker's site. Not an affiliate link.
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How accurate is this?
It's an estimate. Prices came from harvestright.com on 2026-11-01 and may change.
What costs are included?
Power, bags and fresh food. Not pump oil, upkeep, shipping or tax.
What size should I pick?
1-2 people Small, 3-4 Medium, 5-6 Large, 7 or more X-Large. It's a starting point, not advice.
Does this cover food safety?
No. This tool only does cost math. See the sources below.
How we figure this
Savings are what you spend now, minus the cost to make the same food at home. Payback is machine price divided by monthly savings.
Supplies (#ad)
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Food safety is outside this tool
This tool only does cost math. It does not cover shelf life, oxygen absorber sizing, or storage. Use the official sources:
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP)
Also follow your machine maker's steps.