Setup readiness + cost estimator

Price the setup before you price the payback

Select a current home model, verify the physical and electrical fit, then total only the one-time setup costs that apply to your home.

Input ledger

One-time add-ons

08 editable inputs
19″ × 25″ × 29″ · 119 lb · Dedicated 15 A circuit
Scenario output

Setup subtotal

Illustrative starter example

One-time setup subtotal $0.00 for the Medium model.

One-time costs beyond machine priceNo additional costs enteredTransfer this subtotal into the main calculator's all-in machine price
Selected model
Medium
Machine weight
119 lb
Exterior size
19″ × 25″ × 29″
Delivery carton / shipping weight
26″ × 36″ × 45″ / 209 lb
Power to verify
Dedicated 15 A circuit

Before ordering, verify a stable level surface, an unobstructed ventilation area, the correct dedicated circuit, a workable delivery path, and a drain-hose route.

Five setup gates to clear before ordering

  1. Support the operating weight.

    Use a stable, level counter, table, or cart rated for the selected machine and pump arrangement.

  2. Verify power at the exact location.

    Match the current outlet and dedicated-circuit guidance. Have a qualified electrician inspect uncertain wiring.

  3. Leave the vents open.

    Do not plan a tight enclosure. The manufacturer says blocked side vents can cause overheating and performance problems.

  4. Walk the delivery path.

    Measure doors, corners, stairs, and the final lifting route using the packaged delivery dimensions—not only the machine footprint.

  5. Plan the drain and room conditions.

    Leave a workable path for the drain hose and verify that the room can stay within current operating guidance.

Current home-model reference

These dated specifications were checked July 18, 2026. Confirm the exact product configuration and current manual before purchase.

Exterior dimensions, machine weight, and circuit guidance
ModelExterior dimensionsMachine weightShipping carton / weightPower planning
Small17.4″ × 21.5″ × 26.8″91 lb26″ × 36″ × 41″ / 172 lbDedicated 15 A circuit
Medium19″ × 25″ × 29″119 lb26″ × 36″ × 45″ / 209 lbDedicated 15 A circuit
Large21.3″ × 27.5″ × 31.3″143 lb29″ × 38″ × 48″ / 243 lbDedicated 15 A circuit
XL24.3″ × 37.4″ × 35.6″258 lb30″ × 48″ × 52″ / 370 lbDedicated 20 A circuit

Sources: official product page (opens in a new tab) and official placement and setup guide (opens in a new tab).

Do not buy the included starter items twice

The current home bundle lists a Premier pump, pump oil, an oil filter, stainless-steel trays, 50 bags, 50 oxygen absorbers, and an impulse sealer. Bundle contents can change, so verify the current order page before removing an item from your budget.

  • Keep optional pump upgrades separate from the included pump.
  • Count only extra trays, bags, absorbers, jars, or labels beyond the bundle.
  • Use actual tax, delivery, moving, and electrician quotes rather than national averages.
  • Add the final setup subtotal to the all-in machine price in the payback calculator.

Independent planning reference: Utah State University Extension tools and supplies guide (opens in a new tab).

Carry the number forward

Use the all-in price—not the sticker price.

Add the setup subtotal to the current machine configuration, then test payback with a cadence and food comparison you can defend.

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