Smoker runs hot

Dockman · 01-26-2013, 09:24 AM

I recently purchased a Masterbuilt 40" Electric smoker I have only used it 3 times now. The first 2 times I over cooked the meat (Ribs/Chicken) so I decided to check the internal temps compared to what I had it set on. After checking the temps I learned my smoker runs 25 degrees hottie then what I have it set on. Do you think I should get this fixed I do have warranty? My thought was to just leave it since the highest setting is 275 which would give me to ability to cook at 300.

PS: Once I learned the temp difference I smoked some chicken legs and thighs that turned out awesome.

Bludawg · 01-26-2013, 09:29 AM

Why recalibrate the thermo to reflect the grate temp.

Ole Man Dan · 01-26-2013, 09:29 AM

As long as you know aprox. temps you should be good.

Example my stove in our house reads about 30° less than what you get at anything over 300°.

I put a gauge on the rack and use it every day. No problem.

01-26-2013, 09:24 AM	#1
Dockman Got Wood. Join Date: 01-25-13 Location: Climax Springs, Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smoker runs hot I recently purchased a Masterbuilt 40" Electric smoker I have only used it 3 times now. The first 2 times I over cooked the meat (Ribs/Chicken) so I decided to check the internal temps compared to what I had it set on. After checking the temps I learned my smoker runs 25 degrees hottie then what I have it set on. Do you think I should get this fixed I do have warranty? My thought was to just leave it since the highest setting is 275 which would give me to ability to cook at 300. PS: Once I learned the temp difference I smoked some chicken legs and thighs that turned out awesome.

01-26-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why recalibrate the thermo to reflect the grate temp. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-26-2013, 09:29 AM	#3
Ole Man Dan Take a breath! Join Date: 07-24-11 Location: Gadsden, Alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As long as you know aprox. temps you should be good. Example my stove in our house reads about 30° less than what you get at anything over 300°. I put a gauge on the rack and use it every day. No problem.