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Rating  - heating element died (melted at plug) after 2nd time
I loved the idea of the electric heating. The "ease" of temperature control, etc... but the heating element melted. The plastic part of it did anyway... right where it conects to the metal bent "rod" that creates the heat to burn the wood chips.
It also was a pain to constantly snug the wood chips (even tried the chunk type woods) against the heating element. Which ment I had to balance the housing, the water bowl, etc. just to get where the heating element was at.
I don't know about other electric smokers, but this on "stank".
Just get one with a smoker box on the side... toss in some coals, wood... whatever... as needed. Don't try to make the unit too "scientific".
Rating - Nice smoker BUT
I have had this smoker since August and have a total of 20 hours smoking on it. I noticed that the thermosat was starting to burn out after 4 hours of use and by hour 20 it was gone rendering the smoker useless.
The other problem I have is that the porcelain coating inside the cooking chamber has all pealed off leaving bare metal exposed.
Dealing with Charbroil to get it repaired or replaced is useless.
At the start it was a nice easy to use smoker but with the problems encountered I would pass for something better
Rating  - Great the first two times but after that...
I loved this smoker the first two times I used it but after the third it stopped working as well and by the fifth it didn't work at all. After examining all the parts, I noticed that the thermostat had burned up around the contact points. It was under warranty so they sent me a new thermostat but I was forced to pay the shipping! I used it once and examined the new thermostat and it had already started to burn around one contact point after just one use. I think I'll go back to my charcoal grill.
Rating  - Great product, but add a metal stem thermometer for best results....
I've used my smoker for 7 years now and I have nothing but great things to say about it. One recomendation is to drill a small hole in the top and insert a metal stem thermometer (about $7) for accurate monitoring of the smoking. You'll get the best results when you can hold the temps at the desired levels. It also comes in handy for checking internal temps of the meat.
After 7 years, the heating element broke and new ones are $40 through Char Broil. I'm appalled that they're so much, and am contemplating buying another smoker instead.
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