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Pros & Cons
Pros
I use this at 6000ft altitude, year round and it makes great jerky, ribs and briskets alike. Using both together gives me good control over temp and smoke.
Cons
Do yourself a favor and don't bother. It's not worth the headache if something goes wrong. Advise not to buy.
I'm terrified that this thing is going to break at any moment. The issue with this is that the * will only go up to 275 normally meaning the true temp can never go above 240. Only use it once last summer 2018 and the heating element is broken.
The whole thing sometimes just shuts off. There must be an electrical short in the *. The control panel has been compromised.
The racks on this masterbuilt are * after just a couple of years. As it is, they rust and turn into junk fairly quickly. You'll be left to pay for the disposal of its carcass. It’s not very user friendly loading the wood chips is very cumbersome and y... Read More
The smoke produced is thick and white, in bursts, and leaves a bitter flavor into your meats. The glass front is pretty worthless because the smoke/steam as you cook makes it so you can't see anyway.
Highlights
Quality
Great smoker, easy to use and great results!
It was kept in the shade out of weather so hard to believe this is a high quality product.
Most disappointing part is the control buttons literally “dry rotted” away.
Getting to the right temperature was not easy and even sometimes impossible.
Price
I would say do not pay the extra money to have the window on the door, it is useless.
Shipping
Received it quick and i will buy other things from you again.
Competitiveness
I looked at very similar ones at dept stores but even though it was the same maker it didn't have the same serial numbers nor t... Read More
Overview
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- This product had a total of 2,604 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 16 2024.
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The food still gets evenly cooked
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Cleaning the class front is difficult to do
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The digital clock has had dead spots for about a year but could still figure out what time and temp
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I’ll do my due diligence in researching before my next purchase but will probably get another masterbuilt
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I would say do not pay the extra money to have the window on the door it is useless
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just get the solid door as you cannot even see inside
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I do recommend the cover to protect the controls if the units are left outside
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I looked at very similar ones at dept stores but even though it was the same maker it didnt have the same serial numbers nor the same great reviews
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