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Durability
Customers have overwhelmingly positive opinions about the durability of this charcoal smoker. Many have used their Weber Smoky Mountain Cooker for over a decade with minimal care, and some even reported using it for up to 20 years. The high-quality construction and robust design are frequently mentioned as reasons for its longevity. However, a few customers have experienced issues with damaged parts that required replacement.
Temperature Control
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding temperature control of the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, with some mentioning initial challenges but overall ease and efficiency in maintaining consistent temperatures for smoking various meats.
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Build Quality
Customers have generally positive opinions about the build quality of the smoker, with many praising its durability and ease of assembly. However, some customers have reported issues with air leaks and quality concerns.
Lid Fitting
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the lid fitting issue of the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 14-inch Charcoal Smoker. While some are pleased with the snug fit allowing for a slow cook, others have encountered difficulties in getting the lid to close properly and have had to use force. Some customers suggest that Weber should preinstall the gasket to prevent these issues. Additionally, there are concerns about the small size of the charcoal ring and its limited cooking capacity.
Highlights
Quality
The temp probe ports are a great addition and keep the wires from getting pinched.
Easy to use, can cook lots of food, like six rack of ribs at one time.
Buy a cover and with minimal care, your wsm should last you 20 or 30 years!
If you want real, quality tasting bbq; more like what you can get from an offset firebox smoker, this is the way to go.
Price
In short, for me, this smoker was money well spent and i would buy it again; although i won't have to for a long time.
Shipping
It arrived well packaged and free of damage.
I subsequently received it on the first delivery attempt.
Received the smoker on time, and assembly was very simple.
Packaging/appearance
Came safely packaged without any damage but like most weber smokey mountain owners will tell you, the door to the fire box come... Read More
I noted on unpacking the parts are good quality and not at all flimsy.
Competitiveness
Temp control is pretty easy and compared to other smokers i have used.
All have turned out much better than what i can get at the local bbq joints.
If you want to learn how to bbq and you want bbq that rivals real good bbq joints, forget the pellet smokers and go with this.
I realize that temperature control is not as easy with the wsm as it may be with the popular pellet style smokers, but there ar... Read More
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great, easy, good, fit and charcoal. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 79.7% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 5,403 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 18 2024.
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Wanted something smaller for the rv
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Controlling temp was easy and required minimal monitoring
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I recommend you get a temp probe for ambient temp in the smoker as the supplied gauge is notorious for not being accurate
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Could not be more happy with this and it just might replace my treager
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My back doesnt like to bend over so i made a stand for the smoker to bring it up to usable height
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So my review is based only on using it after that has been done
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Weber should take note of these reviews and sell these with the gasket preinstalled
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Upgraded from a 1434 to 1834
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