Masterbuilt MB20071117 Digital Electric Smoker

Features

• Digital panel controls on/off, cooking temperature and time
• Four chrome-coated smoking racks
• Patented side wood chip loading system allows you to add wood chips without opening door
• Thermostat-temperature control for even, consistent smoking
• Fully-insulated body retains heat
• Water bowl to add moisture and flavor
• Air damper for smoke control

Description

The Masterbuilt 30” Digital Electric Smoker is perfect for the beginner or the pro. You’ll achieve competition-ready results in your own backyard, without the hassle of charcoal or propane. Simply plug this smoker in, set the digital controls, and it does the work! Masterbuilt makes smoking simple.

Product Dimensions 30 x 20 x 20 inches

Item Weight 45.9 pounds

Shipping Weight 50.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Department Unisex Adult

Manufacturer Masterbuilt

ASIN B07CN38M23

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Item model number RA49220

Customer Reviews 4.1 out of 5 stars 4,298 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank #2,119 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #5 in Outdoor Smokers

abunda_amazon_reviews Worked semi-well for 3 years - the temperature was always off but that’s a known issue. Put a thermometer in there to monitor and it was fine. Just adjusted the temp to get it where I wanted it. I purchased a cover to protect it from the elements and always used it, and it was on a covered porch outside. Despite that care, it stopped heating, I called customer support who was really nice and they recommended a new heating element. I purchased it and put it on. During the replacement I found out just how bad their craftsmanship is. There was a pop rivet inside the sealed cover to the power terminals - lord knows how that didn’t cause a short circuit and start a fire. Also, many screws were missing, and the star washer for the ground terminal was missing. After replacing the heating element the unit still didn’t heat, the controller shows it’s trying to heat, the power light is on, and the heat light is on so the controller is working. Time to go back to the drawing board and call the ever so friendly support staff again, they say to replace the spade terminals if I didn’t. I told them they looked fine but I changed them anyway. Still didn’t work. Now they say there is nothing I can do, it’s something in the body, and I’ll have to replace the entire body, they concede that will cost more than a new unit. I asked if I could remove the back and access the wiring and get parts if I find something wrong. They said no. This was upsetting since I only smoked a dozen times. I don’t have money to spare. So I took off the pop rivets off the sealed back plate to see if I could determine what the issue was. I found it right away. The entire back is packed in insulation but a small box can be removed that uncovers the terminals to the thermostat the controller senses with. One terminal looks burned or chared (smoked) and is dangling, the other looks terrible as well. I don’t know how they got this way since this area is completely sealed. It just got cooked because it’s directly attached to the back wall of the smoke box. Poor design and I bet a lot of people have this problem when their smoker isn’t “fixed” by swapping the heating element. The heating element could have simply been tested with a digital multimeter to ascertain it was still functional. FYI it should be around 17-18 ohms. If it’s an open circuit it’s bad.;;March 13, 2018;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;Internal thermostat connection fried off - unit not repairable according to Masterbuilt CS;;Annie;;;I am a novice when it comes to using a smoker and this is my first purchase of a smoker. The smoker arrived on time, undamaged, and was easy to setup for use. I seasoned it as directed in their manual. I have since used it twice, running a total of about 8 hours at 225 deg (food was spectacular!). After the first use I noticed some bubbling of the black paint on the inside door rim of the smoker. After the second use the paint bubbling was about 100% around the rim and it had started to peel. So with a scrub brush I scraped all the paint away and cleaned the flakes from the inside of the smoker. I contacted Masterbuilt customer support about this issue and received a quick response. They said I probably didn't clean it good enough and the accumulated grease allowed the internal temperature to bubble the paint. That answer makes no sense because it bubbled on the first use when the smoker was "factory" clean. They also told me to finish ensuring all the paint was removed and to buy a heat resistant paint at a local supplier and re-paint the now bare metal of my door rim. So they didn't seem to feel it was a manufacturing defect nor did they have any obligation to ensure I was a satisfied customer. I will keep the smoker and repaint as suggested. I will also keep my fingers crossed that I have no further issues because I have no confidence Masterbuilt will support this product.;;January 24, 2018;;2.0 out of 5 stars;;Great smoker, but had a manufacturing defect;;DJRF16;;;It didn't even last 16 months, I had family over for some smoked chicken, I go to start the smoking and it trips the breaker. I kept resetting and the breaker keeps tripping. I moved to another section of my house and plug into a different side of the breaker panel and the same thing. I checked for loose connections and nothing. I cleaned everything top to bottom and nothing all you hear is a beep then the breaker trip. This POS is dead and I have only used it less than 10 times in the 16 months I had it. It was covered the entire time, and you can't find replacement parts, the only ones I can find cost more than replacing the entire smoker. The warranty is only 90 days;;April 12, 2018;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;Don't waste your money it doesn't last long;;Eric M. Schloegel Jr.;;;This is a great smoker for the money -- even a bit more money. The only reason I gave it 3 stars if because nowhere does it let the user know that it doesn't really generate smoke below 180-200 degrees. So if you're doing sticks, or salmon or a slow roast brisket, you need to always spike the temperature, generate smoke and then turn it back down. If you want a first rate smoke experience, get the cold smoke generator with it. It costs $60 more but you'll have a 5-star smoker for a great price price. If you plan on smoking above 200 degrees, this is a great unit all by itself.;;January 8, 2018;;3.0 out of 5 stars;;This is a great smoker for the money -- even a bit more ...;;Rick;;;I was enjoying the use of this smoker for jerky, pork chops, beer can chicken, even cold smoking cheeses. However, about the ninth time using it l, it stopped working and I discovered that it had suffered a major failure that burnt up all the insulation within. Additionally, despite hearing good things about Masterbuilt standing behindo their products, the company refused to replace the faulty smoker and instead were just wanting to send me a replacement box that wouldn't show up for over 3 months. Very disappointed in Masterbuilt! Be warned.;;August 21, 2018;;1.0 out of 5 stars;;Company doesn't stand behind the quality of their product and didn't make it right.;;Bill E. Sanders