Masterbuilt MB20077618 Analog Electric Smoker with 2 Smoking Racks, 30 inch, Black review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Masterbuilt
Model Name	Analog Electric Smoker
Power Source	Manual
Color	Black
Item Weight	28 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	20.67 x 21.26 x 39.41 inches
Fuel Type	Electric, Charcoal

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354 sq in of smoking space to feed family and friends
Thermostat temperature control for even, consistent smoking
Removable wood chip tray
Two chrome-coated smoking racks
1, 800-watt heating element for even, consistent smoking

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PRODUCT FEATURES

2 CHROME COATED SMOKING RACKS

VARIABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Easy dial temperature control

ADD EXTRA FLAVOR

Wood chip tray plus water bowl to add moisture and flavor

product description

Style:Analog Electric Smoker

With the Masterbuilt Analog Electric Smoker, you’ll achieve competition-ready results in your own backyard, without the hassle of charcoal or propane. Simply plug this smoker in, set the analog controls, & it does the work! Get even, consistent smoking with the built-in temperature Gauge & thermostat temperature control. The two chrome-coated racks provide plenty of room to smokeup to 4 chickens, 2 turkeys, 2 racks or ribs, or 2 pork butts. Master the art of smoking with Masterbuilt.

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Questions about Masterbuilt MB20077618 Analog Electric Smoker with 2 Smoking Racks, 30 inch, Black

I'm new to smoking and need something for indoor use. Can this be used indoors?

Answer: No. The smoke and other invisible fumes (carbon monoxide) are not safe to breathe. This needs to be used outdoors. If the seal around the door was improved, you could maybe justify using it in a garage with some duct work attached to the vent in the back and routed safely outside. Do not use this in an area intended for continuous occupancy. Do not use it near anything flammable or combustible.

Answer: None of our units can be used indoors. No smoker or grilling product should be used indoors as it is a fire hazard.

Answer: Dude. It’s a smoker. It produces smoke. Unless you can breathe smoke and not die, you don’t want any smoker running indoors.

Can the door be reversed?

Answer: The door on this smoker is not designed to be reversed.

Answer: No. It's welded on. The good news is that the weld seems to be so cheaply done that you'll eventually have to drill it out and use your own hinges, though, so you can always reverse it then.

Answer: not without cutting the hinges and door latch off and welding them on toe opposite sides

Answer: No

how many rack does it have?

Answer: i kneed to order 2 racks and 1 back leg who can i call??????

Answer: This smoker includes 3 smoking racks.

Answer: The only holds 3 racks

Answer: Three racks

Answer: 3

Does this unit include the four leg kit that raises it up?

Answer: This smoker includes the pictured legs.

Answer: Yes

Masterbuilt looks exactly the same as cuisinart. is m/b making it for cuisinart? are masterbuilt made in china?

Answer: We have not manufactured this smoker for Cuisinart. Yes, our units are made in china.

Where was this smoker made??

Answer: Masterbuilt is based in Columbus, GA.

Answer: China.

Answer: don't know

Can it be used indoors?

Answer: It burns wood. Not suggested for indoor use.

Answer: No, this smoker is designed for use outdoors only.

Answer: No

Why is all the paint on the door jam peeling after 3 uses? Shouldn’t your quality control be better?

Answer: The steam escaping the door jams will bring along creosote. Creosote build up will damage your finish if not cleaned after each use. Remove the damage and coat the interior with high smoke spray oil to extend the life of your exposed metal.

Answer: The product is garbage. I had an issue with a missing door handle an Masterbuilt never replied back about sending one. Mine has done the same with numerous blisters. I WOULD NOT BUY THIS BRAND ever again

Answer: I’ve never had that problem with ours...I’d call the company

what does it mean by manual power source?

Answer: This electric smoker has a control knob to manually control the temperature of this smoker.

Can you use an extension cord with this product?

Answer: Yes! We recommend using one that is outdoor rated, has a bigger gauge than the smoker’s cord, like a 12 or 14 gauge and as short as possible, preferably less than 10 feet, would be the best. If you have any additional questions, please contact our customer service team at www.masterbuilt.com.

Answer: Yes. I have used an extension cord several times. It has to be a grounded cord.

Answer: You really have to if you are going to get far enough away from your outlet. I’ve been using an extension cord on mine since I got it. Works great

Answer: Yes-use Heavy Duty cord.

Answer: Sure it’s electric so why not!!

Answer: I have used one with it

Answer: It's not recommend

Is this cheap thin metal?

Answer: It's actually double walled with insulation between the metal. Very durable and well designed. I would highly recommend this smoker, i have owned 2 other brands that were more expensive and this Masterbuilt beats those other ones hands down

Answer: No it’s insulated

Do you have to open the door to refresh the wood chips/etc? I can’t tell from the photos

Answer: Hello dear customer,

Answer: Hello Jamie, thank you for your interest in this smoker. Yes, you will need to open the door of this smoker in order to refresh the wood chips in this smoker.

Answer: Yes, chips are in a stainless steel pan on the inside. If you fill the pan at the start, chips should last 6 to 8 hours.

Answer: Yes, you will need to open the door. It does not take very long to regain the temp when you do.

Answer: Yes you will, depending on how long you will be smoking for.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes you do

Answer: Yes!

How much for wood chips for 14 hour smoke?

Answer: We recommend adding every 30-45 minutes

Can I use this without chips just to produce dry heat (like an oven). Also what are the internal dimensions?

Answer: Yes, you only need to add wood chips if you are seeking a smoked flavor. Internal dimensions 19.7 X 12.2

Answer: Yes you can just use dry heat. It is 13"wide X 28.75 high X 15

What is the width of the body without the legs of just the body? and also any protrusions?

Answer: The width of the body is 21.7.

Answer: I do know you have to have the legs due to the drip tray underneath. Not sure the measurements with out them

What makes my eletrical box trip n turn off

Answer: We would recommend trying another outlet. If this does not resolve the issue, then complete our Contact Us form featured on our website for further assistance.

what is the lowest temp you can run it at? Can you get it to stabilize at 150-170 (for jerky)?

Answer: The unit will stop producing smoke at approximately 190.

Answer: Yes, you can set the temperature and see on the front of door via thermostat. First you have to assemble the masterbuilt.

Answer: Well it ok not 100% happy with it

Just received smoker, is it normal for bottom rack that holds water and wood chip tray to touch the heating element

Answer: The wood chip tray may rest on or very close to the element. The rack that holds them should not.

Answer: Mine are close to the element but DO NOT touch it.

Where can i get a replacement electric control

Answer: Customer service--masterbuilt.com/contact. 1-800-489-1581. Home Depot carries Masterbuilt but not sure if they have parts.

Has anyone notice any paint coming off the inside?

Answer: had mine 2 years nopaint coming off

Answer: Yes, this particular one has many problems, i cant even use it, does not heat up correctly either.

Ok the dimensions show this to be 20" X 21" X 40"; why does the description say this is a 30" ssmoker?

Answer: The length, from top to bottom, is 30"

Answer: 30 inches from bottom to top without the legs

When I watch the video for this product I see a propane tank connected. Why would this be electric, propane and wood chips?

Answer: I didn’t watch the video. Mine is electric. No propane needed. Wood chips are used to give flavor to the food. I did see a good many bad reviews about this smoker but I find it to work great. I’ve smoked chickens whole and also mix of bone in breasts and thighs and pork roast and it worked perfectly.

Answer: The model provided is our electric smoker and we recommend wood chips only.

Answer: Mine is only Electric and not propane. It does use wood chips for smoking and does a great job for a small smoker.

Answer: This is an electric smoker.It had two pans,one for the woodchips and another for liquid of your choice to maintain moisture. Read instructions well for better results.

My unit not reaching ove200 degrees. he knob is turned all the way up. At first it was ok but now 175 to 180 appears normal How do I get temp higher?

Answer: Based on the information provided, we would recommend completing the Contact Us form for further assistance.

Answer: Heating element may need to be replaced or defective or thermostat.

how big are the racks

Answer: The Width of the smoking racks in this smoker are 14.625 " and the Length is 12.25".

Is this unit hard to clean?

Answer: Not really. I only clean the racks, the smoke box, the water tray and the grease trap.

Answer: No it's not!! Just clean your racks inside in the sink. The smoker it self can be sprayed down with a hose. It has a hole at the bottom where the water will drain out

Answer: It is not. There is suppose to be build up of smke on the walls and the racks and other inside components come out easily for cleaning.

Answer: Not at all. Clean up was no worse than on a regular smoker.

Answer: Easy. It's easier if you put a drip pan under what your smoking.

Answer: No. Seems to be very easy.

Answer: No

My power cord has melted in 7 months, can’t get through to company someone help me!! Tried warranty ticket online won’t accept my address.

Answer: The little heat indicator light on ours quit working not long after we bought it !! We can’t get it past 190 for smoking would not recommend this at all !! Doors crooked too !!

Do the wood chips actually burn?

Answer: The wood chips will smolder in the wood chip tray.

Answer: No the wood chips do not burn.

Answer: Yes, fill the tray with soaked chips or dry, the chips will burn..

Answer: Yes, the heating element makes them burn.

Answer: Yes they do but don't create a fire because they are smoking for at least 3 hours.

Answer: No the just smoke an the apple an brown sugar is the are the best so far

Do I have to pay for the return shipping of this item?

Answer: No

can I dehydrate fruit?

Answer: Dear Valued Customer,

Answer: This smoker's temperature ranges from 180F-300F

Answer: Yes I think you all should be able to

What type of manufacturer warranty comes with this item?

Answer: 1 year warranty from the date of purchase. Must provide receipt with registration to validate the warranty.

Answer: Good luck. With CV -19 going on you have to leave a message and they will get back to you with your issue. It took them over 22 day’s to respond back to my missing part. I would not buy anything with their name on it.

my smoker quit eating , is it the control or the heating element?

Answer: If the controller is still showing the power indicator, then we would recommend replacing the heating element.

Answer: My did the same. It's in the control

Can this be used on a porch with a tall roof?

Answer: I don't see why not. Smoke does escape the unit so any enclosure will smell heavily of the smoke, If you have an open porch or plenty of windows you can open you'll be fine although a smoke smell will remain.

Answer: It puts out quite a bit of smoke so I'm not sure If you want to place it in any area That is closed in. Mine is on my back deck Which is open And the smoke floats in through my patio door.

Answer: Yes. That’s where I use mine. Put something under it. It occasionally drips down the legs in addition to the drip pan.

Answer: We do not recommend using on a wooden surface and unit should have a 10ft clearance on all sides.

Answer: I would not recommend that. Mine is outside and even at lower temperatures "180 - 225 F" it has browned the grass and it can easily exceed "350 F". I think you could cause yourself some trouble if its sitting on wood or under it.

Answer: Yes as long as you have proper ventilation...

Answer: I would do it as long as it’s close to the open area of your porch.

Where is the serial number on the actual unit?

Answer: The serial is located on the back under Caution and Warning label.

Answer: On a silver plate

What type of energy does 110v use?

Answer: Hello Jose V, thank you for your interest in this smoker. It uses 120 Voltage.

Answer: Electricity. It uses standard voltage for North America.

Answer: Electric

What is the largest size turkey you can smoke in it?

Answer: Hi Bebe, the largest dimensions for a turkey that this unit can hold is 11" long x 8.5" wide x 6" tall.

Answer: Sorry, we have not done a turkey yet.

Is there a guide that shows the approx temperature settings of the analog dial?

Answer: Hi Michael, thank you for your question. We do not have a guide that shows approximate temperatures for the Analog Smoker, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Answer: No, it doesn’t. I just experimented while it was preheating. I set it half way and adjusted it up or down based on the temperature gauge before I put the meat in.

Answer: There is a online video that tells you how to set it. Google Masterbuilt analog settings

What is the difference mb25075517 and mb20070210 smokers?

Answer: This unit is not a digital electric smoker, it contains an analog control for setting temperature.

What are the interior cubic inches ?

Answer: You'll have to take the size of the rack and multiply the width and length then times it by three. That is your cubic inches of cooking space.

Answer: Tells you in the description....holds a lot of food

Is this compatible with digital meat thermometers?

Answer: A digital thermometer cannot be connected to the controller but, yes an independent meat probe can be used.

Answer: That’s what I use because the thermometer it comes with is off about 25 -30 deg depending. Plus with mine I can monitor the temp in the house.

Answer: There is a small hole in the back that you can put a long temp wire through

Answer: Yes

I’ve never used any type of smoker so I’m a beginner, would this be a smoker you’d recommend for a beginner?

Answer: My first smoker and it was easy to learn. Simple assembly, easy set up. Make sure you read up on meats, times and temperatures and you will be fine. Great first smoker!!

Answer: Yes, I would recommend this smoker I'm a beginner too on using a smoker and I really like this one.

Answer: Yes, very easy to use.

Answer: Yes definitely

I like using the larger chunks of hardwood rather than chips. Does anyone know if the wood box accommodates that?

Answer: I don’t think so. It takes about 2 cups of wood chips to fill the wood box. I have filled it and used it for 4 hours at 225 degrees. Nearly all of chips were burned.

Answer: No, this wood chip tray is specifically tooled for use with wood chips. Most electric smokers should be used with chips, as chunks will not ignite to give much smoke, without an open flame source.

Answer: The wood bos is 5-6 inches wide and 7-8 inches in length.

Would this be good for peppers? (To make chipotle peppers)

Answer: This unit can hold temperatures from approximately 120-300F. With this range, you can smoke most anything.

Answer: Yes it's good for everything all veggies and meats ????

Answer: Yes, it's great for smoking anything.

Does this smoker come with a cover or do I need to purchase one separately?

Answer: Accessories, including the cover, are sold separately.

Answer: Our model did not come with a cover, we purchased a cover separately.

Answer: It does not come with a cover. You will need to purchase one separately.

Answer: There is no cover.

Can I put an aluminum pan inside?

Answer: A foil pan should not take up the entire rack, as it will trap heat but, for cooking a tray smaller than the rack should be sufficient.

Answer: According to in instructions you are not suppose to use foil around meat. but a pan should not hurt, just my option

Answer: I don’t see why not.

I need two racks, anyone know where I can find them?

Answer: 100 degrees

Is this the mb20070210 mes 35b model?

Answer: The model number is ES30G1A.

Answer: Yes it is.

Can a 20lb+ turkey fit in this smoker

Answer: I cooked a 14lb turkey in mine over Thanksgiving and it was amazing! I would say the chances are good that a 20+lb turkey would fit, but it definitely would be a snug fit.

Answer: yes although we had issued with the second coil heating during our turkey smoke.

Answer: If you smoke it on the middle rack

Answer: I doubt it would lay flat on a shelf but could stand up like beer can chicken. Just use a bigger can.

Answer: Yes

Made in the USA?

Answer: This smoker is not manufactured in the USA.

can i put my food into the smoker go to the beach for say 4 hrs or so and not have to baby sit my dinner by adding chips every hour ?

Answer: It depends on the amount of smoke you want to produce in the smoker. We would recommend adding wood chips more often then every 4 hours.

Answer: I have had my smoker a few weeks.used it 2 times, so I am very new at this. If you use dry chips it will last about 2 hours. If you soak them in water first they will last longer with less smoke

Can I leave this on my uncovered patio year-round?

Answer: Hello karriover, we do not recommend leaving this smoker in all weather elements.

Answer: cover it up with a heavy duty trash bag maybe 50 gal. and place a wooden block on top ,that is what i did .

Answer: I do but have a tarp over it

Answer: You can, but it will rust out a little bit.

Product reviews of Masterbuilt MB20077618 Analog Electric Smoker with 2 Smoking Racks, 30 inch, Black

Todd Doyle : This is not a very friendly unit

I was not impressed by this smoker. I have had other Masterbuilt products and this was the cheapest made. It leaked from the sides, not the hole in the middle of the base making a mess everytime it is used. The legs are kind of wobbly when installed and the temperature control is a guess method. Adjust the control and hope it works.

Christina Tiesing : Very good for beginners

Great fir first timers.. Was very easy to put together. Temperature stays consistent as the door is shut. The food on the bottom seemed to cook faster so we rotated during cooking. Food was tender and very smoky tasting for being electric. We added a drip pan for it to sit on (picked one up at O'Rileys auto), some of the "sweat" would run down the legs its stands on. Racks are easy to remove and clean. This was a great gift and fed a party 8 with left overs!

Sandy W. : this is not a set it and forget it smoker

the fact that the smoker doesn't have a set the temp and walk away feature is one of two features I would prefer,,,the other is a larger water/juice catch basin. I used it to smoke 30 lbs of bacon and the grease from the bacon is now all over the bottom of the smoker which I will have to scrap out before I use it again. Other wise it's a nice as I can use it in the garage in Northern Minnesota during the winter and not have to worry about setting the garage on fire.

Kindle Customer : Makes a mess outside around the unit. Do not use on your patio.

Nice smoker, the thermometer on the door is not accurate by about 15%. The steam causes drips of greasy water down the legs and door making a mess , box itself is not tight allowing it to drip. Too bad for a nice unit otherwise.

Henry K : Almost made it two months...

I bought an electric smoker in April for the fire and forget aspect when I did not have time to mess with the charcoal smoker. I used it for pork belly, pipikaula...Hawaiian beef jerky, bologna and huli huli chicken. All great results. I am still learning to get the smoke I want but it was doing well...until today when I wanted to try a brisket. The unit would not heat up. Outlet was working, so checked the element and nothing.

I want to see how customer service is but as of now, I am irritated that an item I bought 2 months ago and used it 4 times is dead already. I may bring up my rating depending on customer service.

Amazon Customer : Waste of my time

Took the time to assemble (didn't take long) when I go to break it in, it refused to go over 175 degrees even on its highest setting on a warm sunny day. Now I have to disassemble and bring it to UPS.

John J : Not bad

Not bad for $100, it reaches 250 degrees when it’s 35 degrees and calm. Had a hard time when it was cold and windy. I’m not sure what the other reviews are talking about, maybe Masterbilt updated this model. That being said, if I could to do it again I would probably buy the next better model to start off with . I went this route because It was a small investment to see if smoking was for me. I’ll probably upgrade to a higher end smoker in the future.

steven : Kind of a let down

Unboxing, the unit was damaged (dented) I decided to put it together and see how it does since the seal seemed intact. During assembly I realized that the wrong part was on the bottom, the drip pan is designed to slide into the bottom along 2 rails. I had 1 raised rail and 1 that was just a support bracket. This isnt damage, this is the wrong part from factory. Took a hacksaw and pliers to it to make it work. It is pre seasoning now. I will update on that and hopefully first use. So far not impressed.

Update. Unit gets to about 325 all the way up and empty on an 80 degree day. Decided to try a pork butt for first test.
No numerical markings on dial is kind of a pain but I got it set to 250 and it held decent. Wood chip tray full gave off good smoke for about 2 hours before it needed refreshed (dry) I will be purchasing a pellet smoke tube for my next run to make more smoke.

Overall it performed as it should. If the unit just had a shipping dent I would give 4 stars, but the wrong part installed on the bottom keeps it low. For the price it's a decent buy, just dont get too excited.

JChristino : Simple and effective

I love this thing. I wanted a Traeger, but couldn't justify spending $600+ right now. So I got this a bought a remote meat thermometer separately. It's more than adequate for just cooking for my family. I'm not doing big cookouts or anything. Temperature control is a little tricky. I avoided the digital Masterbuilt because I didn't want to have to worry about the controller malfunctioning. But for $200 I have NO real complaints.

JustJenn : Terrible product, no support

This is our second Masterbuilt smoker. We had product issues with the first one as well. This one is in-warranty and the heating element stopped working. There is no one answer the customer service lines at Masterbuilt. On their outgoing message they say, “due to COVID, were not offering live person support...” which is a total crock because the rest of the world is back to work. Consumer products customers still need live support. They are not meeting their 5 day response time on support tickets - even via email. I can’t believe my broken down, in-warranty, 11- month old smoker is going in the trash. Buy a smoker, do not buy Masterbuilt. Even their FB user groups say, don’t buy MB.

Tina : Don’t know if I buy again

Update to my original review. The whole heating element melted. Is there a way to replace this?

We love this smoker! We use it about 4 times per month and it works great every time. Arrived on time and we have had zero issues. I was skeptical at first after reading some reviews but we are more than happy with it. Easy to assemble and use.

cms2314 : Inside bubbled

Love the smoker. It works and works well.
Only issue I guess would say the fact the paint inside has bubbled. And temperature control is eh. It works though. Am saddened has already bubbled especially after reading and following directions explicitly.

inspiredbyink : Don't Buy It!

I was so excited to finally get a smoker! I used it once and the paint bubbled up all along the door edges and along the edge of the opening. There are a couple of spots on the inside too. I contacted Masterbuilt, waited like 2 months and then was told they don't cover paint issues. This is wrong in so many ways! :( Amazon will take it back but trying to send it back will be crazy hard. I'm so disappointed in Masterbuilt. I would not buy this smoker because it could happen to you.

Kris Knoedl : Don’t Purchase

Horrible! Bought for a gift. Got used 2x over Christmas and all the paint is peeling off around the door and where the door meets the smoker. Followed all directions on “seasoning” the unit. Just read reviews and this seems to be a constant problem, regret buying this!

carol wlliamson : So far, so good!

This is my 1st smoker and so far I have smoked some ribs and some chicken. Both turned out delicious. The temp control is a little touchy since there are no temps on the dial so you have to stay on top of the temp but once you figure out where the settings are at, temperature wise, it is all ok. I cannot wait to smoke some different types of meat and fish.

steven : Kind of a let down

Emily Wickersham : Health hazard - paint bubbles

2 week: used it 3 times (whole chicken at 250F for 2,5h) and the paint is coming off on all 4 sides and the door. I assume that’s a health and safety Hazard . Don’t want to risk that fumes go in our food and will send it back.

1 week: Bought this smoker based on a recommendation form a coworker. Started smoking sausages and did 4 sausages for 2,5h at 250F. The paint is already starting to bubble at the left side of the smoker. Disappointing and seems like a health risk or?

tim sielaff : Do not purchase

This Product does not reach operating temperature . There is no communication from customer support.

T K : Unsafe by it's own standards without another item

Instructions say unit must be operated 10 ft from any walls, comes with 5 ft power cord. It's probably safe from 5 ft, but I'm judging them against their own written instructions. It has "if...." instructions for use of an extension cord, implying it's optional to use an extension cord, and "must maintain 10 ft from walls" on the same page to try to shrug off any liability from using only the equipment provided.

Christina Tiesing : Very good for beginners

KRISTEN HUESKE : Broken hinge- which is important ????

Very disappointed
I’ve had this for 4 months and I loved it.
Threw some ribs in just now and the door hinge piece is broken so it doesn’t seal.

G : JUNK and Horrible Customer Service. Can't believe people accept this product failure and service

I've been looking for awhile and all the reviews say the Masterbuilts are the best, so I got it. I followed the directions for burn off and in 20 days made salmon brisket chicken pork shoulder all LOW AND SLOW. They were good. But here's the problem. I noticed around the door the paint peeling and bubbling. I returned it to Amazon, thank you and send me another this one has a defect. Got new one followed directions to break it in and the first use, at low temps of 225 the door and door jam paint peeled. I got on a Masterbuilt FB group & asked if anyone experience this. Overwhelmingly these Guys were saying yes theirs bubbled and peeled, just scrape it and paint it with grill paint. Sorry pulling their man cards can calling BS you don't buy a new product and then have to scrape paint off. I contacted Masterbuilt, their reply, yes that happens scrape it off and paint it. NO that's not how a new product works. After a few emails back and forth, their reply was after damage is done you have to scrape and peel. Damage, this was one use. My $20 bbq grill for the boat that I've had to 13 years doesn't bubble and peel paint. Bad product production and HORRIBLE customer service. That raw metal on the grill will rust and you can't keep the smoke in the box. I'm a woman, and I can't believe these men accept this.

OmaSandiI : Husband is happy!

Awesome smoker. Husband loved this gift. Easy to use, easy to move into storage when not in use. Easy to clean. Nice look. Super yummy smoked foods made in this thing! Asked husband what his favorite thing is about it..he said, “it’s easy to use.” I asked, what is his least favorite, he said, “it doesn’t get hot enough and he won’t be able to use it in the winter because it won’t get hot enough.” So, with that said, I guess the bottom line is..no matter what the smoker, it all depends on how well the “chef” does. Because he does an amazing job every time! ????

Ricky Field : Meat ✅ just smoke it

This unit here has been my introduction into smoking. Nobody is gonna slap the top of this bad boy and tell you how much meat it can fit but for a single family’s needs or less, it’s plenty of space. Interior measurements make it to where a full brisket is out of the question but if your grocery store sells separated points and flats like any civilized spot does then you’re in business. Temp control is VERY easy and while it isn’t some custom build level of construction quality it has held up well for me. After a short but involved stint of learning bbq I do feel that I’ve outgrown this ole meatbox but in terms of ease, convenience, and storage space, this is hard to beat. I’d highly recommend some probe thermometer setup as I have not found the integral dial style thermometer that this comes with to be reliably accurate

Final Cut Pro : An economical unit

This arrived with damage - it is heavy and as a result the shipper managed to dent the back side, in spite of reasonable packaging. Torqued me off. But, I managed to bang out the dents, and commenced assembly. Not much to it - 30 minutes and one beer later, it was done. Build quality of the case was not excellent - spot weld that holds the catch for the door latch was not positioned perfectly. Unit does latch, but just barely. This is not built to NASA spec, but then, I’m not flying this to the moon. Suggest you get the cover (sold separately) to keep rainwater out of it if you plan to keep it outside.

Jennifer & Josh : Good smoker with terrible temp control

Jennifer bought me this for my birthday and I was hopeful as we love to smoke everything. For the past few months, it has been a good smoker once we get it set up just right. Getting it up to temp is extremely difficult. It requires you to turn a dial and wait 30 minutes to see where the temp lands and adjust and repeat. I need to constantly monitor and adjust the temperature to make sure my meat doesn't take too long or cook too soon. It really is a pain.

Chatboxes : Electric - set it and forget it. Easy to use and operate.

This is a great smoker for someone getting started. I was tossing around a charcoal smoker but found that you can drop a few pieces of charcoal along with woodchips in the burner box and it adds the same flavor.
The best part about an electric smoker is your time. Set it and forget it. Easy to use and operate. I would recommend a digital meat thermometer to help keep an eye on things.
Love my new electric smoker!

Terry Snyder : Smoking meat can clog your pipe!

The title is only to catch your attention!
I like the ease of assembly but the temperature gage is not easily figured out. It takes a lot of approximation, monitoring and adjusting the control to get the desired levels. I purchased an additional temp gage and probe to get the desired results. YouTube was also helpful.
I have found that heavily smoking my food in the beginning and then transferring to the oven for finishing is a very nice way to go.
Overall all the smoker works well and the door damaged in shipment was quickly and easily replaced with no hassle.

Reuben M. : I would spend more money on a digital model if I had it to do again.

The analog dial is the biggest pain in the butt. The heating element fluctuations make it almost impossible to set and depend on all sorts of variables. It does not hold temp. I had it set to heat the chamber to 130 +/- 15 degrees. The thing spiked to 158° then dropped back down without me touching it. It is better than my homemade smoker but barely. Only fits 3 racks of ribs. I reccomend using it only for the purpose of adding smoke flavor and using your oven to do the rest. It DID smoke at lower temps contrary to some of the reviews I read.

james hatch : Works well but has a bit of temperature swing

The smoker assembles easily and is well packaged. The front Thermometer is surprisingly accurate and is only off by 5-7 degrees (mine was low). The smoker will burn off some oil on the unit during the seasoning pass which smells rather unpleasant but leaves no residue afterword. During operation the outside of the unit is warm to hot but can be touched(I was smoking at 250F). Temperature control is a bit low though as during operation the unit has a 22F temperature swing(Mine moved from 248-226 before the heat cycled back on I measured this with a thermocouple placed on the center rack with ~5LB of chicken in the unit).

Overall I am pleased with the unit and would recommend it as a low cost electric smoker.

SkyKing : Temperature control?

This smoker leaks out in the front, not thru the hole in the back. The temperature control is useless, it doesn' thave temperature # on it. Can't expect to keep at the same temperature.

John Alderman : Dont buy!!!! This thing electrocuted didnt hold temp at all and finnaly broke after 6 hours

Not only did this thing shock me like really good like literally Electrocuted me when I first tried it and turn on but it also wouldnt hold temp at all on a sunny day in FL maxed at 125-150 degree Fahrenheit and after all the the thing literally quit working all together after 6 hours 3 hours seasoning the grill then 3 hours on ribs that didnt even get done before it broke. Definitely avoid this product

Stacey J. : Cheaply made

Very flimsy construction. Door won’t close tightly so a lot of heat is lost and everything takes longer to cook. Temperature gauge in door never reads more than 100°. Won’t buy Masterbuilt brand again.

Sir Hunter : Unsafe Product

First smoker I've ever purchased, used twice with great results. Went to use a first time, plugged it in to preheat, got my meat out of the fridge and came back to discover the entire body and grates were electrified. Waiting for item to cool down before further inspection but I can only assume faulty wiring. Otherwise good product minus the, you know, electrocution.

KRISTEN HUESKE : Broken hinge- which is important ????

Very disappointed
I’ve had this for 4 months and I loved it.
Threw some ribs in just now and the door hinge piece is broken so it doesn’t seal.

Austin : 1 and done

I’ve only had a chance to use the unit once so far. And after cooking for 1 hour, the paint bubbles and flakes off the outer walls. These chips are working their way towards the outer wall already.

The customer experience I’ve had so far has been lack luster as well. After completing the warranty form online 4 times (the page timed out when I pushed submit) I gave up and spent another 30 minutes trying to find a real phone number and another 30 minutes on hold. Now an hour later I’m still on the call back list.

I would not recommend this product or the company.

Di in OH : So far it's wonderful!

A Christmas gift for my foodie son and so far everything we have smoked has turned out delicious! i also ordered the temperature probe set that can be monitored remotely through an app and that has worked out perfectly as well. No issues with surface problems or excess oil on delivery, followed the advice and drilled a few extra holes in the lid of the chip tray, and we love it!

FancyNancy : Great smoker for a beginner!

I decided I wanted to purchase a smoker and try one out. I've never used one before so I did my research and decided to try this one. I am very pleased with my purchase. It arrived quickly. My husband assembled it with ease. We preseasoned it like the instructions stated before using. Once that was done, we used it for the first time with great results. We made smoked hot wings. My husband and father in law are originally from Buffalo, the birthplace of wings. They raved over my smoked hot wings. (Note: you just have to crisp them up on the grill or broiler when finished for that crispy finish). Not too bad for my first attempt. I would highly recommend this for a beginner smoker. The only thing I have to master is the analog heat control. That seems to be the tricky part. I can see why people like the digital smokers for that reason. However, for the price of this smoker and for someone trying their hand at smoking for the first time, this may be the smoker for you. It doesn't come with a cover so I ordered one from Amazon so I can protect it on my patio from the elements.

H Christopher : Poor quality and half of assembly items were missing!!

This smoker doesn't have any temperature control!! It's horrible and a waste of money. How can you set your smoker to 225 degrees with no temperature gauge??? When I finally got the smoker assembled after waiting 2 weeks plus to get the missing parts, it was a huge disappointment. I only use it because I am now stuck with it and it's too much of a hassle to package and ship back.

David L. Webb : Undesirable temperature controller

I’ve used my master built 30” analog smoker three times. It gets hot enough, and smokes the wood chips adequately. The problem is the temperature control. I try to maintain 225 degrees, but the controller has as much as a 50 degree swing. I’ve used a digital temperature probe to check the temperature. The gauge is about 18 degrees less than the digital probe I have. Once, the controller didn’t cut back on until the temperature dropped to 180 degrees. I’m not at all pleased with the difficulty of trying to hold a set temperature. I’m wondering if there’s an aftermarket controller that would work better. I’m going to have to do something to make it useable.

Kayla & Thomas : Great for beginners!

I have used this smoker 3 times so far and have to say there is nothing better then eating ribs and smoked chicken as soon as it’s done!
My product came a little banged up and some paint missing around the door. The inside of the door was also a little dented.
It works really well and it’s great for what I wanted. I have been a line cook for 7 years and always wanted to get into smoking. It is easy to use but not so easy to clean out.
I use wood chips and the burn out after about 2-3 hours. I don’t mind switching them out. I try to check the temperature every half hour to an hour and haven’t noticed changes. So far it’s working great! I would give it five stars if it wasn’t a little heat up when I got it. Would recommend for any beginner smoker like myself!

Robert T. Martin : Lasted almost a year

Glad I waited until now to review. I loved how it smoked my meats. Great flavor. But if you do not get a cover it will not last. I replaced the thermometer, then I had to replace the element. Then the door broke off the hinge. That is when I had to throw in the towel and buy a new one. But had I covered it Im not sure it would have happened.

Michaela : After one month, everything is great

So far so good! Got this for my husband for christmas and since we live in a colder part of US, I was alittle afraid the temperature control might be difficult in January weather. But so far everything works great even without the insulation tarp thing. We put a whole chicken, some lamb and a lot of pork in it AT ONCE, and after four hours we got a beautiful smoked tender meat. Obviously, smaller pieces need less time, bigger pieces more, but that's not the devices fault, just like any other grill, you have to keep an eye on it. Not so much though! Summary: after one month, we love it.

Char : Heats up quick

The heating element warms up much quicker than the digital model that I replaced. As expected, the temperature setting with this analog model need to be watched. You'll have to get use to adjusting the setting you have made against the thermometer , I believe you figure it out quickly. It is not like the digital one were you can just set the temparture and forget about it. But with the analog model there is less to go wrong, warms up quicker..

KCW : Parts missing

UPDATE: My husband corrected me on what is missing. It is the water bowl, hardware blister pack, and temperature gauge. The company said they are sending the water bowl in 7-10 business days. the temperature gauge kit is out-of-stock. They said nothing about the hardware.

We really want to give this grill a try, so we hope they come through for us. We aren't too confident about it though and are thinking we may end up returning this 50 pound loser. I've changed the rating to a one start for now. This was a Christmas gift -- very disappointed. :(

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I'd like to write a review about the temp control, warmth and ease of assembly but I can't. We received the smoker grill and it looks great on the outside, but all of the assembly components are missing from the product. There are also two heating elements when only one is needed. When we moved the grill we could hear something rattling in the wall of the unit (a loose nut or bolt?).

We are trying to reach the company to request the missing parts. Once we have those and get the grill assembled we can test it out and I'll provide a review update.

Tina : Don’t know if I buy again

Patricia Jones : The temperature gauge doesn't work.

The temp. gauge didn't work from the get go. I contacted Amazon to get a replacement. They were going to get back to me 3 days ago. I haven't heard one word from them all week.

The smoker is ok considering it is cheap to begin with and the price was right. You get what you pay for, right? Anyway, I have used it twice since receiving it last week. I can see why people reviewing this product have sent pictures of melted heating elements. When you don't realize that the gauge is not working, you have already had it turned on high for way too long.

I do NOT recommend this product.

JustJenn : Terrible product, no support

Char : Heats up quick

H Christopher : Poor quality and half of assembly items were missing!!

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