Weber 22510201 SmokeFire EX4 (2nd Gen) Wood Fired Pellet Grill, Black review and price compare 2024- fishinghub

Brand	Weber
Model Name	SmokeFire EX4 (2nd Gen) Wood Fired Pellet
Power Source	Wood Pellet
Color	Black
Item Dimensions LxWxH	30.3 x 43.5 x 31.3 inches
Fuel Type	Wood

This fits your .

by entering your model number.
Sears as well as it smokes with a 200-600°F temperature range.
Weber porcelain-enamel finish helps prevent rusting and cracking.
Large 672 square inches of dual grilling space.
DC powered engine, specially designed to prevent auger jams.
Designed to distribute even heat across the cooking area.
Enhanced grilling performance and new Weber Connect smart features
Includes two meat probes (four probe capacity)
Power source type: Wood Pellet

From the manufacturer


Ash & Grease Drawer SmokeFire’s exclusive easy-clean system directs ash and grease down into a removable drawer. Simply use the provided plastic scraper tool to push leftover ash from the cookbox into the drawer. Some pellet grills require manual disassembly and a vacuum for routine maintenance.	Flavorizer Bars Flavorizer bars were designed for direct, more consistent heat, unlike traditional pellet grills that use a large diffuser plate that blocks the flame.	Large Capacity Hopper The large capacity hopper holds over an entire 20 pound bag of pellets. It’s the perfect size for all day, low-and-slow smoking.


Built To Last Weber exclusive porcelain enameled finish withstands the harshest of elements and helps prevent rusting and cracking over time. It also retains heat to keep your grill at a precise temperature throughout the entire cook.	LCD Display The easy to read, weather resistant LCD display shows Weber Connect step-by-step grilling assistance, as well as time, temp, and controller output.	Flavor Above All 200-600° temperature range provides the versatility to sear steak, smoke ribs, bake pie, roast veggies, and everything in between. It’s a true all-in-one grill that sears as well as it smokes.	Weber Connect Receive notifications on your smart phone with Weber Connect step-by-step grilling assistance. It notifies you on everything from when it’s time to flip & serve to a food readiness countdown.

New Software Features


Remote Temperature Control Whether prepping dessert from the kitchen or relaxing in the sun, you can now adjust the temperature of SmokeFire from wherever you are!	Remote Grill Shut Down Shut down SmokeFireDIRECTLY from your smart phone via the Weber Connect app.	SmokeBoost Add an extra kick of smoky taste to your food with SmokeBoost! Select SmokeBoost at the beginning of your cook for even more wood fired flavor.

Discover the Possibilites with Weber SmokeFire and the Gourmet BBQ System

Style:Grill

SmokeFire delivers the best wood fired flavor, no matter what you have a taste for. Its 200-600° temperature range gives it the versatility to sear, smoke, bake & everything in between. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak, BBQ ribs, pulled pork, pizza, burgers, or dessert, it’s the only grill you need to do it all. With Weber Connect, perfecting any dish has never been easier. It’s a step-by-step grilling assistant, built into the grill, that sends notifications on everything from when it’s time to flip and serve to a food readiness countdown.

Q:

What prevents the ash from dropping into the grease compartment?

Answer:

Answer: I added a photo of the drip tray in my review (Gilroy, CA). Might take a day or two to post up. Basically there will be some ash that falls in the grease section of the catch pan, but mostly the ash falls in the front portion of the pull out drawer whereas the grease is captured in the drip pan with optional foil liner. I haven't had any issues with ash build up in the grease catcher.

Q:

Does this come with the new weber insert for the hopper?

Answer: This is the gen two and yes there is an insert installed in the hopper.

Q:

Can you fit two briskets in this?

Answer: Yes I think 2 15 lbs if organized correctly but be prepared to deep clean it after your are done. Do not use it again till after you clean it or you will definitely have a fire.

Q:

What country is the Weber pellet grill made

Answer: It’s American made with parts from around the globe.

Answer: USA

Q:

Can it be used without the weber app?

Answer: We found you had to set it up originally with an app, but can be used without after it is set up.

Answer: Yes — app just makes remote operation easy

Answer: Yes. It has the screen and the buttons for that.

Answer: Yes but do yourself a favor and do not buy

Q:

Does this unit need 110 power?

Answer: Hi! This is an electric pellet grill. The power cord is 8 feet long. It does require an outlet near by. Hopefully this helps. Thank you!

Answer: Yes this unit requires electricity.

Answer: Yes

Q:

Is this an actual gen 2 smokefire ex4 from weber, or just the original without the upgrades and fixes?

Answer: The one I received was the 2nd gen.

Q:

Is it easy to remove unused pellets from the hopper?

Answer: It's really easy to dump the pellets out the chute back into a bucket underneath.

Answer: Yes, it's easy to remove the unspent pellets from the hopper. There is a pull out lever on the back of the unit that allows them to drop freely from the bottom. Beware! Make sure you have a bucket or other vessel handy to capture them. I edited my original review today and added a photo of said lever. From Gilroy, CA

Answer: Yes. There’s a shoot under the hopper to remove unused pellets. I tried it but realistically I just add as needed and never remove the unused pellets.

Answer: Yes. Place a bucket under the hopper chute and manually pull a slide open.

Answer: Yes

Q:

Is it also supports 220--230v?

Answer: Yes - I use it with a standard 220 v on the deck of my cabin. No problems. Also confirmed in the owner’s manual.

Answer: I don’t think so — the receptacle for power only appears to support 110V — maybe you could order from factory with that voltage

Answer: Don't think so. comes with a 110 volt plug attached.

Q:

Will this hold a turkey? Two?

Answer: It definitely holds a turkey! We did one a week or so ago and it was so delish (: I think it would hold two turkeys. We’ve done two chickens at once, and we were considering doing both a ham and a turkey for Easter and my husband was confident they would both fit.

Q:

What are the shipping box dimensions/weight?

Answer: The package weighed ~170#, I was able to put it on a furniture dolly and move it myself to the back patio.

Q:

Can "expert assembly" be ordered separately from the original purchase?

Answer: It looks like the only way to get "expert assembly" is once the grill is in your cart and you select a shipping address then you can pick a date for assembly.

Answer: Great question! We encourage you to contact Amazon support for this. Thanks!

Q:

Does this grill have stainless steel grates?

Answer: Thanks for your question! This unit can be used with stainless steel item number 7638. Thanks!

Answer: Yes it does

Q:

How long is the electrical cord?

Answer: About 5 feet.

Q:

How far away from your house or wood deck frames does the grill have to be placed? How much external heat does it generate?

Answer: The manual states "Warning, do not use this grill within two feet of combustible material". I'm usually about 4 feet away from the house and pergola post. I'm mostly goofing around when I place the orange safety cone where the cord is, but it is a tripping hazard. The external heat is hot enough that a toddler could be seriously injured if they touched it. There's a caution for that as well. The entire manual is online at Weber.

Answer: It gives off the same amount of heat that a gas grill would. Weber manual suggests a 2ft air gap between house or deck rails.

Answer: Heat would not be the problem it’s the smoke so I moved it 10 feet away. If I had to do it over again I would not buy.

Answer: We recommend 24 inches of clearance on all sides from any combustible material. Thanks for that great question!

Q:

What type of extension cord do I need for the smokefire ex 4

Answer: Medium or heavy duty outdoor cord

Q:

Where is it made?

Answer: Doesn’t matter don’t buy it got the latest version still not ready for regular time much less prime time. DO NOT BUY

Answer: in US with US and globally sourced parts.

Q:

What are the Smokefire 2nd generation improvements?

Answer: The first generation problems have been addressed. I have had no problems with frequent use over the last 6 months. My recommendation is to clean the fire pit and the igniter before every use.

Q:

What is the warranty

Answer: Hello! Thank you for your question! The cooking grates, pellet slide, burn pot, heat baffle, pellet grate, controller bezel carry a 3 year warranty. A 3 year warranty backs the Electrical components and the cookbox and all components not mentioned carry a 5 year warranty. Thanks!

Q:

Anyone with cooking surface dimensions? Not square inches?

Answer: Hi! The cooking surface is 17.3''x23.6''. Hopefully this helps.

Answer: The upper shelf dimensions are 11" deep and 22.5" wide. The lower grill area is 17" deep and just under 24" wide. The upper shelf sits on a rail so I didn't measure that as being available grill space although you could set food resting on it. I don't prefer to overlap on the shelf rails.

Answer: about 29"x 20" but you also have a upper and lower rack. please trust me when I say you want to buy this grill , it cooks food way better than the other smokers i have had 3 now, and this buy far is the top of the line, you wont be dissapointed !

Answer: It's posted on the Weber site - 18X24".

Q:

Can you use a rotisserie?

Answer: Hello, thank you for your question! This unit does not have a rotisserie option. However, we are sure to pass your suggestion along to our design team. Thanks!

Q:

Where are these manufactured?

Answer: In the USA, with parts from many counties -per the box.

Q:

What is the difference with the 1st Gen?

Answer: When I was researching the Smokefire it seemed that there were problems with the first generation that were widely reported on YouTube.

Q:

Does this grill have a circulating fan?

Answer: Hi! Yes, the grill does have a fan.

Answer: yes

Q:

What are the cooking suface dimensions?

Answer: Length and width would help much more

Answer: 672 sq.inches SmokeFire EX4

Q:

How much assembly is required Is there assembly available

Answer: A lot! Took 2 of us almost an hour.

Q:

Can I monitor and control temperatures when I’m not at home?

Answer: Hi, thanks for your question! As long as you are in WIFI range, yes you can control and monitor the grill. If you have any other questions please reach out to our Support Team. Thanks and grill on!

Answer: Yes as long as you have the Weber connect app, and your SmokeFire connected to your house WiFi. Note you cannot *start* it remotely, but once it’s turned on you can adjust and monitor it from your phone from anywhere.

Answer: Yes, as long as you set up the wifi.

Answer: Yes, on the app.

Q:

How did weber fix the grease fire?

Answer: It really has not, unless you like to clean your pit after use. Which takes a long time watch videos you will understand. Save yourself some money and buy a Smokey mountain with accessories you will not regret it.

Q:

What is the difference than the 1st generation?

Answer: Software updates and better grease management. It is an excellent pellet grill.

Answer: Not much do not buy

Granny : More than I expected

I love all things Weber. I have a kettle grill. It’s my fifth one. It’s always upgrades. This is an upgrade. It’s difficult to keep the kettle going during the snowstorm so I wanted an option. I believe this will work. It’s not sold for that reason but I’m going to try. Otherwise this smoker grill is great. It cooks fast when used as a grill. You will have to get your groove for that. As a smoker it is right with the recipe times. I recommend this model. It’s spacious so if you have a medium size household everyone eats together.

Sam S : Come on in the water is fine

I was trying to decide between traeger and Weber. Being a fan of Weber I took a chance on their shot at a pellet grill despite all of the bad press. I have to say I really don't get all of the negative reviews, this thing is awesome, heats up super fast compared to the traeger and also gets up to 600 degrees. Weber is a tried and true brand, sure maybe they aren't pellet grill experts , but they are grill experts and they are onto something with this grill. I know the first gen caught a lot of flack, but they do build quality products and they stand by them. The only con I can really say about this grill at this point is that there is no space to put anything on it. You can purchase 2 extra shelves for $140 total, which I will, but at this price point we shouldn't have to, It should just come with the grill. Other than that, it's been great so far and I look forward to lots of smoke and brews on my patio. Thanks Weber

Lori Wolfe : Good grill, love the flavor it gives!

Grill went together fairly easily, looks and works great! But as you're looking at the grill from the front, the left side definitely cooks hotter.

Barbara Cherry : Worked as stated

it is easy to use - Like the ability to view from inside of home

Briana Lavoie : High quality smoker compared to most

Took a chance on the 2nd gen smoke fire after hearing the issues with the 1st gen.

Weber listened and they put out a great product with 2nd gen Weber smoke fire.

I have had camp chefs which I like and traegars and the Weber smokefire is by far my favorite.

Heats up very fast, it’s not even close to others and cooking at up to 600 degrees is awesome for searing and grilling.

One of our favorites to cook are pizzas, you have to try it out, works great.

If I had to put a con in here it would be that this thing rips through pellets. Which makes sense for high heat and I wish hopper was bigger.

Other than that. Great temp control, smoke boost is a nice feature. Having 4 meat probes is great and of course the Weber app is pretty great to keep an eye on long smokes while being able to step away.

Lifeisbeautiful : Enjoyable with multi functions!!

Massive and well made. Took about 3 hours to set up. Everything comes in a huge box. But my box was damage I believe thru the delivery process so instructions were not inside nor outside. However, I went to their website and was able to download a manual. Only one piece was bent and scratch. I try to fix it but it is very noticeable. Overall all the functions work as described.But considering it's a bit pricey I do wish they would provide a protection cover.

TecRat : Customer Service gets 5 stars

I bought this in early July and have been eating great grilled and smoked food since. I took a star off because the fan blows too hard and i get ash on the food during high heat grilling. It does a wonderful job on everything I've cooked so far. The wifi works great but the program in not sophisticated and doesn't allow you to program your cooks your way.
During assembly I found they packed the wrong rear leg wheels. They wouldn't screw all the way in. I called customer service and they promptly sent me the right wheels and new legs as I may have damaged them trying to screw in the wrong wheels. For my aggravation they also sent me the 2 shelves and a bag of pellets. FREE. That's 5 star service!

Amazon Customer : Grill and smoker combo

Grills like a Weber and smokes like a treager. Great combo grill and smoker. I love it. Smoked an awesome pork today and will be grilling burgers tomorrow.

Jeff : Couldn’t tell you how it cooks

This is a response I sent to Weber out this grill.
Good morning,
I ordered I smoke fire ex4 from Amazon.
The first one came last Saturday and the folks that were to install it could not screw in the rear non locking casters into the legs. Subsequently Amazon sent another one out today. It also had the exact same problem as the first one. The non locking wheels would not screw in. I contacted Weber support while the installers were here and they said the only thing they can do is send out another set of legs.
I declined this because apparently your having a manufacturing issue.
I’m shocked this is the case since I have had Weber products for years and they always has been great.
I would still like one but is 3rd time the charm?
I await your response.
Thanks

Yolimar : Increíble para las Carnes

El sabor de la carne ???? es increíble

jay : weber not quality it used to be period

After a long assembly. Started burn off. The pellet bin started billowing smoke. Then the unit shut down. This happened 3 times. I reached into hopper to find the smoke is back feeding thru the hopper and was really hot. It shuts down again. I scoop out all pellets , the pellets are catching on fire inside of auger. The angle of the auger over the top of the fire pot bad design. I call weber explain everything I get it sounds like a problem! I ask is this was made in USA and i'm told no none of it is. Then asked if I want to return it. I'm sorry but the attitude was really none shulant. It is to bad weber you use to be so good. Amazon asked for me to put outside with box for pick up. They left box outside another delivery guy problem.

Bustanil : BUY A TRAEGER

Based on my experience, If you want great 24 hour customer service and a dependable smoker, buy a Traeger. If you buy a SmokeFire, you’ll probably regret it or maybe you’ll get lucky. I don’t trust luck when I’m smoking a 21lb. Brisket, I want dependability. Weber makes magnificent charcoal and gas grills but failed miserably at building a dependable smoker. If you buy a SmokeFire, make sure you have backup grill.

Trent Upton : Why all the negative reviews?

Despite all the negative reviews across the internet about this product, I bought one. I’ve had no issues so far and have used it multiple times and for 12+ hour long cooks. Keep it clean, don’t store pellets in the hopper, and keep the software updated. Great product and I know that Weber will stand behind their product if any issues do eventually arise.

Barbara Cherry : Worked as stated

it is easy to use - Like the ability to view from inside of home

Stanley P. Thurston : Doesn’t work

The igniter failed when first started. The second igniter failed in the middle of the smoking. The system does not work

Jeff : Couldn’t tell you how it cooks

This is a response I sent to Weber out this grill.
Good morning,
I ordered I smoke fire ex4 from Amazon.
The first one came last Saturday and the folks that were to install it could not screw in the rear non locking casters into the legs. Subsequently Amazon sent another one out today. It also had the exact same problem as the first one. The non locking wheels would not screw in. I contacted Weber support while the installers were here and they said the only thing they can do is send out another set of legs.
I declined this because apparently your having a manufacturing issue.
I’m shocked this is the case since I have had Weber products for years and they always has been great.
I would still like one but is 3rd time the charm?
I await your response.
Thanks

jay : weber not quality it used to be period

After a long assembly. Started burn off. The pellet bin started billowing smoke. Then the unit shut down. This happened 3 times. I reached into hopper to find the smoke is back feeding thru the hopper and was really hot. It shuts down again. I scoop out all pellets , the pellets are catching on fire inside of auger. The angle of the auger over the top of the fire pot bad design. I call weber explain everything I get it sounds like a problem! I ask is this was made in USA and i'm told no none of it is. Then asked if I want to return it. I'm sorry but the attitude was really none shulant. It is to bad weber you use to be so good. Amazon asked for me to put outside with box for pick up. They left box outside another delivery guy problem.

kurt hansen : Electronic problems up front, but replaced parts seem to be working

Difficult assembly, then electronic problems caused wide temp swings. Replaced controller unit and glowplug and working well so far.

Theodore W. Ball : Incredibly Disappointing

I was so excited to get this grill. It has been nothing but a headache. The pellets continue to jam. I called support. They said the auger cotter pin needs to be replaced with "only 4 screws". It took 11 days to get here, and no instructions were included. I had to call support again to get the instructions. It actually takes quite a bit a bit of disassembly. I paid to have it assembled through Amazon. It should work and not require me to take it all apart. They said it would take another two weeks to dispatch a technician. So, I've already had the grill for 4 weeks and have not been able to use it. Stay away!

Dan : Works great as smoker and grill

I've had this grill for about 4 months and I'm using it multiple times a week.
This thing is great for grilling and smoking! I've done pulled pork, lots of ribs, a whole turkey, beer can chicken and everything came out tasty. Trying my first brisket next weekend :)
Also to grill, just crank it up to 500 (takes ~15 minutes to heat up) and throw on some burgers and/or steak and they come out great. As other people may have noticed, the heat can be a little uneven, usually it's hotter on the right side but that means I can put the stuff I want well done on the right and the medium rare on the left.
Temperature monitoring is easy with the 2 probes, so you can even check temps when away from the house.

Trent Upton : Why all the negative reviews?

Despite all the negative reviews across the internet about this product, I bought one. I’ve had no issues so far and have used it multiple times and for 12+ hour long cooks. Keep it clean, don’t store pellets in the hopper, and keep the software updated. Great product and I know that Weber will stand behind their product if any issues do eventually arise.

Jason Stoddard : Second generation still garbage

Failed 4 times in two cooks to come up to temp. Will not come up to temp when starting without adding pellets by hand, even though the auger is clearly delivering pellets to the chamber. Randomly loses temperature in the middle of cooking as well and has to be restarted. Have yet to have an actual cook go well. This is on top of perhaps the worst designed assembly process in the known universe. Horrible, horrible product.

Dan : Works great as smoker and grill

I've had this grill for about 4 months and I'm using it multiple times a week.
This thing is great for grilling and smoking! I've done pulled pork, lots of ribs, a whole turkey, beer can chicken and everything came out tasty. Trying my first brisket next weekend :)
Also to grill, just crank it up to 500 (takes ~15 minutes to heat up) and throw on some burgers and/or steak and they come out great. As other people may have noticed, the heat can be a little uneven, usually it's hotter on the right side but that means I can put the stuff I want well done on the right and the medium rare on the left.
Temperature monitoring is easy with the 2 probes, so you can even check temps when away from the house.

Weber 22510201 SmokeFire EX4 (2nd Gen) Wood Fired Pellet Grill, Black review and price compare 2024

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

Ash & Grease Drawer

Flavorizer Bars

Large Capacity Hopper

Built To Last

LCD Display

Flavor Above All

Weber Connect