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Char Broil Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker 725 Square Inch
Last Updated: May 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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/10
Total Reviews
359
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133
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Food Items
40chicken, ribs, cook, turkey, probe
+78%
-23%
" ... We do ribs, full chickens, full turkeys, and many other larger chunks of meat. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and made delicious food. ... "
" ... once I saw the meat poll back about 1/4 inch up the bone. ... "
" ... So far I've cooked ribs twice and they are the best I've ever had. ... I cooked a ribeye steak and that was awesome! ... First time I cooked chicken in it the meat was delicious, but the skin was chewy. ... To fix that, at the end just throw the chicken on the grill for a short time. ... "
" ... This smoker is so easy to use that we have made several batches of beef jerky, cornish hens, our own bacon, ribs and porchops in the few short weeks we have had it. ... "
" ... The meat probe worked very well and the loins came out with a great flavor and plenty of juice. ... I am very pleased with the smokers performance, so far, and am looking forward to my next cooking adventure. ... "
" ... Having the window to see what you're cooking is great, and the unit does not get too hot . ... "
" ... I've done ribs, pork, turkey, butt, salmon, and homemade sausages that have turned out really well (tried chicken wings once and that didn't work as well as I would have liked -- cook error on that!! ... "
Product Reliability
25times, months, quit, probe, meat
+48%
-52%
" ... I purchased this in February 17 and in September 17, after 4 total uses, it broke. ... But now I have to wait two weeks for my replacement part. ... "
" ... Worked a couple times then broke, DO NOT BUY ... "
" ... However, the heating elements quite after 11-13 months. ... "
" ... UPDATE DECEMBER 2018: ... The smoker has died on me. ... "
" ... Heating element dead after 1.5 years of moderate use. ... "
" ... I’ve had this for just over a year and used it exactly 4 times. ... "
" ... Heating element went out after 6 months. ... "
" ... one year and one month after I bought it it quit working . ... "
Ease of Use
24smoker, easy, smoke, instructions, easy to clean
+100%
" ... On the plus side the unit is easy to use. ... "
" ... 1 st time working my new Smoker, 1st time doing this, This makes it so easy . ... "
" ... So easy to smoke things! ... "
" ... The smoker Is incredibly easy to use. ... "
" ... Love this smoker, so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use and comes with great instructions for various meats. ... "
Heating
20food, heat, would, heating, cooker
+45%
-55%
" ... It seemed like it would just quit heating. ... "
" ... I purchased this smoker 8 months ago and the today the thermostat and heating element failed for the second time when I had an entire kitchen counter of food prepared and ready to smoke. ... "
" ... However, the heating elements quite after 11-13 months. ... "
" ... Awful, I've used it 3 times and now it won't heat. ... "
" ... I'm sure the heating element is bad . ... "
" ... Yesterday, when I was going to use it for the first time it would not heat up. ... "
" ... Watching the unit the heating element didn't seem to be turning off. ... "
" ... Heating element went out after 6 months. ... "
Remote
17control, temperature, smoker, temp, probe
+82%
-18%
" ... To have a remote to monitor the smoker it great. ... "
" ... Well built, and has handy remote control. ... "
" ... The remote is a nice touch so we can monitor the foods progress while inside! ... "
" ... The remote control thermometer worked fine (in the house). ... "
" ... Controls are simple to use and the remote control makes it easy to monitor. ... "
" ... The remote is very handy for keeping an eye on the temperature and progress of whatever you're cooking. ... all from the remote. ... "
" ... I love the convenience of not have to babysit a smoker, I love the remote control. ... "
" ... The remote is nice for checking in on temp and time left while not having to be on top of the smoker itself. ... "
Build Quality
17wood chips, door, wood, steel, chip
+41%
-59%
" ... Pretty sure the next time it craps out on me, assuming I even get it going again at all, I'll just build a charcoal fire in the bottom of it and use is that way until I can get a real smoker which will NOT be a Char-Broil. ... "
" ... WHEN it works it smokes well but the interior electrical parts are not up to par. ... "
" ... It was quite a pain and took a few hours because most of the threaded inserts were spinning inside the old body. ... I ended up having to pry all the fasteners through the sheet metal and trying to mutilate them off of the screws because I had to reuse the old screws. ... "
" ... Now they want $119 for a new smoker because the connectors corroded off. ... "
" ... Buy something more $$$, this thing isnt worth the scape metal it's made from. ... "
" ... I went to open the door to put meat in aftef it pre heated and rubber strings where there pulling from the door and connected to the smoker. ... "
" ... loved the smoker while it worked , but for as little as I used it I feel ripped off. ... "
" ... I purchased this in February 17 and in September 17, after 4 total uses, it broke. ... "
Cleaning
13cleaning, easy to use, use, racks, grease
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... You must get down on the ground and look up to find the connection after cleaning the probe. ... "
" ... Glass stayed fairly clean, easy to use . ... "
" ... Size is good, viewing glass door - good (needs cleaning but not too diff), thermostatically controlled so I don't have to watch it ALL the time. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up, use and clean. ... "
" ... It has a LED light for night use and the racks and boxes slide out for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... Cleaning is about as easy as you can hope for. ... "
" ... Cleanup is a breeze with some Dollar Store oven cleaner and a hose. ... "
Marketplace
10char broil, warehouse, thank, smoker, stock
+80%
-20%
" ... Used for over 20 times and works as described. ... "
" ... This experience is very surprising for Amazon Marketplace. ... "
" ... I wanted to deliver a multiple experience review. ... "
" ... Amazon was very prompt about replacing it. ... "
" ... I picked it up on Amazon for $179.00. ... "
" ... Thank heaven for Amazon's return policy. ... "
" ... OMG thank you Char-broil. ... "
" ... Matched with the picture ... "
Price
9price, worth, spent, 00, waste
+100%
" ... worth of ribs and salmon in there. ... "
" ... Ours did not, but a new probe cost $5.00 so not an issue. ... "
" ... I decided i was not ready to spend that kind of money on something i might not use that much. ... "
" ... For the price and ease of use, this is the way to go. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the buy. ... "
" ... I picked it up on Amazon for $179.00. ... "
" ... Mad money was spent on this. ... "
Returns
9replace, replacement part, replacement, told, thank
+11%
-89%
" ... While not a difficult replacement it wasn't trivial either. ... "
" ... I asked to return it so I could replace it, and CharbroilDirect told me to call customer support. ... "
" ... Sending it back and don't know what I'm going to try next. ... "
" ... Have had it just over a year and wish I returned it when I could . ... "
" ... But the replacement didn’t work either. ... "
" ... It's frustrating because now we have reached the date for returns . ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... But now I have to wait two weeks for my replacement part. ... "
Controls
8control unit, button, trips, temperature, temp
+38%
-63%
" ... However the biggest drawback is the digital control unit. ... The second control unit fared better . ... "
" ... There is a serious quality control issue going on with these for 2 of them to have the exact same problem. ... "
" ... If you're thinking about getting it, stop thinking and hit that purchase button. ... "
" ... They are sending me another thermostat control unit and element, saying that will fix it. ... "
" ... Only had the item for 5 months and it shorted out and temp control button doesn't and it frequently trips breaker. ... "
As Gift
7christmas, husband, smoker, loves, bought
+100%
" ... This smoker was a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I got this as a birthday gift for my husband and he LOVES it! ... "
" ... Bought this for my father as a Father's day gift and we use it literally every weekend now. ... "
" ... Got this for my husband for Christmas, he loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this as a Christmas gift for my Husband. ... He claims it to be the best gift ever. ... "
Door
7seal, hinge, warped, steel, glass
+29%
-71%
" ... Thirdly, the door seal is warped, and doesn't seal. ... Fourth, the door hinge is in soft metal, and has warped so badly that when I open the door, it falls off about 50% of the time. ... "
" ... It had multiple dents, top door hinge was loose, door doesnt seal properly. ... "
" ... The failure after only a year and a half and less than two dozen uses, coupled with having to replace the door as I mentioned results in a one start review and a warning. ... Every few months I'll probably need to pop off the door and tap the mounting holes with a hammer to bend the steel back into the correct position. ... "
" ... But now some of the rubber on the door that seals the door closed is melting. ... "
Delivery
7smoker, got, condition, product, opened
+71%
-29%
" ... Love the large smoker box. ... "
" ... Got it in two days. ... "
" ... Was Great Fast Delivery Ordered Tuesday got it Thursday ( 2 day free Delivery with Prime ) Started smoking That day ... "
" ... Good looking product, delivered on time for a good price ... "
Software Platform
6error, update, trying, remote, control
+17%
-83%
" ... I replied to the message from CharbroilDirect on the Amazon message portal and haven't heard from CharbroilDirect or from Amazon. ... "
" ... UPDATE DECEMBER 2018: ... "
" ... Hope new thermostat fixes that issue too. ... "
" ... It says error a lot when trying to preheat. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
6use, easy to use, easy to clean, use and easy, easy to set
+100%
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Cleaning is about as easy as you can hope for. ... "
" ... *** Here's a tip for clean up . ... "
" ... It's easy to set up, use and clean. ... "
Fit
6wood chips, wood, water, steel, smoker
+33%
-67%
" ... Comparatively it has a large wood chip holder. ... "
" ... I ended up having to pry all the fasteners through the sheet metal and trying to mutilate them off of the screws because I had to reuse the old screws. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that the probe connection is in a very awkward place to attach it. ... "
" ... The racks for the unit I purchased DO NOT fit in the cabinet! ... "
For Travel
5outlet, every, temp, plug, perfect
+40%
-60%
" ... I put it right up there with flying an airplane with no wings. ... "
" ... Only had the item for 5 months and it shorted out and temp control button doesn't and it frequently trips breaker. ... "
Features
5smoker, nice features, control, temperature, remote
+60%
-40%
" ... After much research, chose this product because of its many features and benefits, reputation of Char-Broil products (I own one of their gas grills and an infrared deep fryer) and the price (on sale). ... "
" ... It has some really nice features to it, and is going to be a new hobby for me. ... Features: It has a remote control to see the temperature, set the temperature, look at how much time is left, etc. ... "
Baking
5cook, wood, win, want, smoker
+60%
-40%
" ... I am also reaping the benefits of this gift so it has been a win win for anyone he cooks for! ... "
" ... I will update this post with different cooking adventures. ... "
" ... I am very pleased with the smokers performance, so far, and am looking forward to my next cooking adventure. ... "
Capacity
4family, turkey, patio, house, burning
+100%
" ... We highly recommend this to anyone who is looking at a smoker for family use, you will not be disappointed. ... "
" ... I do keep mine in upstairs laundry when not in use. ... "
" ... Many family members are wanting one now. ... "
" ... It does have rolling wheels and a handle on the back to easily roll it around the patio area which is really nice. ... "
Defective Delivery
4opened, box, smoker, received, condition
-100%
" ... Absolute disaster which means they packaged it damaged. ... "
" ... Opened item to find it damaged, will be returning to hopefully have it replaced with one that isn't. ... "
Programs
4grill, cook, smoker, oven, hour
+75%
-25%
" ... We cook with the probe and so far it has not let us down. ... "
" ... Like having my own smoky oven outside. ... "
Storage
4racks, pan
+50%
-50%
" ... I ended up having to pry all the fasteners through the sheet metal and trying to mutilate them off of the screws because I had to reuse the old screws. ... "
" ... The racks for the unit I purchased DO NOT fit in the cabinet! ... The cabinet is too tight. ... "
Comfort
4smoker, smoked, pork shoulder, 17
+50%
-50%
" ... loved the smoker while it worked , but for as little as I used it I feel ripped off. ... "
" ... I purchased this in February 17 and in September 17, after 4 total uses, it broke. ... "
Setup
3follow, easy, directions
+67%
-33%
" ... Follow directions and you'll be very happy! ... "
" ... Instructions were easy to follow . ... "
Overall performance
3used, performance
+100%
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... Ive used it 5 or 6 times and Im pleased with its performance. ... "
Cooling
3cold, temp, go
+67%
-33%
" ... So well that I can out a cold beverage on top and it will still be cold a few moments later. ... "
" ... Two hours in, food temp around 100, smoker decides to go into warm mode (120F). ... "
Size
3compact
+100%
" ... Perfect for traveling & RVing, tons of room for all sorts of meats! ... "
" ... Perfect size for me. ... "
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