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Masterbuilt 20070411 30 Inch Top Controller Electric Smoker with Window and RF Controller
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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539
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Food Items
89meat, smoking, chicken, turkey, smoker
+83%
-17%
" ... What a great little smoker, I tried my smoking meat for the first time and WOW. ... "
" ... The smoke flavor is fantastic! ... "
" ... The meat turns out tender and has a great flavor. ... "
" ... We are in loved with cooking on this. ... Heats in approx. ... "
" ... During smoking, the fats and juices, that drip from the meat, will collect in the bottom of the unit (as an example ... "
" ... Cook like a pro now. ... "
" ... Then you cook! ... "
" ... I have done ribs , home made deer sausage,hamburgers,pork roasts. ... "
Product Reliability
69times, years, masterbuilt, ago, smoking
+33%
-67%
" ... Only drawback is that meat probe is broken after only 5 months ... "
" ... After I told them how long I had it they stopped talking to me. ... "
" ... Opened and tried using over the weekend and it did not work. ... "
" ... Since then (over a month and a half now!) ... ITS BEEN OVER A MONTH AND A HALF OF REPLACING PARTS AND THEY ARE EXPECTING US TO REBUILD THE GARBAGE OURSELVES DUE TO THEIR DEFECTIVE CRAP! ... "
" ... Plugged it in to use for the very FIRST TIME and it did not work. ... "
" ... Although a very functional smoker the heating element has failed after two years of moderate use. ... "
" ... This POS is dead and I have only used it less than 10 times in the 16 months I had it. ... "
" ... They started to malfunction about 8 months after I bought it and now I’m unable to set the temp or time. ... "
Ease of Use
61easy, smoker, easy to assemble, works great, operate
+100%
" ... It works great for a novice. ... "
" ... It is so easy. ... "
" ... I highly recommend it, and it's easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and use. ... "
" ... Easy-peasy to use. ... "
" ... Assembly and cleanup is easy. ... "
" ... This is a great smoker easy to use . ... "
" ... It was farely easy to assemble and it looks as good as it works ... "
Cleaning
36smoker, easy to use, use and clean, easy, foil
+81%
-19%
" ... Love the glass but not to clean. ... I spray pan spray on it before I use it and it makes cleaning easy. ... "
" ... All of the removable parts clean up well in a dishwasher. ... "
" ... Clean up easy compared to others. ... "
" ... I usually take the time to clean it up after each use so it’s ready to go for next time! ... "
" ... It fogs up heavily, so if you want to see inside to your grub, also while making sure you have clean racks, have BBQ cleaner handy. ... "
" ... It's a pain to clean, but that is expected with all of the grill levels and such. ... Highly recommend a cover for keeping it clean and nice on the outside though, especially with the digital controls ... "
" ... I love this smoker very easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... All of the interior parts are dishwasher safe. ... "
Build Quality
36smoker, stainless steel, ribs, rust, foil
+44%
-56%
" ... Yes, rusting can be avoided by covering these pieces in aluminum foil . ... however, making the parts from food-grade stainless steel from the start, would have avoided this problem. ... "
" ... Thin plastic keypad. ... "
" ... The cylinder to add the wood chips are sloppily welded so it's already loose and is coming off the handle already. ... Pretty annoying to see certain places on product were made shoddy on an otherwise solid product. ... "
" ... The box appears to have been dropped off of a truck. ... "
" ... They want him to rebuild the junk smoker by replacing the outer case and wiring. ... "
" ... I checked for loose connections and nothing. ... "
" ... There were scratches and rub marks in the stainless steel finish. ... I found in several spots inside and out of the smoker where the foam insulation leaked at the seams. ... There are a few bumps in the metal also. ... "
" ... During the replacement I found out just how bad their craftsmanship is. ... "
Price
33money, smoker, worth, save, worth every
+85%
-15%
" ... Worth every dollar!! ... "
" ... Almost bought the 30 inch but glad I bought the 40 inch for the small price difference. ... "
" ... Unless you're going to move it a lot the stand is well worth the investment. ... "
" ... This is a great smoker for the price! ... "
" ... really good electric smoker for the price ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... The price is a BARGAIN. ... "
" ... Well made, great price point, very happy with my purchase. ... "
Setup
31easy to assemble, took, assembly, easy to use, smoker
+81%
-19%
" ... Set and walk away. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and use. ... "
" ... Assembly and cleanup is easy. ... "
" ... It was farely easy to assemble and it looks as good as it works ... "
" ... Easy to assemble (just about 10 screws I think) and very easy to use. ... "
" ... - Took less time to get up to set temp than I expected, maybe 30 to 40 minutes. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, easy to use. ... "
" ... Clear instructions on the minor assembly required. ... "
Remote
29smoker, control, rf, temperature, meat
+69%
-31%
" ... He enjoys the remote and monitoring the temperature from inside while the smoker is outside. ... "
" ... The remote is so handy to control it and see what the temperature is doing without going outside to look. ... "
" ... I've used the thermometer and it works quite well - haven't tried the remote yet. ... "
" ... I will say the remote control needs re-synchronized each time it is unplugged it seems. ... I thought I'd use the remote but don't find it that useful. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean and the remote is worth every penny. ... "
" ... I love that it comes with the RF remote. ... On the RF remote hit meat probe, then light. ... "
" ... The remote works great. ... "
" ... Pretty good for the price, good quality and heat isolated, the remote control is a very appreciated plus, in the cons ,the heat distribution is irregular, hotter in the bottom and colder in the top so if you are smoking the same kind of food you have the risk to have uncooked food in the top and charred ones in the bottom, at the end I have to open the smoker and rotates the position of the grills, so heat is lost for a while. ... "
Storage
27tray, shelves, racks, grease tray, drip tray
+52%
-48%
" ... All of the racks and pieces fit nicely into the dishwasher. ... "
" ... It is very roomy and I love that it comes with the meat probe (although I bought a second probe for when I smoke more than 1 type of meat at a time ... "
" ... Least- small woodchip compartment ... "
" ... Mine is the model with controls on top rear of cabinet. ... "
" ... Racks, trays and pan clean up very well. ... "
" ... It is a great smoker, plenty of room. ... "
" ... - Multitude of shelves accommodates large number of meats, or they can be removed to fit larger piece ... Whether it is a small family dinner, or bigger party this accommodates variety of meats on the multiple shelves, which can be removed for larger pieces of meat. ... "
" ... Lots of room and super easy. ... "
As Gift
26husband, birthday, christmas, christmas present, boyfriend
+96%
-4%
" ... This was a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I got it for my husband's birthday and we have been using it every weekend. ... "
" ... Perfect gift for husband, love being able to easily move from one place to another and having room to smoke multiple things at once. ... "
" ... Purchased for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday. ... "
" ... We purchased as a gift and our son really enjoys using it ... "
" ... I purchased this smoker for my husband for christmas. ... "
" ... One for my mom and dad for Christmas and for my husband and I! ... "
Heating
26food, smoke, heating, unit, smoker
+58%
-42%
" ... Heats in approx. ... "
" ... Does a great job keeping smoke and heat in. ... "
" ... Heats pretty quickly and changing the wood chips is simple. ... "
" ... heats quickly and controls temperature accurately . ... "
" ... Makes the BEST food. ... "
" ... My husband and I have made AMAZING food in this!! ... "
" ... I have already smoked 3 meals, and I have to say, its super easy to make great food! ... "
" ... I like the fact that this unit is electric, so I don't have to worry (I hope) about it not continuing to heat (compared to running out of propane), unless the power goes out for some reason. ... I would also make sure the smoker allows for the addition of the cold smoker. ... The cold smoker is soooo great for smoking cheese. ... "
Baking
26smoker, thanksgiving, smoking, cooking, turkey
+85%
-15%
" ... We are in loved with cooking on this. ... "
" ... Cook like a pro now. ... "
" ... Then you cook! ... "
" ... Fun to cook with, easy to use . ... "
" ... I cooked pork ribs and a pork loin this weekend for the first time. ... "
" ... My husband loves his new smoker!!!!! ... "
" ... Would have liked more recipes. ... "
" ... I was new to smoking meat, my dad does it a lot, so I wanted my own smoker. ... "
Returns
22sent, replacement, send, smoker, new one
-100%
" ... Messed around the whole weekend and then decided to return it. ... THE ITEM IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN!!! ... BEWARE if you purchase this as you cannot return it. ... I was able to return the unused cover and wood chips . ... "
" ... Just replaced that part Saturday and it still doesn't work. ... "
" ... I will be contacting masterbuilt with this issue . ... "
" ... Should have sent the entire smoker back . ... "
" ... I didn’t even think to look at what model number they sent (assumed it would be the one I ordered) until it went 40 degrees over set temp and wouldn't smoke when at real 275 temp. ... If I’d wanted the newer model I would have ordered it. ... "
" ... Had to send it back without question. ... "
" ... I am contacting the factory and if they cannot solve the problem they should replace it. ... "
" ... Sending back for a refund. ... "
Delivery
21damaged, smoker, condition, arrive, shipping
+57%
-43%
" ... The smoker is great, arrived quickly for being such a large item and outside was undamaged. ... "
" ... Arrived via UPS in good condition. ... "
" ... When the package arrived, I was impressed by the build quality. ... "
" ... arrived in excellent condition have unboxed pleased so far I will update as we go. ... "
" ... works great but was damaged in shipping ... "
" ... I would recommend it but it was damaged in shipment --- it was a beautiful product. ... "
" ... I was pleased with the condition of the smoker on arrival. ... "
" ... Not only does the package arrive 5 days late but it looked like a knight jousted with the box. ... "
Capacity
18smoker, great smoker, garage, smoke, porch
+83%
-17%
" ... This is an amazing smoker for an apartment!! ... "
" ... Other than that it's a great smoker that has lots of room for a huge party or event. ... "
" ... This smoker has a lot of room in it, usually more than you need for all but the largest parties. ... "
" ... This is a great smoker if you live in an apartment. ... "
" ... It is a great smoker, plenty of room. ... "
" ... I can't wait to smoke a few whole chickens for a family gathering. ... "
" ... Whether it is a small family dinner, or bigger party this accommodates variety of meats on the multiple shelves, which can be removed for larger pieces of meat. ... "
" ... I live in Chicago it stays outside and works perfect!!!! ... "
Marketplace
17smoker, works, replacement, masterbuilt, get
+47%
-53%
" ... The pictures on Amazon for the product don't even match. ... Definitely not the quality of my first Masterbuilt smoker and probably the most disappointing purchase I've made on Amazon. ... "
" ... But at very bottom of sticker it says vendor item #20071117. ... "
" ... This is a full 3" narrower than listed. ... So while it may be correct it is misleading. ... "
" ... 2 weeks, no reply. ... "
" ... Bought this smoker from Amazon on Jan 15th, 2017. ... "
" ... I will reconsider buying items like this online, though. ... "
" ... They are having technical difficulties and can not take replacement orders. ... "
" ... I may just freight the piece of junk to them. ... "
Cooling
15smoker, smoke, heater, cold smoker, smoking
+67%
-33%
" ... One caveat: I found I needed to run the smoker about 10 degrees warmer that what recipes called for. ... "
" ... Does a great job keeping smoke and heat in. ... "
" ... It runs cooler than it says. ... "
" ... Option to celsius degree is absent it would be nice for future models. ... "
" ... A nice feature is the outer panels on the smoker do not get hot when in use, just slightly warm. ... "
" ... It is so well insulated that the cabinet stays cool to the touch and it holds heat on cold days. ... "
" ... I love the fact that this unit can be used with a cold smoker. ... I would also make sure the smoker allows for the addition of the cold smoker. ... "
Fit
15pieces, tray, racks, inserted, heating
+47%
-53%
" ... Stay away from this product! ... "
" ... You can not fit a full rack of ribs in this smoker. ... "
" ... The tray, when inserted hung loosely and slanted away from the heating element to such an extent, that the chips were not heating. ... Solution was a metal bracket was inserted below the tray between the grease tray forcing the smoker box/tray up and in contact with the heating element. ... "
" ... Too small and you can't use it with chunks because they wont fit. ... "
" ... Yep, one of the brackets, used to hold the water container was just sitting in the bottom of the unit - the welds did not hold it on. ... "
" ... Stay away from this junk! ... "
" ... Both tray holders were bent, the packaging holding the screws AND the card box box holding them were destroyed. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
14use and clean, easy to use, easy, easy to clean, works
+93%
-7%
" ... Clean up easy compared to others. ... "
" ... I love this smoker very easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and does it's job. ... "
" ... Once you do that, the inside is empty and easy to wipe down nice and clean. ... "
" ... East to use and clean. ... "
" ... Clean-up is a bit of a chore, but still easy. ... "
" ... Seems to help it burn a little cleaner. ... "
" ... its so easy to use and easy clean up. ... "
Design
14smoker, poor, look, stainless steel, smoked
+64%
-36%
" ... I like the design and ease of use. ... "
" ... I finish them off in the BBQ for doneness. ... "
" ... The design is fantastic. ... "
" ... Looking for a electric smoker? ... Look no farther, this one works . ... "
" ... Ribs are fabulous in it! ... "
" ... It's got that RonCo appeal, too. ... "
" ... It seems pretty solid. ... "
For Kids
13husband, son, smoker, using, one
+100%
" ... My husband loves his new smoker!!!!! ... "
" ... I bought one of these for my son last Christmas to see how good it worked. ... "
" ... We purchased as a gift and our son really enjoys using it ... "
" ... One for my mom and dad for Christmas and for my husband and I! ... "
" ... Our son-in-law and daughter are enjoying using this smoker greatly! ... "
" ... Actually, my husband loves it. ... "
" ... My husband loves this smoker. ... "
" ... My husband loves this. ... "
Overall performance
13well, job, far, smoker, good
+100%
" ... works wonderfully, great ... "
" ... Works like a champ. ... "
" ... Still does the job though. ... "
" ... Works very well so far. ... "
" ... Really easy to use & does excellent job on everything I have tried. ... "
" ... Good value and performs well ... "
" ... Easy to set up, worked out of the box, so far doing a good job. ... "
" ... Cooks faster than expected, but so far it works. ... "
Defective Delivery
12broken, arrived, smoker, received, parts
+17%
-83%
" ... Sent 2 different parts and neither is correct. ... "
" ... Product arrived heavily damaged and parts broken. ... "
" ... carton damaged in transit. ... "
" ... BUT unfortunately, we received a dud and haven't been able to use it properly. ... "
" ... Apparently this product is in eligible for return under any circumstance mine arrived broken and I cannot return it for a replacement model. ... "
" ... I would say it was damaged when we received it. ... "
" ... I returned the smoker and received a brand new one. ... "
" ... Yet another broken part. ... "
Door
11opening the door, open the door, wood chips, smoke, temp
+73%
-27%
" ... Same with window, but its built like a little submarine with its door so no heat escapes through it. ... "
" ... The internal temperature probe and remote are wonderful and allow you to check the smoker temp and meat temp without opening the door and loosing heat. ... "
" ... - Well sealing doors to keep the smoke in ... "
" ... This one has a chip feeder that doesn't require opening the door. ... "
" ... We've just been taking the temp when opening the door so far. ... "
" ... Well packed, easy to use, easy to load more chips without opening the door! ... "
" ... I love the that I don't have to open the door to add wood chips. ... "
" ... You add wood chips without opening the door - and they really do "smoke". ... "
Controls
10control panel, smoker, button, temperature, new control panel
+40%
-60%
" ... No problems for a couple of years then the element stuck on without the control panel on. ... "
" ... When it shut down, I would try to reset it but the controller would just make rapid clicking noises and not function. ... "
" ... Even more annoying, when you fill out the form to notify them of the problem, the send button keeps spinning and never sends the message. ... "
" ... Still works, but the button covers crumbled away and now I have to press little plastic sticks and guess which button is what. ... You have to use supplemental smoke from a smoke tube, but I would have been happy with it had the button issue not happened and the remote worked. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that the control panel is fairly delicate and cannot stand up to exposure to the elements. ... "
" ... I called customer support and they sent me a new control panel but it still won't turn on. ... "
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