But there is a way. Not getting your temperature levels under control is one sure fire way to do this. These contraptions supply the smoker with the exact amount of air that it needs to achieve specific temperature. If the temperature inside the smoker does not match the temperature on the damper, you may have a leak. If you see white smoke start to bellow from your smoker, then this is often a sign that your wood isn’t burning properly. Once you understand how these affect the smoker, you can become a master at smoking meat. Additionally, TheOnlineGrill.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes get a commission through purchases made through our links. If both sets of dampers are wide open and you’re still struggling to get the temperature of your smoke up to 225F, then there are a few things to look out for. Getting your choice of meat and wood chips is all part of the fun, but getting the temperature right is a whole different challenge. Smoke colors can vary wildly with grilling and smoking, but with both the kind of smoke that we want to see if blue, almost translucent smoke. Temperature Readings are not close to Correct Temperature. Once you find them, seal them with gaskets or food-safe silicone. Not all brands are created equal. The grill not flaming up, pellets not founding into the fire pit, crack with declining temperature. My problem seems to be that it cannot regulate the temperature below 200. By using our site, you agree to our. Open the intake damper to allow more oxygen and create a hotter fire. Firstly I find it very slow Even getting close to the desired temperatures. Always get the smoker stabilized before adding your meat by letting it sit for 15 to 20 minutes with a thermometer away from direct heat until the temperature stabilizes. There are 21 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. The first thing to consider is the temperature difference between inside your smoker and outside your smoker. Try to keep these disruptions to a minimum. Fortunately, it’s not hard to learn. It should climb back down after about 15 to 30 minutes. Even ones made by the same brand may have some imperfections. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Do this before opening your vents back up. If the temperature is rising too fast, close the damper a little. Makes me think that the smoker itself thinks it's at the right temperature when it's significantly lower. The first thing to consider is the temperature difference between inside your smoker and outside your smoker. If you open the chamber then both heat and smoke will escape the smoker, which will disrupt the cooking temperature. Write down how long it takes for your smoker to reach the right temperature. Try to position your smoker on your patio, with your home or garage acting as a windshield. The temperature will just continue to decline until it goes into shut down mode for low temp (around 125 I believe). Not all smokers are created equal. Your support helps wikiHow to create more in-depth illustrated articles and videos and to share our trusted brand of instructional content with millions of people all over the world. As well as this, it allows smoke, gas and excess heat to exit the chamber. I recommend getting a dedicated thermometer instead. The leaks typically occur around seams. TheOnlineGrill.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It has an air probe that sits in the grill chamber near your meat, and measures the air temperature using this so that it can adjust if need be. Works like a charm, but the smoker temp just isn't reaching what I input. Reduce the intake of oxygen, and the heat will diminish. This then creates a vacuum in the smoker, allowing more oxygen in. Thread starter Wardy; Start date Apr 13, 2020; Apr 13, 2020 #1 W. Wardy New member . How do smoker air vents work? This usually lies near the top of your grill, and helps air pass out of your smoker. Charcoal can take a while to heat up, but once it gets going it heats up very quickly and can be difficult to bring back down. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. Knowing the difference between different cuts of meat when you are…, Blue smoke is a sign of clean-burning wood, place a water pan inside the foot of your chamber, how to use the vents on your charcoal grill, Can You Use Parchment Paper on the Grill? The troubleshooting guide is given below: 10 Traeger Grill Troubleshooting – Problem and Solution 1. By now it should be clear that getting an accurate read on the internal temperature of your smoker is crucial to good smoking. If you feel that you need to increase the temperature, then I recommend checking your fire box first to make sure that you have enough charcoal.