Char-Griller Gravity Fed 980 in Red Grill Starter Bundle with Masterbuilt Lump Charcoal

Design flaw and dont have the part to fix!!!!!

I bought this grill a few years ago, more than I wanted to spend but I wanted the charcoal flavor . I have smoked countless pork butts, ribs, wings, brisket, and chicken on this grill. I loved the grill at first but then it wouldn't regulate the heat, it was getting to hot. Did my research and found that it was the flapper that controls air flow. I ordered 2. I have used those 2 so that makes 3 that I have gone through. I was going to build a bracket to set the fan box back a few inches to hopef...

Worst smoker I've ever owned

Have had this grill for 3 years, it has never worked right. Last night's cook was the straw that broke the camel's back. Grill can not regulate temperature!!!! Do not buy!!!! Can ruin your food. It has never been able to hold temperature consistently, temperature flare ups of 40-50 degrees hot on a 225 smoke. I have replaced all of the parts that are recommended when people have this issue. It held temperature better for about a month, then right back to normal. Last night, the temperatur...

Don’t waste your money like I did.

This is supposed to be an upgrade to the Masterbuilt series yet there is no app to control the cook from my phone? Even the entry level MasterBuilt 500 series has this important feature yet it’s not an option on what is supposed to be an upgraded model?? I’m very disappointed with this purchase and I encourage you to do your homework before wasting your money on this product.

like the level of control with this unit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always been a fan of the offset smokers. When my last smoker was reaching its end of life I started thinking about a pellet grill for the ease of use and the level of temp control, but it seems not to give the smoke flavor I like on my pork. then I found the gravity fed 980 so I can use hard woods and charcoal with the and the level of control that comes with the pellet grills. my only complaint is i have had it about 1 year and have had...

Awesome Smoker

I bought this grill several years ago, hands down best smoke flavor. So much flavor, I’ve smoked ribs in a foil boat for the entire smoke and lost no flavor, I smoke butts in a foil pan, no loss in flavor. This makes for greaseless smokes. No issues with controller or tflap. I exclusively use it for long smokes. It grills fine, but(IMHO) the start-up time and clean isn’t worth it for grilling. Quick Weber for steaks, chicken and burgers.

Lasted three years

Three years in as my primary outdoor cooker, and soon it's headed for the curb. Pros: •Capable of adding good smoke flavor at higher temperatures than most other set & forget smokers. •Good amount of cooking space •Easy to start (though not as easy as pellet grills) Cons: •Actual temperatures have always been MUCH lower than the controller says, especially at lower temps •Not good at searing, even with custom grillgrates •Smart connectivity is a joke, app sucks and it constantly disconnects...

Junk product

I have had my Gravity Fed 980 for a couple of years and it is incredibly unreliable. I have replaced the door sensors because I was getting the "OPEN" alert and for a short time could actually use my grill. Then the heat probe went bad. Replaced that. Now the door sensors are again acting up. So either replace them again, or just admit this device is faulty? NOT WORTH THE MONEY.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT

I cannot state it any simpler than that, and if you need more convincing, please check the online groups on Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, etc. I do not care what you saw on YouTube or from other reviews that have used this product a handful of times, let me tell you how this REALLY is with any degree of use. For starters, if you're paying attention during assembly, you will see the poorly attempted effort to hide the cheap, junky parts that this grill relies upon for proper function. When I sa...

Best grill

I been using my grill 980 gravity over 4 years I do slow cooking, grilling I cook pizza on the grill. After I did turkey 25 lbs on this grill for thanksgiving dinner you just have to find good charcoal. I'm using devil hardwood charcoal keep temperature plus minus couple degrees.I love this grill and really recommending if you like cooking and grilling like me

Average when it works, but often fails mid-cook

Wanted to love this. Waited until this came out due to all the issues with the Masterbuilt gravity series hoping Char-Griller was watching the fall-out. So, bought it as soon as it arrived at Lowe’s. I’ve had it going into the 3rd grilling season. I’ve had to replace the following: - Primary temp sensor - Fan wiring, two times (sigh) - Fan - Fan air-flow flap - Meat probes failed within the first 2 months, replaced with 3rd party - Power adapter failed first month, replaced with 3rd party ...