Heating element died

[nabo4u]

Hey guys, put up a pork butt in my MES 30 last night. Woke up this morning and butt IT was 165. Foiled it up and went about reloading AMZNPS and prepping brisket. Came back to smoker and found that temp was at 113 and falling. The heating element has died on me. I think I'll be able to salvage the food. I put the butt in oven since it was already foiled. I fired up my grill and will do the brisket in there over indirect heat.
Any suggestions as to how I can go about fixing my smoker? I'd truly appreciate it. Thanks in advance


Jose

 

[pgsmoker64]

Hey Nabo,

Do you have the analog or digital MES30?  If it's the analog be sure that your controller is plugged into the smoker good.  This could cause the problem you described.  If you had the digital, try turning it off and unplugging the unit, wait a minute, plug it back in and see if it works.  If none of this works give Masterbuilt customer service a call.  They are really helpful and very customer service oriented.

You might also unplug the unit and check to make sure your heating element connections are good.

Good luck,

Bill

 

[bbq bill]

I'd start here.  Masterbuilt Customer Service 1-800-489-1581

 Hope it helps.

 

[bonnie b]

Read this thread. Might help.  http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134889/help-mes-died

 

[bonnie b]

Go down and check out the HELP! MES DIED post.  Might help. 

(just posted reply with link to it but it's being held since I'm new...so ignore that post when it appears).

 

[nabo4u]

Thanks guys. PGSmoker64 I have the digital MES. I already unplugged it for about an hour, checked connection, plugged in to different outlet, and nothing changed. Heating light turns on, but element doesn't heat up at all.
Thanks for the number BBQ Bill. I'll definitely give them a call.


Jose

 

[nabo4u]

Thanks bonnie b. I was so upset about the whole thing that I haven't searched for anything yet. It's Super Bowl Sunday and with people coming over in a few hours, I got a little hysterical


Jose

 

[daveomak]

There should be a small cover on the lower back of the smoker... Unplug the smoker.... check the connections to the element.... at times, those connections will fail...    Dave

 

[nabo4u]

Thanks Dave. I'll do that right now


Jose

 

[nabo4u]

Sure enough, there's the problem. Thanks Dave. At least now I can try to resolve this


Jose

 

[daveomak]

Jose, morning... Looks like the original connection was loose... caused a high amperage draw and burnt the connector off...  If you clean them with sand paper or something similar.... you can probably solder the connections together and it will last forever....   

Dave

 

[nabo4u]

Thanks so much for your help Dave. I'll do that probably some time this week. I truly appreciate it.


Jose

 

[bbq bill]

Dave is awesome! Always full of useful knowledge to pass along!! 

 

[daveomak]

Thanks so much for your help Dave. I'll do that probably some time this week. I truly appreciate it.


Jose

Jose, morning...   You are welcome....   Dave

Dave is awesome! Always full of useful knowledge to pass along!! 

Bill, morning and thanks for the compliment...   Hey, a guy has to get lucky once in awhile....   Dave

 

[bbq bill]

Dave  You have given me so much useful feedback..... can't luck buddy!  thanks again!!