“We bought a used 480s smoker. When we first went to use it the temperature would not stabilize and the display went back to the turn on screen, which meant we had to baby sit and start the smoker manually. We contacted Yoder technical support and they were excellent! After communicating the issue via email, we are now able to use the smoker as intended. Yoder is a great company and we are very satisfied. Thank you for your support! Happy Yoder customer.”

1 Helpful Report

Posted 5 months ago

“Had my Yoder for 3 years and only had to replace a fan. When I bought mine it was $800 cheaper”

4 Helpful Report

Posted 1 year ago

“This is the top of the top of grill/smoker/cooker period. Built to last, Made in the USA. Once you own one you will never go back to any other.”

8 Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago

“I’ve had mine for @3 yrs now and have absolutely nothing but positive things to say about it. I’ve not seen another brand of pellet grill that can compare from a quality of build standpoint. How this smoker could ever wear out is beyond me. I’ve got the smaller of the two “residential” models and have yet to need bigger. I’ve heard Traeger is now made overseas which in my mind made it a no brainer! And I looked at Traegers before I bought and, again, there is no comparison! Top notch!”

7 Helpful Report

Posted 2 years ago

“I spent way too long researching all of the pellet grills at every price online. Finally I went to a barbecue store that carries several other manufacturers as well as Yoder. There is absolutely no comparison. The quality and the heft of the Yoders are far beyond the other grills, even those at the same price point. Plus Yoder is made in the USA unlike the other brands. Ten minutes later I purchased a Yoder 480S and absolutely love it. I smoked two 12 pound turkeys for Thanksgiving. I finally smoked a perfect beef brisket. I reverse seared NY strip steaks. Cleanup afterwards is a snap too. Yoder is the best pellet grill hands down.”

11 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“As a gas griller for years, I decided it was time for the next step. I almost bought a Traeger but research pointed me to the Yoder YS480S. Boy am I glad it did. This American made thick steel smoker projects quality in every step of cook and clean. The temperature control is scary good. This rig let's a newbie like me make some amazing ribs, tri-tip and turkey. It's a little more pricey than the competition but well worth every penny. Thanks Yoder for a smoker that will outlast me and go on to my son. I couldn't be happier with my Yoder.”

11 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“I run my 480s almost daily. Don't let the size fool you, this is a tank of a machine. I have run six racks of baby back ribs on it, and they all came out perfect. I have done a 19 pound (after trim) wagyu brisket on 24 hour smokes and it just works flawlessly! I have owned three different brands of pellet grills and this blows them all away. I believe a lot of it has to do with the design and set up of the auger and fire pot. I have been impressed with this smoker everyday, and I have never once regretted this purchase! I am already looking at the other Yoder Smokers that I will be adding to my arsenal! If you are looking for a pellet smoker that will put out the best results, you are on the right website!”

11 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“I had owned a Traeger smoker for about 8-9 years, and when I bought the YS640s, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. This thing is so amazing that I use it almost daily. I have smoked bacon, ribs, trip tip, brisket and roast beef and it does an amazing job. Even in 20°F weather it holds +/- 10°. I can control it from my phone, and what I really love about it is, it gives the thin blue smoke instead of big puffs of smoke like the other one I used to own. I have seared tenderloin, ribeye, chops and beef hot dogs. The sear this thing puts on the meat is amazing. I will never need to buy another smoker/grill ever again. Thank you to the folks at Yoder for making such an amazing piece of equipment. It is built like a tank! All my friends are jealous, except the one who owns the same one.”

15 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

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