“Have had my YS640 for about a year now. Zero complaints. Customer service is excellent. So happy I went with this grill. I never leave reviews but I had to for this. If your thinking about purchasing, do it.”

9 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“I owned one of the first generation Traeger Texas pellet smokers for years. It was time to get something new. After doing a lot of research I decided to get the YS640. I bought one from my local dealer, they happened to have one in stock that someone ordered but never picked up. Assembly was very straightforward just follow the instructions. Note: As everyone says this thing is heavy. I have a tractor so unloading and getting it set up was no problem but if you don't you'll need help. The construction of the 640S is at a completely different level than any of the other brands I looked at. Fit and finish is excellent for the most part. Setup of the Fireboard App was simple and it connected right away with no issues. Programming cook times, pit and food temps is easy and works perfectly. I've waiting a few months to write this review so I can tell you how it cooks. The bottom line is it's incredible. This thing smokes extremely well. The food has turn out exceptional. I've done tri tip, ribs, pork sirloin roast, pork butt and steak. The steak was done using the grill grates which I highly recommend. The food has much more of a smoke taste than my previous smoker. I did call customer service for a couple of small issues. First the smoke stack had a bad weld spot which caused it to drip, they sent me a new one right away which was fine. Second on my third cook the wifi wouldn't connect, bluetooth wouldn't either. Customer service was exceptional. They sent me a reset procedure and assured me that they would take care of the problem no matter what it is. Turned out the next time I turned it on it was fine no reset needed and it's been working fine ever since. Customer service also followed up with me to make sure I received the new smoke stack and that I wasn't having anymore issues with the wifi! You don't that kind of response much these days. Overall this is a 5 star review. I am very picky and rarely give a 5 star review on anything however this smoker and the customer service from Yoder deserves it. Pick one up you won't be disappointed.”

15 Helpful Report

Posted 3 years ago

“Yoder YS640S Pellet Smoker Review Arrival and Setup: I waited to review the YS640S Smoker until I had used it for a while. That said, the initial impression was like most others, it is very solidly built. The smoke box is heavy and the welds are very uniform. All of the parts are heavy duty. Even the smoke stack is very solid with no spots of slag. The finish on mine had no flaws. The YS640S arrived boxed on a pallet. After cutting the bands and removing the smaller boxes containing the accessories you are ready to unpack. Follow the directions step-by-step and it will go very smoothly. The first step is to tip the main box up on end and slide it off the edge of the pallet. The directions say it requires two people. It requires TWO people! Heavy is the key word here. I got the basic model with the regular base. The base pieces fit together very well. All holes and welded nuts fit perfectly. The YS640S and base were assembled on the driveway and rolled over the grass to the back yard to the deck. By slightly lifting the end with the smaller pivoting casters it was very easy to move across the lawn. Getting it up on the deck (three steps) was more of a challenge but two of us did it. Again, heavy! Fireboard: The Fireboard controller achieves and maintains the set temperature very well. It is stable within +/-1½°. That is based on the installed lid thermometer (optional but worth it) and ThermoPro remote reading temperature probes that I already owned. When the lid is opened then closed the smoker returns to temperature very quickly. This is due to the heat retention of the heavy gauge steel smoke box and the ability of the Fireboard to anticipate the need and control the supply of pellets. The Fireboard keeps a nice thin blue smoke coming from the stack when at smoking temperatures (”

10 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“I picked up a YS640S a couple months ago and it is an absolute machine. I have only ever used a Weber charcoal kettle which I still use for steaks and burgers, but everything else goes on the Yoder now. I think having charcoal and wood fired grill is a perfect compliment to one another so I will continue to use both. The way the Yoder is packaged makes assembly very straightforward which is good because it’s over 300 pounds and very solidly built. I have cooked ribs, pork shoulders, turkeys, chicken, and tri tips on it so far and the way it always makes tender and juicy meat makes it a big hit when family is over and I’m cooking. I would definitely buy again, very happy overall with the build and cook quality.”

5 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Brought a YS640 in September. Previously had a Traeger and actually enjoyed it greatly. There is no comparison however. Yoder is a tank, WiFi antenna is a game changer for range. Unit holds temps well even with colder smokes. Waited 4 months for it and it was worth every penny. Great job Yoder in producing a quality American made product! Would by another tomorrow!”

4 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Best investment I’ve made! This pellet grill is a BEAST!!! I’m a rookie when it comes to cooking BBQ but this grill makes everything turn out spot on! After doing research for months on end, I’m so glad that I chose a Yoder YS640S!”

3 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“I had a Traeger I used 4 days a week for 9 years. It served me well. I did a ton of research in order to replace my worn out Traeger. Landed in buying a YS640 Comp Cart. It is an amazing grill! If you're on the fence to buy a Yoder...just do it. It is worth the investment! You have heard it before... it's built like a tank. Which means it holds temperature like no other. The smoke is continuous which makes the meat taste amazing. I think the meat tastes better than any pellet smoker out there! I can't say enough about my YS640. It has so many cool features, searing capable, wifi controller that interfaces with your phone, adjustable damper. Plus, its made in America!”

20 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Brought my YoderYS640S 18 months ago in New Zealand and WOW what a machine! Build quality is out standing so nothing else to say but Long Live the YODER!!”

5 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

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