“I can't believe I drug my feet for so long. Guys this smoker is amazing pull the trigger now. I thought my steak was spot on till I cooked it on the Yoder, most amazing steak I have ever ate. Haven't even smoked on it yet, can't wait to do that. The customer service at Yoder smokers is second to none. Couldn't be more happier with this purchase. Thank you Yoder smokers.”

7 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“I bought the Ys640s in mid January from Sam's NW BBQ in Sherwood, Oregon. First thing I noticed was how well this beast is made. I bought the trap door heat diffuser and the aluminum grilling grates. This beast is totally amazing. I have used it 34 times making ribs, tri-tip, roast beef for sandwiches, bacon, hamburgers, steaks, chops, hot dogs and pizza. It holds temp better than my last Tra*#^! ever did, and the sear marks on steaks and chops are better than I can get with my charcoal bbq. Instead of billowing out a bunch of smoke to choke the whole neighborhood, it puts out a nice thin blue column of smoke which is what you want for a good long smoke. The flavor that the wood flame gives steaks and burgers is awesome. I would never buy another brand and I doubt I will ever have to buy another one again. Totally amazing. I named it "The Beast"”

10 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Been cooking on a YS640 for three years roughly three times a week and MANY long Pork but and brisket smokes, some brisket cooks 20+ hours. This thing is flawless. I bought an extra thermocouple and igniter over a year ago thinking I would need them soon, they are still in the box. I previously had another brand pellet smoker starting with a T that I immediately sold after the first use of this Yoder. I wouldn't even guess at the number of 20# bags of pellets I have burned thru this thing over three years without a single issue or part replacement. SUPER high quality!”

7 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Well built, heavy gauge steel to retain heat. Puts other pellet grills to shame. Doesn't waste smoke out the chimney like others either. Love the versatility”

4 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

Vincent Goodwin

Unverified Reviewer

“have had my Ys 640s for a little over a week it is awesome so far cooked on 8 time so far”

7 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

Justin Goodman

Unverified Reviewer

“I have had my YS640 for a few months now and absolutely love it! I have had a number of pellet smokers so I review this with the experience of working with a number of competitive versions as well. The Yoder is a Tank. Period. The steel is thick, heavy, and holds temperature. I have never had a grill hold a more even temp for a long cook than my Yoder. Beyond the consistent temp, many pellet grills feel similar but there are some standout features of the Yoder. The Fireboard integration brings unparalleled data to your cooking. The ability to monitor and control temps from you phone is possible with many grills, but they do not come even close to what Fireboard brings to the table. Additionally, a hidden gem of a feature. When you turn on the grill, the fans all run, even without a fire in the firepot. This creates the ultimate cold smoking machine. Finally, its important to highlight the brand behind the grill as well. Transparently, the first YS640 i ordered had an issue. Within 2 weeks I had a new grill delivered, the old one removed, a follow up email from the dealer, a follow up email from Yoder, and a follow up call from customer service to make sure everything was exceeding expectations. Every grill will have an issue at some point. Having a company that stands behind their product like Yoder did is exactly what I am looking for. 1 phone call, problem solved, and every call there after was to ensure satisfaction.”

16 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Thing is built like a tank and cooks super even across the different levels. Long smokes, quick sears, using it as an oven... it really does it all. Note that it's a wide boy, so depending on where you live and are going to set it up, you might want to make sure that it will clear doorways if you have to move it around. We didn't get it specifically for the FireBoard app, but man that thing is amazing at letting you know what's going on under the hood without having to go take a peek and manually measure (and open up and let that sweet, sweet smoke out!). Definitely not the cheapest pellet grill out there, but really tough to argue with the build quality and the results that come off of this sucker.”

YS640s Pellet Grill Reviews