TRBL!!! Pit Boss Vertical Smoker Deep Clean. Worth it though, for sure!

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In this video, I suffer the nightmare of cleaning the entirety of my smoker. From side to side, front to back, and top to bottom! This thing is now almost as good as new. If you have ever wondered what would be involved in cleaning up your smoker, then this video is one you will enjoy.
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@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Thanks for checking out this video! If you want to support the channel, make sure to Like and Subscribe. Hit the notification bell as well, that way you know when new content hits the channel. I publish new content weekly. If you are food enthusiast like me, and enjoy sharing your cooks with or getting/sharing some tips from like minded people, you should come over to American Smoke Carnivores on Facebook. This is my group and I'm in there everyday. I'll see you in there! Smoke on!!!

@texczechbohunk2143 Год назад

My wife watched this over and over again… She never saw a man clean an oven. Now… she wants me to do it. Thanks😂 😊

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

😂 at least I never gave the impression that it was enjoyable or easy! 😂😂

@TheLumberJacked Год назад

Great point. All such videos should be banned. They allow expectations…I don’t need more expectations…

@TheLumberJacked Год назад

@@TheAmericanSmokeyour sarcasm was on point. But the damage is done. You’ve show it can be done. You bastard. 😮😂

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Nothing worse than expectations. Unfortunately, Pandora’s box has been opened. It wasn’t my intention, but as they say, the damage had been done and the bell cannot be un-rung. May God have mercy on my soul!

@andrzejjasko4500 9 месяцев назад

She not supposed to see this video. It was your mistake.😂

@931tow 2 года назад

Pitboss markets a cleaner that works quite well. As far as the grates and the grease plate under them I run them through the dishwasher after each cook. I don't bolt the cover for the burn pot back in because I pull it out and vacuum it after every 5/6 cooks. Yes, it needs it that much to prevent fires. If you take a rag with the cleaner on it and wipe the walls down regularly it will be much easier than doing the big teardown like this, especially the top of the smoker and the exhaust tube which fill up with creosote and when it gets hot it will drip back down on your food. Love the videos and I tell everyone to watch you.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

Thanks for all you sage wisdom Thomas! You are one of my favorite subs. And THANK YOU! I work hard to build this channel and nothing is more effective than people sharing with their friends. Smoke on brotha!

@edwardlovs7850 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the lesson. As a novice I appreciate your support,

@TheAmericanSmoke 7 месяцев назад

Glad to help! Come over to my Facebook group. American Smoke Carnivores. It’s a great place to learn.

@billsmith8225 9 месяцев назад

Hey Zach, My wife bought a new product to clean our glass stove top. She didn't like the way it worked so I thought I would give it a try. Its called Universal Stone. Comes in a 650 ml tub with 2 sponges. It's a semi-hard paste and works incredibly well, especially on thick build-up. Makes my smoker look like new.

@TheAmericanSmoke 9 месяцев назад

Very nice! I’ve never heard of it. Maybe I can check some out sometime. Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience. Smoke on!!!

@gregorynull5630 Год назад

I clean my PB smoker every time I use it & it doesn't take much time if you do it every time but be sure to keep your firebox dry. I don't use aluminum foil as it cuts down the airflow of the smoker & makes it work less efficiently, but the drip plate & water pan are granite coated and cleans easy if you do it every time, always take out the racks you don't need when you smoke so that you don't need to clean them, I look at cleaning my smoker as part of the hobby & enjoy cleaning my cherished piece of equipment, & it is a pleasure to use a clean smoker to cook your food in every time you use it.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

That definitely sounds like the best possible method. Keep up the good work! Smoke on!!!

@josephvital 6 месяцев назад

That’s tough to do when you’re a million beers deep

@Thegoogun Месяц назад

Yeahhh if I had to scrub my smoker every time I wanted to use it, I’d probably give up the hobby. 😂

@jamesapsey1950 8 месяцев назад

Just stumbled on your video. Must be the bbq gods telling me to clean mine. I will definitely be using your method. Hanks for sharing buddy

@TheAmericanSmoke 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! Come over to my Facebook group sometime. American Smoke Carnivores. It’s a great group to share your cooks and ask questions in. See you in there. Smoke on!!!

@jharlowrose1 8 месяцев назад

My man, I can completely empathize with your experience here. I just never expected to have found this much entertainment. In watching another poor sob have to do this as well. You had me in damn tears when you said “I’m glad I’m not a sea turtle”. Idk how I missed the post around the original date but thank god I found it. Keep pumping out the awesome content and thanks for the laughs tonight.

@TheAmericanSmoke 8 месяцев назад

Haha yeah, you are way behind on this one! I got another full chamber cleaning coming up soon. I’m glad you enjoyed my misery! 😂 Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@johnholly3627 Год назад

Funny, I have never had this bad of an issue like the one in this video - but then I clean mine after each and EVERY use.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Cleaning every cook can’t hurt anything. I should be more disciplined. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@johngeiger8734 Год назад

I have been spraying my drip pan with Pam it works awesome also been using the Dawn Power spray.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Both are solid methods! Smoke on!!!

@Geek_Chef Год назад

Zach....go to the Dollar Tree and get some L.A Totally Awesome Cleaner for $1 a bottle. It cleans it immediately....is absolutely amazing...!! I use it only for the glass....I leave the other stuff on the walls as seasoning.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I’ll pick some up. Thanks for the recommendation! Come over to American Smoke Carnivores on Facebook and share your tips and tricks there. Smoke on!

@cboj64 Год назад

I'll second LA Totally Awesome. The grease literally melts off. I just did my smoker. It was nothing more than wiping with a damp sponge and it looked great

@Psalms144_1_2 6 месяцев назад

Looks great! Wife gifted me a Copper head, for my upcoming retirement. I currently have a brisket smoking over night, so far temps are holding. I will follow your tips on the cleaning.

@TheAmericanSmoke 6 месяцев назад

Good luck on your cook! Are you in my Facebook group? American Smoke Carnivores

@Psalms144_1_2 6 месяцев назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke, Just checked the brisket, nice bark and it's set, 6 more degrees and I'll wrap it. as for Facebook, no, I don't Facebook, to much information being sold by them, it's bad enough with Google.

@BosBackyardBBQ Год назад

Thanks for all of the tips! You and the other BBQing channels have inspired me to start my own.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Ain’t nothing to it but to do it!

@BosBackyardBBQ Год назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke so true! Smoke on brother!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Smoke on!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Let me know if you need any advice

@BosBackyardBBQ Год назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke will do! If I use one of your recipes I’ll be sure to give you credit! I’m proud to be a carnivore!

@OneLeggedTarantula 9 месяцев назад

I picked up a dirty broken smoker for free. 10.00 for parts and a deep clean brought back to life. 1. pressure rinsed it first to remove loose grime. 2. Easy oven. heat to 200F let it soak and reapply a second coat after 15 minutes. scrub with brash brush

@TheAmericanSmoke 9 месяцев назад

That sounds like a big win to me! Thanks for watching. Happy New Year and Smoke on!!!

@ethanerickson3910 Месяц назад

Use a Bissel Steamshot. Melts everything off so quick and easy

@TheAmericanSmoke Месяц назад

Sounds fancy. I never heered of such. 😂 Great recommendation! Thank for watching and for sharing your advice. Smoke on!!!

@Rickbee Год назад

Dawn powerwash is the best cleaner I have used on my pitboss

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

You’re not the first to say that. I need to get some

@therealtraciw.7116 Год назад

Make it at home. When your spray bottle is empty just mix regular dawn, rubbing alcohol and warm water. Shake and voila…Dawn Powerwash! Don’t remember the exact measurements but it’s easy to find on Google.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Great tip!

@TheWhitetailrancher Год назад

"Glad I'm not a sea turtle.... Its agent orange, its agent orange" Classic! Hilarious for sure!!!! Love it!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I almost died. I’m glad you thought it was funny! 😂 thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@aditihubbycookingvlogssupp1739 2 года назад

Wonderful work 👍👍

@patrickcowell2344 27 дней назад

Lol, that "drip tray with all the foil on it , actually has airflow to let the steam from the water pan in. You covered them

@TheAmericanSmoke 27 дней назад

I cut the foil to allow air through the vents.

@terrylafler5321 6 дней назад

I use Awsome from the dollar store, 50/50 mixture and it dissolves grease instantly. Clean your window after every cook.

@TheAmericanSmoke 5 дней назад

Solid. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@matthieulallement 2 года назад

I use only white vinegar, work good and i ' m sûre not toxic

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

I think I will go with the vinegar at my next cleaning. That stuff gets recommended for everything. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Smoke on!

@johnmanthey2683 2 года назад

All I can say young man is shame on you for letting it so bad in the first place. I really appreciated your prior video where you dismantled the bottom to get to the ash pot. Things they don't tell you in the destruction manual. I would think a deep deep clean like that once a year or so would be in order. Did all that ash build up clog up your side and back vents? Are you going to reseason the cabinet? Some really great tips on the whole series you've done on this, from discovery to finish. I may not have the WiFi digital controller in my Copperheads 3 & 5 but, they are a heck of a lot easier to clean and maintain. Oh, one more detail, Take your smoke stack off and clean the inside. A clean smoker operates an performs much better therefore produces a better product. Do a season and burn off to remove any chemical residue. You did a great set of videos on this subject.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

The burn off and reseasoning video is already being edited. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching and for the input. Smoke on!

@johnmanthey2683 2 года назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke Pig shots and scalloped potatoes in my Camp Chef today. have a good one.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

I’ve got a few things going today. I’m probably making my take on shotgun shells today

@TheWhitetailrancher Год назад

This video was so darned funny that i had to come back and subscribe. Don't know if you can cook or not to save your life, but I'm along for the ride for a little while anyway!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Thanks for the support! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I make some decent viddles from time to time. I’ve also got a Facebook group you would enjoy. American Smoke Carnivores. I’m in there daily. Stop by sometime. Smoke on!!!

@brycehall3615 Год назад

The grates fit in my dishwasher.. I also put my smoke tubes in the dishwasher

@TheLumberJacked Год назад

I recommend not using easy off. Easy off strips powdercoat off of metal like it’s a light layer of dust. I’m not sure if the BBQ/Oven version is the same…but I suspect it is. It’s what OFF does.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Yeah , next time I’m going with something new

@_fasteddie65 3 месяца назад

When I do a deep clean I like to flip the smoker upside down with the smoke stack off and clean the fan blade off and pull out the Auger so leftovers pellets won't sit and the burn pot I stuff a bunch of paper towels down it and pull it out when I'm done. I got three years before I had to buy new fans, Heating element, and temperature element and inner pot and Auger rod cause it started acting up Temperature was jumping up and down and wouldn't hold temperature even in the summertime but my pitboss vertical five smoker still kicking I just Imagine what's behind that stainless are Aluminum wall Some of the spray sept into the walls And gets behind it so I'm in wheelchair and trying to do my best wonder how much work it would take to get it apart and back together 😅

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 месяца назад

Man I love the idea of flipping it upside down. I've never considered it. Thanks for watching. Smoke on!!!

@sleepr4117 5 месяцев назад

Would you recommend the competition series over this model? Saw you made the joke at 19:40 and I’ve been between the two models for a couple weeks now trying to make a decision. Thanks man!

@TheAmericanSmoke 5 месяцев назад

Both units get good and bad reviews. I’ve not personally had experience with the competition series so I can’t give first hand feedback. You’re welcome to come over to my Facebook group and probe the members. American Smoke Carnivores. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@rthomas8393 Год назад

Sunburst makes a smoke house degreaser cleaner might be worth a look at.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ve never heard of it. Thanks for watching. Come over to American Smoke Carnivores on Facebook. You can share some time and maybe gets some tips there. Smoke on!!!

@novisun 2 года назад

I just did a clean of everything except getting under the smoke chamber plate. I don't have the right kind of screw driver. The front of the chamber really should be a door, so you could take a shovel scooper in there to get stuff out. I'm glad that I didn't pay top dollar for my smoker, or I'd be furious. This is severe enough a design oversight, that I wouldn't recommend anyone buying one of these smokers, this is ridiculous. I am very glad that you've gone through the pain and the trouble of showing this to the rest of us. Fwiw: I figure that you use your smoker 3 or so times more often, than I use mine. I still smoke a lot of stuff, but I doubt the ash in the chamber is as high as yours... yet. I'm so glad I only paid a token amount of money for my smoker, getting the screwdriver and doing this maintenance sort of makes up for the low price I paid. I'm going to find someone to gripe to about this, and see if something can't be done. (fat chance, but I'm ticked!)

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

Gripe away my friend! We feel your pain. Good news is, life is good! Smoke on and God Bless

@bobsilva6222 Год назад

Great and entertaining video

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas!!!

@bobsilva6222 Год назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke MERRY CHRISTMAS. Waiting for this smoker to become available again here in SE Virginia.

@brassteeth3355 Год назад

Can you run that thing up under the patio?

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I do. Proceed at your own risk

@michaeltedrick2402 Год назад

We use baking soda and vinegar. Just take the door and loose parts in the tub

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I’ve heard that from others. Thanks for the suggestion! Smoke on!!!

@markgrolimund3710 9 месяцев назад

Dawn Powerwash works great

@TheAmericanSmoke 9 месяцев назад

That seems to be a commonly held opinion. I’ll have to put some on my grocery list

@Jasonc9606 5 месяцев назад

Hey Sir, I just recently bought a Pit Boss from a guy I work with. He had it for at least two years and I haven't used it yet. It looks like yours. I did manage to vacuum the burn pit out and cleaned off the grates and the water pan. My question is, how long do these smokers last? 2 years, 4 years, 10 years, 20 years? I only paid $80 for it and am very excited to have it. I just want to make sure that it is still in good enough shape to last me another 8 years or longer.

@TheAmericanSmoke 5 месяцев назад

They come with a 5 year warranty. That’s about as close as I can get you. Everything else comes down to maintenance quality and luck

@Mr.frag-out 4 месяца назад

No man no chemical easy off in the smoker geeze

@TheAmericanSmoke 4 месяца назад

It’s made for ovens and grills. I performed a burn off afterwards.

@TheAmericanSmoke 4 месяца назад

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@davidemoore1620 Год назад

How do you change the fuse, say if you, like I did, blew the damn fuse by not following the directions?

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I’m going to be honest, I don’t know what fuse you’re talking about.

@scotc84 2 года назад

That stuff definitely cleans your lungs out while you clean the smoker

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

Definitely! It did a good job though. To bad It almost killed me. 😂 Thanks for watching!

@HEATHERKAYANDERSON 10 месяцев назад

I clean my smoker every 2 times I smoke meat, I use Dawn Power Wash only it melts the grime away and wipe with paper towels and rinse with plain water on a wet cloth

@TheAmericanSmoke 10 месяцев назад

I got to get me some. Thanks for watching!

@denniscossman Год назад

First unbridled door for the latche so what do they send you a dented door as if you weren't a hard working paying customer & rather than a door the 1st time sent a hige , they knew the door was dented the box was retaped 7 calls , sad $700 plus

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Who have you been speaking with? Lowe’s or Pit Boss?

@buckeyeblooded Год назад

My wife ordered this for me. What's the best first thing to smoke with a new piece of equipment? And, first time smoker

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Pork butt

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

No doubt about it. Use your meat probe and don’t pull it until the internal temp, at the thickest portion, is over 203. Let it rest for at least an hour, you’ll have a successful first cook. No doubt about it. Smoke on!!!

@OleensEmbroidery 6 месяцев назад

If I had that big tote, I would have filled it with hot water and dishwasher detergent to soak. The ultimate corrosive .

@TheAmericanSmoke 6 месяцев назад

Great idea! I’ve got a big cleaning coming up. I’m shopping for an electric pressure washer.

@jesseprobst5113 15 дней назад

Dawns power wash

@patrickcowell2344 27 дней назад

Baking soda my friend.

@TheAmericanSmoke 27 дней назад

Word

@XC2long4u Год назад

It's not lemon, it's lye. Such a good cleaner, and drain opener.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Definitely gets the job done! Thanks for watching!

@brycehall3615 Год назад

I'd use awesome... can fill that tub up with water... add awesome and let it really soak. Easy off is so full of chemicals....

@lainemelrose1383 Год назад

I want to hit mine with the hot water pressure washer

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

You do you. I would not advise it though. I’ve had more than one person tell me that doing that got water into the electrical system and ruined the smoker.

@MrTimberwolf25 2 года назад

Hard telling what that spray do to the lung

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

Yeah, for sure. Definitely strong stuff

@brentclary4267 Год назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke dude this video just drones on. The first 4 min is just rambling. You pick it up and it's entertaining but not well explained as you do it!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Thanks for the feedback. Smoke on!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Is there anything you were unclear about that I can explain more fully?

@MrTimberwolf25 Год назад

For the record this video did indeed help me for the future so I don’t know what the deal i saw nothing wrong even though smoke didn’t explain everything it doesn’t take a rocket scientist 👩‍🔬 to figure it out besides its just 4 screws to take out no big deal I’ve taken mine out after this video to check it keep em coming brother smoke on 👍👍👍👍

@1967MGC 5 месяцев назад

If I win the lottery I'll be so lazy someone can wipe my butt, just like kings had done to them in the past.

@TheAmericanSmoke 5 месяцев назад

Spend that money!

@CactusDronography683 2 года назад

I so don't look forward to doing this 🤣

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

It’s not fun. I don’t want to end up being on of those videos online where someone’s smoker is a blazing inferno! Those are fun to watch, as long as it’s not your smoker burning. Thanks for watching and Smoke on!

@salder70 10 месяцев назад

Safety glasses. That stuff is not good for your eyes.

@TheAmericanSmoke 10 месяцев назад

Your right. I should have had eye and respiratory protection. Hindsight is 20/20. Thanks for the advice and for watching. Smoke on!!!

@salder70 10 месяцев назад

@TheAmericanSmoke I have the same smoker and while smoking a turkey breast, I had a heck of a time getting the temperature to increase. I had it set at 250, but I couldn't get it higher than 236-240. It was around 45 degrees out with a slight wind. Have you ever experienced anything like this?

@TheAmericanSmoke 10 месяцев назад

@smeddlywalleye definitely. With my original control panel, I always set at least 25 or so degrees higher than what I actually wanted to cook at. Then I would monitor my chamber temp with a secondary temp probe and adjust as needed. Kind of like adding wood to a fire or cutting off air supply to a fire. Just … you know…. Pellets. It’s all part of the game. If you have a lot of trouble call Put Boss customer service and they will help trouble shoot. If they can’t fix it they will send you a new control panel. Their 5 year warranty is great.

@mikee10 2 года назад

Nice. I'm 2 years into using mine. Did the ash clean out you did last week - removing the 4 bolts only. Pitboss should make it clearer what needs to be done with ash-hole cleaning. I was surprised by how much was there. I'll be doing that once a year now. I wont be doing a deep clean yet. Looks great. Looking forward to your next cook!

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

I’m going to start checking it after every 6 cooks and try to determine when is best. I’ll make a video on it. Thanks for watching!

@tonychristiano Год назад

it was Brand new Never Used Before . ive been using the Pit Boss 1100 series for years and never had an issue . thanks for your input

@robertsmith3265 Год назад

New subscriber maybe u could flip it over and then you wouldn't have to worry so much about water getting into the bottom cuz it would be on top

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Interesting 🤔

@TheHobbyNerd 2 года назад

I unfortunately am going to be doing this next weekend. When I took the bottom burn pot cover off it was caked with ash, some of which was crusted in with an obvious grease leak. Thanks for the totorial. While I get everything ordered for cleaning... How many beers did this take? :) Take care

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

It takes…. As many as it takes. 😂 may the force be with you!

@brianmiller1098 11 месяцев назад

Sorry guy's steam cleaning only, don't want chemicals in my walls

@TheAmericanSmoke 11 месяцев назад

Right on! Thanks for watching!!!

@2010stoof Год назад

The only suggestion I have is don't let oven cleaner sit on the thermometer probe. Best bet is what he says in many videos to clean it each cook. My uncle had to replace his after corrosive cleaner sitting too long on it. Just for anyone reading this that missed you saying it early in the video

@davidmedeiros2851 Год назад

I just cleaned my up right electric smoker with that new Dawn power spray washer . Boom. Came Off like butter . Down fall so many paper towels . Upside no harsh chemical in hale . Try it next time and holla back !! Subscribing now !

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I’ve heard this same recommendation many times. I will definitely be picking some up. Thanks for watching. Smoke on!!!

@darylh100 Год назад

I clean my smoker after every 2 or 3 uses so not near this bad. I have tried Easy Off BBQ grill cleaner on my vertical smoker. It gets good results but is really strong and nasty to use. Tried other cleaners like simple green HD and ZEP citrus degreaser. The best so far has been Greased Lightning. The grease just melts right off with out all the nasty smell and toxic fumes of the Easy off. The results look just like the smoker door in this video but keep in mind that i don't have many layers of baked on grease.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

You are dedicated! Good on you! Thanks for watching and for the info on the greased lightning. Smoke on!!!

@davidward1259 11 месяцев назад

After you take the door off, just flip the body on it's side and no worries about water/chemical running into the firepot or electronic board area. I also pop my grates in the dishwasher after each smoke and run it on the heavy clean high temp mode. Also an electric pressure washer can do wonders for cleaning a grill or smoker. Just enough power and pin point control

@TheAmericanSmoke 11 месяцев назад

Solid tips! Thanks for watching and for sharing. Smoke on!!!

@johnkelley3980 Год назад

That was funny! I have the same smoker and the same delightful experience ahead of me. Thanks to this video I will try to make it as fun and entertaining as you did!😂

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Misery loves company! Thanks for watching and smoke on!!!

@Ibanez_74 2 дня назад

I like this video. My only concern or more of a question. The oven cleaner. Will this destroy the rubber gasket on the door with many cleans? Or is this safe for the gasket? Thanks for the video. Very much appreciated.

@TheAmericanSmoke 16 часов назад

The cleaner I used is for ovens and grills. Not sure if it’s made to be easy on gaskets but I’ve never had any problems.

@JayPea77 2 года назад

Thanks for doing a vid on this. I tried the Pitboss degreaser and wasn't happy with it. It worked on the door but not well for inside the chamber. I'll definitely try what you used.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Glad I could help. Those fumes are strong though so take care. Smoke on!

@davidblack5551 4 месяца назад

Wear a respirator 😂

@ian6551 13 дней назад

You can put the chrome racks in a plastic bin and fill it with water and liquid draino and clean them just letting them soak.

@TheAmericanSmoke 13 дней назад

Interesting! Not on the ceramic coated racks though? Right?

@PhilHumphrey-s1g 2 месяца назад

I use the Dawn Platinum Plus POWERWASH Plus Free and Clear product. I used it on the glass and the dark film literally started running off without scrubbing. May wanna try it out.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 месяца назад

I’ve actually picked up some of that bases on many recommendations just like your. The stuff work really well. Thanks for taking the time to make the suggestion. Smoke on!!!

@Nick-bv2my 27 дней назад

I use apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle. Let it sit, soak etc. and also good on the glass.Takes a couple of times but not dealing with harsh chemicals.

@TheAmericanSmoke 27 дней назад

Nice. Maybe swap to white vinegar. It’s cheaper and a commonly used cleaner. Save the ACV for spritzing your BBQ. Thanks for watching. Smoke on!!!

@chrislee253 Месяц назад

Best thing to use with out chemicals on your food is vinegar baking soda and salt

@TheAmericanSmoke Месяц назад

That’s solid advice and always a safe bet. Thanks for watching and Smoke on!!!

@alanpeters488 4 месяца назад

I’m curious if there’s any negative effect from covering the drip tray with foil?

@TheAmericanSmoke 4 месяца назад

The only negative, to my knowledge, would be if you didn’t cut out for the vents. That would change the dynamics of air flow in the chamber a bit.

@beansan11 7 месяцев назад

I just use soap and water every smoke if it’s a brisket and every 2 if it’s not as fatty. Use aluminum pans to catch my grease.

@TheAmericanSmoke 7 месяцев назад

That’s a great proactive way of keeping your pit nice and clean. Very disciplined. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@ed.pa-pa 3 месяца назад

if you do it like a hillbilly ya take it to the car wash and have more time for fishing

@TheAmericanSmoke 3 месяца назад

Do hillbillies still have a working smoker when they get home? 😂

@Good_TimeCharlie 7 месяцев назад

Why nor use a pressure washer to clean the pieces like the racks and grease pan

@TheAmericanSmoke 7 месяцев назад

Great question! It’s mainly due to my lack of ownership of a pressure washer. I’m currently looking for one. I’m about to paint my house so I’ll need one for that. But, I’ll definitely be pressure washing the components from there on out. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@JimHalischuk Месяц назад

How about usung dawn

@TheAmericanSmoke Месяц назад

I’ve had people tell me they use dawn. Dawn is what’s in the hot soapy water that I wipe down with at the end. I feel like much much more scraping is going to be required if Dawn is your only degreaser.

@MrPecky 9 месяцев назад

Or, you could wipe it out every 2 or 3 smokes. 😀

@TheAmericanSmoke 9 месяцев назад

True

@satturatedphat Год назад

Roll Tide from Mobile

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Roll Tide! Thanks for watching!

@robertgayer3763 10 месяцев назад

you talk to much

@TheAmericanSmoke 10 месяцев назад

……………… smoke on!!!

@lonestarsmoked 8 месяцев назад

I use Char-Broil grate grill cleaner. Found it at HEB. It works great and builds up an instant foaming effect.

@TheAmericanSmoke 8 месяцев назад

Nice! Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@rustycaptain1156 2 месяца назад

I just use warm water and a drill brush

@rustycaptain1156 2 месяца назад

Also duct tape the whole. Lol

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 месяца назад

If you caint duck it… 😂

@rev9fan1 8 месяцев назад

Can you power wash it if you cover the electronics? Maybe set it on its side and use masking tap to cover the burn hole?

@TheAmericanSmoke 8 месяцев назад

I’ve not been brave enough to try it. I saw another person say they did it and ruined it. I don’t know if they took precautions or not though.

@rev9fan1 8 месяцев назад

@TheAmericanSmoke I'll look mine over carefully, see if it's even possible. The amount of grease you took off and towels you used, it's almost better to power wash it, but obviously we don't want to ruin it for sure.

@TheAmericanSmoke 8 месяцев назад

It’s not a huge job to remove the control panel. I’m not sure about the auger motor. Probably less work than I did in this video! 😂

@jeremymcmichael7371 Месяц назад

I use dawn's dishes Soap?. On a upright pitboss with the double doors. I'm not keen on using oven cleaner. I know it's meant for the oven, but I'm not willing to put that in a smoker. If dawn's dish soap, you can use on animals to clean them so if you can use it on animals. I don't see why you can't use it in a smoker.

@TheAmericanSmoke Месяц назад

You’re not gonna hurt anything with some dawn. You remember they always washed those little oil spill ducks with it! 😅

@jeremymcmichael7371 Месяц назад

@@TheAmericanSmoke yea I do

@TheAmericanSmoke Месяц назад

I usually do my final wipe down with warm water and dawn

@jeremymcmichael7371 Месяц назад

I had to do it to my pit. Bull's didn't want to. I used it for probably 2 years pretty hard. That it's sad for about 2 years. I had to do it once to my trigger. I had to lay it down to transport it to my new place. The Ashes got all over everything on the inside. So needless to say. I didn't know how much the petina on the inside of the pet matter with cooking.

@garybell6919 2 месяца назад

Ok, i think i already know the answer, but, after you spray the cleaner inside of the smoker, can spray the hose in it to clean it out?

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 месяца назад

I wouldn’t advise it. You have a lot of electronics that can be exposed to moisture from the inside. Proceed with caution

@garybell6919 2 месяца назад

@TheAmericanSmoke , that's actually what I was thinking, I'm getting ready to put in a new igniter so I'd thought I'd do a good cleaning on it, Thank you

@councilofdisillusionedrabb3382 Месяц назад

@TheAmericanSmoke seems like there'd be a market then for a rubber sealed metal plug to fit that element hole. Then you could spray your heart out. I have a mill and a grinder in my workshop, I may gin one up. 😋

@TheAmericanSmoke Месяц назад

It’s not just that, it’s all the vents in the sides that allow air flow from the burn pot

@SterlingStudios 4 месяца назад

Welcome from New Smyrna Beach beachside. Been an old skool offset smoker for years, primarily venison. Now I'm just smoking Ribs, and chicken. Love the channel.

@TheAmericanSmoke 4 месяца назад

I just looked up your location and wow! Beautiful location to call home. Thanks for watching!

@humblebumblehomestead 4 месяца назад

Hey next time pre-heat your smoker and after it heats to 300 open it up and spray it down, it literally just melts EVERYTHING off!! I heat my smoker up and then blast it with that stuff and it’s just amazing!!!

@TheAmericanSmoke 4 месяца назад

Excellent! Smoke on!!!

@dwormon4591 2 месяца назад

Use a car wash ?

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 месяца назад

Like a pressure washer? Or are you loading it up and actually taking it to a car wash?

@dwormon4591 2 месяца назад

Load it ...use degreaser..than power rinse....let dry out for a week

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 месяца назад

@dwormon4591 have you done this successfully? I’ve had people say pressure washing the inside ruined their unit.

@gunshipgator 9 месяцев назад

Purple Power degreaser is what I use. Buy the 2 gallon or whatever big jug and get a cheap sprayer from HD or Lowe's. My current set up is gas, so no worries about electronics. Spray it in, close the door while I drink a beer, then open and use the hose on most of it. Grates have to be scrubbed with a stainless scrub pad. Stuff comes right off.

@TheAmericanSmoke 9 месяцев назад

Nice. Thanks for sharing your method. Smoke on!!!

@lodollar23 Год назад

I used super clean from walmart on my farm tractor. It had 40 years of caked grease. I didn't even scrub it much. Then rinsed it off. It was amazing. Supposed to be non toxic to. I've never used the brand you have there for a degreaser. Did it rust?

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I’ve had not rust.

@debvermulm2259 Год назад

pit boss very good

@pd4467 2 года назад

I wonder if you could plug that hole up with somethin so it prevents a lot of water from getting down there that way I could spray some chemicals and then hit it with my pressure washer… 🤔

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

Not sure. Proceed with caution

@davidmedeiros2851 Год назад

Looks easier to just buy another one !!! Lol kidding to expensive . Great job . Sure that took over 3 to 4 hours maybe !? 😢

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Uuuummmmm… with videoing, 3. 1-2 just working. Mainly because of the disassembly and reassembly. Don’t ever let me hit the lottery! I’ll give one away every time it gets dirty! 😂 Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@The_SmokeHut Год назад

'Awesome", without a doubt is the best stuff you could buy. No choking, spray it on wipe it off..THE END!!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

I dig it! Check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fEvQSe6Gb4w.html Smoke on!!!

@jimcook2716 Год назад

Awesome is a lot less toxic and you use paper towels and I’ve had no problems with rubber seals!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Fo sho! Check this out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fEvQSe6Gb4w.html

@JasonLehmann-d3x Год назад

I had the same issue with those screws! I used the multitool to cut the screw off. all good!

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Smoke on!!!

@willquoikapor Год назад

Makes me want to take a pressure washer to it lol. Or attach a scrub pad to my drill.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

That scrub brush is not a bad idea at all! I’ve heard of people ruing this unit with a pressure washer though. You do you though! 😂 Smoke on!

@randomchopsuey7165 10 месяцев назад

I need to save this video can you make it saveable please? Great content!!!!

@TheAmericanSmoke 10 месяцев назад

There are no restrictions on this video that I know of.

@RockRidgeAdventures Год назад

I have the same smoker, best cleaner I have found is just dawn dish soap and water.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

Dawn is always a solid choice. A lot of people say the Dawn Powerwash is the truth. I haven’t tried it yet though. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!

@stevezamarron3830 9 месяцев назад

Mr Clean scrub pads work fantastic as well🇺🇸🔥

@TheAmericanSmoke 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info and for watching! Smoke on!!!

@michaelprosperity3420 2 года назад

The buildup on the walls!!!! They call that patina.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

My petina had become paterible! 😂

@jameswoods6693 11 месяцев назад

Krud cutter works amazing

@TheAmericanSmoke 11 месяцев назад

I’ve never heard of it. Thanks for the tip and for watching! Smoke on!

@HappyEatsWithDave 2 года назад

Zach, that had to be one o your funniest videos. OMG I was laughing at how much you were griping about cleaning the smoker. It was fun to watch and I actually learned something. Yeah Don't put your head inside your smoker when spraying Easy-Off LMAO thank you for that lesson. Love ya brother and smoke on!!!

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 года назад

😂 always glad to help, Dave! Thanks for watching, my friend!

@sandersjones1577 Год назад

Use a long handle brush it’s alotof help too.

@TheAmericanSmoke Год назад

That’s solid advice for anyone still planning to clean their unit! 👆

@jc5066 2 месяца назад

Member's Mark Commercial Oven, Grill and Fryer Cleaner. Best cleaner ever.

@TheAmericanSmoke 2 месяца назад

I appreciate the info on the cleaner. Thanks for watching. Smoke on!!!

@davidb4448 2 месяца назад

YES! I've used it also and as soon as you spray it on the black starts dripping away. Incredible product. Try it.

@autopsy181 5 месяцев назад

Your humor is awesome.

@TheAmericanSmoke 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad you appreciate it! It just pisses my wife off most of the time. 😂 haha just kidding. She took the ring and everything that came with it. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!