{"id":877,"date":"2023-01-25T16:21:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/?p=877"},"modified":"2023-01-25T16:22:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T16:22:10","slug":"help-my-electric-smoker-isnt-smoking-whats-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/help-my-electric-smoker-isnt-smoking-whats-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"Help! My Electric Smoker Isn&#8217;t Smoking &#8211; Whats Wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re new to smoking with an electric smoker, you may run into some difficulties getting it started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, don&#8217;t worry &#8211; we can help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we&#8217;ll go over some of the most common issues that can cause your electric smoker to not smoke properly. By the end, you&#8217;ll be a pro at troubleshooting your smoker so that you can get delicious smoked food every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/help-my-electric-smoker-isnt-smoking-whats-wrong\/#Check_if_the_wood_chips_are_properly_soaked_%E2%80%93_they_should_be_wet_not_dry\" title=\"Check if the wood chips are properly soaked &#8211; they should be wet, not dry!\">Check if the wood chips are properly soaked &#8211; they should be wet, not dry!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/help-my-electric-smoker-isnt-smoking-whats-wrong\/#Make_sure_the_electric_smoker_is_plugged_in_and_turned_on\" title=\"Make sure the electric smoker is plugged in and turned on\">Make sure the electric smoker is plugged in and turned on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/help-my-electric-smoker-isnt-smoking-whats-wrong\/#Check_the_temperature_gauge_on_your_electric_smoker_to_see_if_its_set_too_low\" title=\"Check the temperature gauge on your electric smoker to see if it&#8217;s set too low.\">Check the temperature gauge on your electric smoker to see if it&#8217;s set too low.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hotelectricsmoker.com\/help-my-electric-smoker-isnt-smoking-whats-wrong\/#If_none_of_these_things_work_then_its_time_to_call_a_professional\" title=\"If none of these things work, then it&#8217;s time to call a professional\">If none of these things work, then it&#8217;s time to call a professional<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_if_the_wood_chips_are_properly_soaked_%E2%80%93_they_should_be_wet_not_dry\"><\/span>Check if the wood chips are properly soaked &#8211; they should be wet, not dry!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common mistake that causes your electric smoker to produce no smoke is that the wood chips aren&#8217;t wet! That&#8217;s probably the opposite of what you may have thought was necessary, but if you&#8217;re using wood chips for smoking or grilling food, it&#8217;s important to make sure they are properly soaked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood chips should be wet, not dry, so that they smoke and flavor the food adequately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To test if your wood chips are thoroughly soaked, remove a handful from the water and give them a squeeze; if no water comes out, you can be sure that they are ready to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes much longer for dry chips to absorb moisture and releasing steam at the same rate throughout cooking can be difficult with dry chips. So, if you want to get the best out of your wood chip experience don&#8217;t forget to check if they are properly soaked first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sure_the_electric_smoker_is_plugged_in_and_turned_on\"><\/span>Make sure the electric smoker is plugged in and turned on<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical smokers offer a simple and convenient way to create succulent, slow cooked meals; however, the experience can turn sour if you don&#8217;t remember the most basic rule of electric smokers (and all electric appliances): make sure it&#8217;s properly plugged in and turned on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before firing up an electric smoker, double-check that it&#8217;s securely connected to an outlet with a grounded cord before flicking the switch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not doing so could result in an undercooked dinner or starting a fire \u2013 neither of which you want! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electric smokers are incredibly user-friendly but having to start over again due to something as seemingly petty as not plugging it in properly can be a major bummer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, remember &#8211; always make sure your electric smoker is plugged in and fully powered on before making delicious dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_temperature_gauge_on_your_electric_smoker_to_see_if_its_set_too_low\"><\/span>Check the temperature gauge on your electric smoker to see if it&#8217;s set too low.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an avid food smoker and enjoy preparing delicious meals, it can be important to stay conscious of temperature control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring that your electric smoker isn\u2019t set too low can be the difference between a perfectly cooked meal and one that comes out overcooked or underdone. You don\u2019t want to waste your hard-earned ingredients on something that doesn\u2019t turn out how you anticipated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to check your electric smoker\u2019s temperature gauge before firing up your dish gives you the assurance of knowing that your meal will come out tasting just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_none_of_these_things_work_then_its_time_to_call_a_professional\"><\/span>If none of these things work, then it&#8217;s time to call a professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you&#8217;ve tried many different methods to solve a problem, but nothing seems to be working. It\u2019s time to think outside the box and consider calling a professional. Not only can they provide expert advice, but they can ensure that the job is done quickly and correctly. The peace of mind that comes with bringing in an experienced professional can more than make up for the cost. And if none of these things work, calling a professional will give you the best chance of success in resolving your issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood chip smokers are a great way to get that smoked flavor without having to do too much work. However, if your wood chip smoker isn&#8217;t working properly, there are a few things you can check before calling a professional. First, make sure the wood chips are properly soaked &#8211; they should be wet, not dry. Second, ensure that the electric smoker is plugged in and turned on. Third, check the temperature gauge to see if it&#8217;s set too low. If none of these things work, then it may be time to call a professional for help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re new to smoking with an electric smoker, you may run into some difficulties getting it started. But, don&#8217;t worry &#8211; we can help! 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