Problem with smoke coming from hopper - Century 22

[GrillMeister]

My Costco Century 22 is just over 7 years old. For the last few months, the hopper has been smoking during a cook. It's not a back burn, as I have emptied the hopper after a cook and it looks normal. Any thoughts?

Cooking bacon wrapped shrimp tonight!

 

[RayClem]

Have you checked the exhaust vent to make sure creosote has not built up over the past 7 years?

 

[RustyJake]

Can you hear the fan turning?
Almost seems like it isn't circulating if it isn't back burning

 

[Slimpicker]

It's not a back burn

Then I'm with RayClem, you might have your main exhaust area clogged or obstructed somehow?

Good to hear from ya GM

 

[GrillMeister]

I'll check. I'm pulling it out of commission this weekend. The left edge that holds up the drip pan is rusting through. Poor design. While's its out of the lineup, I will take it apart and finally replace the fire pot and igniter and weld or bolt on a new ridge for upper end of the drip pan.

Will be assembling the Members Mark unit I bought a while ago and getting it on the BBQ patio today.

 

[Slimpicker]

Will be assembling the Members Mark unit I bought a while ago and getting it on the BBQ patio today.

I wish I'd gotten in on that one... I procrastinated and, well, 'loser'

Good luck buddy

 

[GrillMeister]

I wish I'd gotten in on that one... I procrastinated and, well, 'loser'

Good luck buddy

I bet they do it again at the end of the grilling season.

 

[Slimpicker]

I bet they do it again at the end of the grilling season.

 

[CMTiger]

What y’all talking about?

 

[GrillMeister]

What y’all talking about?

Member's Mark Pro Series Pellet Grill at Sam's Club

Saw this at Sam's Club today for $499 including the cover. Sheesh. Looks like a great deal and it's insulated. The walls and door are about an inch thick. When my Century 22 rusts out, I make take a look at one of these. If it every goes on sale for $399, then I'm snagging one and sticking...

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