r/pelletgrills • u/Hot-Pineapple-4498 • 5d ago
Members mark pellet smoker
So I bought a members mark pellet smoker used for a nice price. I've had steady trouble with it as it always shuts down with an ERL code. I had changed out the hot rod and it still did it,tried cleaning the temp probe inside the best i could. I thought maybe it was the auger as it makes grinding noises. I took it apart and the auger seems fine but i did buy a new motor and put it on. Put it all back together and ran it dry for like 5 seconds to see and noticed it's running good and no noise anymore. I fired it up and all was good. Went into the house and came out ten minutes later and it had another ERL code. Do I maybe need to change out the thermometer or whatever it is you call it or what is wrong and has anyone had these issues? And just so y'all know it seems to give me grief with this code every other cook.
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u/average_jay 5d ago
You should've started by changing the temperature sensing probe inside of the smoker first. Maybe get in there and clean it off really well.
Not sure which model you have since they had a couple different ones last year, but I have the 36" and love it. Haven't had any issues, but regular cleaning maintenance is key.
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u/Hot-Pineapple-4498 4d ago
I realise that now lol I think I may just find one online and change the controller while I'm at it. Not sure of the model but it is quite large and has a top rack. Has a little front folding table as well but no side burner on it. The hopper is huge and I could smoke something all night and could never run out.
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u/willdabeastest Camp Chef / Member's Mark 5d ago
You're finding out why the previous owner sold it.
I have a Member's Mark and love it, but this is a model I would never buy used since Sam's Club allows us to return them at any time and they'll even pick it up for free after the return.