Not reaching temp

[024mula]

I’m sure this has been posted, I did search I promise.
My pity boss pro series 850 now about 3 years old started last year taking a real long time to come to temp. Example 350 it would take about an hour.
I installed an external thermometer just to check.
This year same issue. Currently the smoker is on it’s been 1.5 hours. It’s set to 450 and 385 is all I can get out of it
Grill is decently clean, ash was cleaned out. I’ve tried the smoke stack open and shut and all in between. Currently it’s wide open and seems to be the best. Also good quality bear mountian pellets
Do I have a part that’s failing. Because I’d love to replace it and get back to normal.
I have a buddy same set up says 20 minutes to 400.

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from Texas to the group!
When’s the last time you clean the temperature sensor?
That will effect how it operates
Hopefully this helps you

 

[Sparky]

Welcome to the club

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Welcome

 

[024mula]

Welcome from Texas to the group!
When’s the last time you clean the temperature sensor?
That will effect how it operates
Hopefully this helps you

I have never physically cleaned the temp sensor. I’m not sure it’s location.

 

[Cowboy1955]

I have never physically cleaned the temp sensor. I’m not sure it’s location.

On the left side by the grate. A open yop box with two screws. Remove that and I use dawn dishwashing liquid and a sponge Wipe it off with a paper towel and put cover back on

 

[024mula]

On the left side by the grate. A open yop box with two screws. Remove that and I use dawn dishwashing liquid and a sponge Wipe it off with a paper towel and put cover back on

I will give that a try hopefully tomorrow and report back.

 

[Jimsmokes]

I will give that a try hopefully tomorrow and report back.

If it's really coated try oven cleaner. I keep my smoke tube on that side so it gets coated heavily on long cooks.

 

[bobissmokin]

Welcome!

 

[JimM.]

A little rubbing alcohol on a paper towel usually gets the sensor very clean for me.

 

[024mula]

Cleaned the temp probe it was pretty filthy

Set smoker to 400

20 minutes to 300

32 minutes to 350

One probe showing 371 close to the smokers temp probe. External analog temp gauge installed in the lid above the handle shows 400

I shut down after the 32 minute mark

Does this seem good?

 

[Jimsmokes]

Cleaned the temp probe it was pretty filthy

Set smoker to 400

20 minutes to 300

32 minutes to 350

One probe showing 371 close to the smokers temp probe. External analog temp gauge installed in the lid above the handle shows 400

I shut down after the 32 minute mark

Does this seem good?

I could live with it. I never go above 350° unless I'm cleaning it or burning pellets to empty

 

[Freedbyjc]

I’m sure this has been posted, I did search I promise.
My pity boss pro series 850 now about 3 years old started last year taking a real long time to come to temp. Example 350 it would take about an hour.
I installed an external thermometer just to check.
This year same issue. Currently the smoker is on it’s been 1.5 hours. It’s set to 450 and 385 is all I can get out of it
Grill is decently clean, ash was cleaned out. I’ve tried the smoke stack open and shut and all in between. Currently it’s wide open and seems to be the best. Also good quality bear mountian pellets
Do I have a part that’s failing. Because I’d love to replace it and get back to normal.
I have a buddy same set up says 20 minutes to 400.

What are your ambient temperatures?
Are you doing the recommended preheat every time?