Temperature overshoot

[FX4 Driver]

When I fire up the SmokeFire now it overshoots the temperature set almost all the time.

Grilling chicken breast at 425 tonight. App said it was ready so I went back outside and it was at 480. it said it was cooling down but went to 495. I’ll open the lid to assist in the temperature drop and once it gets back to the set temperature it stays. I‘ve had it happen when doing a reverse sear too when I set it to 225 and it pops to 300.

Any thoughts on what might be causing it?

Thanks!

 

[Goneincognito]

It's not going to stop at 425 the second it hits that.
It's just what happens and you have to give them time to settle down.

 

[FX4 Driver]

I’ve had it since August 2020 and it just started doing it a few months ago.

 

[Goneincognito]

Gen1 with original parts?
Gen1 with upgraded parts?
Gen2?

 

[FX4 Driver]

Gen 1 with update.

 

[Goneincognito]

Check the gasket at the ash draw/cook chamber.

 

[FX4 Driver]

I’ll check that out. Thanks!

 

[FX4 Driver]

That seems to have worked. The drawer wasn't quite closing all the way due to some ash build up. Only used it once since I cleaned it out.

Hopefully this will help someone in the future when they do a search.

 

[Goneincognito]

Sweet

 

[JpsBBQ]

Great outcome ! @Goneincognito is a great resource for you all. Bravo!