Joshua M.
I purchased this grill shortly after…
I purchased this grill shortly after Father’s Day, excited to use it right away. It arrived promptly, and my sons and I assembled it on the day we planned to grill. However, when we turned it on, the control panel lit up briefly before shutting off. Thinking it might be an issue with my outlet, I tried troubleshooting in every way I could without success. I reached out to customer service, and they responded quickly, offering to send a new control panel. When it arrived, I installed it, but unfortunately, the same issue occurred. After another email exchange, the company sent me an entirely new hopper with a control panel, along with gasket material for the lid, which was missing from the original kit. Once the new hopper was installed, the grill finally worked, and we were able to use it that day. So far, I’ve only used the grill once due to the back-and-forth of troubleshooting and scheduling time to use it for smoking. The food turned out fair, though I suspect the lack of strong smoke flavor may have been user error as I learn to use this grill. However, everyone in the house agreed it didn’t deliver the depth of smoke flavor we were expecting. I plan to give it another try, but I approach it with some hesitation given the initial setup challenges and inconsistent results. In hindsight, I almost prefer my older smoker since I know exactly what to expect from it. If you’re considering this grill, proceed with caution. While the customer service was responsive and ultimately resolved the issue, the time and effort required to get the grill working left me a bit frustrated. That said, I haven’t used the grill extensively yet, so my experience may improve with more practice. I hope this review helps!
Response from Z GrillsNov 22, 2024
Hi Joshua, Thank you for sharing your detailed experience, and we truly appreciate your patience throughout the troubleshooting process. We’re glad our customer service team was able to assist you and that the issue was ultimately resolved with the new hopper and control panel. We completely understand your frustration with the initial challenges and can imagine how that impacted your experience. As for the smoke flavor, we definitely agree that there’s a learning curve with using pellet grills, especially when it comes to getting that perfect smoky taste. We recommend experimenting with pellet types, temperature settings, and cook times to find what works best for you. We hope you’ll continue to give the grill a try, and we’re confident that with more use, you’ll be able to achieve the results you’re looking for. We’re here for any questions or tips you might need as you continue your grilling journey, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. Best regards Zgrills team


