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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bigb159" data-source="post: 4283344" data-attributes="member: 51595">Masterbuilt is the no-fuss electric set-and-forget smoker for the guy who wants to set a temp and a timer and forget until dinner time. They tend to fail after a year or so - get a good warranty or just plan on replacing.I had a Char Griller (same concept, got for $50 clearance) and used to smoke ribs on my no-barbecues-allowed apartment deck. I had to replace the heating element three times, but the landlord left me alone and the neighbors' mouths were watering every Sunday afternoon.Pellet smokers will give you better smoke flavor, of course you get the best results from an offset, but only after you've oversmoked and/burned a dozen butts.The propane Masterbuilt is an interesting concept I had not considered. Less issues with heating element means more longevity, and when the next monster storm hits, you've got options for bigger chunks of meat. I wonder what the propane usage looks like.</blockquote>