Pit Boss
Premature Heating Cutoff
Timer counts down but heating stops before the timer reaches zero.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
High-limit thermostat tripping, control board logic fault, temperature sensor misreading high temperature, intermittent element connection
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the smoker before testing components.
- Monitor temperature: Use an oven thermometer to see if the smoker is actually overheating when heat cuts off. If not, suspect sensor or control issues.
- Check sensor connection: Ensure the cabinet temperature sensor probe wiring is secure at the control board.
- Inspect high-limit thermostat: If it opens prematurely, replace the high-limit thermostat.
- Control board replacement: If all hardware checks out, the main control board may be mismanaging the heating cycle and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
High-Limit Thermostat
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