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20" Char-Griller Akorn Auto-Kamado Digital WiFi Charcoal Grill (Gray)

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Home Depot has 20" Char-Griller Akorn Auto-Kamado Digital WiFi Charcoal Grill (Gray) for $299. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member KevinS2532 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Features:
  • Kamado-style charcoal grill with cart and locking wheels for easy movement of grill
  • Control temperature and cook time with the digital control panel or with a smart device using WiFi connectivity
  • 445 sq. in. of total cooking space
  • Versatile temperature range of 200F-700F for low smoking methods or high heat searing
  • Triple-walled insulation for maximum heat retention and fuel efficiency for longer burn times and juicer, tender meats
  • EasyDump Ash Pan to easily dispose of your ashes and continue grilling with ease
  • Dual adjustable dampers for maintaining desired grilling or smoking temperatures
  • Durable steel side shelves for additional food preparation space
  • Includes a removable stainless steel warming rack to keep food warm during preparation, or for low and slow smoking methods
  • Hold up to 23 burgers to cook for the entire family
  • Additional accessories include one grill grate lifter and cast iron cooking grates

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty

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Written by KevinS2532
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Home Depot has 20" Char-Griller Akorn Auto-Kamado Digital WiFi Charcoal Grill (Gray) for $299. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member KevinS2532 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Features:
  • Kamado-style charcoal grill with cart and locking wheels for easy movement of grill
  • Control temperature and cook time with the digital control panel or with a smart device using WiFi connectivity
  • 445 sq. in. of total cooking space
  • Versatile temperature range of 200F-700F for low smoking methods or high heat searing
  • Triple-walled insulation for maximum heat retention and fuel efficiency for longer burn times and juicer, tender meats
  • EasyDump Ash Pan to easily dispose of your ashes and continue grilling with ease
  • Dual adjustable dampers for maintaining desired grilling or smoking temperatures
  • Durable steel side shelves for additional food preparation space
  • Includes a removable stainless steel warming rack to keep food warm during preparation, or for low and slow smoking methods
  • Hold up to 23 burgers to cook for the entire family
  • Additional accessories include one grill grate lifter and cast iron cooking grates

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty

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Written by KevinS2532

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Mar 23, 2024
39 Posts
Joined Jun 2007
Mar 23, 2024
akillshot
Mar 23, 2024
39 Posts
I have had an original Akorn since
2014 and it has developed some rust areas around the ash pan so I was looking to replace it this year. It is a great grill without going the ceramic egg type and cost. Interested to see how the updated features perform. Thanks for posting
Mar 23, 2024
27 Posts
Joined Sep 2014
Mar 23, 2024
mogila87
Mar 23, 2024
27 Posts
I love the style and idea, but man those reviews all seem to complain about a faulty heat sensor that goes bad quick. Anybody have any thoughts?
Mar 23, 2024
46 Posts
Joined Nov 2011
Mar 23, 2024
MoreBookish
Mar 23, 2024
46 Posts
I've had one for a year or two and I love it.
Mar 23, 2024
10 Posts
Joined Sep 2018
Mar 23, 2024
IstaP
Mar 23, 2024
10 Posts
I have had this grill for about a year. I too had the issues with temperature and a fan sensor but replacement part took care of both. Took a while to get, this being post-Covid supply issues era. Customer support was great, no complaints there.
Once functional, I think it's a tremendous value if you're into smoking meat. It will run 200-220 degrees for many hours on a small load of coals without any supervision and fully autonomously.
If you're strictly into grilling at high heat, you may say a few bucks and get a non-electronic version of the same grill instead.
Mar 23, 2024
172 Posts
Joined Aug 2006
Mar 23, 2024
korg
Mar 23, 2024
172 Posts
Quote from mogila87 :
I love the style and idea, but man those reviews all seem to complain about a faulty heat sensor that goes bad quick. Anybody have any thoughts?
Their support is very helpful and will send you a new one ASAP if you encounter issues. The issue is that the heat sensor is attached to the lid, and so if the heat sensor cable is attached under tension and at a bad angle, repeated openings will cause the rigid metal sheath of the heat sensor cable to stress and fray the flexible part of the cable at their junction point. Giving the cable significant slack and angling the heat sensor cable sideways should remediate this issue. Otherwise, I found their support to be excellent and the product to be great. You can smoke two racks of spare ribs stood up, or one whole brisket.
Mar 23, 2024
69 Posts
Joined Jun 2021
Mar 23, 2024
TealAppliance4172
Mar 23, 2024
69 Posts
My wife got me one 2 years ago for Father's Day. I absolutely love it. The app can be a little wonky and become "disconnected" but I don't really use that feature. Make sure to clean your ash out relatively soon after use as it can hold moisture & is acidic which will cause the bottom tray to rust out faster. It can hold a 275° temp within 5 degrees all day with minimal lump charcoal.

I use grape seed oil to condition mine after use and have bought a few accessories for it (ceramic stone & searing half circle pan)

One other thing of note is sometimes the electronic temp control on it throws an error code randomly but simply unplugging it and plugging it back in has always fixed it.

I bought an adapter so I can plug it into my Milwaukee 12v batteries.
Last edited by TealAppliance4172 March 23, 2024 at 05:07 PM.
Mar 23, 2024
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Mar 23, 2024
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Mar 23, 2024
Santa_Claus
Mar 23, 2024
9,456 Posts
Quote from cdalt257 :
Do yourself a favor and just get a Weber Kettle.
Repped. Or Kamadp Joe II.
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Mar 23, 2024
69 Posts
Joined Jun 2021
Mar 23, 2024
TealAppliance4172
Mar 23, 2024
69 Posts
Quote from cdalt257 :
Do yourself a favor and just get a Weber Kettle.
Very valuable feedback. Do/have you owned one and can provide real world experience?

This is basically a budget ceramic grill and those cost $800+ for comparable size.
Mar 24, 2024
801 Posts
Joined Feb 2012
Mar 24, 2024
yakky
Mar 24, 2024
801 Posts
Quote from TealAppliance4172 :
Very valuable feedback. Do/have you owned one and can provide real world experience?

This is basically a budget ceramic grill and those cost $800+ for comparable size.
I have both. The Weber makes great wings using a vortex attachment. Otherwise the Acorn beats it in every respect, smoking, grilling, making pizza, it does it all well.
Mar 24, 2024
20 Posts
Joined Mar 2017
Mar 24, 2024
BC901
Mar 24, 2024
20 Posts
Absolutely love this grill! Great value for the price. Great heat retention and control. Two pieces of advice I would give: use off set grilling by pushing all your coals on one side if you're doing anything with bones or if you want to do something slow smoked. Two, always cover your heat diffuser with heavy duty foil. It makes clean up a breeze!
Mar 24, 2024
13 Posts
Joined Mar 2017
Mar 24, 2024
cdalt257
Mar 24, 2024
13 Posts
Quote from TealAppliance4172 :
Very valuable feedback. Do/have you owned one and can provide real world experience?

This is basically a budget ceramic grill and those cost $800+ for comparable size.
Made in China my friend. Short term excitement over long term use. Do your own research - that's all. Ceramic grills have their perks, but for the basic cooks you can acquire a grill that won't rust and fail after a few seasons.
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Mar 24, 2024
7,717 Posts
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Mar 24, 2024
JMBauer74
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Mar 24, 2024
7,717 Posts
Have one of these and breaks frequently. Luckily, Char-Griller has good customer service and keep sending me parts for it. Smilie
Mar 24, 2024
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Mar 24, 2024
SyL9382
Mar 24, 2024
1,033 Posts
I got a different version of this, they got all rusted within 2 years under tajn

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Mar 24, 2024
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Mar 24, 2024
docu
Mar 24, 2024
792 Posts
Quote from yakky :
I have both. The Weber makes great wings using a vortex attachment. Otherwise the Acorn beats it in every respect, smoking, grilling, making pizza, it does it all well.
How do you make pizza with your Akorn? I have a regular Akorn and find it lackluster. The first pizza is decent but after that goes downhill as it does not come back to high temp again. Maybe this smart one with a fan is better?

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