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Nov 5, 2025 3:17 AM

Select Stores: Masterbuilt AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker

$149

$485

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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid In-Store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding these prices available locally.

Select Home Depot Stores (link is for reference only) have Masterbuilt AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker (Black, MB20041124) for $149. In-store purchase only.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member sasha9 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Digital control panel to easily set desired cooking temperature for grilling or smoking
  • Internal charcoal minihopper holds 5 lbs. of lump charcoal or 7 lbs. of briquettes for up to 8 hours of use
  • Masterbuilt Wi-Fi technology to control your grill from anywhere
  • Removable QuickSear hopper cast iron griddle plate to conveniently sear or saute your favorite foods
  • DigitalFan precisely maintains grill temperature from 250° - 650°F
  • Convenient FoldAway warming rack to keep food warm during cook
  • Removable ash pan for easy cleanup
  • Compatible with up to 4 meat probes, 1 included
  • 2 side shelves with utility hooks, 1 folding
  • Includes cast iron cooking grates to seal in food flavor
  • Enclosed bottom cabinet for storage
  • 1 year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $400 lower (72% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $549.99
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.4 from over 115 customer reviews.

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Written by sasha9
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Deal Editor's Note: This offer is valid In-Store only at select locations. While we cannot confirm in-store pricing/availability, we are promoting this deal to the Frontpage due to comments from forum members reporting success in finding these prices available locally.

Select Home Depot Stores (link is for reference only) have Masterbuilt AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill & Smoker (Black, MB20041124) for $149. In-store purchase only.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member sasha9 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Digital control panel to easily set desired cooking temperature for grilling or smoking
  • Internal charcoal minihopper holds 5 lbs. of lump charcoal or 7 lbs. of briquettes for up to 8 hours of use
  • Masterbuilt Wi-Fi technology to control your grill from anywhere
  • Removable QuickSear hopper cast iron griddle plate to conveniently sear or saute your favorite foods
  • DigitalFan precisely maintains grill temperature from 250° - 650°F
  • Convenient FoldAway warming rack to keep food warm during cook
  • Removable ash pan for easy cleanup
  • Compatible with up to 4 meat probes, 1 included
  • 2 side shelves with utility hooks, 1 folding
  • Includes cast iron cooking grates to seal in food flavor
  • Enclosed bottom cabinet for storage
  • 1 year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $400 lower (72% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $549.99
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.4 from over 115 customer reviews.

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This is a compact digital charcoal grill and smoker that stands out for smoking performance and a steep in store clearance price around $149. The app and store inventory checks can help locate remaining display or boxed units, and some pickups included extra discounts or a $20 two year protection plan. The main caveats are that many units are floor models or preassembled, sometimes stored outside, and assembly or missing parts can be an issue. It also needs to be kept clean when running hot to avoid grease fires, so it is best for shoppers comfortable inspecting the unit closely.

  • The Home Depot app can help locate nearby stores with clearance pricing and remaining quantities.

  • The grill can function well as a smoker when charcoal and wood blocks are loaded correctly.

  • A 2-year extended protection plan is reportedly available for $20 when purchasing the grill.

  • The in-store clearance workflow can reveal the reduced price using the yellow clearance symbol on store listings.

  • Some floor models appear to have been stored outside, with reports of dents, dripping wet dew, or missing drip pans.

  • Store inventory counts can exclude the floor model, so the website may show none even when a unit exists in-store.

  • Prebuilt or assembled units may be incomplete or have missing parts, insulation pieces, or a power cord.

  • The grill can start a grease fire quickly if it is not kept clean when cranking up heat.

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Nov 6, 2025 10:22 PM
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g00lagNov 6, 2025 10:22 PM
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Quote from tlbacardi View quoted comment :
Location at Bell and Tatum in Phoenix AZ had 3 available yesterday, they were already assembled with no box available. I passed since these were stored outside and we got some heavy rain over the past month. I bought this 4 months ago at $299 and I love it so far.
dude, i think i snatched the last one this morning. i only saw one inside the BBQ area next to garden. Didn't see any rust but that was my hesitation with taking a pre-built model. Just saw someone put one together and I think I am good with the prebuilt.
Nov 6, 2025 11:15 PM
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Corgibutt671Nov 6, 2025 11:15 PM
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Nothing in south miami ...boo
Nov 6, 2025 11:38 PM
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Joined Oct 2020
Daifuku7Nov 6, 2025 11:38 PM
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Got one at Geneva, IL. 4 left. Thanks Op!
Nov 7, 2025 12:12 AM
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Joined Apr 2020
BrotherGoodnessNov 7, 2025 12:12 AM
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Quote from Lam.d09 View quoted comment :
Anyone have experience with this? Indirect grilling since fire is not directly under the food?
It's basically a large version of the masterbuilt portable grill. It works well as a smoker, but you have to make sure it's clean if you want to crank up the heat because it will start a grease fire quickly.
Nov 7, 2025 2:04 AM
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Joined Dec 2023
HopheaddNov 7, 2025 2:04 AM
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I went to three different Home Depot in Orange County, , California, and couldn't find any
Nov 7, 2025 3:25 AM
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Joined Nov 2022
TealShow858Nov 7, 2025 3:25 AM
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$485 at my Home Depot
Nov 7, 2025 3:50 AM
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Joined Feb 2012
kylejacobson55Nov 7, 2025 3:50 AM
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Quote from BrotherGoodness View quoted comment :
It's basically a large version of the masterbuilt portable grill. It works well as a smoker, but you have to make sure it's clean if you want to crank up the heat because it will start a grease fire quickly.
How does it work as a smoker? Do you add wood chips to the coal?

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Nov 7, 2025 3:51 AM
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BrotherGoodnessNov 7, 2025 3:51 AM
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Quote from kylejacobson55 View quoted comment :
How does it work as a smoker? Do you add wood chips to the coal?
You can add wood blocks instead of chips to the hopper. You can layer it, put in some charcoal, then some chunks, and more charcoal on top.
Nov 7, 2025 4:09 AM
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java568Nov 7, 2025 4:09 AM
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Quote from dealmeister3000 View quoted comment :
Store inventory is accurate with one caveat. They don't count the floor model in the website count but their in store employee inventory will show it.

When I checked the indoor area it showed a tag for the clearance price but there was no grill there.

The floor model had been moved out to the garden center and had a tag with something like $399 on it. There were two other boxed grills showing in inventory. They had to hunt around for them and we found them in the area they keep grills that are to be assembled.

If you are going to get this deal hurry. It looks like they are assembling them and then going to stick them out in the weather with no cover.

If your local store shows no inventory just go in and see if there is a floor model either indoors or somewhere outside.

Anyway great deal. I paid for one and had them store it at will call so I can pick it up later. Make sure to tell them NOT to assemble it if you don't want it assembled by them.

As always DON'T CALL Go in in person and check.

Home Depot is so disorganized. I am glad at least for an item like this their in store inventory seems to be 100% accurate. But the associates are usually clueless and price tags are frequently wrong.
How often is it updated? Last YMMV Home Depot sale for hoses showed 13 in inventory in my local store. I went and the shelf was empty completely empty. Employee said they did not have anymore more.
Nov 7, 2025 4:30 AM
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BWZNov 7, 2025 4:30 AM
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Quote from thebaap View quoted comment :
Picked one up on my way to work. Thanks OP!They had at least one more at the St. Louis Park location in MN if anyone is looking. Had to ask for help as it was not on the floor.
Not showing up on the App as clearance with location set to that city
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Nov 7, 2025 5:01 AM
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Nov 7, 2025 5:01 AM
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Quote from BrotherGoodness View quoted comment :
It's basically a large version of the masterbuilt portable grill. It works well as a smoker, but you have to make sure it's clean if you want to crank up the heat because it will start a grease fire quickly.
After a smoke session just burn it off. I have a ton of cooks in my 1050 and zero fires.
The portable is kinda like its big brothers but sucks. Too small, temp control bites, not good at smoking. If I didn't have the 1050 I would be all over this. Just so its clear these are great smokers not grills
Nov 7, 2025 7:18 AM
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Joined Mar 2020
PurpleJuice6172Nov 7, 2025 7:18 AM
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Thanks. Got one in Houston. The cashier told that they offer free assembly every Thursday. I am sure other locations have it too but they aren't disclosing it much. Has any of you seen its cover somewhere for an ok price?
Nov 7, 2025 7:33 AM
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viking95Nov 7, 2025 7:33 AM
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So how does this work.. if you see that "ship to store" has "9 available" and then you go in person to buy one it will be at the 150$ price? Stores near me have "ship to store" items but maybe I need "pickup"?
Nov 7, 2025 7:37 AM
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PurpleJuice6172Nov 7, 2025 7:37 AM
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Quote from viking95 View quoted comment :
So how does this work.. if you see that "ship to store" has "9 available" and then you go in person to buy one it will be at the 150$ price? Stores near me have "ship to store" items but maybe I need "pickup"?
Right under that, there is check stores nearby. You need to enter your zip and see if there is any available at the store nearby. Ship to store will not be clearance price

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Nov 7, 2025 3:31 PM
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PurpleSink2350Nov 7, 2025 3:31 PM
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Found one at Thorton, CO. They still had 3 left, so their app inventory was accurate.
It didnt fit my VW ID4, so had to rent out their truck van. Their rental needs you to use "Clear" verification system & for some reason I was having issues with camera selfies processing & it locked me out. Thankfully had a friend who was able to input his number & start the process again.

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