I've owned this smoker for over 3 years and it gets used about 3-4 times a month. I have made some amazing recipes and get rave reviews every time. I have even convinced 6 friends to buy this unit! I love the ease of it. I can almost 'set it and forget it'. My briskets come out tender and juicy, my chickens are most. I even cook wings and sell them at my local little league snack shack.