Like kamados, the only thing that controls a smoker’s temperature is the air in the PID. Fire needs air (oxygen) to burn the coals. So, you should ensure you’ve got proper airflow coming in. As it enters, the heat goes up and gets into your cooking chamber. You can do this by adjusting the dampers. A faulty hot plate can cause severe damage to your smoker, which will ruin your party and sometimes cause accidents. Check out the best hot plate for smoker to find the safest alternative to the stock ones.