To control your Kamado Joe temperature, you need to play with the draft door and the vent (top). They both control how much heat goes inside the kamado. And you can adjust them according to your need. The draft door is the first way you should use to control the kamado’s heat. You can find the draft door on the lower body of the machine. By opening the door, you can raise the heat as external air enters the grill. On the contrary, closing the door gradually cools down the charcoal. Just like this, the top vent also allows you to control the heat of the grill. Depending on the model, you can raise the temperature from 175-700 degrees.