I got this error code the a couple days ago on my Pro 22. Was sitting next to my Traeger while I was grilling some chicken around 350, and heard the Traeger shut down. Observed the HEr code, but saw no signs that the grill had gotten really hot/reached 450. Chicken was burned, no sign of flair-up, etc. Grill is 11 months old, has always been covered when not in use, and have only used Traeger pellets. I cleaned and vacuumed the grill prior to using. Going to call Traeger CS and see what they have to say. Thanks for the video.
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I have had my Traeger 22 for about 2 years and I love it!! Got this code today for the first time. I was baking some bread in the oven and then my oven quit. You bake bread at a high temp like 450-500 and it's done in 20 minutes. I tried to finish it off on the smoker at the max temp 450. I walked out and saw the Her code. I let the grill cool down and then unplugged it and then plugged it back in the code was gone. Smoker was working just fine like always. I never cook above 350 on the smoker so I don't know if it is problem. I doubt I will encounter it again. I keep my hopper clean so I know that wasn't the issue I simply unplugged it and plugged it back in.
Smoking a 16lb brisket, woke up, something didn't feel right. It's 3 a.m. raining cats and dogs outside (grill in covered area) and HEr error. Sure, why not. Pulled the brisket, pot is clear and little debris, replaced brisket power off/on to smoke setting, so far it's hovering around 225 degrees. Not sure if Jupiter and the earth fell out of alignment, but seems to be par for the dreaded 2020/21 era... What the heck? Life is Good. Happy Father's Day everyone!
I have had a Traeger for about four years now, one of the most frustrating and disappointing purchases I have ever made. The unit has been completely rebuilt, major fire on the second use and have at this time I don't know if I will even keep it. Why am I commenting now, 4th of July, set up a low temp test on the smoke and 180 deg setting, been running for the past hour, all of a sudden I check the remote thermometer 450 degrees!!! Go and check the grill and I have the error code of death for anything on the smoker! Tiring and disappointing. Great Video by the way!!
Michael Patton that’s disappointing. For the price they charge somebody should fly out to fix it for you. Mine has never given me any issues in two years, except user error. I ran out of pellets on two occasions during a very long cook and I had to reset. Otherwise it’s been great. Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Rest assured this is rare.
amen…. this has happened too many times with mine. Buddy has a lowes pit boss and NEVER has issues. Thinking of giving this traeger away or tossing it in the dump and getting a low end unit that just works.
@@carolclarkson4859 If you are considering one, Traeger is releasing a new model on the 15th of march. You could either check out the new one or i am sure the older models will have a price decrease.
Swapped out the thermal probe, smoker turned on but right away was reading high temp, but no ignition then code came back on and won't start, opened control board and saw the fuse isn't burnt out. not sure what's next.
I have had this problem with my Traeger Scout several times. I have cleaned it changed out the liner of the drip pan, everything and it still occasionally occurs. So I’ve resorted to spraying the temperature sensor with water when the temperature gets near 500°. I’ve used a separate temperature gauge and the temperature is nowhere near 500° when the Traeger sensor says that it is. Just a temporary fix but definitely keeps your food cooking on the Traeger! Like I said it only occasionally occurs for me!
mine worked fine the last time I used it. I smoked some eggs and cheese with a smoke bar about a month ago. Went to start my traeger for ribs and got the HER code. Nothing excessive in the fire pot. Auger doesn't seem to be bound up. Wiped the sensor probe thinking maybe the smoke tube had coated it. Still getting the error code. I don't hear the fan or auger try to engage, just totally silent. So sad. I was looking forward to ribs and burnt ends. :(
Been getting the HER codes and have shut down and it usually resolves itself. This time it stopped on a 4 lb butt and I happened to be away. Gonna clean out the dust (been awhile) and that should resolve it 🤞🏻
i had the same problem again today. I set the grill later to 180degrees to test. it ran up to 320 and then attempted to maintain itself at 280 for about ten minutes. I opened the lid to cool it but it kept firing up to 270 , 280 range. Something is definitely not working properly with the temp sensor or controller. So today's beer butt chicken got done in the oven. It came out OK, nowhere near as good as the smoker. Going to replace the temp sensor probably, if not the controller. I will call Traeger and see what they say. 3 year warranty and I am at 10 months in year one. When it works well enough, it's bad to the bone, so I am not giving up. But it has fluctuated temperature wise quite a bit ever since day one. UPDATE 6/22 : replaced temp sensor with highly rated after market temp sensor, easily done, works like a charm.The best chicken just got better.
tl;dr: disconnect/reconnect your heat rod wires |-----------| I had this error but never due to high heat. Just turned it on and boom...thinks it's too hot, immediate error. Had used it a week before without issue. Full cleaning (which had just previously been done anyway), multiple unplugs, etc. did nothing. Traeger site recommended disconnecting the two white wires to the temperature rod and then immediately reconnecting, which I thought would do nothing but I tried it anyway. Fixed the issue, just smoked a couple of pork butts with no problems. Five minute fix (though one of the screws was VERY snug). Take the screws out of the control panel and pull the box out. You'll see the white wires. I used an eyeglasses screwdriver kit to loosen the connecting screws. I've had my Traeger for three years and I use it at least once a week. First time I've ever had an issue.
I like what you did here but i must say, “I hate my Traeger!” I’ve had it for a few years and it has never worked, it always over heats and burns. It’s ruined great meat the bucket is completely blistered from the overheating. Traeger sent me new heat probe but they blame me every time I call or email. Let’s get real, there is only so many thing you can do when using it and no matter what I’ve tried I have to babysit it every time I use it. Don’t buy a Traeger, that’s the best way to not get HEr codes. It doesn’t work as well as it should, especially at these prices.
Got the code after 1 cook. Did all the steps, vaccum and wipe down, blew dust off pellets and I was Hot and Cookin!!!
Thanks for the video.
glad you were back in business! 👍
like the quick format...great info
Thank you. This video helped. Take care.
👈you got it! Happy grillin
I got this error code the a couple days ago on my Pro 22. Was sitting next to my Traeger while I was grilling some chicken around 350, and heard the Traeger shut down. Observed the HEr code, but saw no signs that the grill had gotten really hot/reached 450. Chicken was burned, no sign of flair-up, etc. Grill is 11 months old, has always been covered when not in use, and have only used Traeger pellets. I cleaned and vacuumed the grill prior to using. Going to call Traeger CS and see what they have to say. Thanks for the video.
good luck. hope you figure it out
Congrats on your retirement!
Thanks so much for information
Great advice … thanks
Great Help....thanks!!!
Clean out the ash and burning pot! I was wondering why I had the HEr code on my relatively new traeger, after that it seems to work fine. Thanks again
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I have had my Traeger 22 for about 2 years and I love it!! Got this code today for the first time. I was baking some bread in the oven and then my oven quit. You bake bread at a high temp like 450-500 and it's done in 20 minutes. I tried to finish it off on the smoker at the max temp 450. I walked out and saw the Her code. I let the grill cool down and then unplugged it and then plugged it back in the code was gone. Smoker was working just fine like always. I never cook above 350 on the smoker so I don't know if it is problem. I doubt I will encounter it again. I keep my hopper clean so I know that wasn't the issue I simply unplugged it and plugged it back in.
Boom! Back up and smoking! Thanks!
Smoking a 16lb brisket, woke up, something didn't feel right. It's 3 a.m. raining cats and dogs outside (grill in covered area) and HEr error. Sure, why not. Pulled the brisket, pot is clear and little debris, replaced brisket power off/on to smoke setting, so far it's hovering around 225 degrees. Not sure if Jupiter and the earth fell out of alignment, but seems to be par for the dreaded 2020/21 era... What the heck? Life is Good. Happy Father's Day everyone!
I have had a Traeger for about four years now, one of the most frustrating and disappointing purchases I have ever made. The unit has been completely rebuilt, major fire on the second use and have at this time I don't know if I will even keep it. Why am I commenting now, 4th of July, set up a low temp test on the smoke and 180 deg setting, been running for the past hour, all of a sudden I check the remote thermometer 450 degrees!!! Go and check the grill and I have the error code of death for anything on the smoker! Tiring and disappointing.
Great Video by the way!!
Michael Patton that’s disappointing. For the price they charge somebody should fly out to fix it for you. Mine has never given me any issues in two years, except user error. I ran out of pellets on two occasions during a very long cook and I had to reset. Otherwise it’s been great. Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Rest assured this is rare.
I got mine last year. Had a fire already too. Very overrated
amen…. this has happened too many times with mine. Buddy has a lowes pit boss and NEVER has issues. Thinking of giving this traeger away or tossing it in the dump and getting a low end unit that just works.
Thank you 🙏🙏
It worked thank you. You’re awesome!
They're overrated
Thanks! Solved my problem!
Hello! We just got that her code and we're running through all of the things that you recommended! I'll let you know how it goes.
Would love to hear the feedback and the cause of the problem👌
@@thefreezedryingcommunity As soon as it gets cool we're going to start working on it.🤗
May was the feeder need to put started pellets in the burning then prime it.
It works good now.
Good to know! I haven’t bought a Traeger or a Harvest Right yet, but I’m planning to. Thanks for sharing!
It's not common on the Traeger, but if or when it happens, it is pretty frustrating. On the other hand, it saves your food from getting scorched!
We have a Harvest Right and love it. Looking into getting a Traeger.
@@carolclarkson4859 If you are considering one, Traeger is releasing a new model on the 15th of march. You could either check out the new one or i am sure the older models will have a price decrease.
Hey man. Tnx for the vid!
My pleasure!
Great content. That’s 2 error codes you have fixed
Swapped out the thermal probe, smoker turned on but right away was reading high temp, but no ignition then code came back on and won't start, opened control board and saw the fuse isn't burnt out. not sure what's next.
I have had this problem with my Traeger Scout several times. I have cleaned it changed out the liner of the drip pan, everything and it still occasionally occurs. So I’ve resorted to spraying the temperature sensor with water when the temperature gets near 500°. I’ve used a separate temperature gauge and the temperature is nowhere near 500° when the Traeger sensor says that it is. Just a temporary fix but definitely keeps your food cooking on the Traeger! Like I said it only occasionally occurs for me!
Awesome thanks bro
mine worked fine the last time I used it. I smoked some eggs and cheese with a smoke bar about a month ago. Went to start my traeger for ribs and got the HER code.
Nothing excessive in the fire pot. Auger doesn't seem to be bound up. Wiped the sensor probe thinking maybe the smoke tube had coated it. Still getting the error code. I don't hear the fan or auger try to engage, just totally silent.
So sad. I was looking forward to ribs and burnt ends. :(
Been getting the HER codes and have shut down and it usually resolves itself. This time it stopped on a 4 lb butt and I happened to be away. Gonna clean out the dust (been awhile) and that should resolve it 🤞🏻
One week old. 2nd use and I got an HER code. Restarted it and it was smoking like a forest fire! I'm hoping I can pull it apart and just clean it?
Did you season it before using?
@@thefreezedryingcommunity no, its seasoned now! Lol I had a pile up of unburnt pellets in the fire box. Cleared it out and it's working fine now.
Awesome! Enjoy!
i had the same problem again today. I set the grill later to 180degrees to test. it ran up to 320 and then attempted to maintain itself at 280 for about ten minutes. I opened the lid to cool it but it kept firing up to 270 , 280 range. Something is definitely not working properly with the temp sensor or controller. So today's beer butt chicken got done in the oven. It came out OK, nowhere near as good as the smoker.
Going to replace the temp sensor probably, if not the controller. I will call Traeger and see what they say. 3 year warranty and I am at 10 months in year one. When it works well enough, it's bad to the bone, so I am not giving up. But it has fluctuated temperature wise quite a bit ever since day one.
UPDATE 6/22 : replaced temp sensor with highly rated after market temp sensor, easily done, works like a charm.The best chicken just got better.
10 months of a cheap propane grill would be the end of it's lifespan😬
Do you have a link to the Tenno sensor
tl;dr: disconnect/reconnect your heat rod wires |-----------| I had this error but never due to high heat. Just turned it on and boom...thinks it's too hot, immediate error. Had used it a week before without issue. Full cleaning (which had just previously been done anyway), multiple unplugs, etc. did nothing. Traeger site recommended disconnecting the two white wires to the temperature rod and then immediately reconnecting, which I thought would do nothing but I tried it anyway. Fixed the issue, just smoked a couple of pork butts with no problems. Five minute fix (though one of the screws was VERY snug). Take the screws out of the control panel and pull the box out. You'll see the white wires. I used an eyeglasses screwdriver kit to loosen the connecting screws.
I've had my Traeger for three years and I use it at least once a week. First time I've ever had an issue.
I too was cooking a whole chicken when my H.E.R. code came on , maybe it’s the chicken ?
🐓‼️
Yup first time I've seen the error. Mine is 4 months old... Went to smoke mode after power cycle seemed to fix
never had flame ups?
no flame ups here👌
I like what you did here but i must say, “I hate my Traeger!” I’ve had it for a few years and it has never worked, it always over heats and burns. It’s ruined great meat the bucket is completely blistered from the overheating. Traeger sent me new heat probe but they blame me every time I call or email. Let’s get real, there is only so many thing you can do when using it and no matter what I’ve tried I have to babysit it every time I use it. Don’t buy a Traeger, that’s the best way to not get HEr codes. It doesn’t work as well as it should, especially at these prices.
I have found I can't smoke a pork butt over about 8.5-9lbs. Anything bigger, and it shuts off about the last 1-2 hours. I have to finish in the oven🤬
Did everything. Got new Thermostat. Problem solved.
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New Thermostat first. About 20 bucks. Then controller..
Check the p hole
Just seems like a grill shouldnt have error codes...lol
It's a good thing. It keeps your grill from getting too hot and burning your food. The Traeger's big positive is the temp regulation.
yea get a big green egg or a kamado joe and you will not have this problem :)
But i like the Traeger!👍
THE real fix, dump the junk.. get a pit boss. T sucks
Jeffrey Parker I’ve had nothing but dissatisfaction with the Traeger. Gotta be something better.
Been watching several greater videos seems like there temperamental and need baby sitting a lot. Don't think I'd ever buy one!