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    Traeger How-to Guides

    Here is our collection of Traeger How-to Guides. Often deemed the best brand of pellet grills, Traeger has a reputation of excellence.

    If you're interested in investing in this type of grill, we compare different models for you. If you already own a Traeger, we show you everything from how to change the pellets to troubleshooting igniter issues.

    • closing the lid to season a traeger pellet grill
      How to Season a Traeger Pellet Grill: Step by Step
    • starting a traeger pellet grill
      How to Start a Traeger Pellet Grill: Step-by-Step
    • traeger hopper filled with pellets
      How to Change the Pellets in a Traeger Grill
    • a blow torch lighting pellets in a pellet tube
      How to Light a Pellet Tube for More Smoke Flavor
    • firebox filled with wood in an aluminum foil loaf pan
      How to Get More Smoke Flavor on a Pellet Grill using Real Wood
    • the controller on a Traeger showing the smoke and 180 degree setting
      Traeger: Difference Between the Smoke and 180 Degree Settings
    • a pit boss pellet grill with the lid closed
      How a Pellet Grill Works: The Ultimate Guide
    • smoke coming out of a chimney on a pellet grill
      Pellet Grill Not Making Enough Smoke? 5 Proven Solutions
    • wood pellets in a traeger grill
      How Long Do Traeger Pellets Last?
    • the traeger ironwood 885
      Traeger Ironwood 650 vs. 885: What's the Difference?
    • checking the fan is working on a new Traeger pellet grill before seasoning
      Why Isn't My Traeger Grill Igniting? Step by Step Troubleshooting
    • can you use a traeger in the rain
      Can You Use a Traeger in the Rain?

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    Hi, I'm Mads, the founder of Mad Backyard and an avid outdoorsman, barbecue/smoker buff, and pellet grilling enthusiast who loves to share my passion for outdoor living and outdoor cooking with the world.

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