Customer reviews from traegergrills.com
Traeger Grills - Woodridge Elite Pellet Grill - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(38 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 38 reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
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84%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Traeger Grills - Woodridge Elite Pellet Grill - Black
Customer Rating
5
Amazing grill... Holds temps and cooks amazing..
on December 18, 2024
Posted by: Doni LaCroix
from Kitsap County, WA
I received this grill a few months ago. It was packed up really well to protect the product and SUPER easy to assemble. The grill holds the desired temps and cooks amazingly. Really like the pellet dump to make changing pellets easily. The side burner is a GREAT option for sauces, veggies or whatever you need and its right next to the grill cooking area.. The smart WiFi controller and app gives you many options of controlling your grill. The app alerts are a great addition to cooking.
I own another pellet grill and this by far is superior, HIGHLY recommend this grill. You will NOT be disappointed.....
I own another pellet grill and this by far is superior, HIGHLY recommend this grill. You will NOT be disappointed.....
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
Totally awesome grill
on March 27, 2025
Posted by: Kelvin
After anxiously awaiting the release of this new model, I have finally got it! The grill has lived up to all of the hype, and I am so pleased with the results that I have had. Getting ready to smoke some pulled pork and some honey ham… :-)
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Customer Rating
5
It's a Traeger! it's a dream come true!
on April 6, 2025
Posted by: Danny C
from Rogers, Arkansas
It's a Traeger! You don't get much better than this. This has been on my wish list for many years and it is a dream come true. It did not disappoint.
The first thing you will notice is the quality of the parts. The steel is heavy duty which is noticed even more when this is all put together. It is heavy! The only thing I can say was overlooked is the size of the wheels. They lock, but the wheels are small for this size of grill and design. It is hard to lock and unlock them because of the bottom lip compared to the size of the wheels. Definitely not a deal-breaker. You get used to them.
Assembly was time-consuming, especially since I put in the wrong screws in the wrong places, so I had to backtrack a bit. My ignorance. The instructions are available through the Traeger app, but I found the instruction book to be better for viewing each step. The pictures were bigger and easier to see where each screw belonged. I was able to put this whole grill together by myself, except for one step. Hence the reason it took me so long to assemble.
Now, once this thing is put together it is beautiful and well worth the time, money, and effort. The Woodridge collection is new and appears to be on par with the Timberline with a few less aesthetics, but just as good.
The grates are porcelain coated and provide a good non-stick surface. The lid is heavy duty and extra insulated so that it keeps temps better during cold months. The side burner is a definite plus and looks sharp. I have never had a glass side burner on a grill and this one works amazing with precise temperature control.
I think my favorite feature might be the sensor in the pellet hopper that lets you know the amount of pellets you have left for your cook. I will note that the way the pellets fall into the auger falls from one side, you may have to go in the hopper and level them back out if you notice your pellets getting low. The app will tell you how you are doing on the pellets.
As for the app, it is amazing and works well. You can use the 1 temperature probe that comes with it and watch the meat temperature in the app. The app also tells you the temp and how you can adjust it as well as setting target temps for your meat. I do like that this Woodridge Elite is compatible with the new line of Meater Wireless probes.
Starting the cook is pretty simple. You have a digital control on the pellet hopper side and all you do is turn the knob to desire temp. Push in the knob and hit the fire button. I must say I had to hold down the fire button a couple seconds to get it to start. You can change temps in the middle of the cook which is nice. You can do that from the grill or in the app.
On the controls you will also find a setting for super-smoke which works when you are doing low and slow cooking. I used it on a smoked pork tenderloin and it turned out amazing.
This Woodridge Elite has all the bells and whistles. It even has storage space beneath. 2 side shelfs for extra space, although if you use your side burner that will leave you with one. This Traeger also has the PAL (Pop-And-Lock) System where you can buy accessories to Pop and Lock around the grill on three sides. You can purchase shelves, drink holders, sauce holders, hooks, and much more. Everything about this grill is well-thought out and a dream come true for any serious smoker/griller. The Woodridge Elite is good for grilling, smoking, roasting, cooking pizzas, and more. It is a one-stop shop for any serious backyard master or like me, wannabe master. I would highly recommend.
The first thing you will notice is the quality of the parts. The steel is heavy duty which is noticed even more when this is all put together. It is heavy! The only thing I can say was overlooked is the size of the wheels. They lock, but the wheels are small for this size of grill and design. It is hard to lock and unlock them because of the bottom lip compared to the size of the wheels. Definitely not a deal-breaker. You get used to them.
Assembly was time-consuming, especially since I put in the wrong screws in the wrong places, so I had to backtrack a bit. My ignorance. The instructions are available through the Traeger app, but I found the instruction book to be better for viewing each step. The pictures were bigger and easier to see where each screw belonged. I was able to put this whole grill together by myself, except for one step. Hence the reason it took me so long to assemble.
Now, once this thing is put together it is beautiful and well worth the time, money, and effort. The Woodridge collection is new and appears to be on par with the Timberline with a few less aesthetics, but just as good.
The grates are porcelain coated and provide a good non-stick surface. The lid is heavy duty and extra insulated so that it keeps temps better during cold months. The side burner is a definite plus and looks sharp. I have never had a glass side burner on a grill and this one works amazing with precise temperature control.
I think my favorite feature might be the sensor in the pellet hopper that lets you know the amount of pellets you have left for your cook. I will note that the way the pellets fall into the auger falls from one side, you may have to go in the hopper and level them back out if you notice your pellets getting low. The app will tell you how you are doing on the pellets.
As for the app, it is amazing and works well. You can use the 1 temperature probe that comes with it and watch the meat temperature in the app. The app also tells you the temp and how you can adjust it as well as setting target temps for your meat. I do like that this Woodridge Elite is compatible with the new line of Meater Wireless probes.
Starting the cook is pretty simple. You have a digital control on the pellet hopper side and all you do is turn the knob to desire temp. Push in the knob and hit the fire button. I must say I had to hold down the fire button a couple seconds to get it to start. You can change temps in the middle of the cook which is nice. You can do that from the grill or in the app.
On the controls you will also find a setting for super-smoke which works when you are doing low and slow cooking. I used it on a smoked pork tenderloin and it turned out amazing.
This Woodridge Elite has all the bells and whistles. It even has storage space beneath. 2 side shelfs for extra space, although if you use your side burner that will leave you with one. This Traeger also has the PAL (Pop-And-Lock) System where you can buy accessories to Pop and Lock around the grill on three sides. You can purchase shelves, drink holders, sauce holders, hooks, and much more. Everything about this grill is well-thought out and a dream come true for any serious smoker/griller. The Woodridge Elite is good for grilling, smoking, roasting, cooking pizzas, and more. It is a one-stop shop for any serious backyard master or like me, wannabe master. I would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Posted by: BIGPII
from Mission, BC, Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very Easy to Build, Instructions were very Clear, Seems very solid after completion, Over All Very Happy with the Purchase. I Feel the Price Point is great value based on Traeger's other Line’s Of Smokers. The Woodridge Elite is Versaltile, with the Infrared Cook Top and the Cabinet give’s it more standard gas BBQ look while also providing Ample Store Space for Tools/Pellets/Cleaners etc. Can’t wait to Use it More. So Far I’m happy I waited for the Woodridge Elite to be released vs Just Buying Any Smoker. I feel it checked the most boxes for me, being a 1st Time Smoker Purchaser.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Posted by: Sensei
from Woodscross, UT
Verified Purchase:Yes
Absolutely worth the wait!! Huge grilling area super easy to clean love the storage space and hooks to hang all my tools and how not to mention the side burner that makes it easy to smoke and work your sauces at the same time!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Posted by: Colton M
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great smoker. Works awesome! I would definitely recommend. Especially if you’re smoking a lot of meat at once.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
1
Not worth the upgrade
on April 24, 2025
Posted by: Christian Hwklife
from Iowa
Upgraded from a Pro 780 and have had nothing but problems. Picked up on 04/08/25 and put it all together on 04/12/25. Seemless install and super easy to do the burn off process with no issues. Started a cook the next day. Temp took over 45 minutes to get to 395 and hits 395 it would switch to "keep warm" or/and "super smoke" and temp decreases. It would switch from one or the other and wifi continued to connect/disconnect. The controller board doesn't respond once this happens. I have to control it through the app once wifi connects again. Pellet sensor shows 100% even though there isn't much in there. Its been doing this ever since. Have had a total of a week and a half since install. Been on the phone with Traeger for a total of 3 hours and no resolution. They did virtual recordings for over an hour. Was told multiple times they are escalating, that was 4 days ago with no resolution. Now I am trying to just return it or exhange it since Traeger hasn't responded. Also, hold times when I called was well over 25 minutes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger Grills, Traeger, April 25, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your upgrade to the Woodridge Elite. We understand the situation you're experiencing with temperature control, WiFi connectivity, the controller, and the pellet sensor. Factors such as pellet quality, the startup and shutdown process, grill cleanliness, and potential part damage can all impact performance. We appreciate that you've already reached out to our customer support team. For further assistance, please continue to work with them to resolve these issues. We're committed to ensuring you have the best possible experience with your grill.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
Absolute Elite grill!
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Chesterfield Virginia
Had the privilege to test this grill and it’s wonderful. Not only does is look really nice, but it’s a solid product and very high quality. My temps stay on point, I love the size and the way the hopper is designed. The side burner is so handy
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