Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
This is Part 1 of our 4-part series bringing a rusty, mistreated 2013 Yoder Smokers YS640s back to life using the proper methods and genuine Yoder Smokers parts. We start by walking through everything that's changed since 2013 — wheels, grates, the diffuser, firebox, thermocouple, and controller — then run a clean-burn at 500°F to loosen years of built-up gunk before we ever pick up a tool. From there we tear the grill all the way down, pulling the door, thermocouple, igniter, firebox, controller, and hopper while pointing out rust and wear along the way so nothing gets missed once sanding and painting start.
After watching the tear down in part 1, don't miss parts 2, 3 and 4 where we'll show the sanding and refinishing process, the installation of new parts and finally a reveal and first cook on the finished, like-new grill.
*Shop it here:*
Yoder Smokers YS640S Pellet Grill: atbbq.com/products/yoder-smokers-ys640s-pellet-grill-with-acs?utm_source=YT-Product&utm-campaign=SKU12030305
Yoder Smokers Parts:
atbbq.com/collections/yoder-smokers-replacement-parts?utm_source=YTV-Product
*HOW TO CLEAN:*
How To Deep Clean Your Yoder Smoker: atbbq.com/blogs/expert-advice/how-to-deep-clean-yoder-smokers-pellet-grills?utm_source=YTV-Product
If you've got an old Yoder sitting in your yard, this is a real look at what a full teardown involves and why painted (not powder-coated) steel is what makes a rebuild like this possible in the first place. All parts featured are available at All Things Barbecue
0:00 - Meet a mistreated 2013 YS640 (Intro)
0:57 - Why Yoder Grills Can Be Fully Restored
1:43 - 2013 vs. 2026: What's Changed
2:36 - Inside the Cooking Chamber
4:24 - Clean Burn: Running It to 500°F
5:24 - Back in the Shop: Cleaning Begins
6:00 - Removing the Door
6:23 - Removing the Thermocouple, Igniter & Firebox
8:07 - Removing the Controller & Hopper
10:39 - Wrap-Up: What's Next
*Social*
► Facebook: facebook.com/allthingsbbq
► Twitter: https://x.com/atbbq
► Instagram: instagram.com/atbbq
► TikTok: tiktok.com/@allthingsbbq
This is Part 1 of our 4-part series bringing a rusty, mistreated 2013 Yoder Smokers YS640s back to life using the proper methods and genuine Yoder Smokers parts. We start by walking through everything that's changed since 2013 — wheels, grates, the diffuser, firebox, thermocouple, and controller — then run a clean-burn at 500°F to loosen years of built-up gunk before we ever pick up a tool. From there we tear the grill all the way down, pulling the door, thermocouple, igniter, firebox, controller, and hopper while pointing out rust and wear along the way so nothing gets missed once sanding and painting start.
After watching the tear down in part 1, don't miss parts 2, 3 and 4 where we'll show the sanding and refinishing process, the installation of new parts and finally a reveal and first cook on the finished, like-new grill.
*Shop it here:*
Yoder Smokers YS640S Pellet Grill: atbbq.com/products/yoder-smokers-ys640s-pellet-grill-with-acs?utm_source=YT-Product&utm-campaign=SKU12030305
Yoder Smokers Parts:
atbbq.com/collections/yoder-smokers-replacement-parts?utm_source=YTV-Product
*HOW TO CLEAN:*
How To Deep Clean Your Yoder Smoker: atbbq.com/blogs/expert-advice/how-to-deep-clean-yoder-smokers-pellet-grills?utm_source=YTV-Product
If you've got an old Yoder sitting in your yard, this is a real look at what a full teardown involves and why painted (not powder-coated) steel is what makes a rebuild like this possible in the first place. All parts featured are available at All Things Barbecue
0:00 - Meet a mistreated 2013 YS640 (Intro)
0:57 - Why Yoder Grills Can Be Fully Restored
1:43 - 2013 vs. 2026: What's Changed
2:36 - Inside the Cooking Chamber
4:24 - Clean Burn: Running It to 500°F
5:24 - Back in the Shop: Cleaning Begins
6:00 - Removing the Door
6:23 - Removing the Thermocouple, Igniter & Firebox
8:07 - Removing the Controller & Hopper
10:39 - Wrap-Up: What's Next
*Social*
► Facebook: facebook.com/allthingsbbq
► Twitter: https://x.com/atbbq
► Instagram: instagram.com/atbbq
► TikTok: tiktok.com/@allthingsbbq
