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Silver Beach, ID
Smoker Cleaning in Silver Beach, ID.
Traeger, Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Yoder, and most luxury pellet smokers. We strip the creosote, sanitize, and restore seasoning so your next brisket tastes like the first one off a brand-new pit.
What customers say
See why luxury homeowners trust Ignite.
Luke did a great job deep cleaning our BBQ that had quite a few years of deferred maintenance. What would have taken me days took him a few hours. Don't delay and protect your investment.
Our process
How we restore a smoker.
Every grate, every baffle, every inch of the firebox.
1
Cool down & disassemble
Pull grates, heat deflectors, drip pans, water pans, and accessories. On pellet smokers we remove the auger if accessible.
2
Ash & creosote removal
Vacuum out the firebox, scrape and brush every interior surface to bare metal where appropriate. Strip the tar at the source.
3
Component soak & scrub
Grates and baffles soak in food-safe degreaser, then get hand-scrubbed and rinsed.
4
Seal & gasket check
Inspect door gaskets, replace if damaged or compressed. A leaking gasket throws your temperature math off.
5
Reassemble & season
Reinstall components, lightly oil grates with food-grade seasoning oil. Run a short burn-in to verify everything draws clean.
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Before
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Pellet smoker
Creosote and grease stripped. Seasoned and ready to smoke.
Sound familiar?
Six signs your smoker is overdue.
Bitter, acrid taste on smoked food
Temp swings, won't hold steady
Hopper or auger jamming
Smoke won't run clean and blue
Sticky black tar on grates & baffles
Stale smoke smell with the lid closed
- Bitter, acrid taste on smoked food
- Temp swings, won't hold steady
- Hopper or auger jamming
- Smoke won't run clean and blue
- Sticky black tar on grates & baffles
- Stale smoke smell with the lid closed
How often are you using your smoker?
Manufacturer-recommended cleaningSemi-annual
Meet the team
You'll know who's at your door.
Ignite is Luke and Stephanie, a husband-and-wife team based in Coeur d'Alene. The same two people who answer the phone are the ones in your home. No subcontractors, no rotating crews. If something isn't right, you talk to the owners.
From the job board
Real visits. Real results.
★★★★★
“Luke did a phenomenal job cleaning my grill. 10 years of prior use and it looks brand new!”
Chad Collins
Brands we service
Pellet, kamado, and offset specialists.
TraegerPelletGreen MountainPelletYoderPelletRecteqPelletBig Green EggKamadoKamado JoeKamadoPrimoKamadoWeber Smokey MountainCharcoalPit BossPelletCamp ChefPellet
Hey, that's us
Fresh from the gram, scrubbing, scraping, and the occasional dance break.
Follow @ignitecleanYour reminder to have your grill professionally cleaned.
Foaming degreaser doing its thing on a Wolf double oven.
Grates after the strip-down.
Lakeside built-in, polished and closed up.
AFTER: same grill, 4 hours later.
Component soak and scrub, piece by piece.
Luke and Stephanie, every job, every time.
Suds doing the heavy lifting.
Patio kitchen, detailed end to end.
Out on a North Idaho service day.
Your reminder to have your grill professionally cleaned.
Foaming degreaser doing its thing on a Wolf double oven.
Grates after the strip-down.
Lakeside built-in, polished and closed up.
AFTER: same grill, 4 hours later.
Component soak and scrub, piece by piece.
Luke and Stephanie, every job, every time.
Suds doing the heavy lifting.
Patio kitchen, detailed end to end.
Out on a North Idaho service day.
Pricing
$450 for a complete smoker deep-clean.
Most pellet smokers, kamados, and offset smokers. Larger commercial-style smokers quoted upfront.
Every clean includes:
- Full disassembly of grates, baffles, deflectors
- Firebox ash & creosote stripping
- Component soak & hand-scrub with food-safe degreaser
- Gasket inspection & replacement (if needed)
- Light seasoning oil applied to grates
- Burn-in test to verify clean draw before we leave
Club members get this included in their quarterly plan with priority scheduling. Build a plan →
Common questions
Smoker cleaning, answered.
How much does smoker cleaning cost in Coeur d'Alene?
Ignite charges a flat $450 for a residential smoker deep-clean across Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Spokane Valley. Larger commercial-style smokers or trailer rigs are quoted upfront.
How often should I clean my Traeger or Big Green Egg?
Twice a year for casual users, spring and fall. Heavy users (twice a week or more) should clean every 3 to 4 months, or every 60 cooks. Creosote builds fastest at low-and-slow temperatures.
Do you clean pellet smokers AND kamados?
Yes. Each has a different process. Pellet smokers focus on the hopper, auger, and firepot. Kamados focus on ash removal, baffle scraping, and gasket inspection. We bring brand-specific tools for each.
Will cleaning kill the seasoning on my smoker?
No. We're careful to preserve it. We strip carbonized creosote (which is harmful) but leave the protective seasoning patina on grates. After we're done we re-coat lightly with food-safe seasoning oil so your next cook starts at full performance.
How long does smoker cleaning take?
A standard residential smoker takes about 3 hours. Larger Yoder, Recteq XLs, or smokers with years of buildup can run 4 to 5 hours. We bring everything: degreaser, scrapers, replacement gaskets, food-safe seasoning oil.
Can I bundle this with my BBQ cleaning?
Yes, and you should. Most Coeur d'Alene homes with a smoker also have a primary grill. Booking both on the same visit means one travel charge and we can keep your full outdoor cook station on the same maintenance rhythm.
Service area
Serving Silver Beach & North Idaho
Locally owned and based in Coeur d'Alene. We service every home in our coverage map.
Coeur d'Alene, IDAthol, IDDalton Gardens, IDEnglish Point, IDHarrison, IDHauser, IDHayden, IDHayden Lake, IDKootenai, IDLake Pend Oreille, IDPend Oreille, IDPleasant View, IDPonderay, IDPost Falls, IDPriest River, IDRathdrum, IDRockford Bay, IDSagle, IDSandpoint, IDSilver Beach, IDSpirit Lake, IDSpokane Valley, WATwin Lakes, IDWolf Lodge, IDWorley, ID
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Same-week appointments across Coeur d'Alene. Flat $450. Pellet and kamado specialists.