Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
The Yoder Smokers YS480 Two-Piece Heat Diffuser is built to make switching between low-and-slow smoking and high-heat grilling fast and effortless. Designed specifically for YS480 pellet grills, this upgraded diffuser replaces the standard solid diffuser plate and adds a removable access door directly over the burn grate.
This design allows you to grill over live fire without removing the entire diffuser, giving you true flame access while keeping the rest of the heat diffuser in place.
Why You’ll Love It- Enables direct-flame grilling over the burn grate
- Two-piece design allows fast transitions between smoking and grilling
- Removable access door eliminates the need to remove the full diffuser
- Provides easy access to the burn grate for cleaning between cooks
- Designed specifically for Yoder Smokers YS480 pellet grills
With the access door closed, the diffuser functions like a traditional solid plate for consistent indirect heat during smoking sessions. When it’s time to grill, simply open the door to expose the flame for proper searing on steaks, burgers, and chops.
This setup allows you to move seamlessly between cooking styles in a single cook without disassembling the grill.
Easier Maintenance Between CooksThe removable access door also provides quick entry to the burn grate, making it easier to clean out ash and debris between cooks. This helps maintain proper airflow, supports reliable ignition, and keeps temperature control consistent.
Pro Tips- Keep the access door closed for low-and-slow smoking sessions.
- Open the door for live-fire grilling when high heat and sear matter.
- Clean the burn grate regularly to maintain optimal airflow.
- Allow the grill to fully preheat before grilling over open flame.
- YS480 owners who want true direct-flame grilling capability
- Pitmasters who smoke and grill on the same cooker
- Cooks who want faster transitions between cooking styles
- Anyone looking for easier access for burn grate maintenance
Which grills is this diffuser compatible with?
The Yoder Smokers YS480 Two-Piece Heat Diffuser is designed specifically for Yoder Smokers YS480 pellet grills.
Do I need to remove the diffuser to grill over flame?
No. The removable access door allows direct flame exposure while the diffuser remains installed.
Does this replace the standard diffuser plate?
Yes. This two-piece diffuser replaces the solid diffuser plate used for smoking.
Does it make cleaning easier?
Yes. The access door provides quick access to the burn grate for cleaning between cooks.
Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.