how hard is it to clean the ashes out
885276
I put a 1/2" right angle bend across the tip of a dollar store pancake flipper and use it to pull the ashes out like a hoe - some sort of loop or hook device - [fried egg ring on a stick ] - or a bent piece of tubing or metal strip might work better - you can buy $20 stuff like on amazon that is manufactured for the purpose - if you need to look professional for your guests. - Big Green Egg Ash Tool - or - Bayou Classic Ash Rake
885277
takes just a couple minutes every 3 or 4 cooks and maybe 10 minutes every 100 cooks for a full cleaning. the lump charcoal doesnt have a lot of ash compared to briquettes. i usually just pull some out thru the lower vent with a narrow spatula to open the airflow, it doesnt need to be copmletely cleaned out between cooks
885278
I just pull out the whole fire box and pick up the small ceramic disk at the bottom and dump all the ashes, take a small whisk and dust pan that I have for my camping tent and sweep the traces out, put it all back together, takes all of 5 minutes tops and just need to do that maybe once every 3-4 times you use it. Hardwood Lump charcoal doesn't leave behind very many ashes.
885279
Very easy. I went to the dollar store and picked up a cooking serving spoon, then cut down the edges so it fits into the vent area in the front of the grill. Also, find a small sand bucket or similar to scoop the ashes into.
885280
There is a little tool to clean the ashes out that I don't have personally. I just use a fireplace poker and hold a bucket under the door. Just make sure your fire has been out for a day or so!
2240963
I wouldn't say it is easy but it's not awful either. You can turn it over and get most of what you ground in the lid. I use a paper towel to wipe it down.
194104
Hello jman.I have a wood deck in my backyard and I have this item on it, and I love it. But I do have something underneath to catch the ashes.
31352
Bottom doesn't open up. You have to use the scoop to remove any ash build up.
884630
Definitely...it is so easy to clean out too...just make sure u clean the filter out quite frequently...I just bang it off the deck to get dust off...make sure the embers/ashes aren't hotttt...that wouldn't be good...:(
2049541
Gallon? No way! Maybe a cup and a half after the indicator says it is full. This VC is small and the filter is huge. The funny thing is that when you try to empty it outside you will get half of the ashes on your cloths and half on the unite itself.... not holding too much ashes it is actually god!
1958577
I don't think it would be easy for anyone to do that. It's big. I bought a shop-vac to suck everything up -- it's nice and easy.
11187
Cleanup is accomplished by rubbing a soft damp cloth over the rollers once they cool down. I would rate it as medium difficulty.
1923013
Not very hard at all. Turn it over and tap it on the ground outside, rinse with the sink sprayer.
928293
Not too bad really. My son's 3+ and I still need to clean it up for him after he's done. Nothing too difficult to clean up with honestly
680801
No problem. Ashes stay inside bc sides come up high enough. Really like the fire pit!!
2262124
It works fine.If you are really moving it fast there will be lots of ash dust. Move it slow and there will only be a little.
184043
Not messy at all. Clean out the pit after usage.I have one 3' away from my pool. No ash anywhere and is a decorative friendly.
1178405
It's not too difficult. I just used a spatula. It's a little difficult to clean though.
318004
Not necessary. It has two sliding air vents that can be opened. Still easier to scoop the ashes out though.
1125074
With a small garden shovel, I use natural charcoal and wood there is a lot less ashes then with manmade charcoal.
2174795
Yes, I would recommend putting the ashes in with a little toothpick, it's not difficult, I love it.