Does this produce a lot of smoke? Can you smell it from far away. I need something that won't bother neighbors.
1044623
No. Not much. You don't have to put any wood in the smoke box if you don't want to but it really doesn't make much smoke.
1044624
Yes, as a smoker, this style of smoker does produce smoke. It's necessary to flavor the meat. However, it produces considerably less smoke than the traditional offset smokers or even grills because the smoke is used only as flavor, not as a heat source, and doesn't require the steady stream of hot smoke to cook the meat. Further because of it's very "tight" design - with a very small chimney (only maybe an inch hole) - the smoke dwells on the meat much longer. This style of smoker uses ridiculously small amounts of wood - like literally a single chunk or two per smoke. When using my traditional smoker, you could smell it a block away. With this style smoker, I smell it from maybe a few feet away only. It actually is very well suited for use in proximity too neighbors when you're trying to be thoughtful. Of course, my neighbors always loved the smell of hickory because that meant before too long there would be a knock on their door with an offer of ribs :) Hope this helps future readers !
1044625
No problem with this smoker. You'll be satisfied with lack of smoke and non-neighbor annoyance! :-)
1044626
At first there is a little smoke but then after about 5 minutes the smoke dwindles down to a faint trace.And then there is a little smoke smell but nothing that should bother the neighbors.We love ours!
1044627
I have a small concede covered front porch and use the smoker on it so that it's out of the weather. It does emit some smoke from the top vent but not very much. It's better that any grill smoke when I grill.
1044628
Yes it produces smoke. It's a smoker. You are not violating any local ordinances by using a smoker. Your neighbors need to quit complaining.
1044629
Any smoker produces a lot of smoke but this comes straight out the top. Its really well insulated. The amount of smoke also depends on the amount of wood chips in it. Usually after 2-3 hours the smoke dies out and its more like an oven. That works though because the meat usually has all its smoke flavor and you dont need wood to keep it hot. You can control your smoke. Thats the best way for me to answer this question.
1344155
I cannot answer definitively for your situation because I use it in quite a large workshop which has a smoke detector about ten feet away. However having said that I have been impressed at the way it gets rid of smoke and fumes from soldering. It seems to absorb all visible smoke. I do find it a bit noisy but I may notice that more than others because I often have music or the radio on while I work so it becomes a distraction. My feeling is that it would probably work quite well in your situation. If space is at a premium I would definitely consider getting the version on the sprung arm that can be swung over work and then swung away again like a desk lamp. I find it uses up a bit too much bench space but then again I have a messy workbench. I hope this helps.
11863
Don't see how it could be used in a closed room since it generates smoke. I use it on a condo balcony and works fine there.
1132792
In my experience, no ionizer can FULLY eliminate that kind of smoke (I am also extremely sensitive to it). However, if the smoke smell is very fresh, it might help quite a bit to clear it up and prevent it from becoming permanent, although it may not fully take care of it. If you are trying to remove the odor from an item or a piece of furniture that has had long-term exposure, it will give only minor relief, although it can help a little under those circumstances. Depending on what you are trying to air out, you might benefit more fully from a full-sized ionizer, although this personal unit comes in handy in areas where you need it to be very portable, and/or you are unable to connect to AC power. (I like having both, according to the needs and circumstances of the moment.)
803193
It maybe intrusive but Hey..if don't want it work well..then don't keep it 3ft from the wall..understand the air will be grasp around it..if it only comes from one direction..then your not getting the full effect of the purifier ..and you might as well not have one. Anything that circulates better air quality needs to grasp from various directions..I hope you have figured something out by now. I just happened to see this. Mine was in the middle of the living room ..but in understanding what the unit needs to do and for me to get full benefits. I'm totally pleased.
1382727
Hey, Lee... Your outside balcony should be perfect providing that your neighbor's window isn't open. The smoker provides very adequate smoke for the cooking process, but is not objectionable to the neighborhood. It should be a pleasant experience for all!
996191
Yes there is quite a bit of dust and heat that comes out of the unit. The entire upstairs gets heated as a matter of fact. However, its the only choice we have so we live with it. It has been known to set the smoke detector off from the heat.
1576520
It can be used indoors but not suggested, because it's not smokeless. It can create enough smoke to set off your smoke detector. It's meant to be used in open areas like balconies, patio's and tailgating. With that said, I have used it in my apartment before and it performed better than anticipated. I had it on my counter, right next to my stove, so the hood was able to take in most of the smoke. I hope this helps.
1974284
I use it in non smoking environment. However the instruction manual says it will eliminate smoke odor but when using it for that feature do not use the ionizer. It may be very helpful but I'll bet it is not going to remove the odor from clothing, hair and furniture
507680
It's a tolerable but not if you don't like any kind of smoke. In my opinion, it smells way better than a fat cigar. It usually lasts about a couple of hours or so and for a small yard, you would probably need 4, give or take. Best to try and see.
1172894
I have a roommate that smokes non - stop in the living room, whenever he's home. I turn on The Honeywell QuietClean up to high for about an hour, even though the cigarette odor has disappeared long ago. I usually keep it running on low when I'm home. The Honeywell QuietClean is located in my bedroom.
810445
It smokes but not too much to make your alarm goes off. I used it every time even at late night.
1195783
This is the best electric gill I ever had -- and, of course, it releases a lot of smoke, which is how it has to be. I'm using it on the terrace. It is NOT designed to be used indoors, even if the marketing literature says otherwise.
1707070
We don't smoke, but it isn't meant to eliminate odors. Yes, the fan is definitely audible (but not distracting) and gets louder the higher you turn it up. It doesn't bother me when I sleep because it is "white" noise.
1729433
It's nozzle is smaller than a drum fan but it is super powerful. It's hard to say as I don't know how much smoke you are dealing with or how big your balcony is. Have you tried an air purifier. They are amazing and get rid of cigarette smoke etc. realtors will use them when tryi g to sell someone's house who has smokers. It eliminates the smell. They have a bunch on amazon in different price points. That with a fan would work I bet.
901613
Ours has never produced smoke, but of course with us sitting right next to it and monitoring the cooking, I would assume that if something would burn on it, it would produce smoke. We normally use ours outside, but have used it indoors with no concerns.
1791946
The smoker was a gift to my brother-in-law and I asked him. He said he didn't think it would be a problem. He has his on a wood deck but hasn't seen anything alarming.