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What Customers Are Saying
This compact charcoal chimney starter heats coals quickly, in as little as 15 minutes, making it well-suited for smaller grills. Users appreciate its ease of use and how it eliminates the need for lighter fluid, providing a mess-free charcoal lighting process. The size is seen as a benefit, as it provides the right amount of charcoal without excess. Overall, the product is considered a must-have accessory that simplifies and improves the grilling experience.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Disappointed
Would Not RecommendI was disappointed when the tiny starter arrived. The pictures on the website did NOT give a clear description of the relative sizes of the ones offered. I didn't have any idea that there was such a small one even available. I tried to contact the company to send it back and get the bigger one, but no one even bothered to answer my email.
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Forst time griler
Would RecommendThis is a must!! I love this chimney..perfect for my compact weber
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Meltdown
Would Not RecommendPoor quality due to handle melting on the 1st use.
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Hello, we are very sorry to hear about this issue! This does not sounds like a normal problem. Our support team just reached out to you via email to a... Read More
Smaller than it looks
Would Not RecommendSurprised at how small this starter was, it works well and the steel cool bottom is “top shelf”, but the chimney does not prepare enough coals for an average cooking fire thus causing a 2 step process and longer start time
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Hello, the Compact chimney starter is for our smaller charcoal grills. If you own 18" or bigger charcoal grill we would recommend our Rapid Chimney st... Read More
Ideal
Would RecommendPerfect size for the Weber Smokey Mountain 18”. Heats briquettes very rapidly. Easy to handle. Very good value.
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PERFECT
Would RecommendLove the smaller chimney I have a tendency to use TOO much charcoal and this is perfect for the smaller weber
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Light Right
Would RecommendI have always piled charcoal briquettes in the center of my grill and doused them with lighter fluid to get my grill started. Overall I have been satisfied with the results. However I never liked the residue the lighter fluid deposited on the sides of my grill bowl. I couldn't help thinking that those repeated deposits over the years was affecting the flavor of my grilled food especially when I used the dome. Recently I purchased a new Jumbo Joe grill and decided to give the Rapidfire Compact C...
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Hello, we are sorry to hear that you were disappointed and we apologize for the confusion. This chimney starter is the Compact (small) version and the... Read More