Smoke Hello. I would like to found out from the owners of the smoker, how strong is the smoke coming out from it when cooking and how much odor will it produce in the house after use? A review by Mr. Peter Albertson (4/15/07) comments that the smoke odor is pervasive and can last several days, and can become unpleasant. I live in an old, 650-ft. rental apartment, with no range hood and just a window for ventilation. Will using this product causes a "smoking" problem? What about activating any nearby smoke alarms? Thank you for any replies. Smoke Hello. I would like to found out from the owners of the smoker, how strong is the smoke coming out from it when cooking and how much odor will it produce in the house after use? A review by... » Read More Smoke Hello. I would like to found out from the owners of the smoker, how strong is the smoke coming out from it when cooking and how much odor will it produce in the house after use? A review by Mr. Peter Albertson (4/15/07) comments that the smoke odor is pervasive and can last several days, and can become unpleasant. I live in an old, 650-ft. rental apartment, with no range hood and just a window for ventilation. Will using this product causes a "smoking" problem? What about activating any nearby smoke alarms? Thank you for any replies. « Show Less
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Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your... » Read More Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. « Show Less
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In my case, I've never been able to get the lid to fit tightly. I don't care, as I've found out that heavy duty aluminum foil makes a better top, anyway (especially for larger items like half legs of lamb and whole chickens). You get kind of a fireplace smell, but it goes away within a day.
193554
I have one of these smokers. It only produces a small wisp of smoke on high heat and nothing noticeable on a lower heat. Will not set off smoke alarms or anything like that. Your house will have odor of the smoke while cooking and you might still get a slight sniff of it the next morning but it is nothing objectionable or overpowering.
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!
1984804
My buddy bought a car for his daughter and the previous owner was a heavy smoker. We sat the ozone generator on the floor and ran it for two hours and let the car sit with the windows closed overnight. We did it again the next day and there is no smoke smell, even when it's very hot out. It did a great job!
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I use mine on a covered porch and haven't had any problems... but there is good air flow across the smoker. If there isn't good ventilation... I would expect problems. This is a smoker, it puts out a lot of smoke. Besides thick smoke being unpleasant to be in... when hot enough... and thick enough... smoke can become flammable. If it were me... I would still own one... I'd just figure out a way to vent the smoke.
1452407
I have had great results with Nok-Out but I haven't had occasion to use it with smoke odor. I found some details re tobacco/smoke odor on the Nok-Out site and maybe that might help. http://www.nokout.com/Tobacco-and-Smoke-Odor.html There are suggestions listed in the main text and more in the column on the left side of the page. It might depend on a number of factors....like the type of fiber in the cloth and the intensity of the smoke. Best of luck!
1589975
I have used mine 3 times so far and had it on for 1/2 hour and there was no smoke. It works great for me.
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As suggested, I watch for the smoke coming through the vents and immediately close them to continue with the smoking. Make sure that the lid is tight and there will be not smoke problem. The first smoker I received did not have a tight lid - as seen before using - I returned it (no shipping cost to me). After reporting the problem, a new smoker was sent out immediately before I'd shipped the first one back. While the house is not full of smoke, there is a lingering aroma for a day or two. I don't find it unpleasant. It is suggested that the room be vented during the smoking, but I've not found it necessary. Know that it was a good choice for us. As suggested, I watch for the smoke coming through the vents and immediately close them to continue with the smoking. Make sure that the lid is tight and there will be not smoke problem. The first smoker I received did not have a tight lid - as seen before using - I returned it (no shipping cost to me). After reporting the problem, a new smoker was sent out immediately before I'd shipped the first one back. While the house is not full of smoke, there is a lingering aroma for a day or two. I don't find it unpleasant. It is suggested that the room be vented during the smoking, but... » Read More As suggested, I watch for the smoke coming through the vents and immediately close them to continue with the smoking. Make sure that the lid is tight and there will be not smoke problem. The first smoker I received did not have a tight lid - as seen before using - I returned it (no shipping cost to me). After reporting the problem, a new smoker was sent out immediately before I'd shipped the first one back. While the house is not full of smoke, there is a lingering aroma for a day or two. I don't find it unpleasant. It is suggested that the room be vented during the smoking, but I've not found it necessary. Know that it was a good choice for us. « Show Less
2003893
have not noticed .use it everv day. will now test ---------Highest setting#5--burnt toast smoking,smell.Answer---Both sides and both ends warm to slightly hot but not too hot to be uncomfortable.
2037625
It will take the smoke Smell away. But it is not a fresh scent in my opinion. Will not make it smell Normal for a little while and you have to open your windows To let the fresh air in.
1312976
We use ours for 1/2 hour or so at a time and have no problem with fumes. There is very little noticeable smoke or odor. But if one used it continuously, there might be a need for some external ventilation.
1032717
IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
247751
I only used mine once. I don't recall a lot of smoke but I did place the unit beneath my stove vent and turned the fan on as I recall. The fan is loud and I recall leaving it on so there must have been some smoke/steam.
200437
I'm no scientist but amount of ozone that is generated by a plasma device such as this is minimal but some people are more sensitive. If your looking remove odor I had great results with an ozone generator to remove smoke or other offensive odors permanently. I always put pets outside, leave for a couple hours, turn it off, and find some entertainment for a few hours before I return.
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no smoke at all. The only thing would be a little steam other than that the smoker detector won't go off. But don't do what I did, I forgot to pat my potatoes for french fries and because of the dampness the fryer did overflow with grease which is to be expected - but no smoke. I have really been having problems frying DUH!!You will enjoy the fryer a very safe product and honest no smoke. At least I don't have any smoke.Jaw
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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.
111688
Negative... when the wood is smoking in the tray.. there is a tremendous amount of smoke..it would set off your alarms as well as those around you. After the smoking process the air in the backyard is somewhat permeated for a week or so...I like it but the neighbors may not. In an apt seting its a NO go!!
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I sit in a room with my husband while he smokes cigars, and as soon as I turn it on, it eliminates pretty much all of the smoke and the smell, which to me is pretty amazing, Since you are in a whole separate area, I would start it up before the dinner hour and leave it running throughout, then shut it down at closing. I have heard this is what one would use to eliminate cigarette smoke Oder from previously owned cars and it is very successful too!