Anyone else's MaxxAir start smoking after few uses?
1399746
Yeah this fan is a piece of garbage.. I had to get the motor replaced after like 5 uses. Getting the replacement was like pulling teeth.
930274
Did you take the shield in the back (inside) and cleaned it? I have had my machine for at least 10 yrs and never had a smoking issue. If you have something that touches the burners, I can see it causing smoke but it should not be for very long. I always make sure nothing can touch the burners, and I cook a 15lb turkey in mine. What type of smoke is it?
1073047
I've had mine for 5 months and have had no problems with it. I have noticed it started to smell funky today but I'm quite sure the 4x I've cleaned it isn't nearly enough and it just needs a good cleaning. :) Love this thing! I have 3 other diffusers that I do not love.
675529
I've had this for about 20 days now and made around 500 cigarettes with it. I haven't come across this problem on a consistent basis yet, but I do know the tightness has to do with how much tobacco is packed. Also have you check the inside? The rubber mat on the bottom comes off easy and you might have tobacco jamming something up. Is it tight to pull when no tobacco is in it? If you pull off the mat and clean, be careful of sharp edges.
2122412
I have had similar problems with mine. I have to play with the flame size adjustment on the bottom of the insert. I've also had issue with the insert not wanting to recharge it's butane. Over all I am unhappy with this lighter insert.
2200017
The Rowenta DA1560 that I had started smoking and a terrible smell came from the iron. It didn't actually have flames coming out of it, but I unplugged it before that could happen. I did replace the one that was defective with another Rowenta DA1560 and I have not had any problems.
449187
i d suggest you get a refund. smoking tobacco in such a small hookah is acidic toxic with no flavor at all. after the first use, am using it as an ornament now
1312213
I purchased 5 of the burners. I used them outside the first time so no issues. The second time we used two of them at the kitchen table and they smoked just a little bit but not much of a smell. The third time we used them in an office so the space was larger however we didn't have the burning alcohol smell. We smelled the marshmellows! We only put about 1/4 full of sterno in each unit so I don't know if that helped or not. Each time I put a little less sterno in the Hibachi and it smoked less and flamed less.
2039675
I think the max the temperature has reached is 225, which is the same as my old element. I have an older model smoker.
132264
I just got mine and only used a few times. If used properly, I don't why why one cannot last for a very long time.
166087
mine did that, too. it also died after 3 or 4 uses and i had to send it back.i hope you fare better. good luck!
694443
Mine has been disappointing about staying lit fully under ANY condiitons, and with wind it goes partially out and emits black smoke with a horrible oder even after having the wick proffessionally replaced.
497980
So did mine. It was kind of disconcerting breathing in who knows what. After several weeks of use the new chemical smell gradually went away.
1621392
I didn't use it for smoker - but I can tell you, if I had to do it over again, I'd shell out the $50-$60 for better quality. It couldn't handle 212 for 90 minutes for more than two uses. Just my experience though. You might have better luck than me.
2121465
I have owned mine only a couple months and used it twice but I'm having the same problem. Considered returning it but the box was accidentally thrown away.
775442
Mine also smoked when I first fired it up and I was concerned enough to actually measure the actual current going through it when set for 20VAC, which is right where I use it as well. I also use mine for an acrylic and lexan plastic bender. After measuring the current and assuring myself that I was not exceeding the capacity of the Triac, I have been using it with no problems. So - my experience is that it will smoke on first use, and then be fine.
1831200
Hi Walt, I don't know! do you have the filter in place? You are sure it's smoke and not dust? does it smell like rubber burning? Please check the rubber belt and make sure it's not twisted or jammed. Does the smoke have an order, is it like electrical burning or rubber?