Love this! It's fast, easy and I don't like the smell taste of lighter fluid. It makes the grilling process cleaner and charcoal is ready so much faster. It's sturdy and I get rid of old paper out of the recycle bin! We will always have one of these from now on.

barb4318

Rockford, IL

My husband has had one of these for years and swears by it. In fact he loves it so much he got a second one to be able to add to the fire as needed. He starts the charcoals burning in both at the same time, Dumps the first when it's really blazing and then keeps the second near by for a back up if the fire starts to go out. Do use caution as they get hot, but if you are safe and careful this tool is a great addition to any charcoal grill!

SqueakyMom

Lewisville, TX

Love the charcoal chimney starter. We can get the charcoal burning without any of the lighter fluid aftertaste and odor. We have loaned this chimney out to friends and they too have gone out and purchased one. If you use charcoal, you will love this product.

dstrachta

Bemidji, MN

Why use a gas grill when you can have charcoal ready to go in no time.  Use some of those newspapers you have lying around the house and no lighter fluid fumes.  You will have red hot coals in no time.  Pick this one up.  It is SO worth the small amount of money that you will spend.

mbt4955

College Station, TX

As newlyweds, we try and find cheaper options for everything, so, we chose a charcoal grill over the fancier gas grills. I personally prefer charcoal, as it gives it a richer flavor. However, I had the toughest time getting the coals to light and stay lit. Our neighbor has a similar device for his fire pit. We were hooked as soon as we saw it. The directions are simple, fill up with coals, put paper in the bottom, light, and let sit. Simple for even a first time griller, like myself. I read a tip on another site that suggested adding vegetable oil to the paper for a longer burn, and it worked like a charm. Overall, I don't think there is another way we will ever grill. I highly recommend this starter charcoal grilling. It is comforting to know that we aren't adding more chemicals to our coals that may be getting into our food. And it is a great conversational piece when friends come over for cookouts!

SpiresGirl

Brownsburg, IN

The Weber Chimney Starter for Charcoal Grill is a wonderful grill accessory.  Just add newspaper to the bottom, put the charcoal in the top, and light it.  It's much better than lighter fluid, especially if you have children.  It eliminates the need for yet another toxic chemical.  You can use the cheaper non-treated charcoal, which also reduces the chemicals with which you are cooking your bar-b-que. I do have a tendency to not allow the charcoal to burn long enough before dumping it out.  Also, there is a need to plan ahead to put it somewhere when it is hot after the charcoal is dumped out.  Luckily, the Chimney Starter has a wooden handle, so it is safe to handle and easy to dump out the coals.  I would recommend this for anyone who still prefers a good charcoal grill over a gas grill.  Charcoal gives a superior flavor and this eliminates the slightly off taste of the started fluid.

jyn425

Alexandria, VA

This is a greatest invention for grilling ever! We use it faithfully every time we grill. We tried a gas grill but it just doesn't produce that great grilled flavor like charcoal so we always use our Weber whenever possible. The chimney starter eliminates the need for that smelly, messy lighter fluid so you just get that great grilled flavor. And it's very easy to use. You just crumple newspapers (great way to get rid of your pile!), place underneath and light. No mess, no smell. We're on our second one but our first one lasted a long time. The only reason it needed replacing was the wood handle cracked and finally broke off partway and we didn't want to burn our hands on the metal handle underneath.

drummer62

Barnesville, MN

I bought the Weber chimney starter for charcoal sevefral months ago at Lowes. I had not used on before and my son had suggested that I get one to cut down on the time it took to get the charcoal started and ready to grill. I like the way that the chimney starter is designed. It had a good handle and you are protected with a heat shield. It is the right size for my Weber charcoal grill. I fill the chimney starter with charcoal and it is the right amount to cover my grill with charcoal. The chimney starter has really cut down on the time it takes to get the charcoal ready to grill. I would definitely recommend this product. The only thing that concerns me about this chimney starter is the plates that holds the charcoal at the bottom of the chimney starter. The plate is thin and mine has started to deform a little. I just wonder how lonng it will last before it breaks or gives way.

rmanasco

West Columbia, SC

I bought one of these to complete my Weber grill set up, this chimney starter is easy to use by adding a few pages of newspaper soaked lighly in cooking spray to the bottom and lighting it. It might smoke a little so make sure you are in a well ventilated area, sit back and relax and in a few minutes voila! your coals are ready.

alpsphoenix

Perris, CA

Many pundits of using charcoal are probably put off by the task of having to start their own fires. Too bad they don't own a Weber Chimney Starter! They too will enjoy the merits of cooking on charcoal (smokey flavor!). This chimney starter is an amazing little tool and should come with basically any charcoal grill. It is a MUST-HAVE. No ifs ands or buts about it. This *WILL* work to start any charcoal, with a minimum of other tools/materials needed (e.g. crumpled newspaper, kitchen utility lighter/matches). Tips to those of you who end up purchasing this: soak up the newspaper with cheap/used/expired vegetable oil and then roll them into rings underneath the chimney starter before lighting. Your fire will start MUCH faster and the whole process of starting your charcoal fire will be over in about 20 minutes, tops.

knifeman2

Beverly Hills, CA