I will give it a try. Next time it gets fired up. Thanksmp4 wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2019, 12:02 pmYou can get them to warm up faster if you leave the chute door open for 10-15 minutes after you load up over the lit coals. After you close the chute door, leave the ash door open for another 15-20 minutes. I struggled with it for a while too. I did notice that mine heats up faster using briquets instead of lump, so that will help your cause too.