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Too Much Smoke/Excessive Smoke

WhenLikely CauseWhat to Do
At startup (first 5–7 minutes)Normal ignition phaseWait — the smoke will clear once the fire is established.
Ongoing heavy white smokeMoist or low-quality pelletsSwitch to a fresh, dry bag of pellets.
Black or dark gray smokeGrease fire or incomplete combustionCheck the drip pan, clean the firepot, and inspect for grease buildup.
Smoke after shutdownRemaining pellets burning offNormal — this is part of the cool-down cycle.