My wife and I grill year round on the monster in the yard. This is the first time using a George Foreman smokeless grill so I was a little apprehensive about not getting a good grilled taste. It heated up easily, adjustable heat setting, no grease splatter on the counter, small amount of smoke but acceptable and the parts can go in the dishwasher to clean. Storage is a huge plus and versatility to use for grilled cheese sandwiches or chip steaks for a quick on the go lunch or snack works good. Very happy with the grill and will be using it several times a week.