Gas grills
 

I want a cheap gas grill (less than $350) but one that will be durable and will perform it's intended task in a efficient manner. All of my research points to the entry level Weber's but I thought I'd throw this out for input before I pull the trigger.

If you're going to buy a gas grill you might as well save your money & cook inside like a lady.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5280809

http://www.ducane.com/product/Grills.aspx?plid=7&mid=26

i have a ducane thats probably 20 years old.

I cook with charcoal all of the time but sometimes I want the ease and simplicity of gas.

I just completed a lot of research as I too am looking.
Weber has the best product and warranty based on consumer research. They do have an E-210 series for 299.00 and an E-310 for 399.00. They have several othrs that go all the way to $2800.00.

Home Depot, Sears and Ace Hardware stores have similar prices.

Next runner up was the CharBroil. They have several choices under $350.00. The warranty is not as good.

Good luck

OK, Alice.

a couple options:

Don't get the HomeDepot Green Charbroiler.

Here is a site with reviews for gas grills under $500.

http://bbq.about.com/cs/toppicks/tp/aatp042403.htm

A lot of name brand gas grills will last you a very long time if you do the things neccessary to make it last.

Much like a lawnmower, with proper maintenance it will last. Leave it out all winter in a snowdrift and it won't.

Here's the only suggestion I'll make... wait until winter, then go to Lowe's. They put their grills on clearance.

I'd recommend a Ducane, my mom has one that's permanently fixed to the ground and hooked up to the natural gas line so it stays outside unprotected year round. It's over 15 years old and still works perfectly.

I bought a stainless Thermos (actually a rebadged Charbroil) from Target 3 years ago. It's been a good grill and still in great shape.

http://www.usna.edu/Users/history/sc...amethrower.jpg



The consumer report mentioned vermont castings.

Check out the grills at BBQ's Galore for some very heavy duty equipment that will last. I Bought one of the Cook-ON models about 6 years ago, and it is showing no signs of wear.

The Basic Models start around $325

These grills are put together more robustly than the Webers. The grilling surface is Porcelainized cast-iron, the Burners are Porcelainized cast iron, the Flame spreaders are cast iron with Ceramic briquettes. There is a lot of cast Iron inside for durability & even heating. These things are built like tanks.

Very happy with mine


Barbeques Galore Basic Model


Barbeques Galore Main page

Meh.. Webers have all of that except for the rocks. I know the craftsman sold at sears have the cast iron burners and ceramic grates.

That Brinkmann grill from Wal mart looks pretty good considering how cheap it is. wonder if it will hold up?

For under $350, I'd go with the Char-Broil Commercial Series instead of the Weber. For $299, the Weber 6711001 gives you 2 burners, only 26,000 BTU, and 528 square inches of cooking surface.

At the same price, the Char-Broil 463268007 gives you four burners, 50,000 BTU, and 660 square inches. It also has a stainless hood and front, which give it an added bonus in the appearance column.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...007&lpage=none

If you're willing to go a bit over the $350 mark, Lowe's just dropped the price on the model that's a step up from the Char-Broil that I mentioned. At $359, you get a full stainless surround and an extra 120 square inches of cooking surface:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...107&lpage=none

I have the $299 Char-Broil model, and it has been excellent.

Well I ended up with a Weber Genesis 1000 LX for about $50 more than I wanted to spend. It's an older model Weber but was new and already assembled so I'm good to grill tonight.

No assembly required is worth the $50 alone, skinned knuckes etc.
Time = money.

I have a gas Weber....I like it.

....I'm no charcoal snob.

From walmart try Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D which is really good.

Welcome. :)

I'm adding a roof and extension to my patio and looking at running a natural gas line back there. If we do, I'll be converting a propane smoker and my Blackstone to NG. I'll try to convert my Weber but if it doesn't work, I'll buy me one of the new Genesis with the fancy sear burner - 39,000 BTUs plus a 9,000 BTU sear burner, plus a 12,000 BTU side burner. I kinda hope the conversion doesn't work.

I thought about getting a gas grill since my apartment doesn't allow charcoal but I just can't do gas. It's gotta be charcoal for me so I don't grill, which i miss a lot

I know this is an older thread, but if you are looking for gas for the quick and easy grill out, then check out the Weber Q line. I just picked up a Weber Q200 on Facebitch marketplace for $50. Works like a champ. I had one already, but the wife shut the garage door on it and killed the fold out sides, so I removed them and it's now the deer camp grill. I've had it for 12 years and aside from the garage door incident, it's been a workhorse. They are made of cast aluminum, so no rusting at all, and the grates are cast iron.

Facebitch ROFL

Taste the meat not the heat.

what a piece of shit asshole comment - I hope you lose an eye from a hot hickory ember

I was never a charcoal purest, but I was someone who preferred charcoal over gas. I still probably do, but now I'm more interested in getting the food cooked then the process of setting up a charcoal grill. Gas trumps charcoal on convenience 10 times over. Now I don't even have a charcoal grill, just my gas Weber, gas Blackstone, and gas smoker.

You seem nice.

thank you.

FWIW, this purchase is still alive and kicking. I’ve replace the grill plates and burners once. Easily worth the money and a great compliment to my Weber kettle and offset smoker.

Rage against the jiveturkey.