Gas Grill Buying Tips

Gas grill buying tips can help you find the grill of your dreams without unnecessarily draining your pocket book. Knowing what type of grill works best and the best time of the year to buy them will keep you smiling during grilling season.

For some, visiting the summer seasonal area in their favorite store is pure nirvana. Looking at all of the new patio furniture and garden decorations reminds us of summer parties and of course, grilling! Feasting your eyes upon the latest crop of gas grills can make your eyes, and mouth, simply water. Before you lay down your hard earned cash, take time to stop and think about what type of grill would best suit your needs. Deciding what you really want can help you save money before you hit the stores.

There are several things you should ask yourself honestly before you buy the latest gas grill with all of the bells and whistles.

• Do you grill on weekends, or just occasionally during the warm weather season?
• Is grilling something you have to do, or is it something you throw yourself into, heart and soul?
• When you grill, do you feed a small family, or a herd of hungry friends and neighbors too?
• Do you have a lot of room on your patio for a grill, or will you have to buy one that will fit in a certain area?
• Do you love to go to a lot of tail gate parties and need a portable grill?

All of these things will factor into what type of gas grill best suits you, especially when you have limited space for your new grill.

Gas grills should last a minimum of five years, though some may last much longer with the proper care. One of the most important gas grill buying tips is to buy a quality grill, no matter what size you are shopping for, because of the amount of money usually required to buy one. No one wants to have a gas grill that they have paid several hundred dollars for fall apart after the first season of grilling. The following gas grills rank highest on consumer review websites:

• Weber Genesis E-310 with an average price of $650. The biggest selling points are the ease of assembly and the porcelain coated iron grates which make for easy clean ups and less sticking. It can be hooked up to your natural gas line or be used with refillable propane tanks. The warranty covers 10 years for the burners and 5 years for all other parts.
• Char-Broil 45,000 Btu Gas Grill with an average price of $250. This is a budget priced model with similar features of the Weber Genesis E-310. It has 3 burners, plus a bonus side burner for sautéing or heating sauces. The warranty covers burners for 5 years and 1 year for all other parts.
• Kenmore 16233 with an average price of $450. The big selling point for this gas grill is the additional infrared rotisserie that is found in much higher priced models. It also has four burners and an additional side burner for items requiring less intense heat.
• Weber Q 220 with an average price of $200. The best feature of this grill is the actual grilling surface, which is the same as any regular full-sized gas grill, not a heating plate surface. You can fit 8-9 hamburgers on the 280 square inch grill, making grilling for a small crowd easy. This model uses the smaller 14.1-ounce propane canisters.
• Weber Summit with an average price of $1500. This is a high-end grill for the frequent griller that enjoys the outdoor cooking experience. The things that make this grill special are the 293-inch cooking surface, a smoker box, an infrared rear-mounted rotisserie that can accommodate a turkey and a 145-inch warming rack. The stainless steel shroud has a 25-year warranty and many of the other parts have a 2-10 year warranty.

The best time to buy a gas grill is usually before the summer begins or in the fall in order to take advantage of sale prices. If you purchase a gas grill at the peak of summer, you’ll definitely pay premium prices. Surf the Internet to find the best buys during the off-season. Many manufacturers, during the off-season, offer reduced or free shipping as well.

You don’t have to shell out a lot of dough to get a good gas grill. If you only grill a few times during the summer, consider purchasing a less expensive model and purchase a nice cover to protect it. Many less expensive gas grills can produce great meals and can last much longer than expected if they are protected from the elements year ‘round. If you are in the market for a higher-end model, shop around for the best deals and watch for sales to get the best prices. These models are perfect for people who do a lot of entertaining and consider their patios to be outdoor kitchens.

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