This summer, you may look at the crud gathering on your grill and wonder, “Is it even worth it to clean off this old junky thing? I really should buy a new one.” Perhaps you recently renovated your backyard patio or deck and the old barbecues propane tank and eye-sore exterior is depreciating the value of your investment.
Maybe you heard about new green grill technology that decreases smoke emissions by 80% and uses 50% less gas. Consumer Search is an excellent source for reviews on gas barbecues.
Most people opt to look at gas barbecues in the $300 to $700 range, which offer better warranties, more durable stainless steel construction and better bang for your buck. Weber, one of the leaders in grill manufacturing, has great entry-level gas grills called the Spirit E-210 and the Spirit E-310, which go for $350 and $450, respectively.
Generally speaking, Weber is known for superior customer service, which keeps consumer reviews positive. The Spirit E-210 comes with two burners that provide 350 square inches of cooking space, while the Spirit E-310 adds another burner, 10,000 more BTUs of cooking power and 74 more inches of cooking space.
When looking for features like even heating, good family cooking space and easy assembly, consumers may want to buy barbecues like the Weber Spirit E-210 or 310.
Suppose you’re looking for gas barbecues to take on your next road trip, camping venture or tailgate party. Past models like Char-Broil’s Thermos Grill2Go used hot plates to cook, which seemed more like an indoor frying pan than an outdoor grill.
Today, consumers can choose the Weber Q-200 ($175) or the Weber Q-220 ($200) as these are better alternatives, which put out 12,000 BTUs of heat and can cook up to nine burgers at a time.
According to the manufacturer, you can grill for about 90 minutes on one 14.1 ounce tank. The Weber Q-100 is a smaller version of the same grill if storage and size are important. Other worthwhile models of portable barbecues include the Coleman RoadTrip Grill LXE ($180) and the Outdoor Chef City Grill ($150).
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