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Weber grills earned their status as a household name—they really do rank among the top quality, most dependable gas grills you can buy. If you're here because you're ready to pull the trigger on one, congrats! You're about to have a great summer, not to mention enjoy years of Weber grill fun.

Most of us are lucky enough to cook out for three out of four seasons, grilling everything from weeknight salmon to weekend burgers, even Thanksgiving turkeys and Superbowl Sunday hot wings if we're adventurous. Weber gas grills are ready for all the action. If there’s a special recipe to you want to add to your arsenal, there’s a Weber grill accessory to make it happen.

We love that these grills are built to last, too. Weber's patented Weber grill covers are designed to protect your investment by not cracking in the winter or melting in the summer. On top of that, Weber’s customer service is one of the most responsive in the industry, and Weber grill parts are easy to order should you ever need to replace anything.

All Weber grills can give you good results, but not all Weber grills are created equal. The extensive lineup of Weber gas grills, Weber pellet grills and smokers, and Weber grill accessories are designed for a wide range of cooking styles, outdoor spaces, and budgets. Before you buy, you want to understand the lineup so you can pick the one that suits you best. That's where we come in.

We’ve put together this Weber grill buying guide to help you choose the perfect grill and accessories for inspired outdoor cooking and entertaining. Let’s get started.

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The Best Weber Grills in 2023

We take grilling seriously. In this section, we’re going to highlight the five best Weber grills we’ve classified as all-around most awesome. These are the models we recommend to our own friends and family.

In particular, our sales director Justin loves the Summit series for its spacious rotisserie. That said, we picked out top five Weber grills to help you find the one you'll love to fire up.

1. Best Overall: Weber Genesis E-325s

Feature Rating Feature Rating
Burners 🟢 Storage Solutions 🔴
Sear Perf. 🟡 Side Burner 🔴
Grease Mgmt. 🟢 Smoker 🔴
Cooking Surface 🟢 Rotisserie 🔴
Even Heat Distr. 🟡 Internal Lights 🔴
Wind Perf. 🟡 Flare Up Mgmt. 🟢
Build Quality 🟢 Warranty 🟢
Weber Genesis E-325s

Burners: 3 burners totaling 39,000 BTUs | Fuel: LP (natural gas option available) | Cooking Grates: Porcelain enameled | Color: Black, Copper | Capacity: 787 sq. in. | Side Burner: No | Rotisserie: Sold Separately

Who It's For: People upgrading from a Weber Spirit grill or looking for something with a little more fire power than an entry-level model.

Why We Chose It: It's a budget-friendly grill with all of Weber's best features. The only things it lacks—a smoker, side burner, and extra storage—are all auxillary features many people might not want or need.

Weber calls the latest iteration of its Genesis series the company's "biggest gas grilling innovation in 15 years," and we've got to agree. These grills really are designed to give you the ability to cook whenever and whatever you want.

Rather than focus on extra flashy features or bells and whistles (that's what the higher-level series are for), the Genesis is sleek, streamlined, and simple. Just take a look at the standout features of the Genesis' design. These grills have Weber's biggest high heat sear zone to date, offering more than enough space for large family cookouts.

They also have the brand's new, propietary PureBlu high-heat burners, designed to deliver a pure, even flame across the wide grilling area.

And, last but not least, Weber's added a handle light for nighttime grilling. You don't need to turn it on with a knob. Simply raising the hood illuminates the cooking surface, allowing you to keep a clear eye on everything till dinnertime.

There's a lot to love across the entire Genesis line, but the Genesis E-325s is what we call the Weber workhorse. It's a perfect all-around grill that's designed to meet all of the needs of the average family. At $899, you can get it for a reasonable and budget-friendly price point, yet it still comes packed with all the most popular and powerful features of Weber’s best offerings, such as:

  • Three individual PureBlue burners
  • Digital thermometer connectivity
  • A 787 sq. in. cooking area
  • An extra-large sear zone
  • An extra-large prep and serve table
  • Flavorizer bars underneath the grate
  • An improved, redesigned pull-out grease tray

Additionally, all Weber grills share the same firebox design, featuring:

  • A heavy-duty shroud that covers good quality grates
  • Flavorizer bars that deflect direct fire for even cooking
  • Grease management features for efficient cleaning
  • A solid build quality that gets even better at higher price points

Weber Genesis vs Spirit
Weber Genesis grills are far sturdier than the Spirit series, and their burners are 30 percent more powerful. Unlike the Spirit grills that require complicated home assembly, the Weber Genesis grills are far less complicated to put together.


2. Best Budget: Weber Spirit II E-310

Feature Rating Feature Rating
Burners 🟡 Storage Solutions 🔴
Sear Perf. 🟡 Side Burner 🔴
Grease Mgmt. 🟢 Smoker 🔴
Cooking Surface 🟢 Rotisserie 🔴
Even Heat Distr. 🟡 Internal Lights 🔴
Wind Perf. 🟡 Flare Up Mgmt. 🟢
Build Quality 🟡 Warranty 🟢
Weber Spirit E-310 45010001

Burners: 3 Burners totaling 30,000 BTUs | Fuel: LP (Natural Gas Option Available) | Cooking Grates: Porcelain enameled | Color: Black | Capacity: 529 sq. in. (424 primary, 105 warming rack; around 15 burgers) | Side Burner: No | Rotisserie: No

Who It's For: People who want to get straight to quality grilling and don't care about extra bells or whistles. It's the ideal inexpensive but solidly built grill that won't rust or stop igniting after a year.

Why We Chose It: It's the least expensive grill we feel great about recommending.

Weber Spirit E-310 grill has the best price vs performance ratio in the entire Weber lineup, with a $569 price tag. This gas BBQ grill is reliable and comes with a 10-year warranty to back up its workmanship.

The three-burner design gives you the ability to cook indirectly, as you can fire up the two outer burners and place the food on over the unlit middle burner. Beyond efficient cooking, the ignition also starts with the efficient touch of a button.

Just make sure to light up one burner first, to really get the gas flowing to the rest of the burners. Although it may not be the most convenient way to start a grill, you can cook with any number of burners on this Weber Spirit barbecue.

What it lacks in features, it makes up for with its porcelain enameled grates and excellent grease management systems. Flavorizer bars minimize flareups and give your food a nice, smoky flavor.


3. Best Upgrade: Weber Summit S-670

Feature Rating Feature Rating
Burners 🟢 Storage Solutions 🟢
Sear Perf. 🟢 Side Burner 🟢
Grease Mgmt. 🟢 Smoker 🟢
Cooking Surface 🔴 Rotisserie 🟢
Even Heat Distr. 🟢 Internal Lights 🟡
Wind Perf. 🟡 Flare Up Mgmt. 🟢
Build Quality 🟢 Warranty 🟢
Weber Summit Grill 7370001

Burners: 6 Burners totaling 60,000 BTUs | Fuel: LP (natural gas available) | Cooking Grates: 9 mm stainless steel | Color: Stainless Steel, Black | Capacity: 769 sq. in. | Side Burner: Yes, 12,000 BTU | Rotisserie: Yes, Infrared 10,600 BTU | Smoker Box: Yes, 6,800 BTU

Who It's For: Both ambitious grillers looking to smoke big BBQs, and casual cookers who just want more of a backyard showpiece. It's also for people looking to yield the maximum lifespan out of their new grill, a lifespan backed by a 10-year warranty.

Why We Chose It: We love that it has a specially designed ignition system, since that's what breaks down first on most grills. That tells us that it's really built to last. Beyond that, it's designed to tackle some ambitious grilling and cooking endeavors with its powerful searing and rotisserie elements. It's built to compete with even the highest of high-end luxury grilling models.

Meet the uncontested champion of all things grilling: the Weber Summit S-670. Whether you'd prefer grilling with liquid propane or natural gas, the S-670 has what it takes to deliver across the best of both worlds.

Both models tout an awe-inspiring six powerful burners, and a simply massive 838 square inches of total cooking area, all in a practically indestructable stainless steel body. All the capabilities packed into this gorgeous BBQ set will certainly make you feel like a grillmaster.

Stainless steel flavorizer bars, stainless steel cooking grates, a bonus side burner, Weber's patented Snap-Jet burner ignition system, and built-in lighting all round out the flagship Weber model. The Weber Summit also comes with a infrared rotisserie that emits close to 11,000 BTU in pure, searing heat.

Think you might not use a rotisserie? Give it a try. Like we said before, our sales director Justin loves the Summit and wouldn't buy anything else—and the rotisserie is his favorite part. Grilled whole chickens come out tasting amazing.

The build quality of Weber Summit grills is legendary, and the best part is that the assembly requirements are minimal. You simply need to place the hood and slide the sides into their respective position, snap on the casters, and you're good to go!

Short on space? Consider our slightly smaller four-burner version, the Weber S-470 7170001, which comes in liquid propane as well as natural gas.


4. Most Versatile: Weber Genesis E-435

Feature Rating Feature Rating
Burners 🟢 Storage Solutions 🔴
Sear Perf. 🟡 Side Burner 🟢
Grease Mgmt. 🟢 Smoker 🔴
Cooking Surface 🟡 Rotisserie 🔴
Even Heat Distr. 🟡 Internal Lights 🟡
Wind Perf. 🟡 Flare Up Mgmt. 🟢
Build Quality 🟢 Warranty 🟢
Weber Genesis E-435

Burners: 4 Burners totaling 48,000 BTU's | Fuel: LP | Cooking Grates: Porcelain Enameled | Color: Black | Capacity: 646 sq. in. (Appr. 28 burgers on the surface) | Side Burner: Yes | Rotisserie: No

Who It's For: Avid grillmasters looking for the versatile freedom to boil, saute, stir-fry, and even make up to 28 burgers simultaneously.

Why We Chose It: It's Weber's most innovative, industry-leading enclosed cart grilling model.

It's common wisdom in the grillmaster world that built-in grills are generally engineered for longer-term use than freestanding grills. But if you want a beast of a freestanding four-burner that's made to endure and weather the elements, take a look at the Weber Genesis E-435.

While it isn't the flagship model in the latest Genesis series, this grill offers all of the best features you would hope for, including:

  • Durable porcelain enameled grates
  • Weber's largest sear zone to date
  • An extra-large prep and serve table
  • Four powerful 48,000 BTU burners
  • An expandable second-level cooking grate
  • Versatile cooking flexibility
  • Handle light
Weber Genesis E-345

Weber also makes SE (i.e., special edition) grills with 9 mm thick stainless steel grates that are capable of amazing heat retention, which translates into better cooking performance.


5. Best Pellet Grill and Smoker: Weber SmokeFire EX4 (2nd Generation)

Feature Rating Feature Rating
Burners 🔴 Storage Solutions 🔴
Sear Perf. 🟢 Side Burner 🔴
Grease Mgmt. 🟡 Smoker 🟢
Cooking Surface 🟢 Rotisserie 🔴
Even Heat Distr. 🟢 Internal Lights 🔴
Wind Perf. 🟡 Flare Up Mgmt. 🟢
Build Quality 🟢 Warranty 🟢
Weber SmokeFire EX4

Who It's For: People who care more about woodsmoke flavor and interactive cooking than convenience. If you're in the market for a durable smoker, this one has unique smart features and WiFi connectivity.

Why We Chose It: Weber really improved its smoker/pellet grill technology with the current SmokeFire generation of products. You'll get great searing and better flareup control.

After giving up market share to Traeger grills, Weber introduced its new pellet smokers and grills under the marketing name SmokeFire.

The Weber pellet grill comes in two sizes: the SmokeFire EX4, aka the 22510201 24-inch (672 sq. in.) model, and the SmokeFire EX6, aka the 23510201, which is 36 inches (1,008 sq. in.).

Please keep in mind that the current product line up is the second generation release. The company ironed out many of the shortcomings of the initial launch of the product. In fact, Weber had to recall some first-generation products before putting this new line out.

The most striking feature of the Weber SmokeFire EX4 is its ability to reach high temperatures with relative ease, which makes the pellet grill very effective in searing. The Weber SmokeFire operates in a flexible 200 to 600 degrees F temperature range. The porcelain enamel finish on this Weber smoker is durable and maintains its shine for years to come, with or without a cover.

Weber uses its typical firebox design with the SmokeFire. Stainless steel flavorizer bars are seated under high quality grates. The usual Weber grease management system is flanked by the the ash collection bin. In the past, Weber caught some bad press on grease management from early users specifically complaining about grease flareups.

Although we think the grease collection holes can be larger, clogging will happen without basic upkeep. Weber sells pellets in 20 lb bags, which should grill for about 6 hours. We highly recommend that you use Weber pellets since customer reviews point out that pellets made by other brands tend to jam the Weber auger.

The Weber pellet grill SmokeFire is WiFi enabled, and the grill even has an LCD screen. Although Weber is not known for high tech designs per se, we see this as a solid step forward into the future of grilling.

What's nice is that the company also allows access to great recipes and grilling techniques. A word of caution: As with other electronic devices, you may want to do a quick firmware update when you put together your grill.


The Many Parts of a Weber Grill

As we take a look at the components of a gas grill, let’s start our journey from the outside-in and begin with the first part of the grill you see—the exterior shell. And perhaps the most important part of that exterior is the piece that George Stephen revolutionized when he introduced it all those years ago—the lid.

The Gas Grill Lid and Exterior

The highest-quality gas grills feature a lid that perfectly balances all of the features and tasks for which it must be responsible in ensuring a safe, effective and delicious grilling experience. First of all, there must be proper ventilation for safe and quality cooking.

The best grills also offer a highly visible thermometer on the lid to ensure proper cooking temperature easily and seamlessly during preparation and cooking. Because cooking can get messy and grills are often exposed to the elements, a stainless steel control panel can be an excellent feature to ensure that the grill controls hold up over time and under pressure.

Beyond the lid, you’ll want a grill with plenty of exterior surface space to keep your tools, ingredients, and cooking materials handy while grilling. Great grills have wing tables on either side with plenty of surface area for everything you might need, and Weber grill tables can be folded down when not in use.

Nearly all Weber grills also feature either an open or closed storage area underneath the grill for additional materials. Moreover, let’s not forget about wheels. A backyard grill should be mobile and easily relocated, so high-quality and durable wheels are an often unrated, but essential part of the grill.

Minor features like wheels and storage space might not seem critical to your grilling experience, but over time these sorts of advantages (or disadvantages in low-quality models) can make or break your enjoyment of grilling.

Backyard grilling is all about enjoying great times, great weather, and great food, so the act of grilling itself should be as easy, convenient and as feature rich as possible.

Grill Interior

Now that we’ve taken a look at the grill exterior, let’s pop the hood and see what’s going on underneath. The most basic grill components that you’ll be interacting with on a regular basis will be the grill grate, where you lay your food for grilling, and the burners, which provide the flames for heating and cooking the food.

The Grate

The cooking grate in your grill has a big impact on the quality of your grilling experience and the ultimate quality of the food you cook. The best cooking grates are made from cast-iron and feature a porcelain enamel which enhances flavor. It also reduces sticking and tearing of food and provides an even heat profile across the food’s surface.

Cast iron has become the go-to high quality material for cooking grates because of the way it holds in flavor and increases in seasoning over time. Just think about how much better your cast iron kitchen cookware flavors food as opposed to your lower quality cookware.

Another factor to consider when it comes to the grate is how much space you’ll need for cooking. We’ll get into this in more detail later in this guide, but for now you'll want to take into account how much grilling you’ll be doing, for how many people, and how often. In this same vein, it’s time we talk about the powerhouses of any grill.

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The Burners

The burners are the element of the grill that do the actual cooking of your food. The gas ignites and powers the flames, allowing you to get that wonderful barbecue taste that’s the envy of non-grillers everywhere.

In any quality grill, knobs on the exterior should allow you to independently adjust the flame strength and size of the burner flames, and those burners should run the length of the inner cookbox to ensure even heat and cooking.

This is critical because some foods (such as shrimp or chicken) require lower heat and longer grilling times while others (i.e. steaks) will need to be seared with some serious heat. The amount of burners you’ll need will depend on how much food you plan to make, but we’ll get into that in more detail later on.

Burners are generally compared by their BTU (British Thermal Unit) which measures energy from heat. For example, the Weber Spirit E-210’s main burners have a BTU input of 26,500.

Other Grill Parts

While we’ve covered the main components of any grill, it’s truly the extras that set apart a good grill from a great one. For example, porcelain-enameled trays that keep grease from dripping back into the flame and igniting while also enhancing the flavor of the food (Weber’s patented methods are called Flavorizers).

There are also interior warming racks where you can keep food further from flames so that they stay warm without being overcooked, plus important features like grease catching trays and pans for safety and cleanliness of your grill.


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The Big Three Weber Grill Series

At Weber, gas grill manufacturing has eventually become streamlined into three primary series, each with a set of unique models built to suit personal grilling needs. We’ll do some more comparing of the different lines throughout this guide, but for now let’s make a quick introduction.

Weber Spirit Series

Weber’s smallest range of gas grills packs just as much punch as its cousins in a more streamlined package. These 2- or 3-burner grills are the perfect size for casual grilling for couples, families or individuals and are made to fit in small yards, patios or balconies. They’re still chock full of features including fold-down side tables, Flavorizer bars and stainless steel finish where it matters most, including the burners.

Weber Genesis Grills

The Weber Genesis series features a wide range of grill sizes and features, ranging from 3 burners in the Weber E-310 model all the way up to S-435 4 burners. Genesis gas grills come in open cart or eclosed cart designs. The E models feature porcelain-enameled grates, while the S models feature stainless steel design for better heat retention. The exclusive SE models have a handle light as well as 9 mm thick cooking grates. All Weber Genesis II models feature the new and powerful GS4 design.

Weber Summit Grills

Ranging from 4 to 6 burners, the Summit series is visually gorgeous and packs a lot of power under the hood. The 470 series even features a patented Sear Station burner that packs on the heat to get that seared-in flavor that grillers dream about. The S-460 and S-660 models are designed to be built-in to backyard configurations, so the Summit series covers a wide range of uses, applications and aesthetics for every type of grillmaster.

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Is Bigger Better? Choosing the Right Grill Size

When it comes to the size of their grill, many cooks and backyard chefs think that bigger is always better. But when selecting your grill you should keep in mind the factors that matter most, because going big is a tradeoff in other areas that you might not initially consider.

There are two significant disadvantages to choosing a larger grill. First of all, large grills take a longer time to heat up. It’s simple science; a larger space requires more heat and energy before it reaches a certain temperature. Just imagine trying to heat a gymnasium with a space heater, as opposed to a small bedroom. This means budgeting for longer prep times when cooking for eager mouths.

The other disadvantage of larger grills is that they use more gas. While gas grills have become more efficient, it’s a fact that those with larger burners and more burners to fuel will use up gas much quicker than smaller models.

Keep all of this in mind when selecting your gas grill. How much grill space do you really need? Do you entertain larger groups often, or are you generally cooking for you and your small family? Are you big eaters or do you like to enjoy smaller portions?

All this will help determine whether you should opt for a smaller grill or go big. It’s a personal choice, and there are inherent benefits and drawbacks on both ends of the size spectrum.


Stainless Steel vs Porcelain Enamel Grates

Your grill grate is the very surface where you’ll lay down your precious meats and other grill ingredients, so the way it’s made as well as the materials it is made from matter a great deal. Generally, there are three kinds of grates in quality grills: stainless steel, pure cast iron, and porcelain-enameled cast iron. What’s the difference? Let’s find out.

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Stainless Steel Grates

A stainless steel grate is a fine choice for all the reasons that have made stainless steel popular—its resistant to rust and damage, impressively durable, and serves as a great cooking surface. On the negative side, stainless steel doesn’t season as well as cast iron over time.

Some ingredients will stick to the surface, leaving a mess of both the cooking surface and whatever you happen to be cooking. For this reason, many individuals opt for cast iron or porcelain enamel instead.

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Porcelain Enamel Grates

Porcelain enamel has risen to popularity because it simply will not rust, ever. With repeated grilling and considering that food is being placed directly onto its surface, this is an extremely important feature for many grillmasters. Porcelain enamel also holds up against acidic foods which would otherwise wear away the seasoning on bare cast iron grates.

Whether to use stainless steel or porcelain enameled grates is a personal choice, but generally porcelain enamel is the finer choice for grilling because of its durable properties and unfailing safety when it comes to cooking food.

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Bonus Burners: Getting More From Your Weber Grill

If you’re new to grilling, it might surprise you to learn that Weber grills offer burners beyond the main cooking burners you’re used to seeing on standard grills. Weber grills can offer three different types of additional burner features, and all of them serve a unique purpose in grilling:

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Weber Grill Side Burner

A side burner is an extra burner that’s usually located on one of the side tables outside the main grilling area. These can be used for a variety of purposes, but many grillers use them to warm or cook sauces, or to cook additional sides that will accompany the main event. If you often find yourself multitasking while you’re grilling, a side burner might be a great idea.

Weber-Grill-Sear-Burner

Sear Burner

A sear burner is a specially designed burner that uses a series of small, intense flames to heat up a cooking surface. Its primary purpose is to sear and brown the outside of steaks just before they go on the grill, as this has been proven to enhance flavor and increase the savory, juicy elements of a steak. The searing burning can be used for other uses as well, and it’s a powerful tool in high-quality grills.

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Smoker Feature

The smoky flavor that comes from burning woodchips and cooking food over the emitted smoke is one that’s coveted by grillers everywhere. Some Weber gas grills offer a unique smoking feature that allows you to use the heat from your grill to heat up a special compartment near the grill’s rear which can be filled with smoking woodchips to add that delicious smoky flavor.

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Your Grill’s Temperature Gauge

Understanding and using your Weber grill’s temperature gauge is critical to effective grilling. Different meats and foods cook best at different temperatures, so you’ll want to give your grill the chance to heat properly before you jump into grilling. Weber temperature gauges are designed to be ultra-accurate, giving you real-time information about the internal temperature of your grill. That way you’ll know exactly when it’s time to throw on the meat or whatever you happen to be cooking up that day. And of course, these temperature gauges are built to last with highly durable lenses and stainless steel construction.


Propane (LP) vs. Natural Gas (NG) Fuel

First-time grill buyers might be surprised to discover that when it comes to gas grills, there is more than one type of gas you can use. The two primary options available are propane (also known as liquid propane - LP) and natural gas, and they each come with their unique advantages and setbacks. Before we delve into those distinctions, it’s important to note that each individual Weber grill is set up to run on either propane or natural gas, and cannot be retrofitted after the fact to comply with a new fuel source. Keep this in mind when buying.

Now let’s talk about propane and natural gas.

Propane (LP)

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Propane has remained a popular choice for grillers everywhere for several reasons. First of all, it’s got a bit more energy in the tank than natural gas. Propane holds 2,500 BTUs per cubic foot while natural gas offers only 1,000. Opting for propane means that you’ll always have all the heat you could ever wish for when hitting the grill.

Additionally, propane is always readily available at most local stores. If you run out, you’re a quick trip away from a brand new tank which you can quickly and easily hook up to your grill’s fuel line. Propane also requires no up-front costs or time to install. Just buy a tank, hook it up to your grill and you’re ready to go.

Natural Gas

As for natural gas, the main advantage is that if you’ve got a natural gas main available on your property, you’ll be ready to go with all the fuel you could ever need and no fear of ever running out. Unfortunately, not all properties have natural gas mains readily available for use at the grill, and installing one can bring some fairly hefty up-front costs.

That being said, natural gas has a smaller environmental footprint than propane and, once it’s been setup, it means saying goodbye to having to swap out propane tanks when you run out. If you’re a consistent griller, this reduced cost and hassle can be a big plus in the natural gas column.

The decision of whether to go with natural gas or propane will depend largely on your grilling habits, current gas availability, and personal taste. Take the time to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each fuel source before you buy and you’ll be good to go.

Advantages of Stainless Steel Construction

All Weber grills use stainless steel heavily in their design and manufacturing. The reasoning for this is simple—grills take a beating, and stainless steel is proven to stand up to rust, wear, damage, and corrosion.

In a single grilling session, the parts of your grill can be exposed to intense heat, moisture, grease, oil, metal scraping, exposure to open flame, smoke, and discarded food items. That’s a whole lot of potential damage. That’s why Weber chooses to use the highest quality stainless steel parts so that your grill can take a hit and keep on working flawlessly for years to come.


Meet the Weber Flavorizer Bars

Most of Weber’s grills include an impressive feature that they call Flavorizer bars, which serve a dual function that’s critical for your safety, grilling experience and overall flavor of your food. These bars lay underneath the cooking grate, between the grate and the burners, and catch excess oil or grease that drips from the food you cook. Not only does this keep the oil or grease from falling into the flames and igniting, which could be a hazard, but the oil evaporates back up into your cooking ingredients, injecting them with even more flavor.

The Flavorizer bars are one of our favorite features of Weber grills, and they’re part of what sets apart Weber grills from other products and manufacturers.


Grilling in Style: Color Options

While Weber seems to be a fan of the sleek, stainless steel silver and black look, they do offer color options for our more vibrant-minded grilling fans. The Q 1200 portable grill, for example, comes in seven different, vivid colors to suit your unique personality.

The best thing about Weber grills is just how many varieties they offer, so you’re guaranteed to find a grill that perfectly fits both your grilling style and needs and your aesthetic preferences all in one awesome package.


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Keeping it Cooking: Maintaining Your Weber Grill

Keeping your gas grill clean and maintained is not only important for ensuring it has a long life, it’s important for keeping you safe. Here are some of the most important regular maintenance tasks you should be doing on a regular basis to keep your Weber grill in tip-top shape.

Check for Leaks

Weber grills are designed to remain free from leaks, but things happen and leaks may occur. One way to check for leaks in your hose or tank is to use a soapy water solution in and around the connection points of your tank and tubes. Then turn on your tank, and if you find bubbles forming it’s a pretty sure sign that you’ve got a leak. This means you should not use the grill under any circumstances until the leak has been fixed.

Clean Your Burners

Use a grill cleaning brush (Weber manufactures a high-quality one made specifically for stainless steel) to remove food pieces, oxidation and other debris from the surface of your burners. This not only keeps them looking clean but also keeps burners from becoming blocked, which can lead to fires.

Get Rid of Excess Grease
Grease will naturally collect on parts of your grill, but too much grease can be damaging and unsafe. Use a scraper to scrape off any grease that’s been solidified on the grill down into the grease tray. From here you can empty the solidified pieces from the grease tray down into the catch pan. The catch pan can then be emptied, and you’re ready to go once you replace a new aluminum liner. Easy peasy.


Let’s Accessorize: Covers, Brushes & Cooking Tools

Alongside your Weber grill itself, you also have some options available when it comes to additional accessories for improving your overall grilling experience and extending the life and quality of your grill.

Weber Grill Covers

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Weber grill covers are designed to keep your grill protected from the elements to ensure that it remains in brand-new shape for years to come. They use water-resistant fabrics that are also designed to resist wear from the sun, guaranteeing that you’ll protect your most delicious investment.

Weber highly recommends purchasing a grill cover that’s matched to your grill. It’s a small cost that can quite literally add years to the life of your new grill.

Cleaning Brushes

A cleaning brush is a critical accessory to your Weber grill, as it can be used to scrub excess dried grease, food particles and other contaminants from the surface of your grate, burners, Flavorizer bars and surrounding areas. There are a wide range of brush types available, but the longer and more durable the better. Keep it next to or inside your grill’s storage space and give your grill a quick scrub-down after each grilling session.

Cooking Tools

What would a grill be without some world-class grilling tools to help you get the job done? Weber offers a range of special tools made especially for grilling. These include basics like spatulas, tongs and spikes and other peripherals like aprons, charcoal scrapers, chimney starters, wood chips for smoking, and dozens of other goodies that will enhance your grilling experience and expand your arsenal of grilling methods.

For a full catalog of available accessories, visit the Weber website and click on the Accessories tab. With high-quality Weber accessories, the world is your grill.

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Weber’s Commitment to Safe Grilling

We’ve already touched on Weber’s methods of ensuring safety when it comes to burners and fuel sources, but what about other elements of safety? A safe burner doesn’t help you much if your entire grill falls over on your foot. Fortunately, Weber has ensured that this will never happen.

Weber grills are built with perfectly balanced bodies and a low center of gravity, making tip-overs nearly impossible. Meanwhile, all wheels lock in place to avoid unwanted rolling while in use. Plus, Weber engineers eliminated all sharp corners so you don’t have to worry about cuts by any extruding edges. Nothing derails a fun grilling session like an injury on the field, so Weber has taken every step to guarantee that this doesn’t take place.


World-Class Weber Grill Warranty

Weber has long been renowned throughout the world for it’s simply unmatched warranty program, the best available anywhere for its price. Unique warranties reply to each specific product, but let’s take a look at the Weber Genesis Series warranty, for example.

Nearly all parts are subject to an incredible 10-year warranty against rust, burn through or ignition start issues. For the cookbox and lid, this is in addition to a 2 year warranty for damage to the paint excluding fading and discoloration.

For porcelain enameled cast iron cooking grates and flavorizer bars, Weber offers a 5 year warranty against damage, and all remaining parts are subject to a 2 year warranty.

Weber is able to offer such robust warranties because they have such a profound trust in the products they create. These products are built to hold up to strenuous use, and if any issues ever do arise, customers should feel confident and secure in knowing that they’ll be taken care of. That’s the power of the Weber warranty, the best in its class.


Weber Customer Service w/Overnight Parts

Weber grill makers are confident that once you receive your grill, you’ll have everything you need to get cooking. But Weber knows that over the course of your grilling, problems or questions may arise that require some outside expertise.

That’s why the Weber customer support line is open fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, for nearly every day of the year. That means there’s never a bad time for grilling, which means that you can always count on Weber to be there to answer all your questions.

But what about if you lose a part? There’s nothing more frustrating than having to wait for a reordered part that takes days or even weeks to arrive. That’s why Weber will overnight any part you order so that you can have it with you, ready to grill, the very next day. Weber wants you to get out and grill, not sit and wait by the door for days wishing you could throw some steaks on your barbecue.


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We hope this Weber buying guide has been a comprehensive, helpful overview of what you can expect when shopping for and using a Weber grill. What we haven’t mentioned yet is that Weber offers the best prices on high-quality grills when compared to any other grill manufacturer in the country. And, that award-winning quality can be set up in your backyard in a matter of days—no matter where you live.

If you find that you still have questions, our help line is always open and our website is always online. Our blog is filled with grilling tips from certified experts, and our entire line of products is available for comparing and, let’s be honest, drooling over.

Get a Weber, and get to grilling.

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FAQs

Do Weber grills go on sale?
We covered this topic in detail on our blog post with tips on how to find a Weber grill on sale

What is the best Weber grill for the money?
"Best" is subjective, but right now, the best value Weber grill worth looking at is the Spirit II E-310, currently valued at a budget-friendly $569 MSRP.

What grills compare to Weber?
You can read our in-depth grill buying guide to decide for yourself.

How to best clean a Weber grill?
Refer to our comprehensive grill cleaning guide.