Guide to Buying Gas Grill

(a) Price – If you browse at a local department or hardware store, gas grills sold there typically range from USD 150-300, yet there are grills that may cost up to USD 10,000! Decide what price range is comfortable for your pocket and needs. The above 4 gas grills models fall into the middle range pricing and are substantial for big, medium or small families. If the grill does not include propane tank, then add about USD 30 to the cost.

(b) Fuel – Propane or natural gas? Natural needs a gas line where you put your grill. Notice that many cheaper grills are devoid of natural gas options although you can find them. You will find many models in either setting but you can’t use propane on natural gas or the other way round. Natural gas conversion kits costs between USD 50 to USD 100 but in the long run it saves you more and you don’t need to buy propane always.

(c) Material – Among the materials used to make the main body are cast aluminum, sheet metal, cast iron, stainless steel. Stainless steel is the best choice but you have to be cautious as not all stainless steel have the same grade as some are liable to rust. When you have decided which material, test it out. Use a magnet to ascertain if it’s fully stainless steel or parts of it only. Frankly, cast aluminum outlasts any stainless steel.

(d) Size – Picture how many people you usually cook for, how often would you like to use the grill- these are rough outlines to help you pick the appropriate size. If you enjoy frequent grilling and do it only for your family, perhaps a small grill will suffice. Make sure that the space you allocate for your grill is convenient and safe.

(e) Features – The numerous features surely boggles the mind! Side burners, many levels of cooking surfaces, smoker box, side burner, rotisserie, etc may seem impressive but the truth is it may not help you much. A basic grill is sufficient for many tasks while these added features will increase the cost.

(f) Heat – BTU is the measurement of the amount of heat created by the burner. High BTUs does not always mean more heat, it is measured by the heat created, the grill size, and how well it holds and distributes that heat. You should compare the BTU number with the size and shape of the grill because compact grills are able to produce higher cooking temperatures with lower BTUs.

(g) Durability – How well you take care of a grill plays a huge role on it’s lasting power. Even the best grill will not last long if not cleaned and covered. Look at a grill’s materials, thickness of metals and the quality as an estimate- expensive grills will surely last longer, but you can make a cheap one last by taking care of it.

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