Nothing goes together better than a grill and a barbecue, and Weber Genesis grills make a tried-and-true favorite even better. These grills are very durable; anyone who uses them can tell you just why Weber has beaten the competition on a continual basis for years running, especially when it comes to outdoor cooking equipment.
Special Features and Benefits
Weber Genesis is the manufacturer of a number of grills that are very quality, each of them getting raves from satisfied customers because they're porcelain enamel, cast-iron and sturdy. The grills' cooking grates sear meat nicely, and retain heat well, with "Flavorizer" bars, also of porcelain enamel, there to make sure flareups don't happen. It has an ignition system for easy and convenient cooking, with front mounted thermometers so that you can check on temperature at a glance. The grills also boast painted side and rear panels, stainless steel frames, tool holders, stainless steel handles, and propane gas grills -- truly, any Weber Genesis grill makes a perfect piece of equipment for anyone who likes to cook, whether an experienced barbecuer, or newbie.
The grills themselves come in a number of colors and styles, including copper, stainless steel, black, green, dark green, stainless steel bur, brown, and in either natural gas or liquid propane models. It's classic and elegant in its looks, is easy to assemble, and very durable. There should be no corrosion for every unit for at least several years. Limited warranties come with every grill, up to 25 years for a number of parts. Each model also comes with a cookbook, so that if you need ideas to get started, you've got them for your next cookout/get-together.
You can cook just about anything on Weber Genesis grills, whether it's shish kebab, steaks, fish, pork chops, burgers, chicken, and more. You can cook almost anything, and you don't have to worry about uneven cooking or flareups. The grills have even heat distribution, and an easy to use control panel makse the cooking easy, too. In three to five minutes, the grill is hot, and the propane gas gauge will tell you how much you have left, so you've no fear of running out. Although the center burners are really nice, the side burners do just as good a job, without skimping. The grills' smooth finish make cleanup easy.
Drawbacks
There are some drawbacks, most especially in the location of the control panels. Usually, these are on the right side panel, but they may be more convenient on the front. Some customers also complained that units were slightly damaged upon arrival, although this is not a fault of the manufacturer and instead is a result of the carrier's behavior.
Comments by Customers
Most customers give Weber Genesis grills top marks because they're easy to assemble, are very sturdily made, and have top-notch workmanship and classic elegance. They're also very easy to operate. One customer said, in fact, that his grill was ready to go after just 15 minutes at 550 degrees, and that the special feature of the Flavorizer bars kept flareups to a minimum. He also liked that the side burners were very functional.
