It did not work well last year - the burners worked only at about 50% power and the electric ignition had stopped working last fall. We figured we would buy some parts and it would continue on for another year or two. The other day, Jim started taking the old grill apart to see what was wrong and to figure out what parts we needed to order. Then we took a good look at the inside and realized that the parts that attached the burners to the sides were completely rusted out, the paint was peeling and looking way shabby (not a good decorator way either). All I could picture was paint flecks in our food and I was done.
So, of course, I started shopping for a new one because we NEED a grill and we use our grill multiple times per week. We often use our grill 12 months out of the year, so we've been on a grilling hiatus for months.
This time, I was sure I wanted a Weber. They are known to last. I know a lot of people who have had their Webers for more than 10 years. I don't want to buy a new grill every 5 years. Just not worth it.
It's down to these two models.
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Weber E-320 - $749 |
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| Weber E-310 - $699 |
Same size and features but the E-320 has the side burner and the E-310 doesn't. Will we ever use the side burner? 12K BTUs doesn't seem like enough to boil water but maybe just to heat some sauce or melt butter.
Thoughts?
Just found your blog from the Young House Love tour. Your renovation is fabuous!
ReplyDeleteWe have a side burner and never use it! When we have used it, it takes forever and then uses so much gas.
Found your blog via Young House.....I prefer charcoal grills. Because then you can use wood, coals whatever. Ours has a side smoker. So it is great to put a brisket in there and slow smoke it for several hours. Both look real pretty but not sure what I would say to get since I don't like gas.
ReplyDeleteI am way too impatient for charcoal - I need my grill ready to roll in 10 minutes or I won't use it! Thanks for the tip Mimi. We still haven't bought one - waiting for a deal :)
ReplyDeleteWe have this grill - hubby purchased it after having the same price point heartburn that you guys did. It's awesome, powerful, does everything required of a grill...superb. I will say, however, as the chief chef in the house - I don't use the burner at all and the space on either side of the grill is limited for putting platters/plates for cooking and removing food. It would be especially tight if you use the burner.
ReplyDeleteI do have a question for you about your honed granite counters...I know, not the topic!! I have them, love them, but wonder what you use to keep them stunningly gorgeous. I've used a spray from HD but it seems to lose its luster pretty quickly.
cheers!
Hi Mike, I don't use anything but a wet cloth (sometimes with a little basic dish soap). We were told not to use any granite cleaning products because they can leave a lot of build-up. I really like the lack of luster so dull is great for me!
ReplyDeleteHey Melissa! Just came across your blog and your home is gorgeous!! My husband is the grill-master of our family but it looks like this is the Weber Genesis...? We purchased ours from Lowes 2 years ago (they carry Webers in dark brown!) and it's still going strong. We love it! We have the non-side burner version as well. When we were looking at them in the store it just seemed the side burners took up too much space and I doubted we'd use them. I'd rather have the sides available for platters, grill utensils, etc. Good luck!
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