Gas Grill Buying Tips
If you’ve set your mind on buying a gas grill, but you feel rather confused after reading newspaper ads, going to the hardware stores etc, we are here to help you with a friendly advice! What to look for when buying a gas grill?
Here’s the list:
- Price
- Fuel
- Material
- Features
- Size
Price is perhaps the most important thing you should consider. Keep in mind that you’ll get what you pay for. When it comes to gas grills, their price range is unbelievable: from around $150 to over $10,000. So, before hitting the stores, try to decide what’s your budget.
Do you want natural gas or propane grill? If you opt for natural gas, you should know that it requires a gas line at the location of a grill. Many grills are offered in both configurations, but a natural gas grill cannot run on propane or vice verse. In the long run, however, will cost you less and you won’t have to go to the propane store every now and then.
Material the gas grill is made out of is of high importance, too. Usually, the main body is made from sheer metal, stainless steel, cast aluminum or cast iron. The most expensive and probably the best material for professional cooking equipment is stainless steel. Nevertheless, not all stainless steel grills are created equally. Besides the body, take a look at the frame: there are many grills with painted steel frames prone to rusting. Frankly, cast aluminum will probably outlast almost any stainless steel grill.
Size does matters and it the decision depends only on you and your needs. So, think about the number of people you are going to cook for. If, for instance, you want to cook 30 burgers at a time or a large turkey for Thanksgiving Day, go for a larger grill. On the other hand, if you are about to cook a few steaks once in a while, opt for a smaller one. Also, take into consideration the space you have for the gas grill and get one that will perfectly fit.
Features can be tempting, therefore try not to make a decision based on them. Firstly, they cost money. Secondly, they get very little use. If there is some feature you are dying for, you should take it into account, but make sure you really want it.