 "fatal flaw" | 2009-10-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1XQ6K38I1V932 |
| I have always been a Weber grill fan whether it be propane or charcoal. Had to replace my previous one after about 15 years of great service and bought a Genesis. No issues with the way it cooks = however, an extremely annoying problem emerged after it was exposed to rain a few times - water somehow drains into the drip pan which eventually overflows inside the cabinet and ultimately onto the patio carrying all the grease with it. Would not buy another because of this problem. Also, the igniter is pretty flimsy, wore out very quickly and had to be replaced within 6 months. |
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 "Had to switch from charcoal to gas" | 2009-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1AP32QDBIR7C1 |
| I recently moved and my new place doesn't allow charcoal grills. My old neighbor had a Weber spirit and the smoke and smells coming off rivaled my charcoal grill (well pretty close). So when I was forced to abandon my charcoal grill, I of course 1st considered Weber. I wasn't disappointed. After building up a little grease base on the flavor bars the amount flavor produced is excellent. Not having to go through the mess and wait of charcoal and having a unit that comes up to 500+ degrees in minutes has me grilling more. I put the grill together by myself in about 1 1/2 hours. The instructions are pure Ikea in nature and a few explanations would have been very helpful. Putting a fairly nondescript picture with a warning triangle (triangle with an explanation point inside) was confusing and had me scratching my had and wondering WTF is that suppose to mean? I only made one mistake and fortunately I didn't have to disassemble anything to correct it. I know the rule of thumb (or hand) is anything thinner than the side of your hand cook with the lid up, anything thicker, cook with the lid down. I've found that I get the best results (smoke, char, flavor...etc) if I always cook with the lid down. The grill was expensive but I figure it will last me quite a long time. The price from Amazon so much cheaper than anything I could find locally (Lowes, Home Depot, the local BBQ Store) that I got the grill, the cover and the LED light for less that what they wanted just for the grill alone. |
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| "Outdoor Gas Grill" | 2009-09-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3MLDRNV7ZUUOY |
| I shopped for a grill after having at least four in the same location, outside my back door. Years ago I ran a natural gas line from my house and it has saved thousands of dollars in filling gas tanks. But, most beneficial of all, I don't run out or have to change them at awkward times. I have had smaller and cheaper grills in the past. They have worked well for we are not gourmet people. At times, we have cooked turkeys to save heat in the kitchen and have had great polish sausage snached while cooling by our German Shepherd. Being outside the door we cook all year long. Being in my seventies, I wanted this to be my last instllation. I looked into the Weber and paid more than twice as much as my past units. I read every internet review I could find, and delayed as much as possible. However, I was being pressured in June to have this done by July 4th. I can say that Amazon provided the best price. There were cheaper options but when you added their shipping and handling they were more. The internet was the easiest way to find outlets and make comparisons. When I got down to actually ordering I was put in contact with Weber. The person I talked to was knowledgeable, practical and not afraid to agree or disagree with what I planned. [I hate the current climate of do it my way or no way.] I must be honest in that, now being October, I honestly do not know who I bought it from but do remember a pleasant experience with Weber. The unit was delivered as promised by a local company. They were about 4 hours late but, it was the same day. The guy rolled it into my yard which was of some concern but, the unit was well packed and arrived safely. Since time was so short I read the instructions. Moving things about it took a leisurely four hours to assemble. It started right up and we were prepared for about 25 on the 4th. The unit has worked well. I am satisfied with the added size, the total stainless steel construction and heavy overal construction. I feel the burners will last. [That is what corroded in the old ones.] Quite frankly, so far, we are well pleased. I might have been smarter to buy a unit like this in the past. However, I don't think they were as available and my cash flow was tighter. If you have a need or can spend a little more for something better ... this is something better. |
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 "Great Grill, but they let out a cookbook!" | 2009-06-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3MZAFSJ6NA1GA |
| This is an excellent grill with simple assembly instructions. I was very surprised to discover that Weber does not include one of their grill cookbooks with this unit. Anyone spending over $900 for a grill should at least receive one of weber's many cookbooks with their purchase! |
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| "Weber Doesn't Disappoint!" | 2009-06-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2CE8D344PSF89 |
First time use was a pleasure, all that I expected. I have used the grill once with huge success, based on the crowd pleasing ribs it produced. It got very hot, very quickly, but also maintained a nice low heat once I got used to burner adjustments. I'm new to Weber gas grills (I love my kettle) but I'm no stranger to their reputation of quality and consistency.
I looked and looked at the competition, half hoping to find something that would sway me away from a Weber, but I kept coming back to "old" reliable Weber. Sure lots of other grills offered more bells and whistles(searing burners, fridge, IR rear burners)at the same price point, but none seemed to offer the material and build quality of the Weber line. Plus I feel confident that when it's time for parts, I'll actually find them for my Weber, not so with some discontinued brand X competitor.
Now I will admit that I wish Weber had gone to front-mount controls by now on the Spirit and Genesis lines as they have for some time with the Summit line. If I have one knock on the grill, it would be on burner layout. Time will tell if it becomes an issue or not. Based on reviews and product demos on [...], I don't suspect that it will.
Overall great grill but not cheap, at the end of the day you end up trading features for quality. I'll take quality all day. |
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| "Top of the line" | 2009-04-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A35KJ0XU1R1EAZ |
Based on other reviews and the high caliber of the Weber line, I purchased this grill. The shipment actually arrived the day before it was promised. No damage.
The instructions, once I figured out how to use them, were the best I've ever encountered. It took 10-15 minutes to figure them out, since they were pictoral and had virtually no narrative explanation. For each step, one had to consult three different sheets. Weber would do a service by including a sheet explaining this to the assembler. Once the assembly instructions were understood, it took only about 1-1/2 hours to put the grill together. The materials are solid, and the design is appealing.
The grill works like a charm! Heat control is accurate. A nice cookbook is included, and it includes tips on how to maximize the utility of the grill.
I couldn't recommend it more highly!
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