What To Know Before Buying A Weber

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 From grill grates to the heat source, there are many questions to be answered when considering which grill is right for your home. If you've narrowed your search down to a Weber Grill, then you've decided on a quality product that will give you years of tasty memories.


Ace's Grill Expert, Chef Jason Morse, will help you in your search for the grill of your dreams. He will help discuss the differences between some Weber Grills, helping you pick the perfect one.

The Basics

Charcoal Grills: Charcoal grills have so much versatility. You can grill, smoke, and so much more. There are the classic choices like the weber kettles and other options available. Gas Grills: Quick heat up time, heat control for each burner and can also adapt to become a smoker.
  • Use a gas grill for anything from grilling, BBQ, basting, smoking and more
  • Use a smoker box for added versatility
Chips and Chunks: Weber has their own line of chips and chunks
  • Use for a finishing smoke on charcoal grills
  • Add to metal smoker box to add more flavor on a gas grill
Grill Carts: The grill carts come in open form or in a cabinet form. This is up to personal preference, whether you want a nice door or don't mind it open for easy access.

Specific Models and Gear

Genesis II: Features include multiple burners, stainless steel, side shelfs, and a fold down warming rack.
  • Three burner will be larger than the four burner. A four burner has more real estate to cook a main dish and sides. It's up to personal preference how much cooking space you need for your lifestyle.
Genesis II LX: This grill has all the features of your three or four burner Genesis but also has a side burner, perfect for boiling, cooking, or warming something off to the side. Spirit II: Cast iron grates, perfect for grill marks. Weber Q2000: Cast iron grates, smaller size than your typical grill.
  • Perfectly portable, where even it's small size can cook a lot of food!
iGrill: Thermometer with the ability to control temperatures from an app and it comes in multiple sizes or versions
  • Must have gadget
  • Perfect for lazy guy grilling
Other Gear: There are so many options for what ever food or recipe you want to try. Turn your grill into more than a grill and into a cooking tool
  • Fish racks
  • Skewers
  • Potato spikes
  • Grill brushes
  • Roasting racks
  • Pizza pans
  • Smoker boxes
For more helpful advice, visit Ace Hardware's Tips & Advice
Published: 3/2/2020