When choosing a barbecue grill, it is important to determine the type and size of grill that will fit your needs and budget. You'll want to consider the amount and dimensions of space available (larger grills obviously take up more space), the number of people you'll typically cook for and the type of food you plan to serve. Features such as side burners, bun warmers, rotisseries and griddles may also be useful features, depending on the type of grilling being done. In addition, since gas grills now make up over 60 percent of grill sales in the United States, safety becomes paramount to avoid the risk of “tip related” or propane-caused fires and accidents. Stainless Steel carts with seamless construction and welded joints with wheels at all four corners and full axles provide superior stability and less chance of tipping over. When purchasing a new barbecue grill, those with sharp metal corners or edges should be avoided to reduce accidental cuts and injuries. Wooden or plastic handles instead of those made of metal should be sought to reduce the risk of burns. With that in mind, the top three barbecue grills are the Weber Spirit E-210 Black Porcelain Enamel 2 Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill, the Weber Q 2200 Gas Grill and the Blackstone 36- inch Griddle Cooking Station. The following questions should be answered before purchasing a BBQ grill, so you can be sure to get the right one for your needs.
The Weber Spirit E 210 Black Porcelain Enamel 2 Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill comes with an option for a rotisserie. The Weber Q 2200 does not have an option for a rotisserie nor does the Blackstone 36 -inch Griddle Cooking Station.
The Weber Spirit 210 has 450 square inches of in total cooking area and 360 square inches in primary and 90 square inches in warming rack. The Weber Q 2200 has 280 square inches of cooking space. The Blackstone Griddle has 756 square inches of cooking surface.
The Weber Spirit E 210 has a 4-year protection plan available for $79.97 and a 3-year protection plan available for $49.97 when purchased at Lowe's, as does the Weber Q 2200. The Blackstone 36-inch griddle when purchased at Walmart has a 3-year protection plan available for $28.00 and a 4-year protection plan available for $34.00.
The warranty for the Weber Spirit E 210 is for 10 years on lid, cookbox and burners, and is the same for the Weber Q 2200. The Blackstone Griddle has a 1-year warranty.
The side shelves for the Weber Spirit E 210 will drop down easily as does the shelves on the Blackstone Griddle.
The lowest price and best deal for the Weber Spirit E 210 is at Lowe's, where it sells for $349.00. The Blackstone 36- inch Griddle sells for $247.00 at Walmart. The Weber Q 2200 sells for $249 at Lowe's.
An empty tank is not included with the Weber Spirit E 210 nor with the Weber Q 2200. Tanks must be purchased separately.
The Weber Spirit E 210 can be assembled and delivered by Lowe's usually within 2- 3 days after purchase, as can the Weber Q 2200.