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The Char-Griller 3001 Grillin’ Pro provides 438 square inches of gas grilling space: 438 square inches on the primary surface and 192 square inches on the warming rack. Three stainless steel burner tubes generate a total of 40,800 BTUs, plus there’s a 12,000 BTU side burner. The grill features heavy-steel construction, porcelain coated cast iron grates, dual stacks for even heating, a stainless steel thermometer, a Stay Cool Hood handle, and an electronic igniter probe on every burner. more info
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Great Value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After lots of research settled on this grill and at under $200, nothing compares. After three months of use, looks and works like new. The cast iron construction leads to even heat, the burners work well, there are trays on both sides (one is a side burner with a flat cover), and it does a great job of grilling.
The drip TRAY is easy to reach (as opposed to a hole that a can hangs under) and the barrel construction also lends to the even heat of the grill.
The smoker attachment is a nice idea for those who want the flexibility and convenience of a gas grill with the option for smoke/charcoal; although I have not used it I think I will be purchasing the attachment before next Thanksgiving (nothing like a smoked turkey on the grill).
Cons: Assembly is a little bit of work and is best accomplished with two people. It is not something you want to do in a hurry and while not easy, it wasn’t an overwhelming challenge either. In other words, yes, you have to do a little bit of thinking and it really helped to have another person to verify understanding and help to hold pieces. If you feel you are mechanically challenged, could be frustrating, but don’t be scared away. Assembly time for two people who don’t do much if any mechanical work, was about 90 leisurely minutes.
With so many nice-looking but cheaply made grills with cheap parts out there, the Char-Griller stands out with it’s simple efficient design and comparatively heavy parts.
Great Grill for little $$$$!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve done plenty of research and seen many grills before picking the ‘Char-Griller Pro 3001′. I think if you really want a solid grill that lasts forever, get a Weber. For me paying $700+ for a similar Weber isn’t an option. You also should beware of the inexpensive stainless steel grills (anything under $400). Their not stainless, the metal is thin & flimsy and they start showing signs of rust in a matter of months. I even saw some demos with rust stains?? This shouldn’t be a problem with the finish on the Char-Griller. Plus I noticed it ranked well in Consumer Reports. I picked mine up at Menards for $149.00 (on 06/26/09).
At times it was challenging to put together. The pictures and directions could’ve been more descriptive on which way things face when you put them together (ie: the legs). Plus the location of parts within the box. I had to find parts that I needed early in the installation that were wrapped up with things late in the installation?! Once you get it together it’s pretty solid. It starts easily and heats up fast. For me in less than 5-10 min. on high the temperature gage was at 650 degrees (on a windy 70 degree day in Chicago). The grates are porcelain coated cast iron. That’s a feature you want to look for in a grill. You’ll see those on higher priced models. The grates have a side for ‘Searing’ and a side for ‘Grilling’. They cleanup easily and give GREAT grill marks. Now mind you my last grill was a 12 year old ‘Char-Broil’ that was shot and I’ve only used this one twice. But from what I can tell (so far) unless you want to pay a ton for something better this is a great grill for the price.
Update: 07-27-09
It’s still a great grill for the price. I have one thing I never liked and if you’re coming from an older grill like me you should be aware of this. Older gas grills (5 or 10 years) had the burners right along the bottom of the grill base with a metal shield over the top. You then had 5 inches or so between the shield and the grilling grates. This would give you space for ‘Lava Rock’, ‘Ceramic Brickets’ and some wood chips if you choose. The rocks or bricks would catch grease and reduce flare ups. To keep the grill clean you change the rock out once a season or so. NONE OF THE NEW GRILLS (including the Char-Griller) are setup like this. They ALL have the burners and shields right below the grilling grates. And you have no room for anything below the burners. So you need to be sure to keep the bottom of the grill CLEAN and CLEAR of debris (drip trays too). As I stated before this grill heats fast and puts out a good flame. Well after cooking about 10 times or so I had some debris and an oily film on the bottom from cooking & basting things. Yep you guessed it, FIRE, FIRE! Luckily I caught it after just a couple minutes of cooking and shut it down and put everything out. I cleaned out the bottom turned it back on and it was fine. So be safe and keep it clean!
great grill but dont buy from amazon
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you pay $300 you are getting ripped off. It should only cost about $189. Look somewhere else.
Good for the money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I also paid $189 for this grill at Lowe’s. Having it pre-assembled at no additional cost was really nice. It’s a good grill, but missing some features I liked on my old grill (even if I didn’t know they were there)
First, the cooking grate is 3 separate pieces. I preferred the single piece of my old grill. I see myself losing some food down there in the future.
My biggest complaint is there’s no lip on the back of the grates, so when I try to slide under a burger, if I end up pushing the burger back, there’s nothing to stop it. I have to be very careful when lifting those rear burgers.
My old grill had some spaces that I was used to hanging my tongs off of, which are all closed up on this grill. A minor annoyance, but frustrating when I was cooking last night.
I feel the side burner is just a novelty, and unless you have a table nearby, you’ll need both sides of the grill to hold your plates and grilling utensils.
For $189, this is a good grill. However, knowing the grate is in 3 pieces and there’s no lip on the back, I would’ve looked for something else.
Smokin deal…………………….at Lowe’s
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I actually paid $189 for this grill at Lowe’s, and it is a great grill.
I cooked 15 burgers, and 8 brats in about 15 mins.