Should I Repair or Replace my Grill?

Whether you are a BBQ guru, or the occasional weekend warrior, there are not many things better than grilling on a hot summer day.

The fact is, grilling is ten times more convenient than charcoal, much easier to control temperatures, and adaptable to any cooking situation. The great flavor of grilling comes from food oils and basting solutions falling to the hot surface below and creating the smoke that flavors the food. Yum!

To repair or replace your grill:

Have you ever thought: “Is this old grill still all right? Do I need to buy a new one?”
Even the best grill manufacturers using the best grill component parts available, cannot make them hold up forever. Since you are reading this, you have probably already experienced what I am talking about..

Are you ready for a shocker?
Average grill quality you would buy in stores is actually declining! Each year grills are produced to meet a lower and lower price point. Quality is shaved off year after year. Burners are now aluminized steel no longer stainless steel, stampings replace heavy castings, large windows replace solid lids because glass is cheaper than aluminum. Gas grills produced 5, 10, or 15 years ago are actually worth 2 to 10 times or more than the original list price! Very few of the “bells & whistles” on newer grills are practical and most can be added as accessories.

DIY is simple:

As a rule, gas grill construction is really pretty simple. You can repair and rebuild your gas grill easily and usually without any assistance. Of course if you do require assistance, you can always contact us at any time. The cost of repairing your gas grill yourself is much less that the replacement cost of the gas grill you already have.

Buyers beware, what you should look out for when buying replacement parts:

Don’t be misled by the cheap gas grill replacement parts that mass merchants offer, you get what you pay for. Here are some general specifications to look out for:

  • Very small cooking surface
  • Shallow bottom housings (less aluminum cost) resulting in excessively hot, uncontrollable cooking characteristics
  • Cheap aluminized steel burners!

    Whether you grill every chance you get, or just occasionally, please take care when purchasing your replacement parts.

    At Appliance Factory Parts, we pride ourselves on giving you the highest quality parts at the lowest possible price. We will beat any competitor’s price by 5%. If you have any questions, please contact us.

February 11th, 2010

Posted In: BBQ Maintenance