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The first thing that struck me about this grill is the solid components it is made out of. Very high quality parts. I have used it a couple times so far and it performs very well, gets hot FAST!
One thing to note, this is a higher BTU grill than the variety you would likely get for the same price at Sears or Home Depot. That means that it will pull the propane out of the tank at a higher rate. Propane tanks usually have a safety valve that cuts off the flow if it feels a sudden surge going through. This gave me a bit of a scare at first until I read in the instructions about it. Just turn everything back off. Wait a couple minutes so it resets, then slowly turn everything on little by little and you will be able to get everything out of the tank that the grill is wanting.
This does have the negative side effect of draining propane tanks faster but penalizing the grill for that would be like penalizing an Olympic runner for wearing out his shoes quicker than most people.
I definitely recommend this grill if you are looking for something better than the grills at Sears, but don't feel like shelling out thousands of dollars for a Webber.
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Assembly was was pretty straight forward. My 11 year old son and I put it together in an evening...not sure total time. Directions were good and it was not complicated.
Looks very nice, very happy with that aspect. Quality of parts seems good. I also like the iron grates vs the thinner metal ones on my Weber Genesis that have started to rust through (again). Yes, I know you can get iron for the Weber as well. I had my 3 burner Weber for over 10 years and it gave excellent service. Probably should've have ponied up the $700 to get another but decided to take a shot. I read too much about other cheaper brands rusting out quickly. Not much info on Dyna-Glo grills but I found good reviews of their propane heaters so thought maybe they make a quality product and bought this grill for 1/2 the price of a new Weber. Inside of the lid of my Weber has been peeling paint for a few years, have to scrape and clean the flakes regularly. I noticed this one has unpainted steel on the underside so no potential for the same issue (can't recall if ss or galvanized...not going outside to look!).
This puppy gets hot!!! Actually almost too hot. Items cook very fast and there is a bit of an issue with flare-ups off what on a Weber grill would be called the "flavorizer bars". The metal that the grease hits after dripping off the meat. I am hoping this diminishes with time and crust build-up.
If you pre-heat on high and then toss your meat on it is way too hot for most things. I scorched my first few attempts. Now I preheat high, toss on the meat, leave on high very briefly to sear, and then turn all the way down to low to cook. There is no such thing as cooking anything slow on this grill even on low.
Amazingly, everything that has come off this grill in the last month or so, even the first few scorched meals, have been tender and juicy on the inside. I guess the high heat really locks in the juices even if you overdo the outside a bit.
This is a 5 star grill if not for the flare-ups and if the "low" setting was a little lower. If will report back if the flare-ups improve with time.
Finally, the Classic Accessories Veranda Cart-Style BBQ Cover in size medium fits this grill perfectly. Quality cover but no idea why it is light tan/almost white. I sprayed it with silicone waterproofing to try to slow down the inevitable dirt staining this will get being the color it is. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HCNEWM/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I was a little hesitant to purchase this grill, and initally thought I'd need to spend +/$800 for a very good grill. Not so!
Before purchasing, I checked this out on consumer reports. It seemed to have a lower than average rating, but I couldn't figure out why.
Having had this a few months, I'd buy another one. This heats up quickly, has solid cast-iron grates, is fairly easy to clean, and very predictable cooking zones. I've cooked steaks, chicken, corn on the cob and other veggies on this, all to the delight of my family. The side burner is a nice bonus, something we use when we don't want to heat up the whole kitchen or when cooking something with strong smells. I spent 20-30 hours doing research before making this purchase, and it paid off.
Assembly took about an hour. I found the directions easy to understand and follow.
Update October 30th 2013
OK, I've used this for the whole season now. For a few months, I was grilling 3-4 times per week. It has held up well, gets hot quickly and is easy (for a BBQ, anyway) to clean. I do notice that the left side tends to run a little bit cooler than the right, but that is easily adjusted. Grates have held up well and are for the most part rust free. It does seem to run through gas a little faster than I'm used to, but not so much that I wouldn't buy it again. I bought a cover and have always had it protected when not in use. This has made a difference in how it's held up, I'm sure. Side burner has been great no need to heat up the kitchen in the summer. I boiled a dozen eggs in a large pot and the side burner worked great for that task.
I'm still pleasantly surprised I was sure that I'd be spending $600-$800 for a new grill.
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I bought this grill about three weeks ago. I was looking for a propane powered grill with good heating power and a side burner for sauces and what not that was well below the $800 class. After reading a lot of reviews I settled on the Dyna-Glo.
It arrived with the box in excellent condition, so I trucked it around to our patio and set out to assemble it on what, at 95F, was a very hot day for us. Fortunately, the directions were clear and all the small parts were individually packaged (in a clever way) and labelled to match the directions. Most of the assembly concerns the base that the burners sit upon; I did it all myself, except for borrowing a neighbor to place the burners on the base, in an hour and a half. I am mechanically inclined, and that no doubt helped speed me along, but the directions were so plainly written that few should have any trouble.
The only problem was that the thermometer on the cover was broken. I called the manufacturer the next day and, without a single question (except for my address) or quibble a replacement was immediately shipped. This transaction may have taken all of three minutes.
With 60,000 BTU/hr you can heat things up really fast; in only a few minutes the grates and the air in the box pass 500F. With the four burners in the grill I found myself running half of them hot for the sausages and the other half cooler for the veggies. Ignition (the igniter runs on a single AA battery) and control of the burners worked well. One evening I used the side burner to cook down a fruit sauce for some tuna.
I can't yet speak for the longevity of the device but, thus far, it's been a pleasure to use and I'm happy to have all those dollars still in my pocket.
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I wanted a Weber. Then I saw the $700 price tag. I had no idea how exhausting finding a decent grill would be. Everytime I found one with the features I wanted, I would read reviews about how it either burned everything, never got hot, or turned to a pile of rust within a year. Then I stumbled on this Dyna-Glo, which was the right size, had the features I was looking for, and was at a more reasonable price point.
The quality seems very good for the price. The assembly went well; everything lined up and it was well packaged with no damaged parts. It's solid once assembled and the fit and finish is very good. A couple of nice features are locking casters, a double-lined lid to keep in heat, and a nice, large thermometer.
The first use last night was with cod, chicken, and corn on the cob. During the 15 minute initial cleaning cycle, it got to about 700 degrees with all burners on high. Once cooking, the heating was very even; I didn't notice any areas that were dramatically hotter or colder than others. The cast iron cooking grates worked well, although I wish they were a little thicker and spaced more closely so that fish and items like that had less tendancy to try to fall through. The one thing I did notice is that the thermometer seemed to read a little high. Maybe it was correct, but at 375 or so, the fish took a long time to cook. I turned it up a little (the knobs are very sensitive!) and it cooked much better. I haven't used a grill with a thermometer, so it's probably just a learning curve for me.
After cooking, it heated up enough to burn everything off, so cleaning was just a quick wire brushing and an exterior wipedown. I can't say how well everything will hold up, but even the Weber had rust issues with the heat tents (flavorizers), so I don't expect it to be totally rust free it's whole life. Judging by the quality of the finish, I think it will hold up pretty well. Having spent a few bucks on a cover will also hopefully extend the life some.
All in all, this is a nice grill with a good set of features and seemingly good quality for about half the price of a comparable Weber. Don't get me wrong, if this one craps out and I can swing it in the future, I'll buy the Weber, but for now the Dyna-Glo is a nice alternative.
*UPDATE* 07/22/13 -I've cooked several items on this grill now and it works very well, but I will say that with all 4 burners on, if the grill isn't loaded with food, it can get too hot even on low. If you're only cooking a few items, lighting just 2 of the burners seems to work much better. It will still heat up well and it will give you the option of cooking directly over the heat or moving things so that they cook with indirect heat.
