How does this grill stand up to weather? I get tired of replacing a grill every year for rusting so bad.
467016
It's rusts pretty quick as the metal is thin...buy a cover and plan to get 3 seasons or more. I live by the water so it probably goes a little quicker. For the money who cares!
467017
I bought the cover for it and faithfully cover it after it cools down. I also remove the ash so it doesn't accumulate moisture. I have had no rust problems at all.
467018
i have it under my carport so its not out in the weather...but no rust thus far
467019
Not too well. The coating on it is nothing like the quality of a weber product. Neither is the steel for that mater
467020
Well after I clean it I spray a light coating of "high heat" Pam cooking spray and with a cloth wipe the entire grill down and then cover with a plastic cover for the winter! I hope this helps.
467021
I've had it less than a year so I really don't know. I do use a cover though.
1058065
It is a pretty substantial grill. It seems to be stainless steel and I oil it before using and clean it well before next use. I don't expect to have to replace it. But I don't use it more than a couple times a month.
72763
I live in indy and I've had it for 3 month or so. o have seen any rust yet. And its rained a lot so I would say no. plus I've got a friend who's got the same one and he's had it 2 years. his also has no rust.
935828
Yes, its an ok grill. I think one of the problems is that it loses alot of heat through the top. Wish Char-Broil would put a reflector insert under the hood. I'm not impatient to get my food done, but the longer I leave burgers on the grill below 350 the drier they are. I'm thinking of putting heat reflecting tape on the inside and maybe outside. That may help. of course I may end up poisoning my family
1559973
Mine didn't rust in the humid Dallas environment, but that's not a coastal one. Stainless steel is highly resistant to rust, but it is possible with constant exposure to salt water spray. That said, I don't think that any grill is better than the Weber in this regard.
1035669
We left ours up outside for a month or so outside and it did not rust or get damaged. It seems pretty sturdy as long as you keep it staked into the ground..If you get alot of wind you may want to bring it in also.
217340
I use mine about 50 to 75 times year round for the past 3 years - not one problem with the grill. At this point, I am actually surprised how much more durable it has been than any other charcoal or propane grill I have used in the past. I have heard, but not experienced, the heating element (only used for the first 3 minutes of startup) does burn out and needs to be replaced. When I purchased my grill I purchased a spare heating/starter element just-in-case. I have not needed it to date. This has proven to be my finest grill purchase, I'm now a big fan of Traeger.
539020
I'm in the northeast, so I don't have salt, but it did get rained on quite a few times before I found a cover with no signs of corrosion. The grill body seems to have a very durable painted finish.
4915
Yes. at least so far. I have had my grill for only one full season. I had a smaller Weber grill and it lasted for 20+ years.
1749381
We have 2. One actually broke after 4 months. I replaced it. The other has been up for 6 months. Really can't find anything else that looks ok and doesn't rust.
1094571
I/m not sure about rusting. I keep my grill covered. I do spray with a cooking spray.
453385
We have used ours infrequently for the last couple years - no rust problems i am aware of. It's a quality piece of cast iron, good paint on the outside-
1775477
I've encountered no rust problems as yet. I've had mine for several months and it's been under the patio the entire time.
417077
We have had ours for about 4 months. It is always outside and no corrosion yet. We picked this particular model and style because of the price and it's supposed to withstand corrosion.
547609
I have had mine for 2 years & leave it out through Chicago winters. No rust yet.
403086
I got mine in 2011. It sit out side all year uncovered. Now what I do is get a spray bottle. Mix 2 third with vegetable oil and 1 third olive oil. Shake to mix. Be careful when shaking. Next spray excessively all over. When the grill is hot I like to coat the top alot since it bake in. I also use this to coat the grates foe seasoning and non stick. I only coat when I grill. But first time I used two bottles worth. Like I said sit out rain snow sun all year and no rust. good luck
669248
I've had mine over a year outside , it holds fine, faded alittle with sun and metal parts rusted but still protect burners.