How does this stack up to Winters? I live in the Northeast and every grill i've had has rusted in a few seasons.
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Hi Nick, I have had mine 4 years. It's made of 304 stainless steel which does not rust. Very resilient product
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I've had mine outside all winter and it shows no rust. Maybe that one was flawed?
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Not for sure but it's been left outside over weekend during winter and still no issues. Sorry couldn't help with the stainless steel question.
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I've had mine three years. I have had to replace the top grill and the grate the charcoal is broken, but it still works like a charm. I live it the wet NW coast so it is always humid, but I have avoided leaving it out in the rain.
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Nope! We have had ours for nearly three years now. It sits outside year round. We live in Ohio. No rust. The only thing that is less than perfect is the fit of the inner lid. It's not quite "true". Not a big issue. Good luck!
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I tempered it well on the advice of another purchaser before I ever used it to grill. I clean it when cold usually just before I use it again. Wire brush and some cooking spray keep it non stick and free of rust.
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What is this winter thing you speak of? Seriously though, I live in CA and the BBQ stays outside, covered, all year long. When I first got it, even though it was pre-seasoned, I seasoned it myself with canola oil several times, both sides, both warm and cool. If I'm not going to use it for a while I'll clean it up and treat each side with a light spray of canola oil and it looks like new!
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It's not super heavy duty. But it isn't light cheap crap either. It's a decent quality, unless you plan on doing hardcore super grilling on a daily basis. I have a family of 5 and it's held up great. And we grill about every week, all year long. Including in the snow of Michigan. Hope that helps.
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I had mine through a Missouri winter Lots of salt. The inside doesn't seen to rust and I've even sprayed mine out periodically with water. However the site where the hanger is welded on the outside will rust within a month or so. So try to have it done near the top or rear where you can't see it
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I have had the pot through the summer, and haven't noticed any rust. However, we plan to store the hose pot during the winter due to rain and snow. The hose pot is priced really well...they are very expensive in the big box stores.
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I live in Upstate NY with bad winters....I season them and wrap in plastic then stored them inside the grill outside... They were fine.
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I have had it on the grill since we bought it and it rains and snows in Indiana and it has held up very well. My husband loves it!
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John the bottom line is, they used really cheap steel for the grates. No matter what you do, oil, cleaning, etc., the only way you're going to keep those things from rusting is to take them off the grill after each use, wash and dry them, and store them indoors. Which of course is ridiculous for a product meant to live outdoors.
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i lived in new york when i had the grill...i never used it in the winter...my guess is it would be ok because it is very powerful....
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It's not 100% cast...I argued with Weber on the phone. The person I spoke with actually suggested that I bring them inside so they wouldn't be exposed to the outdoor air??? It's a grill. It should be able to stay outside. I do not bring the grates or grill in the house, ever! Weber sells them as a cast iron grate, if they were 100% cast, they wouldn't rust! Weber sent me new ones. We love the grill, have two - different sizes, at least Weber made it right.
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It is resisitant to corrosion. As for all the metal parts they have held up well so far also this first year outdoors. Only issue I have had is that the electric ignitor stopped working after about 4 months. Great grill that produces great results!
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Mine looks like new after over 6 feet of snow last winter. I did get the Weber cover when I bought the grill. Best grill I've owned.