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Gas grills: more and more homeowners are choosing high-end models that do more than just grill. But you needn't spend a fortune for great burgers and dogs at your next barbecue.(Home and Yard: Reap the Savings)(Buyers guide)
Our battery of tests show that a higher price tag doesn't guarantee better grilling. Many lower-priced models now have at least some stainless trim, along with side burners and other perks once found only on the priciest grills.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Char-Broil, Coleman, Kenmore (Sears), and Weber account for more than 60 percent of gas-grill sales overall. Here's what you'll find:
Basic grills. These are ideal if you want a good small or medium-sized grill that fits 15 or more burgers on its cooking surface. Features include a painted cart and cast-aluminum firebox and hood, thin porcelain-steel grates, a side burner for some, and more stainless trim as you spend more. Price: about $100 to $300.
Midpriced grills. These are best for most. Options include medium-sized grills with more features and large models that can handle 30 hamburgers. Features include higher-heat, recessed side burners, an electronic igniter, a rotisserie or smoker tray, double storage doors, and more stainless. Many midpriced models have premium grates or burners with long warranties, but few have both. Price: $300 to $500
High-end grills. These are best if you want a medium-sized or large grill with more style. Features include those on midpriced grills plus mostly or all-stainless construction, lifetime burner warranties, more burners with more heat, a fully rolling cart, more storage space, and--at the upper end of the spectrum--a toe-kick that hides the wheels. Price: $500 to $1,000-plus.
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