Char Broil Infrared Grills Rating

In this video, Char Broil Infrared Grills Rating, home renovation brothers Dave and Rich go over the pros and cons of a Char Broil Infrared Grill that is just over 3 years old.

3 years ago we did a review video of this grill when it was brand new and we thought this was a great grill. However, some people in the comments section said that this grill was no good and would rust out in no time.

Pros:
Exterior is in great condition
Interior is in good condition
Still grills meat perfectly

Cons:
The interior paint is flaking a bit

We did recently have to replace the 3 cooking grates. The cost for the parts was $105, but we think that beats having to buy an entire new grill! Overall we still think this is a great grill!

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[Justthatguy]

So I have one and just replaced my grill grates and deff recommend this grill to anyone. This grill is the best grill for any novice or first time grill owner. Absolutely no flame ups and holds perfect temps all the way across the grill

[hootie]

i have the same grill. dont grill as much as you do, but i do use it. went through a 20 lb bottle of gas the other day so that tells you how much i grill on it in the last three years (had mine about the same time as you have, it appears.) i love the infrared feature, if i want the charcoal flavor i just spritz what i'm cooking with a little liquid smoke. hickory or pecan. i also have a cover. its like keeping your prized car or truck in a garage . extends the life of the grill immensely. best thing about the grill is, no flare-ups! i will sear the meat on what ever temp to get a good char and then turn up the flame down to the lowest setting or just a little higher. the grill is so efficient that that's all the heat you need. ( for most meats). grill is holding up well. the only thing that has quit working is the igniter. handy, but just use a long grill lighter and no problems. i would recommend, if you like to grill to give this line of infrared grills a try. using this grill is just like using a new grill you have to learn how to cook on that particular grill. once you get used to it you will love it.

[coldinwisconsin]

I’ve had a CB Tru Infrared grill since it first came out. No flame ups lets me grill super hot without worrying about the grill starting on fire. 😊 Worth every cent!

[dmiller]

We recently bought a house that had a CharBroil grill hooked up to the house natural gas line, a definite plus. The grill is in decent shape but I replaced the infrared plates and the cooking grates. The main drawback with the infrared grill is the inordinate amount of smoke it produces which can often be irritating to the eyes and throat. I've been happy with the Weber grills I've had in the past and if I had a chance to unload the Charabroil I would

[GONZOFAM]

You keep your grill really clean. It sure extends the life of a grill.

[peterbeck-rasmussen]

Hi, just watched this in July 2022 - great to see a down to earth long term review of the grill that I have just bought second hand :-) I am totally with you on wondering why people just throw these grills away or sell them for really cheap, when you can just replace the grates for a fraction of a cost of a new grill !!

[Dakiniwoman]

I am so glad to see your review on this grill today as I was thinking of buying one that is on sale for nearly half price, but I think now I won't buy it. I want something that will last at least 10 years.

[delacruztaylor]

I"ve owned the same grill for over 5 years, rust has finally got to the box. Really due to me forgetting to cover it this winter. I've replaced the grates and infared grates once. Otherwise it's held up pretty well. I don't think I can go back to a non infared grill after owning this one. I can't bring myself to pay $2700 for a infared weber grill. Probably just get a charbroil again, really happy with it. Only a few times did I wish it was a little bigger.

[randyr]

Awesome review after three years you took good care of yours. And the porcelain grates do flake because of the bbq sauce if you did use has acid from the tomato’s eats up the porcelain makes it rusty and flakey. I just ordered a grill just like yours almost coming in hopefully this Monday can’t wait to replace my 6 year old kenmore grill.

[Rorytug]

I purchased mine 1/1/2014. I use it almost every day. My rough estimate is 290 days a year. Just a few days ago, a valve failed. It looks a bit rough but still runs. I converted mine to natural gas. There has been several occasions I left it running over night and all the grates are still intact. I live in the southwest desert so rust is not a problem for me. I am debating whether to replace the valve (if they even still make it for an old model). or starting new....New is shiny....

[keithhboard]

Lowes carries the cast iron grates you have. The cast iron grates can be seasoned like cast iron skillets.
Season them in your range oven an they will last longer.

[txdave]

Thanks for the review. I purchased the 2 burner model at Lowe's today. Great sale price. Looking forward to many good meals from this grill.

[zacgvids]

Thanks for putting out this video, it really helped me make up my mind. will be getting one shortly.

[parkerray]

I had a smaller one for four years before it began to fall apart. I purchased new infrared grates for mine. Most people do not clean and maintain them and have no success cooking with them or longevity!

[SamamahBoy]

I got a great deal at walmart on this grill, $124 new in box. I went through propane so often now i use it with charcoal and i treat mine like crap and use it often. The grill is great, i think im going to do a charcoal grill next.

[iandavey]

Hi, thanks very much for putting up this video. Great to see a 3 year review. Can I ask, in your opinion, why the grill plates that you replaced, rusted. Do you think it was through not cleaning correctly or maybe cleaning to vigorously with the wrong tools? Just trying to see if there is a way to avoid this, before buying one. Thanks very much

[JCSteel]

I've owned maybe 3 or 4 of these Charbroil grills over the last 30 years or so. Dollar for dollar, I would buy these anytime at the lower price point before I would lay out money on an expensive gas grill. If you keep them maintained, cleaned, covered, etc, you will get 1, 000 cooks out of them.

[chadgoodwin]

Clean my grill tops after every cooking no wire use on it and I oil them. And they also season the interior of the grill once twice a year with some vegetable oil

[scottkriegerjr.]

I have a commercial grill like this. The cooking grates are warrantied for 3 years. It's too bad you didn't request warranty replacement because you would have paid $5 for shipping for all 3!

[Bc-dnet]

i just bought the new version of this grill in summer 2022 and there are no flame tamers/heat tents, very odd