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Currently have the Weber Performer grill. Worked flawlessly until
the ignition button broke. Tried to fix it but couldn't.
Using a charcoal chimney to lite the charcoal and go from there.
No big deal.
Our grill stills works great, I mean it should, LOL... it's just a charcoal grill..
Lately though, I keep seeing the gas/charcoal combo grills.
They look neat and convenient.
I just don't know anyone who has one.
They either have a gas or charcoal grill.
I love love the charcoal flavor when I grill.
But the gas is just darn easy.
Anyone here have a combo grill?
What are your thoughts?
Worth it?
Gimmick?
We have a Weber gas/charcoal grill. If we have the time we use the charcoal side, but it's nice to have the option to use gas when you just want to grill something quickly (or run out of charcoal). The only downside I can think of is that the dedicated grill space for each side is smaller because they are basically packing two units into one footprint. It's not an issue for our family, but if you are looking to grill a large quantity of food it could be limiting. You could always use the gas and charcoal sides at the same time though.
I am unaware of any "combo" grill made by Weber. They do make the excellent Performer series that has a gas starter feature as well that Summit that is insulated and functions like a "kamado" style grill but those do not have gas burners of sufficient output for cooking. Weber has outstanding customer service and a quick email or call will likely solve the OP's problem and/or include an explanation of what parts might be serviced.
I have seen the "combo" grills sold at the big box stores that include a gas burner and a charcoal cooking area. The strike me as shoddily built and unlike to be a good long term value.
I could be wrong about the brand of ours. I had Weber in my head but it did come from the big orange and is shoddily made, so maybe not. Whatever it is, we keep a cover over it and it seems to be holding up just fine--going on year four.
Currently have the Weber Performer grill. Worked flawlessly until
the ignition button broke. Tried to fix it but couldn't.
Using a charcoal chimney to lite the charcoal and go from there.
No big deal.
Our grill stills works great, I mean it should, LOL... it's just a charcoal grill..
Lately though, I keep seeing the gas/charcoal combo grills.
They look neat and convenient.
I just don't know anyone who has one.
They either have a gas or charcoal grill.
I love love the charcoal flavor when I grill.
But the gas is just darn easy.
Anyone here have a combo grill?
What are your thoughts?
Worth it?
Gimmick?
I've owned just about every kind of grill imaginable. I've had 6 burner gas grills, 2 burner gas grills, large charcoal grills, small charcoal, etc....
My last grill was a gas/charcoal combo and I despised it. Because of the split, there is not a lot of surface area to cook larger portions of food unless you use both sides. I eventually settled on the Weber Performer (no electric ignition) and have been content with it for 2+ years now. If I ever get away from a Weber kettle, it will be for an Old Country Pecos 1/4" steel charcoal grill. No burners to maintain, no gas taste, and a lot easier (for me) to maintain temp on with no concern of running out of gas mid-cook.
I wouldn't put a lot of money into any grill. I see too many of them at the curbside, corroded out or whatever it is that happens to them.
Doesn't happen as much on the Weber kettles. They are ceramic coated. I started my Weber career with a cheap Weber kettle that I found on a friend's back porch when they moved in. It was at least 10 years old and aside from being faded it worked perfectly. I eventually wanted the performer and repurposed the other kettle. It still works today.
In general, grills that try to do too many things tend to not do any of them well. Get a decent gas grill and a decent charcoal grill. My Weber kettle is going on 20 years old and still works great. Best $100 I ever spent. In that same time, I've probably gone through half a dozen cheap gas grills. This time, I decided to spend more for something that will hopefully last more than a couple of years.
I have a cheap $100 walmart propane grill. I keep it in my shed with a sheet over it when I'm not using it. Its never in the rain or snow. Looks good as new, no rust. Its over 10 years old.
You can easily keep a grill looking new if you take care of it.
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Whatever it is, we keep a cover over it and it seems to be holding up just fine--going on year four.
