I own this grill and the cooking grates rusted rather quickly. The price for replacing the grates is basically the same for the entire grill?
1582834
The cooking grates are cast iron. They need to be correctly seasoned. Instruction for proper seasoning are included with the grill.
250076
they are talkin about seasoning the grill grate, it is included in the directions that came with the grill, basically your going to put vegitable oil on the grates and heat them in your oven or I suppose you can do it on your grill some how the oil soaks into the grates while they heat and help prevent them from rustin up later on.
1988872
It is a 90 day warranty on function of the grill parts. Doesn't cover rust (in case you leave it sitting in the rain).My opinion: They are like an electric skillet in that you turn them on and off and the only thing to go wrong is the thermostat or the element.
94676
I have cast iron grates and live outside of DC (high humidity). I have had the grill for almost 6 years and very little if any rust on them. My secret is before and after every use I take a paper towel, pour some vegetable oil on it and rub the grates down. The coating of oil prevents rust and makes for easy cleaning.
1503464
I would check out the local thrift stores. Or try Home Depot. I've seen replacement grates there but usually they are larger and for the Weber grill.
2219441
Yes! But don't waste money on cover, there is nothing I have had to replace yet. I even ordered new grates ( which will corroded over time) but I have not needed the replacement yet and I leave it out side in the Florida weather full time. This grill is a "legacy grill" and should be around for many decades and passed down after I die. Will last lifetimes but probably at some point, as mentioned above , the grates will go. I think mines 3-5 years old with same grates.
443044
The grim has a 2 year/ 10 year warrenty. Call the company and let them know the problem and that it is a safety concern with the grill and they should replace it to ensure that you do not have a serious issue. Hope this helps.
1862018
this is NOT a stainless steel grill, it is just a chrome plated grill like the original grill that came with the Weber, so it will rust after a few cookouts!
938494
P,S. When I gave my answer I assumed you meant (grill) as grate. If an existing grill is present it should be replaced with the one that comeswith the air conditioner.
1802775
No and the grates chip very easy . I had my grill less then 4 month and the grates already chipping not happy called char broil and no help or replacement . They did offer to sell new ones
168521
I'll have to remeasure - but size isn't bad for a 3 burner... The grates on the other hand are not top notch, mine have rusted through, I have another grate on top while I decide to replace then or replace grill... Cheap grill expect 2-3 years....
1643703
Definitely not! Contact the seller immediately and don't use this grill again. Mine hasn't done that.
1503461
Check amazon lol. I was told by customer service that the grates are not seasoned and that they should be seasoned before using them. I've seen aluminum and steel plates that might fit as one piece, not two. I personally stay away from aluminum.
94675
My 7 year grill has cast iron grates (that is one reason I bought the grill). I live in humid Columbus, OH and the grates are essentially the same as when I bought the grill. I really think they would last a 100 years (sorry you will be on your 15th grill by then). Besides that, they really retain heat evenly, which means you can slap on a cold piece of meat and it will sear evenly and darkly. Stainless steel for grates, I think, is a bad idea. That is why stainless steel pans have been either copper bottomed or copper or aluminum sandwiched to even out the heat for decades. Stainless does not distribute heat evenly and does not retain it. I think they should pay "you" $50 to take it. My 7 year grill has cast iron grates (that is one reason I bought the grill). I live in humid Columbus, OH and the grates are essentially the same as when I bought the grill. I really think they would last a 100 years (sorry you will be on your 15th grill by then). Besides that, they really retain heat evenly, which means you can slap on a cold piece of meat and it will sear evenly and darkly. Stainless steel for grates, I think, is a bad idea. That is why stainless steel pans have been either copper bottomed or copper or aluminum sandwiched to even out the heat for decades. Stainless does... » Read More My 7 year grill has cast iron grates (that is one reason I bought the grill). I live in humid Columbus, OH and the grates are essentially the same as when I bought the grill. I really think they would last a 100 years (sorry you will be on your 15th grill by then). Besides that, they really retain heat evenly, which means you can slap on a cold piece of meat and it will sear evenly and darkly. Stainless steel for grates, I think, is a bad idea. That is why stainless steel pans have been either copper bottomed or copper or aluminum sandwiched to even out the heat for decades. Stainless does not distribute heat evenly and does not retain it. I think they should pay "you" $50 to take it. « Show Less
1495800
I have found that oiling the cooking grates before each use has eliminated most of the rust issues. I also clean the grates with a brush after cooking while they are still hot and leave the grill on high for at least ten minutes or until the grill stops smoking.I found that marinating increase the rust so I stopped marinating.
2159123
Irma, I love the grill but it does take more time to clean the grate and a wire brush will scratch the porcelain grate. I wish Char-Broil would have used stainless steel grates.
431606
Yes, I scrape the grill itself and use the wire brush after each time I use it so it is ready for next time. Then every once in a while I take the grate off and scrape the sides into the aluminum throw away pan underneath that collects all the debris and grease and replace it with a new one. That is about all you need to do......easy.