I bought my Weber in 2011. Compared with what's selling now, no way would I buy a new one. Lift up the cover on an old grill. Then lift up the cover on a new grill. As they say, they don't make 'em like they used to. The old one is three times heavier. I will rebuild mine until they stop making the parts.

Really? Do I contact Weber directly or is it a third party company? My Weber is nearly 20 years old and I want it to go forever. I love it that much.

grill replacement
 

[QUOTE=Michael G.;2118849]My 10-year-old Weber Gensis gas grill has served me well and now I need to replace it.
The cost of repair would cost more than a new one

What would make a good replacement?

Been here 20yrs., and, 3 grills later, we went with a Big Green Egg! Greatest choice we've ever made. WE make pizzas, briskets, chicken steaks anything you can think of! Wish we'd done it sooner.

I just discovered how wonderful outdoor cooking can be in all its variety. For years, all I knew was single zone cooking on a Weber Genesis or sears equivalent in natural gas.

Recently, however, all the mundane cooking has given rise to an enjoyable new hobby. It all started when my next door neighbor upgraded his Traeger and I ended up with his old one. My initial reaction was this is terrific. Sure wish I knew about pellet grills years ago. What great flavors! Learned to smoke low and slow. Beef ribs, pork ribs, brisket, and more. Learned to roast and finish with a sear on the Genesis.

Next up on the learning curve was another neighbor who gave me his old Weber kettle. I upgraded with a few new parts and discovered the wonderful world of charcoal. Brought back memories from my childhood and I absolutely loved it. Learned to smoke on the kettle and was able to replicate and expand upon what was available on the pellet cooker due to the higher temperatures.

Next up was a small ceramic egg just because I wanted to experience that dimension of outdoor cooking. Much smaller cooking area but deliciously moist food resulted. Used for smoking, grilling, and reverse sears.

My latest acquisition was just a few days ago. It was a stainless griddle insert for the Genesis. This opens up still another dimension and is tons of fun. My favorite thus far on the griddle is breakfast cooking. I can just see my pants begin to get tighter.

I enjoy all my toys and feel so fortunate that my next door neighbor started me on the journey with the Traeger. I don’t have a specific recommendation for your individual situation but feel it is all good. You cannot go wrong with any decision as long as you are outside cooking.

Getting ready for dinner tonight and serving beef short ribs smoked with oak on the ceramic kamado.

Weber grill
 

Just bought a second house and bought another weber. This one has two “sear” burners that chars steaks really nice.
And all the mice weber features

We love our Kitchen Aid gas grill. Our first one lasted about 20 years. We just bought a new one hoping to get the same results. Cheaper than the Weber grill

We had a Weber for 20 years and it was still working when we gave it away 4 years ago. Bought a new Weber Genesis and love it but can no longer use it due to health issues. I do not know how to PM on this forum but if you are interested in our barely used grill please contact us.

Have a Traeger Timberline 1600 and a Napoleon 6 burner with sear station NG grill. Love em both.

Which model Web a que do you have? Is it one of the Baby Q's? Or one of the slightly bigger Weber Q Premiums?

I used a Hunsacker plancha for my Weber kettle. Don't need a Blackstone.

Griddles
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