After about 4 years of use, this thing corroded like i live near the ocean. Is this normal? Always covered, cleaned semi regularly. I’ve never had a grill grate snap in half while cleaning it. I have another Char-Griller that’s 3 years old and i take care of it the same way…night and day.
please note the last two times I used it I didn’t bother cleaning it because it was going to be thrown away
I’ll never buy a grill from the big box stores. Just ordered a napoleon grill hoping it’ll last more than 5 years.
by egyptianstriker11293
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Yep, cheap china garbage.
I would never buy a new grill for less than 800$.
You think you are saving, but you are not. I would much much rather buy a used Weber or Napoleon for 3-400$. It will look better, cook better, and last another 10years.
You answered your own question. You led with the word “cheap” they always stock replacement parts for their cheap junk. Go online and find a used Weber. A 15 year old grill will out work a brand new dynaglo
I bought my Webber gas grill at Lowe’s about 10-12 years ago. Still cooks as good as the day I bought it. Yea don’t buy cheap stuff.
Oh yeah. They are shit after 3. That’s why I went to Weber, 10 year warranty
It probably highly dependent on where you live. I bought a somewhat cheap gas grill while living in a mid continent, low humidity area & kept it under a patio. Was fine for like 5 years. Moved to south Louisiana (still kept under covered patio) & it fell apart within 2 years. Even nice Weber gas grills don’t last down here.
I bought my Weber about 8 years ago. I do live near the ocean, and they are about the only thing that lasts. Enameled or stainless are the rule here. Mine still looks nearly as good as it did new.
At the time, Weber dealers had the “limited edition” Genesis that came with upgraded burners and grates that the big box stores couldn’t get. Now, those things are standard on all.
I saw that pic and thought 4 or 5 years. Seems like your grill self destructed right on schedule.
Yup. Every 200 dollar grill. Every time. Rusts out and collapses.
do you keep it covered when not in use? I have a stainless steel version of this and its holding up just fine
I had a charmglow grill and the original burners turned to dust in a year. The rest was stainless tho and they did send me new burners which lasted since then.
Cheap grills last about 3 to 4 years. Webbers can last much much longer.
I’m on my second Home Depot sub-$300 grill in 17 years. The first lasted around 10 and the second is going strong at 7 years.
I keep telling people not to use the red knob.
I’ve never had one do anything as drastic as that… but yeah, they don’t last long.
Same thing happened to my dyna glow but I didn’t really take great care of it, didn’t cover it and left it out. Bought a charcoal Weber and a haven’t thought twice
Yep. My dad recently asked me if I could fix theirs. Just nothing left to weld or screw to.
Even though it’s labeled “outdoor grill” this particular model you have to keep inside away from the elements. Just make sure all of your windows are open when you use it…
I’ve had a Dynaglo dual camber charcol grill for alnost 10 years. No problems with it.
Just use the gas grill universal solution and keep cooking on it
I went through a couple cheap gas grill after 3 years each. Then I bought a Jenair 20 years ago that still looks and cooks great. Maybe I should list it and my Webber charcoal grill in my will.
That pan is replaceable.
Former HD manager
They’re absolutely shit. They cook unevenly, they fall apart, and most of all.. they are abused as fuck at the store level.
Don’t EVER buy a grill from HD/Lowes in store. I promise you it will be dinged, rusted, missing pieces, or whatever else.
Buy a weber.
Yep.
Really a shame how cheaply made grills are now. Even $700 ones sound like a tin can when you tap the lid.
Shows you the sad state of affairs the grill industry is in when everyone touts Weber as the holy grail. They don’t strike me as being sturdy and well built at all. They may last longer than these throw-aways but that doesn’t make them great either.
I bought my Cuisinart (~$300?) specifically because that bit is removable. Not a Weber, but better than this.
Chinese “steel”.
Dynaglo is the shittiest. I know. I have one. Completely rusted in SoCal with a cover. Doesn’t get hotter than 550 no matter what. Junk.
Buy a cover next time.
Mine did the same after 3 years. I spent the xtra bucks for a Napoleon. Get something with a good warranty.
Jeez this has to be the most elitist subreddit I’ve seen lmao. Have a 4 burner Nexgrill that’s been doing just fine.
My dad has a Charbroil gas grill that’s been going strong for at least 10 years at this point.
No cover I’m guessing? No foil over drip pan. Likely zero maintenance or upkeep at all. Take care of your shit guys.
I replaced shit grills every 2 years until someone gave me a Weber and it’s lasted a decade.
Cover, love and clean thy grill and it’ll hold up longer.
Yes cheap grill only last a few years.