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Established: 1948
Headquarters: Columbus, Georgia
Char-Broil is one of the largest grill manufacturers in North America, carrying a large selection of gas, charcoal, electric, and built-in grills with unique and innovative grill features like their TRU-Infrared™ Cooking System and patented Amplifire cooking system. From portable gas grills to professional-level built-in barbecues, Char-Broil grills are available in a wide range of sizes and price ranges to suit any griller.
Read our Char-Broil grills brand profile to learn all about Char-Broil, discover grill models in our comparison charts, and more.
History of Char-Broil Grills
Though officially founded in 1948, Char-Broil’s history stretches back to the roaring 20s when a company called W.C. Bradley Co. acquired a controlling interest in the Columbus Iron Works. When agriculture (and Columbus Iron Works’ business) started moving west in the 1940s, the Bradley Co. knew they needed to adapt. Enter the backyard grill.
Bradley Co. embraced the growing backyard leisure market and began manufacturing a portable outdoor cooker called “Char-Broil” in the late ’40s—thought by some to be the first cast iron charcoal grill available on the market. A few years later in 1955, Bradley Co. introduced their first gas grill, and by the 1960s, they were mass producing grills to meet growing demand nationwide. They continued their pioneering ways into the ’70s when they introduced the first electric, portable gas grills, and tabletop grills.
W.C. Bradley Enterprises officially adopted the name Char-Broil in 1977, and has since steadily introduced even more innovations like easy to clean materials and features, certified replacement grill parts, the now-ubiquitous electric ignition system, and their patented TRU-Infrared™ Cooking System and Amplifire heating system.
Over 60 years since they first released the iconic Char-Broil 19 grill, Char-Broil remains one of the leading grill brands in North America.
Char-Broil's Grill Specialties
- Gas grills
- Charcoal grills
- Smokers
- Built-in grills
- Griddles
- Fryers
Char-Broil Grills Price Range
All prices listed in USD. Last updated April 2024.
Char-Broil Grill Models
Compare Char-Broil gas grill models, charcoal grills models, electric grills, hybrid grills, and portable grill models in the charts below. Click to expand each chart to compare price ranges, grill sizes, BTUs, and other key features and find the Char-Broil grill that works best for you.
All prices listed in USD. Last updated April 2024.
Char-Broil Gas Grill Models Comparison Chart
Char-Broil Charcoal Grill Models Comparison Chart
Char-Broil Electric Grill Models Comparison Chart
Char-Broil Hybrid Grill Models Comparison Chart
Char-Broil Portable Grill Models Comparison Chart
Replacement Parts for Char-Broil Grills
Char-Broil grills are built to last for years, but you may still need to replace parts every so often to extend the lifespan of your Char-Broil barbecue.
Regardless of brand or manufacturing quality, some grill parts are just more susceptible to damage than others, which they’re more likely to require replacement. Burners, heat plates, cooking grates, and igniters are the most commonly replaced grill parts.
Before you purchase any replacement parts, be sure to check your grill’s model number and ensure you are selecting the right part for your grill. Char-Broil model numbers are typically noted on the inside of the grill body. Learn how to find your Char-Broil grill model number.
Replacement Burners for Char-Broil Grills
Check out some of our replacement burners for Char-Broil grills:
These replacement burners will not work in every Char-Broil grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Char-Broil replacement burners.
Replacement Heat Plates for Char-Broil Grills
Take a look at some of our replacement heat plates:
These replacement heat plates will not work in every Char-Broil grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Char-Broil replacement heat plates.
Replacement Cooking Grates for Char-Broil Grills
Shop our replacement cooking grates:
Shop all Char-Broil replacement cooking grates.
Replacement Igniters for Char-Broil Grills
Check out some of our replacement igniters:
These replacement igniters are not universal and will not work in every Char-Broil grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Char-Broil replacement igniters.
Other Replacement Parts for Char-Broil Grills
Need other Char-Broil replacement parts? Check out these other parts:
Get Grilling
With a variety of unique features, like their TRU-Infrared™ Cooking System and patented Amplifire cooking system, Char-Broil grills are among the highest-quality grills in the USA, Canada, and around the world. From portable gas grills to professional-level built-in barbecues, Char-Broil barbecues are available in a wide range of sizes and price ranges to suit any griller.
