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The Ultimate Gas Grill Buying Guide

Whether you’re a novice griller or a seasoned grill pro, choosing a new gas grill can be a daunting prospect. From grill type and features to cost, there are a lot of things to consider when you’re in the market for a gas grill.

The Ultimate Gas Grill Buying Guide will cover everything you need to know about how to buy a gas grill, from what factors you need to consider to detailed guides dedicated to everything from budget to grill size to BTUs, including:

  • How to choose a gas grill
  • Types of gas grills
  • Built-in vs. freestanding grills
  • Natural gas vs. propane grills
  • Budget
  • Grill size
  • Grill features
  • BTUs
  • Durability

Let’s get cooking.

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1. How To Choose a Gas Grill

If you’re looking for a new gas grill, start here. This section of the Ultimate Gas Grill Buying Guide covers the basics of everything you need to know about purchasing a gas grill, including budget, type of grill, grill size, features, BTUs, and durability.

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2. Types of Gas Grill

Read this guide to learn more about 4 types of gas grills, including propane grills, natural gas grills, charcoal-gas hybrid grills, and infrared grills. We’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of each type of grill and provide our expert advice for what type of BBQ is best for you.

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3. Built-in vs. Freestanding Grills

When it comes to mobility, there are two main styles of grills to choose from: freestanding grills and built-in grills. In this guide, we’ll explain the difference between these two types of grills, advantages and disadvantages, and offer our advice for what option is best for you.

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4. Natural Gas vs. Propane Grills​

Gas grills can be powered by two different types of gas: natural gas and propane. Both types of gas grill provide a similar grilling experience with different benefits and drawbacks. In this guide, we’ll explore the pros and cons of propane and natural gas grills.

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5. Budget: How Much Do Gas Grills Cost?

The cost of gas grills can range from as low as $100 to more than $6,000, depending on the size, materials, and features. In this section of the Ultimate Gas Grill Buying Guide, we’ll take a closer look at what features you can expect from different grills at different price points.

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6. Gas Grill Size

When choosing your grill, one of the most important considerations is grill size. The size of a grill and how much cooking space it offers impacts how much you can grill at one time, where you can set up and store your grill, as well as your ability to use indirect cooking methods.

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7. BTUs

BTUs are a measurement of your grill’s firepower, but are BTU’s actually that important? Keep reading to learn what BTUs are, what is a good BTU for a gas grill, and how many BTUs are needed for grilling, and more.

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8. Gas Grill Features

Which basic or enhanced grill features should you look for and which ones can you skip when you’re buying a new gas grill? Explore popular gas grill features in this guide, including standard grill features, enhanced gas grill features, and how to decide which features you need.

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9. Materials & Durability

Grills made with high quality materials and components have a longer lifespan compared to grills made with lower-quality materials. Learn more about the most common BBQ grill materials, including what are grills made of and which materials are the most durable.

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10. What Type of Grill Should I Buy?

The type of grill you should buy depends on your budget, your existing setup and the space available, your wants and needs, and the frequency with which you grill. Read more to learn which grill to get based on your grilling style, budget, the features you want and need, and more.