Weber 3-Burner Genesis E-315 Propane Gas Grill, Black

Had limited use due to weather but excellent product,when I did get to use it.

I have been a BBQ fan for more than 50 years and do a cook on occasion two or three times a week all year long with propane and when the weather is not snowing or raining and I have time I will light up the charcoal grill. Originally I used to buy the least expensive gas bbq grill and would be lucky to get two or three years out of it. Then 11 years ago I got my first Weber an EP-310. This was probably the best gas bbq I ever had. A few years ago the burners started to get a bit wonky and with a phone call to Weber’s 800 number within a week I had three new burners in my hand. This older grill is outside and as it did not always get covered it had developed a significant amount of rust and corrosion. It’s time had come and I just had to wait for the latest and greatest Weber with the same dimensions as the EP-310 to go on sale. I now own and use my new Weber GENESIS E-315. The only big difference is the cast iron grill - I think the cast iron is a little easier to keep clean. In the last three weeks I have cooked: steak, chicken wings, chicken legs and thighs, lamb chops, salmon, a beer can chicken and for dinner this evening a marinated pork chops.

There were too many damaged parts packaged in the box from the factory. This was not shipping damage. The shipping box didn't have a scratch on it. Damaged parts were packaged at he factory. Weber sent replacement parts. Some were the wrong part. The damaged frame part was not available and I didn't want to wait another month to see if the part would be available. Webers quality control is poor. I returned the grill to Home Depot for a full refund.

Let me start by saying that I have owned and used at least 4 Weber grills over the years. All worked without any problems. I purchased a new E315 gas grill yesterday. Everything looks and works great. My one and only complaint is withe location of the L-P gas tank. It is located on the left side inside the cabinet. It has to be lifted up and place a hook inside a small space with hardly any room to move. The full tank weighs approximately 40 lbs. It is a very difficult process, especially for someone who is elderly, or not in condition to maneuver and lift such a heavy item is such a small space. I'm surprised that there haven't been any reported injuries (at least that I have seen). I can even visualize someone accidentally losing a finger doing this. It is a terrible design flaw. All of my previous Weber grilles located the tank outside of the unit and were easily accessible to mount the propane tank. BEWARE of this problem before purchasing the unit. Thankfully I live in a condo that have maintenance people available to assist with the process.