Finally broke down a purchased a new Weber Grill. I had a Genis Gold that was 18 years plus and i cannot talk about that grill enough. We decided to purchase a new Weber and the 435 was a great choice. No lie it took a few times to get used to even heat, and fantastic indirect eat but that grill has surpassed all expectations. Steaks, ribs and vegetables come out perfect every time. There is always even heat and we have used aa cast iron skillet on it and it is fantastic. Our next purchase is for the flat top insert and i am waiting for that. If your going to get a new grill i strongly suggest you look at the 435
Sear station and Crafted System is fabulous. I only wish Weber offered 9mm stainless grates for this midel. Grill was easy to assemble and functioned properly out of the box.
Nicely built, heats up quickly and holds heat well…and it looks awesome! Lots of accessories available. I purchased the Weber crafted flat top to use with the includes frame kit which makes for a versatile grilling experience. I am very happy with my purchase
Door pin broke during assembly. Regulator malfunctioned on second use. Cannot use the unit at present. This new Weber is poorly manufactured.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Weber grills , Consumer care, July 26, 2023
We appreciate your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about the broken door pin and the issue with the regulator assembly. We are happy to help get this resolved. Our Care team is reaching out to assist you further. Thank you!
Would not ignite, had to return it. Brought a different brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Weber grills , Consumer care, July 28, 2023
Your feedback is very important to us. We are very sorry about your experience and having to return the grill. We will be sure to share this with our team. If further assistance is needed please reach out to us directly. Thank you!
Great looking grill. Now the downside. Upon delivery, ignitor for the side burner didn’t work. Contacted Weber and they sent a new ignitor assembly. I had to install and now the burner is functioning. Two weeks of ownership and the stainless grates are rusting. Contacted Weber and they shipped a full set of new grates. Upon receipt I checked the grates with a magnet and in fact they are strongly magnetic. So the grates are a low grade of stainless so I will see how long these ones last. On the positive side, Weber customer service was very pleasant to work with and very responsive. Summing up, I would expect more from a grill this expensive.
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Consumer Care, August 16, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and your patience. We are sorry for the disappointing experience you had with your grill's igniter and grates. We stand by the quality of our products and back them with a great warranty.
We expect your grill parts to be long-lasting and high-quality. Regular maintenance (cleaning) of the interior and exterior parts of your outdoor appliance will provide the best experience over time.
Your satisfaction is very important to us. We would like to know more about your experience and offer our assistance. Please look for our email outreach. Thank you!