Beyond a significant improvement from previous Webers I’ve had. Doesn’t have some of the frills and design enhancements of the pro Summit but is highly functional, easy to use and consistent. Highlights include instant startup, great heat retention and temperature regulation. I’ve been able to use the side burner a few times and it also works well with no drama.
This is an outstanding BBQ, which lives up the the billing. It performs consistently well, and adds to the enjoyment of outdoor cooking. This is our second Weber, which pretty much speaks for itself. Would highly recommend.
with the natural gas grill there is a lot of room for a shelf inside the lower cabinet. would be a great help for the handycap people.
Written by a customer while visiting weber.com
Customer Rating
5
Incredible in every way!
on February 28, 2022
Posted by: Kmill
from Stillwater, ok
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had pretty high expectations for this grill…I have a co worker who sings the praises of this Weber Genesis, an older model he has had for years and continually gushes about. He is an avid grillsman, so we knew the Genesis S-435 would probably suit our needs as well, but even so, we were blown away at how well this grill performs, all the details that make outdoor cooking simpler, and how this thing is built to last, and last, and last.
It arrived in perfect condition, in a quite heavy box, filled with smaller, well marked boxes that once removed, made moving the large box doable between my husband and I. Using the included booklet, but mostly the BILT app, it took my husband a bit over 2 hours to construct. The app is great, using motion and the ability to rotate to see every quarter, it makes all instructions clear. Had I, or anyone given him more of a hand, it would’ve gone much faster, but he was pretty excited and didn’t want to wait on help.
The Weber Genesis is built with heavy duty components, and I have no doubt about how long it will hold up. The grates and the flame covers are thick and dense, and won’t rust away for a very long time…a problem that lesser grills certainly struggle with, even with regular maintenance and constant cover from the weather.
The temperature gauge is large and accurate, and the grill maintains steady, constant heat, and doesn’t lose an undo amount when opening to check your food.
I love that it has a gauge on the outside the measures how much propane you have, so you are never caught flatfooted mid-cook, which is an absolute disaster, especially when entertaining guests. It uses weight to determine how much LP you have, so it isn’t an exact measure, but it’s close enough to alert you when you should fill up.
There are hooks aplenty, so finding a place to hang tools, accessories or rags won’t be an issue. The cabinet beneath is large enough for your propane tank, the burn off and grease collection system, and room to spare for other accessories. Too, there is a side compartment that is quite tall and deep (I’ve included a photo with a soda can for scale), which is great for anything, but in particular the Weber Veggie Basket and Pizza Stone, which I’ll review soon. There is also a small basket for smaller items attached to the door, which I use to hold a flashlight for cooking at twilight.
The wheels spin smoothly, and can be locked in place. The grill is well balanced and level.
Lastly and most important, how does it cook? Excellently. I get a more consistent cook using the Weber than I’ve had with any other grill. On those lesser models, I’ve had to rotate my meats across the grates to circumvent hot and cool spots, but using the Genesis means I don’t have to babysit our dinner. Using the temperature gauge, and the consistency of the Genesis’ heat, I have been rewarded with perfectly cooked meals (perfectly cooked by the grill, not accounting for user error, to which my husband and I are prone).
Too, using the Sear Zone, I can lock in the flavor before moving our foods it to a a more moderate side of the grilling surface. The side burner works excellently, and the grill itself doesn’t have to be on to use it, which is a plus since this isn’t always the case.
Lighting the grill has been flawless…you do have to use the “ignite” button on each knob you want to turn on, which is a feature I like but was unfamiliar with.
As you can see, we are incredibly happy with the Weber S-435, and I’m already shopping for more accessories on their website. Next up for me is the smart cooking device, which I’m excited to get my hands on. We are completely satisfied, and recommend without reservation!
Some of my burners do not ignite, which I have to ignite manually.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Consumer Care, May 16, 2022
We appreciate your feedback and we apologize for the inconvenience with your burners. We expect the ignition system to provide consistent results!
It is possible that the igniter electrodes which light your burners shifted during shipping or assembly. We recommend checking the end of the burners to confirm each electrode is parallel to the top of the burner.
We also recommend checking the wire connections at your igniter module under the grill.
Our Support team is here to help! Please look for our email outreach soon. Thank you!
Arrived with a massive scratch across entire hood and missing pieces. Ridiculous.
Response from weber.comBy Weber grills, May 28, 2024
Your feedback is very important to us. We are so sorry to hear about the scratch on your lid. We are here to help and will make this right. Please look for our outreach email soon. Thank you!
Written by a customer while visiting weber.com
Customer Rating
5
Great quality grill
on February 7, 2022
Posted by: STinATX
from Austin Texas
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grill is amazing especially if you're not a pro griller. It has so much space so you can really fit a lot on it. It's very simple to use and not hard at all to hook up. It also is nice looking to have sitting on your patio/deck. It heats up very quickly and is easy to clean off. Definitely recommend!