This is my 3rd Weber gas grill. The S435 is the biggest and lowest quality of the 3. First, the gasser has the thinnest metal of any Weber cooker I've owned. Second, assembly wasn't as easy as it could be because screws were missing from the bags and Weber uses too much packaging. Third and most importantly, the grill igniter system was defective. Customer service did respond and replaced the entire ignition system so it works as designed. This will be my last Weber. If it doesn't last, I will replace with another better quality cooker.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Consumer Care, July 11, 2022
Thank you for your feedback and for being a long-time Weber fan. It means a lot to us that you have continued to choose to grill with Weber throughout the years.
However, we are sorry to learn that the first impression of your grill left you feeling disappointed. That is certainly not the experience we hoped you would have!
We stand by the quality of our grills, as evidenced by the outstanding warranty protection that comes standard with every grill we make. We expect your grill to be long-lasting and high-quality.
Thank you for your patience with the unexpected issues with your igniter and hardware. It is good to know that our Support team was able to provide the assistance you needed.
We will follow up with you soon to make sure everything is going great. Thanks again for being an awesome Weber fan!
The product rusts unlike the 2 Weber 3 burners I had before. Not sure what is going on with the materials used. The new design is great. Love it. In less than 30 days surface rusting is beyond normal. After jumping through some hoops the specialist team did send me new doors. But I know the hood is going to rust. Hopefully Weber will send a new hood. I would steer people to the black enameled hood. Love the design- shocked by a Weber rusting like this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Consumer Care, July 11, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We are surprised to hear that your grill is in this condition, as regular maintenance should keep your grill's surfaces in top shape. Please accept our apologies for the disappointment.
It is possible for grease from cooking to accumulate on your grill which can accelerate corrosion if it is not cleaned. At the first sign of discoloration, we recommend using a rust cleaner like Bar Keeper's Friend to remove the spot. If left untreated, any steel surface exposed to moisture, high heat, and air will rust.
Please look for an email follow-up from our team. Thank you!
By far the best grill I've ever owned. I especially love how easy it is to clean. Starts fast and can easily reach 600 degrees. Cooks evenly and the extra space with the fold out second level allows me to finish meats for anyone who likes little or no pink.
The Genesis is what you pay for… the ultimate backyard grill! Weber quality is shining through out the entire product. The assembly is smooth and can be efficiently done with one person in about 3-4 hours. Set yourself an afternoon to get it done and then reward yourself with the best grilled meal of your life for dinner. The sear zone is so fun to work with really provides that nice crisp on your meats. I have enjoyed everything so far about the grill and am looking forward to many years to come!
I bought this grill to take the place of an earlier (2017) four burner Genesis grill that worked just fine but which lacked a sear zone and related extra burner. I was impressed with the very flexible grate design and functionality provided by the new grill version and - yes - the sear zone does exactly what it is supposed to do.
However, having left the new grill without its cover on on one occasion where there was a rainstorm, I discovered that the new Genesis was much less watertight than the older version, so ALWAYS use a cover between uses - otherwise the enclosure under the grill becomes totally soaked.
The grill came damaged from Lowe's. The handle was dented and I spent 1 1/2 hours at the store while they got me a new handle. The scale for the propane tank does not work and the cabinet doors do not stay open. The grill does not get as hot as advertised and after being on the phone multiple times with Lowe's about all of this nothing has been fixed