I have loved the new grill. I got some extra add-ons, the griddle, pizza stone. Makes doing any type of meal possible and still get the grill. I had a 330 Genesis prior for 12 years and only had to replace due to a wind storm. Weber is a great brand and makes great products.
Overall I’m reasonably happy with it. It does not seem to get quite as hot as I expected. I can’t get it to get over 650 but that’s not a real dealbreaker. In hindsight, I wish I had bought a model that had the lights in the interior of the cooking chamber. The storage shelf on the side is almost useless. It’s small and the sides of the shelf are very short so stuff falls off easily. Stupid design. The grating system is superb. Lots of flexibility.
This new Webber Genesis S435 is great! Plenty of space for cooking my steaks and veggies. Fire volume is perfect to balance the temp for fine grilling my burgers, steaks and London broil!!!
Disappointed that I ordered a stainless steel grill and many of the parts are painted metal and not stainless. I'm very concerned the frame will not hold up well in a salty beach environment.
Response from weber.comBy Weber grills , Consumer care, June 30, 2023
Congratulations on your new Genesis S-435 gas grill! We so sorry to hear of your disappointment. We are here to help. Your grill comes with an extensive warranty and we will always stand behind our products. We have some great tips to keep your grill in tip top shape in the salty beach environment.
If your grill is located in a coastal or humid area, or if chlorine is present in your environment, additional maintenance will be needed to keep up the appearance of the exterior steel parts.
At the first sign of staining/discoloration/surface rust we would recommend cleaning with stainless steel cleaner (ex. Bar Keepers Friend). Once cleaned, we recommend using a stainless steel polish (ex. Weber's brand) to keep it looking its best in-between cleanings.
Once a week we would recommend wiping down the grill with a wet towel or rag and then drying completely.
We would only recommend covering your grill if you know inclement weather is coming.
The quicker you get at a stain the easier it will be to clean off.
Our Care team is reaching out to follow up. Please look for an outreach email soon. Thank you!