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!
This is a great grill for us propane fans. Our house in the country uses propane and our 1000 gallon tanks mean we don't have worry about running out.
The grill heats up very quickly (400°F in 5 minutes and over 500°F in under 10 minutes). It can also do low and slow for items like prime rib roasts. We recently did a prime rib roast using the rotisserie accessory and it was our best prime rib ever.
The cast iron grates produce great grill mark and works far better than grates made of stainless steel rods, in part they are substantially heavier.
I have cooked on a variety of grills over the past three decades and this is the best one I've every used. I simply cannot find any flaws in it.
I see some reviews that are not favorable. I think this is the case because people expect it to perform without taking the time to get to know how to use it properly.
Weber E-435 has made remarkable improvements with their product and with the sear burner as an added plus made grilling steaks ad chicken a delight. Can't wait to grill some shrimp.