Have only used this grill half-dozen times, but I'm very impressed. It feels smooth and solid. Everything works as intended. It gets HOT in a hurry and maintains the heat very well. Compared to the Weber Summit propane grill that I had for over (15) years, this works much better. And the Summit was GREAT! The convenience of natural gas vs. propane is huge. Assembly wasn't too bad, considering that I had to do it by myself. Used the BILT app that was recommended and it was very helpful in that it gave a different perspective of how things go together. Looking forward to many years of trouble-free use.
Quality Grill - BUT -Be careful where you Purchase
on June 30, 2025
Posted by: Paulbp
from Piscataway, NJ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ordered the S-435 from PC Richards in NJ on a Thursday. Loved its features, Quality and Reviews. Scheduled to be Delivered on Saturday. Waited all Day for it to be Delivered. Delivery Time Moving out Multiple Times - Until I knew it was not going to be delivered that day. At 9:55 PM - Truck called - we will be there in 10 minutes. Delivered in the Dark. Went to get a flashlight - as they carried to my New Expensive Grill to my deck. The Unit was delivered Filthy and with Dents. Was Not just assembled - since my Thursday Purchase. So why is this your problem. Are you Managing your Channels? That, in the End - Represent YOU. Still have a Grill Grate Component - I have NO idea - where it goes or how to use based on Your Product Documentation. Cleaned it up, ignored the Dents - Have used the Grill 4 times and Love it. Also purchased 2 of the connected App Product (one for Me, the other for my Brother-in-law). Have NOT yet have the opportunity to Use yet. Next Test - is the 4th of July - where Grill it will be used constantly for ~10 hrs straight! and will setup the Connected Product the Software App to Test on Omaha Filets!!.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from weber.comBy Consumer Care, Weber, August 1, 2025
We appreciate your feedback on the Genesis S-435 Gas Grill, and we're sorry to hear about your frustrating experience with the shipping and delivery. Our Care Team will reach out to learn more about your experience. Please look for an outreach email from us soon. Thank you!
I've always wanted a Weber, and I'm glad I went with the Genesis S-435. Cooking on this grill is a huge step up from the budget model I had from Home Depot—the quality is noticeable, and the food turns out significantly better.
That said, there are two minor drawbacks. First, the built-in propane gauge is far from accurate. Second, the stainless steel hood handle gets extremely hot when exposed to the sun, which could be a safety concern, especially for kids. Neither issue is a dealbreaker, but they're worth noting.
The Genesis E-435 is a very large grill that can cook a variety of food at the same time. The grill lights very easily and cooks evenly. I love having it connect to natural gas so I never worry about running out of gas while cooking I am looking forward to trying the other accessories that can be purchased to cook other things such as pizza, seafood, eggs, etc…
My first Weber and so far very happy with performance and quality build. Larger side burner than I had before so water boils quicker. Great storage underneath and I like that there are total of 8 hooks to hang accessories! Natural gas hookup was easy with provided adapter. Hallock in Branford, CT was easy to deal with and delivery was seemless. So far, so good.
The grill has worked just like a normal Weber grill should. I slow cooked a pork shoulder on it at 225 and it came out perfect. As to being as good as my previous Weber I would have to say that’s why I didn’t give it 5 stars. The sturdiness of the grill isn’t the same. The quality of the materials either. I don’t see this grill lasting as long as my previous Weber grill.
I really like the flexibility and options of this grill. I can easily change from a griddle, to a grill basket, and back to a regular grill with ease. The locker affords me the ability to store all of my accessories without taking up any room in our kitchen. So far, I’m loving it!!