This is our third Weber grill. Needed a grill that wasn’t connected to a flame (gas or wood) for our Condominium Association requirements. Had average success with electric grills previously but have been totally surprised by the Lumin. Although we have only used it 3-4 times, it has already surpassed my expectations.I only wish Weber offered a better cart with wheels for the standard size Lumin.
We disconnected our natural gas line and replaced our natural gas Weber with this electrical grill. Comparing the two, I'm extremely happy. We get the same results with grilled chicken and hamburgers. We also really like the new steamer option for cooking veges! The grease trap catches a lot of juices, which can be used in soups, if desired. The grilling area is about 2/3rds our previous grill, but it's still plenty of room for 4 lbs of chicken.
I gave the grill a medium rating because it does some things well. However there is a major shortage of recipes that work well with the Lumin. If you try to use it like a gas or charcoal grill you will be disappointed.
It is easy to work for a senior, only issue I had was my husband left it on high with a grill mat inside for over 24 hrs. Blessed it did not catch on fire. but now I have residue I can not remove I have tried everything..... any suggestions??
Takes a very long time to heat up and cools down too much when the top is opened even if very briefly. just not powerful enough to do a decent job.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Consumer Care, Weber, August 27, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the grill. Please know that we take all consumer feedback seriously, and we will share it with the right team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly if you need immediate assistance. We are always here to help. Thank you!
The lumen Grille is attractive, well built and easy to clean. My complaint is that the thermometer in the lid would not go past 400°. I called Weber Grill and they sent a new thermometer. I put it in and the new thermometer only goes slightly more than 400° after being on full heat for 35 minutes. For things like steaks I would like to be able to have the temperature go a little higher.
Response from weber.comBy Weber grills, August 14, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you find the Lumin attractive, well built, and easy to clean.
We understand your concerns regarding the temperature reading. The Lumin is designed to reach high cooking temperatures, and it's important to note that the temperature shown on the lid thermometer may not directly reflect the temperature at the cooking grate.
The Lumin's controller also utilizes heat cycling to help maintain temperatures while managing power consumption, because of this, the grill will cycle the heating element on and off rather than continuously operating at maximum power. A lid temperature around 400 degrees F or slightly above after preheating can therefore be a normal reading and does not necessarily indicate an issue with the grills heating performance.
For optimal performance, we recommend preheating the Lumin on High with the lid closed and ensuring the grill is plugged directly into an appropriate outlet on a circuit that is not being shared with other high-powered appliances. If an extension cord is necessary, it should be no longer than 20ft. and appropriately rated.
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback, and we hope this helps clarify the temperature reading you are seeing.