Customer Reviews

Weber 6750001 Genesis Gold C Propane Grill

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This grill really is fantastic. I've had it for 2 months now, with absolutely no buyers remorse at all.

Pros:
1. Excellent heat control with a 3-zone heating system. Turn off the middle zone, and you go from direct heating to convection style grilling. I'm finding the capability to switch from direct to convection-style heating to be useful for cooking things like fish, chicken, and ribs without scorching the outside.

2. Fantastic temperature control from 250 degrees F, all the way up to 600 degrees. The temperature gauge on the front is really useful.

3. The fuel indicator is a nice feature.

4. It's very simple to remove any parts that tend to get messy and put into the dishwasher. Cleanup is a snap. The parts fit in the dishwasher without taking up all the space.

Cons (really just a few minor annoying things):

1. The lower cabinet is not water proof. Anything left in it will get wet in the rain.

2. My lower cabinet doors tend to swing open too easily. I added a magnetic door latch to deal with the problem.

3. The sideburner does not put out that many BTU's. It's more of a warmer than a burner. I ussually have to light the sideburner with a match, as the lighting switch doesn't seem to consistently work for the sideburner.

4. This grill is really heavy. Don't expect to throw it in the back of your pickup and take to the park. It's a 2-man job to move it around.

Overall fantastic grill, with a few minor annoyances. I give it 5 stars, mostly for the excellent temperature control, and the fact that I've gone from a grill meister that scorched the outside of the meat 50% of the time (with my previous grill), to perfect consistent results everytime.

My wife and I got our "Weber" Genesis Gold C almost a year ago and it's worked for us in the heat and in the cold without any problems at all. I originally selected this model for our Wedding Registry, not expecting to get it, and was thrilled when it arrived on our back doorstep...because the box was too big to get through the front door! *grin*

Some things we really love about it:

1. Construction
We were able to assemble it in under 30 minutes and get it running once I got the tank filled with propane not long after. The solid construction and stainless steel show no signs of rust or discoloration after a full year of weekly use.

2. Grillspace
The huge grillspace is more than accomodating when it comes time to get working with the heat. Three long burners allow for easy use for multiple heats and meat placement, as well as using the front two burners for meat while setting the third for bun grilling or potato cooking/heating or corn cooking or...well, you get the idea. The side burner is also useful if you're boiling sides or keeping your BBQ sauce warm or boiling brots in beer before you transfer them to the grill heat.

3. Workspace
There is a great deal of workspace and if you suddenly decide you need more so you don't contaminate your cooked meat with uncooked meat, there are two "fold-out" shelves which pull out in seconds and are more than sturdy for your 10lb leg of lamb to rest on.

4. Useful Display Features
The thermometer is very easy to read and "up front" on the cover so you know if you have the burners up high. The gravity-spring gas gauge is harder to see, but is very easy to read once you squat down to check on the fuel level in your tank.

5. Cleaning
Stainless steel design and parts make cleaning a snap. The usual grill-brush cleaning works fine but you can also remove the grill grates and "flavor bars" (dripping catchers) and scrub them in the sink and drop them right back in with no problems at all.

6. Ignition
In the year we've had the unit, it has always lit on the first press of the ignition lighter. The back two burners light from the first burner when it's lit, but nothing could be easier and it's great not to have to use long-stemmed matches or lighters anymore.

Bottom Line:

1. If you can afford it, buy it and you'll have a grill for life!

2. If you really like your friend, buy it for them and you'll have a friend for life who will invite you over for cookouts!

3. If you can't afford it, put it on your Wish List or Wedding Registry and maybe you'll have it delivered to your rear doorstep!

I've owned and used other grills, but the Genesis is my favorite for two reasons:

1) It makes cooking easier. The heat is absolutely consistent, with no hotspots. I feel more at home in front of the grill than using my kitchen oven.

2) It's built like a tank. Easy to clean, and industructible. My old grill was not.

Buy the rotisserie attachment. You won't be sorry.

Great grill, easy to assemble, cooks great. The only negative is the side burner, it's not very well designed or of much use other than heating up beans or side dishes. Not designed for serious cooking.

I've had this 'Weber' (Genesis Gold C) for almost 3 months now and it works for me very fine for a number of reasons:
1. Quality. For example the cookbox is casted aluminium to sustain the strong heat. This is one of the reasons why I went for WEBER than for an all-stainless grills.
2. Thermometer on the hood is an absolute useful feature.
3. plenty of working surfaces. The folding tables on the sides come very handy when you have a lot of barbecueing to do.
4. Cooking area is plentiful. One batch can serve 6 people easily.
5. Cleaning is as easy as it could be.
6. The BTU is more than enough. I've had my meat overdone/burnt more often than I would like.
7. Fuel gauge to let you know when to refill your tank.
8. The mechanical ignition works perfectly everytime. Don't let any salesman talking you into another brand with an electronic ignition. Electronic ignition has absolutely no advantage over the mechnical one and yet you need a battery to power it. To me, electronic ignition is rather a disadvantage due to the need to change the battery from time to time.
I have to admit that it took me more than an hour to assemble the unit. Also I haven't had a chance to try out the side burner yet. Maybe I don't need it, but again it's sure there if I have the need for it.

Conclusion: If you're looking for a grill this summer then get a weber because it is built for the JOB. Color and side burner or no side burner or stainless steel or not , believe me, are not critical factors. Quality, reliability and design should be at the top of your priority list.

I agree with most everything positive on this page regarding this grill. it's awesome.

However, I found it for $133.13 less than amazon.com on another site. it was worth my time to do a little research on prices.

I have had this grill for over 3 years now and enjoy it thoroughly. Unfortunately, an animal chewed through my gas line and put it out of commission. I put off searching for a replacement for 2 weekes because I didn't want the hassle. Now, I am embarrassed to say that I should have just called the 800 service number right away. It's Easter Sunday and I got a friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful service rep on the line quickly (without the silly automated phone labyrinth) and they shipped out replacements parts at no charge for FedEx Ground delivery. While it's nice to have a sturdy, well-built unit (which this is), it is nicer to have great customer service.

After years of using a smaller Weber charcoal grill, I splurged on this one after reading various reviews on Weber, CharBroil, Ducane, and others. I have to say, that I'm very impressed with it, and pleased with the cost to quality ratio.

Its well designed, and is a pleasure to use. The ease of hooking up propane and lighting the grill is remarkable to an old charcoal guy. I'd use this every opportunity. At this point (a month into it), I'd imagine that a little care and a cover will take the grill through a decade or more in good shape.

The grill comes in a single box, with no chance to move it single-handed unless you have an appliance handcart or dolly--you won't pull pieces out to move it more easily. Its very big, and very heavy. Be prepared just to wrestle it to your assembly site. Once there, the assembly isn't rocket science, but it will take the better part of an hour or (for me) an hour and a half. The instructions were not perfect, but not too far off. The fasteners were generally not well specified, and some of the capscrews were of different length--though either length suited the assembly--and the instructions didn't indicate where to use the different lengths. Small issue, by and large.

I advocate the grill. Best of luck to you!

I have owned the grill about 2 years now. The older model does not have the doors and I dont miss doors. The open rack shelf is fine and I think being able to see what is dripping in the bottom pan a benefit. The grill is kept on my back patio and gets used very often. I have the cover on it and it does not show any weather damage. It is very easy to use and clean up. I have nothing but good things to say about this grill. I have had no problems with it at all. I also have the Weber Big Book of grilling and everything that I cook from ham, steaks, fish and vegetables comes out good. You will be happy you bought this grill. My husband used to be the grill king of the house but now I do most of the grilling because it is so much easier to use the grill than use the stove for alot of cooking tasks. We have owned several different grills over the years in the $250-350 price range but this is by far the best and is worth the extra money because of how well it is made.

I received and have been using my grill for about a month now. Towards the end of the assembly I realized that the entire side burner unit was missing. I've read about the positive reviews given to the Weber customer service department but after dealing with them I would like to give them 5 Stars also. They got my side burner delivered to me free of charge very quickly. But the best part was that I called them 11 PM west coast time and there was somebody there to answer my call. Not an automated answereing service but a real person.
This is absolutely the best grill I have ever used. The included cookbook was also very helpful. The additional cover that I ordered fits, looks and is made perfectly for this grill. Assembly was a snap but it does require 2 people to lift the grill. The basket type rotisserie I purchased is a great design. Far better than the skewer types. I would highly recommend this item to anyone. Not just for the grill but also for Weber's top notch customer service.