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Char-Broil 463440109
 
Price range:
$176.99 - $301.17
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Summary: This Char-Broil has
• 445 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 4 main burners
• A side burner
• A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Electronic ignitor
• No Infrared burner
• Coated-steel grates resist corrosion
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Type: Midsize gas grills
About - Char-Broil 463440109

The Char-Broil 463440109 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the 463440109 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Preheat performance:
Evaluates the temperature and evenness over the grill's surface after a 10 minute preheat using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximium temperature.

High temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the highest setting, using thermocouples.

Low temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the lowest setting, using thermocouples
About This Brand

In 2008, Char-Broil brand placed a lot of emphasis on infrared technology, with both the new Quantum and Red lines boasting different versions of the technology. Char-Broil positions itself as an affordable brand that offers innovative features across its wide product lines. The grills, which cost $100 to $750, are sold at retailers nationwide. Note that some lines are sold only at specific big-box retailers. For example, the Quantum and Commercial series are sold at Lowe's, the Red line at Home Depot, and Thermos at Target stores.

Features & Specs - Char-Broil 463440109
info Stainless-steel grates No
info Coated-cast-iron grates No
info All or mostly stainless No
info Long-warranty burners No
info Side burner Yes
info Infrared burner No
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User Reviews - Char-Broil 463440109
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1.0
Research before you buy!!!!
6/24/2012
Pros
Price
Cons
TOO HOT EVEN ON LOW
VERY UNEVEN HEAT
Best Uses
No good uses
Comment:
I thought I found a great buy on this grill, but as it turned out I wound up buying this grill plus another that I could actually cook on without burning my food up. If you like blackened food then this grill is for you. The heat is very uneven, super hot in back and very low heat in front. Very disapointed in Charbroil for even releasing a grill like this. I will probably not buy Charbroil ever again.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Poor quality
5/30/2012
Pros
Cons
Rust within one year
Best Uses
Comment:
The grill began to rust within the first year, even though we stored it inside during the winter. I called the manufacturer and was told that it was our fault because we cook food that was marinated on the grill (who doesn't marinate their food!)
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Dont buy
3/12/2012
Pros
Easy Assembly
Cons
Flimsy
Poor Flame Quality
Uneven Cooking
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Comment:
Extremely cheap and flimsy. This grill fell apart shortly after having it, due to the fact that it cant's even support it's own weight. I've had to add my own support via welding and additoinal screws to keep it standing. Heat is very uneven from front to back. I've only had it one year, and it is already starting to rust fairly significantly, even after being stored indoors in the winter. I would have been better off with a simple $80 clearance isle grill.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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