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| About - Char-Broil Red 463250511 (Home Depot) |
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The Char-Broil Red 463250511 (Home Depot) is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Red 463250511 (Home Depot) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Approximate retail price:
$400
The Ratings applied to untested model Char-Broil Gourmet TRU-Infrared 463251713 (Home Depot) come from our tests of model Char-Broil Red 463250511 (Home Depot), which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. Untested model has year change for new model -knobs changed; color of cart and lid changed.
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| About This Brand |
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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 Red 463250511 (Home Depot) | |
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Stainless-steel grates |
No |
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Coated-cast-iron grates |
Yes |
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All or mostly stainless |
No |
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Long-warranty burners |
Yes |
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Side burner |
Yes |
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Infrared burner |
Main |
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Worst grill ever
5/19/2013
Pros
Cons
Bad Starter
Poor Flame Quality
Uneven Cooking
Best Uses
Comment:
Grill will not heat up in cold or windy weather. In good weather it takes 12 minutes to cook a hamburg on the highest heat setting.<br />In 3 years I have replaced the electronic starter 3 times. I have also replaced the entire burner assembly.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Worst Grill I Have Owed
4/1/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I am honestly disappointed of Consumer Reports on this one. We purchased this model on the Best Buy recommendation by CR and it has shown to be a very poor grill from the beginning. We have been grilling for more than 25 years and this is unfortunately the worst grill we have ever own. Right now we have own this grill for 14 months and so far:<br /><br />- At the beginning, the grill got hot, very hot with no searing possibilities since the flame is not directed at the food but to the bottom plate. Anything with sauce produces so much smoke than my neighbors twice though we had a fire. On top, the infrared trough captures all the grease, food or sauce that drips producing a weird flavor.<br /><br />- The grill is made with thin/cheap stainless steel. Its cover bended due to extreme heat after just a few months. In CA we use the grill all the time.<br /><br />- Shortly after the 1-year warranty ran out, I noticed the temperature gage no longer registered. Really?<br /><br />- Next the painted dials and all other marks that tell you high medium low, etc. wore off... all of them. The paint kept flaking off until almost all is gone<br /><br />- On top, we purchased a vinyl cover to make sure we protected our investment, yet, all of this kept happening<br /><br />End of story? We bought this BBQ because we could not afford a Weber. Now, we are saving to buy a Weber and ready to recycle our old piece of junk.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Great for everything except steak
3/31/2013
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Cons
Does Not Char Steaks
Best Uses
Everything Except Steak
Indirect Cooking
Small Gatherings
Comment:
We have had this grill for over a year. It's great for chicken, fish, pork roasts, we have even done a leg of lamb on it. Frankly, it cooks more like an oven than a grill. Which is good for some foods, but very disappointing if you like a little char on your meat. Again, great for roasting-cooking, keeps food moist and cooks fast....but you won't get that BBQ-char flavor.
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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