Best Gas Grills to Buy at Walmart

Consumer Reports’ secret shoppers offer these tips for a better shopping experience at Walmart.

In-Store Shopping
• Check inventory online before you head to the store. The grill you want might be in a store near you. If not, Walmart will ship it to a store where you can pick it up, and you won’t have to pay a shipping fee.

• Check the grill’s dimensions. You can do this on Walmart’s site or on the grill’s summary page in our gas grill ratings.

• Check your cargo space. Walmart offers free assembly but doesn’t deliver assembled grills to residences. You’ll need an SUV or a pickup to haul an assembled grill home. Walmart doesn’t rent trucks.

Online Shopping
• Check to see if a grill has free two-day shipping. You’ll see this called out on Walmart’s website.

• Check the box before you start assembling the grill. Make sure all the parts are included and not broken or damaged. If something is missing, call Walmart’s customer service (800-925-6278). If the wait for a replacement part is too long, call the manufacturer directly to see whether it can be shipped sooner.

We test grills from nearly every brand sold at Walmart, including Weber, Cuisinart, and Expert Grill.

Some of the models below are exclusive to Walmart. But don’t assume that Walmart will always offer the best deal on other options. It’s possible that competing retailers might stock the same model at a lower price.

If you’re unsure which size you need or which features to look for, start with our grill buying guide. Or simply read on for ratings and reviews of the best grills we’ve tested that are available at the discount giant this summer.

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