Kenmore Elite 550 Series 48588

Gas Grills / Midsize gas grills (room for 18 to 28 burgers)

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Kenmore Elite 550 Series 48587 although it may differ in price and features. Untested model.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Evenness performance

/ 5

Preheat performance

/ 5

Temperature range

/ 5

Indirect cooking

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Sturdiness

/ 5

Color

/ 5

About

The Kenmore Elite 550 Series 48588 is part of the Grills test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Grills models like the Elite 550 Series 48588 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Evenness performance: A high score means heat is evenly distributed across the grill. This ensures food cooks at the same rate, whether placed on the left, right, front, or back of the cooking surface.

Preheat performance: A high score means the grill heats up quickly. This reduces wait time before cooking, ensures food starts on a hot surface, and helps conserve propane.

Temperature range: A high score means the grill offers a wide temperature range, from very low to very high heat. This allows for versatile cooking, from slow-cooking ribs to searing a steak.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Gas Grill Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased gas grills experiencing a functionality problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage during the spring and summer months, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 27

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their gas or flat-top grill to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 27

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

All or mostly stainless

Long-warranty burners

Yes

Side burner

Infrared burner

Rotisserie

Side shelf material

Stainless steel and painted steel

Fuel gauge

Yes

Comes with griddle

Type of grates

Fold down shelf(s)

Utensil hooks

Wheels and casters

4 casters for easier moving

Additional features

Slide-out grease tray

Specs

Size category

medium

Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.)

450

Shelf space

735

Height

Width

Depth

Main burner

45000

Number of main burner controls

Side burner BTU/Hour

Rotisserie burner BTU/Hour

Igniter type

Electronic

Natural-gas version available

Converts with natural-gas kit

Stainless steel grates

Yes

Bare-cast-iron grates

Exterior dimensions (HxWxD)

48 x 59 x 25

Coated-cast-iron grates

Coated-steel grates

Price & Shop

Kenmore Elite 550 Series 48588

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