written by on 07/06/2010
I have had a char broil barbecue for the last 10 years and it has been superb. The only negative is getting spare parts for it, no-one who stocks them seems to ship from the USA to UK. If anyone knows any company that do this please can you post.
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I use the Charbroil BBQ quite often, 3-4 times per week. Some times twice a day on the week end. I do not clean the unit every time I use it. The burners, vaporizer bar and warming tray gets replaced every 3 years at a cost (from HD) of $50-$60.00. I have given up on the igniter because it costs over $20.00 and bracket lasts less than 3 months. I guess this is not bad...
I do not like the warranty, but for the cost who cares? They should drop the 5 year warranty on their burners and it would not bother me at all. The aluminum seems to hold up better than some of the 403 stainless steel on the market.
This has been a great grill for the price even though the warranty is non-existent...
written by ferkessedougou. on 13/02/2003
If you intend on buying a new BarbY this summer I personally reckon you should splash out a bit and buy something decent.
The old cheapy at the local market or DIY, is just no good.
I bought a Charbroil 8000 model from the USA 5 years ago however they are now available in the UK is most places.
The 8000 was at the time the mother of all Barbeques. Huge cooking area and 2 shelves above, side burner to keep the onions warm and 2 gas controls.
This model does not have the lava rocks but the ceramic briquettes at the bottom, but this in no way reduces the flavour.
Anyway I have had mine for 5 years and although the paint is a little flaky in parts where it gets hot the whole thing is almost as good as new.
It's American built and very solid, the heavy enamalled grill racks stand the test and all the working parts are solid. It starts almost first time all the time despite being left dirty all winter in the shed.
The solid cast Alu body never rusts or develops holes.
In 5 years I have never bought a spare part as none have gone wrong or rotted away.
This one is big, I use it for the school fete and big parties, I once had 50 burgers on the go at one time, none burned (thats the chef not the grill).
I bought a smaller model for my friend who's also is still going well.
So if you are thinking of buying a decent barby, then get a charbroil, you won't be disapointed.
The glass window always gets gunged up, but that's smoke and fat for you.
Oh and one final thing... Don't leave it out in the rain, all Barby's hate rain and generally corode and die after a winter of British weather.
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Bungy's Comment
Written on: 12/07/2010
Try contacting Charbroil UK - they have been here for over 15 years. I did and have received my spare parts. Their number is 01909 470746.