The Bottom Line
- Attractive Stainless Steel Design
- Low price for an all stainless steel unit
- Backed by Home Depot
- Low BTU rating for the size
- Not very sturdy construction
- Small casters make moving it over rough surface difficult
- Propane tank not included
Description
- Three 12,000 BTU stainless steel main burners
- 672 inches of total cooking area (this includes the warming rack)
- 36,000 BTU total output from the main burners
- Push and turn ignition system
- Enclosed cart
- Total stainless steel construction
- Available only through Home Depot
- Optional Rotisserie kit available
- 12,000 BTU side burner
Guide Review - Charmglow Stainless Steel Gas Grill
In the race to have brand names on the display floor, Home Depot bought the Charmglow name and had a Chinese manufacturer (Nexgrill) build this grill. This unit is part of a line of outdoor products sold under the Charmglow name. If you've been around Gas Grills for many years you'll probably remember Charmglow as a maker of grills that lasted forever. This unit probably won't make it that long.
The Charmglow Stainless Steel Gas Grill has three stainless steel 12,000 BTU burners giving it a total output of 36,000 BTUs under a total cooking area of 672 square inches. I find this a little light on the heat side but not that far off. You should be able to get it hot enough to sear a steak, but I won't make any promises about that. The grill also features a 12,000 BTU side burner, which you'll probably never use like most people. The igniter is a push and turn deal so lighting shouldn't be a problem.
In addition this grill is made with 8mm stainless steel, stainless steel cooking grates, a fixed warming rack, condiment tray with an enclosed cart for storage, and double layer hood. The propane tank is not included. While manufactured by Nexgrill the support number is direct to Home Depot so you shouldn't have service issues.
The biggest problem I have with this unit is that the price was the primary design consideration. The stainless steel used isn't the highest quality, but at around $350USD you will get a few years of service out of it before going out to buy your next grill.
