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Broil-Mate EZ Bilt 1396 Gas Grill

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Broil Mate EZ Bilt 1396

Broil Mate EZ Bilt 1396

Onward Manufacturing Company

The Bottom Line

If you are serious about grilling and want a grill that delivers both high and even heat and gives you a lot of control, but don't want to spend a lot of money then this is a great grill for you. It might not look modern but Broil-Mate has been making great grills for years. This model will give you plenty of space at 330 square inches or primary cooking area and a total of 580 square inches. And plenty of power with its 40,000 BTU main burner output.

Pros

  • High even heat output from 40,000 BTUs
  • Linear flow control values give you great control
  • Great grill for the price

Cons

  • Primative Design
  • Limited function grill
  • Low quality cooking surface

Description

  • 40,000 BTU Dual-H stainless steel main burner
  • 330 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 580 square inches
  • Quick and Easy Assembly
  • Porcelain coated wire cooking grate
  • Porcelain coated "Flav-R-Wave" vaporization barrier
  • Linear control valves provide a high level of burner control
  • Built in thermometer
  • Rotary ignition
  • Long warranty on all parts
  • Zinc Coated Epoxy finish

Guide Review - Broil-Mate EZ Bilt 1396 Gas Grill

This model has been discontinued. It is replaced by the Broil Mate 13714 Grill.

Not the most modern looking of grills but with the high heat capability of this grill and the wide range of heat control that the linear flow valves give you this grill is great at grilling. The porcelain coated vaporization barriers are built to last and the durable construction and high quality stainless steel dual burner will make this grill last a long time. The cooking grate isn't the best, but at this price you are not going to get a lot. At 40,000 BTUs this grill has a lot of power for it's 330 square inches of primary cooking area.

This grill has the same grilling characteristics of the more expensive Broil King grills but with out all the accessories. If you are looking for a basic grill with lots of space that will last and provide great grilling then you really should look at this model. The warranty on this grill is also great and Broil Mate (a division of Onward Manufacturing) has a great reputation for service. Made in Canada this grill is typically available through specialty retailers.

Cast aluminum body is durable and should hold it's appearance for many years if you keep it clean and keep it covered. Standard cart configuration with two side tables. What this grill delivers is great grilling abilities at a very reasonable price (around $180USD to start).

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