Consumer Reports Gives Weber Genesis Grill Top MarksBy JHCadmin, July 19, 2010 Consumer Reports rated the Weber Genesis E320 grill #1 among the medium-sized gas grills they tested (June 2010). They gave this model the highest marks for evenness of cooking, low-temperature grilling, convenience and features.I thought you’d like to know more about the features of this top-rated grill:1. Three stainless steel burners with electronic Crossover™ ignition, which gives you the ability to grill using direct or indirect heat.2. Primary cooking area of 507 square inches (plenty of room for 16 to 30 burgers, according to Consumer Reports).3. Flush-mounted side burner with 12,000 BTU-per-hour output. Perfect for multi-tasking – you can heat up a pot of pork-and-beans on the side burner while you’re grilling your meat.4. Warming rack (130 sq. in), so you can expand your total grilling space (I love this feature, especially when I’m cranking out burgers for a large number of people).5. Total cooking area of 637 square inches. That’s generous for a medium-sized grill.42,000 BTU-per-hour input. BTU, or British Thermal Units, indicates how much gas a grill can burn and the heat that it could generate. [According to Consumer Reports, more BTU/hour doesn’t guarantee better searing or quicker warm-up. Smaller cooking areas generally need fewer BTU.]6. Porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grates, excellent for holding heat and creating sear marks.7. Porcelain-enameled lid with matching painted doors.8. An enclosed cart with painted steel doors that hides your LP tank. 9. Thermometer mounted on the center of the lid. Weber gas grills come with Flavorizer® bars (pictured at right), angled to exactly the right pitch to direct juices down and away from the burners and create flavorful smoke without flare-ups.Grill Dimensions (with lid open):Height: 64.5 inchesWidth R-L: 60 inchesDepth: 30 inchesStop by one of Rich’s five Puget Sound showrooms – in Silverdale, Tacoma, Southcenter, Bellevue, or Lynnwood – to see our full line of Weber grills. Be sure to ask to see the Weber Summit 420 and 670, two other models that are “hot” items this season.Recent Articles See All Complete Fire Pits by Fire Garden: Big, Bold, Beautiful Flames Fire Pits Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2023 Dreaming of a fully-assembled, weatherproof fire pit that provides cozy warmth year-round? Check out Complete Fire Pits, a new line of fire pits manufactured locally by our friends at Travis Industries. Read More Minimalist, Modern, Danish Patio Furniture by Houe Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:May 1, 2023 Rich’s customers love the Danish modern, minimalistic style of Houe furnishings, so we continue to expand our line each year. Check out our selection of dining tables and chairs, cafe tables, chaise lounges, rocking chairs, tray tables, and benches. Read More Adirondack Chairs: Weatherproof and Environmentally Friendly Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:April 3, 2023 MADirondack (by Seaside Casual), is a modern take on the Adirondack style. These sleek ergonomic chairs have a seat height of 14" and an arm height of 22". Read More 7 Must-Have Hot Tub and Swim Spa Features Hot Tubs and Swim Spas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:March 1, 2023 An effective and enjoyable way to get pain relief is in a hydrotherapy spa or swim spa. Powerful jets alleviate body aches, while the buoyancy from the water takes pressure off joints. Read More Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More