Weber Performer Deluxe 22-Inch Freestanding Charcoal Grill With Touch-N-Go Ignition - Green

I bought this in May 2017 to replace a Performer from around 2000 that I sold when we moved from the midwest to AZ. Best part of the purchase was the quick delivery. Assembly was fairly quick, and the problems started right then. Parts didn't assemble correctly (threads not cut properly on the cover holder so it couldn't be mounted). After one use, the battery powered igniter wouldn't spark. After that was replaced it is still questuinable whether pushing the button will give a spark each time it is pushed. Original and replacement igniters wouldn't mount securely thanks to a plastic instead of metal washer used to secure it to panel. Burner assembly wouldn't light and was replaced next. The the propane stopped flowing to the burner. Now it is a defective regulator. With all the Weber's I'ved owned over the years,I've been pleased with the quality. This new Performer Deluxe is the worst Weber investment I've ever made. Just waiting to see what the next defect will be. Think I'll buy a pellet smoker when I get totally fed up with this mistake!

We bought our Weber about 2 to 3 months ago and we love it ! We've grilled steak ,smoked ribs, hamburgers, pizza.The best grill ever highly recommend it ! Charcoal holder handy the extra space for plates and stuff is nice.

So far the kettle is great, I've done brisket, ribs, steaks, fish, chicken whole and breast, and to top it off i've done skillet breakfast. one of the down falls of the kettle is that the baskets are not big enough. it would be better if they had bigger baskets to not only hold more charcoal but raised higher so to bring a hotter sear zone. surprisingly I've done 2 low and slows in below freezing temps and its gone perfect.

This last purchase is my 6th weber grill..that's over 45 years.. Third in this model and each one was well used up.... The gas light feature makes the charcoal experience much easier and the new grill layout makes for lots of grilling options. Truely inspiring!..... Smoked prime rib, slow cooked smoked pork, Grilled mixed vegetables.... plank salmon...... always tender, moist and delicious......

Years ago, I had a basic 22" Weber Kettle, and I greatly enjoyed grilling on it - it was easy to use, durable, and made everything taste great... but somewhere along the way, I was swayed by a large, offset smoker/grill built by another brand, and gave away my Weber. I soon found that I went from grilling a couple nights a week, to almost never grilling, and the offset smoker/grill started wasting away to rust. We eventually moved to a new home, and lo and behold, the prior occupants left behind an old, neglected Weber kettle... and I quickly rediscovered my love of grilling on it. When my wife and kids decided they wanted to treat me to a new grill, there was really only one option for me. The Performer Deluxe has all of the great features of the Weber kettle, with a few great additions. First, the gas ignition system. I was initially resistant to this idea - my Weber chimney and a piece of newspaper worked fine... but I soon discovered that the gas ignition could get my grill ready to go in under fifteen minutes. Even better, it makes it a breeze to relight the unused or partially used coals from my last cook. Next, the side table - it's incredibly convenient having a surface on which to set everything down, and I appreciate how easy it is to keep clean and sanitary. The charcoal storage bin is fantastic - I can keep the charcoal outside with the grill, instead of trekking back and forth to the garage. The bottom shelf also gives me a spot to keep some of my grilling accessories, as do the built-in tool hooks. I also appreciate the lid holder, and the casters/wheels make it a breeze to move around my patio. Finally, the ash catcher makes clean up a snap. The only thing better than this grill would be having two of them.

i have purchased two grills now use to own the more expensive gas models - But always wanted that charcoal taste. This grill is the best !!!!

Great Product ! I have owned this design for 15 years.

it has been to cold to try it but had one like it before and really liked it

I bought this grill a year ago and it's a great grill! Useful propain tank to start your fire,so you don't have that starting fluid taste! Also great table and trash can/charcoal basket.

Have only used a few times, but so far so good. Love the propane starter, charcoal is hot and ready in half the time of starting with a chimney. I put it to the test when it was 27 degrees out, smoked a prime rib for Christmas, held temperature at 270 degrees for 5 hours. This was hands down the best Prime rib I've made yet. I like this so much I bought a small Spirit grill. Only negative is there was a small ding on the lid and a small spot of rust has developed.