Many people want stainless steel grills simply for their sleek and modern look. From an aesthetic viewpoint, they fit into virtually any kind of setting. Put a quality stainless steel grill on your patio and you’ve instantly upgraded it.

But the real benefit of stainless steel grills, especially the good ones, is that they are built to withstand the rigors of the outdoors – they will last.

Stainless Steel Grill

Stainless steel grills come in free standing units and units that are attached to a structure, such as the side of a house. If you buy a free standing grill, make sure that it comes with a sturdy set of wheels for easy relocation.

You can get stainless steel grills in both charcoal and gas versions. In addition, you can get ones that use propane or that use natural gas. Once installed, natural gas grills are easy to use and they cook evenly. They are convenient as well as you don’t have to worry about keeping your coals hot or constantly replacing propane tanks. Most outdoor cooks, after using natural gas grills, never go back.

What to Look For In A Stainless Steel Grill

What qualities should you look for in stainless steel grills? First of all, what kind of steel is it made of? The best stainless steel grills are made of 18-gauge type 304 commercial grade stainless steel?

You want a grill built with solid craftsmanship. You also want a versatile one with the ability to put out enough heat for your needs. Also, grill models may come with different number of burners. Make sure that the model you choose has enough burners for your use. You’ll want each of the burners to have its own controls giving you more flexibility in your cooking.

Stainless Steel Grill Attachments

Features that are not mandatory, but that nevertheless, are good to have are warming areas, prep areas, movable grates, and side burners. For even more versatility rotisserie and spit. You may also want to buy a cover. Covering your grill when not in use will let it retain its looks for a longer period of time.

Look for stainless steel burners. The iron ones will corrode, especially in humid environments. But the steel burners won’t corrode.

On the other hand, stainless steel burners will last a long time and they’re rust resistant as well – a good feature for a unit that will spend it’s lifetime outdoors.

Safety Issues

For the safety of you and your family, you’ll also want a grill that is UL Certified. A UL certification means that the grill has been tested in the United States by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and it has met the UL requirements.

For even greater safety, look for the NSF mark on the grill. The NSF is a private independent consumer organization that tests products for safety. The NSF mark indicates that the grill has been certified by NSF International and deemed safe by them.

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Cleaning

Stainless steel is treated for rust and corrosion resistance. But, even though stainless steel grills are rust resistant, they can stain and discolor. So, if you want to keep that “new” stainless steel shine it had when your first bought it, you’ll have to take care of it. To prevent discoloring, you can also use stainless steel polish which is especially formulated for stainless steel.

Good quality stainless steel grills are expensive, but if you can afford one, it’ll be well worth it.