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Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart)

Approximate retail price:

$238.00

Summary: This Brinkmann has
• 455 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 5 main burners
• A side burner
• Rotary ignitor
• No Infrared burner

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Type: Medium-size models

About - Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart)
The Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart) is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the 810-2545-W (Walmart) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Low temp performance: Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food. High temp evenness: Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples. Indirect cooking: This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.

About - Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart)

The Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart) is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the 810-2545-W (Walmart) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Low temp performance:: Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food.
High temp evenness:: Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples.
Indirect cooking:: This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.

Features & Specs - Brinkmann 810-2545-W (Walmart)
Stainless-steel grates Primary cooking grates made of stainless-steel are generally sturdier than those made of coated steel and resist rust even without a porcelain coating. Stainless-steel grates	No
Coated-cast-iron grates The grill's primary cooking grates may be made of porcelain coated cast-iron, which generally sears meats better and keeps grilling temperatures more consistent than grates made of porcelain coated steel. The porcelain coating usually makes such grates easier to clean than other surfaces, and the grates should resist rust as long as their porcelain coating isn't chipped. Coated-cast-iron grates	No
All or mostly stainless Includes more than just a panel or other trim. Based on our limited tests, nonmagnetic stainless is less likely to corrode. All or mostly stainless	No
Long-warranty burners While burners remain the grill's most-replaced part, most are warranted for only 3 to 5 years. Better burners are covered for 10 years or more. Long-warranty burners	No
Side burner A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill. Side burner	Yes
Infrared burner Gas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. An indirect flame is used for cooking food. Burner can be located as the main burner, side burner, rotisserie burner, or any combination of burners. Infrared burner	No
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texastrucker

from

Dallas,Tx

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very Good Grill for the Price

4/10/2012

Pros

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Heats Up Fast

Short Grill Time

Cons

none

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Indirect Cooking

Large Gatherings

Small Gatherings

Comment:

I use this grill several times a week, and it performs great. It's easy to clean, heats very evenly, and looks great. You can't find a better value in a grill.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

KC in Austin

from

Austin, Texas

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Wouldn't recommend a Brinkmann

2/23/2012

Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

cheap quality

Flimsy

Warranty is a joke

Best Uses

Comment:

Definitely not worth the money. Support bracket for heat shield is spot welded and fell off in less than 4 months. Customer service was no help, recommended that I return it to [@] but [@] has a 90 day return policy and they said that Brinkmann would warranty it. Ha!

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Worthy Griller

from

Cypress, TX

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Do NOT Buy This Grill

1/19/2012

Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Cheap flimsy material

Didn't last six months

Difficult Setup

Not durable

Not The Taste Of Charcoal

Poor Customer Service

Poor Flame Quality

Uneven Cooking

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Large Gatherings

Small Gatherings

Comment:

This grill is not worth the money, even for the cheap sticker price. The crossover channels that direct the gas from one burner to the other are poorly spot welded and came apart in less than six months of use. Replacement parts were 2 months in coming after 4 calls to the company. When trying to replace the parts, the screws holding the burners and crossover channels were of such poor quality that the heads fell apart and could not be removed. Total bust!

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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