Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

My only complaint was that there were 2 missing parts. The small brackets that hold the braces on the legs. The product itself is exactly what I wanted.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

CANT GET THE SAME TASTE FROM A GAS GRILL!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Love the gas start

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I've used the product several times, for chicken breasts, fish filets, pork loin, and turkey. Everything tasted great. The gas starter means the coals start faster, and I'm ready to grill in less than fifteen minutes. I start the grill, go in and begin preperations. In ten minutes I turn off the gas, and less than five minutes later, my meal is on the grill.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I used a Weber gas grill for 13 years and was very pleased with it. I ended up giving it to my father-in-law and buying the Performer grill. Wow! The flavor difference is outstanding. It's true that charcoal requires more effort but it is definitely worth it. This grill makes using charcoal about as effortless as possible. The gas ignition is the key for me. No more messing around with lighter fluid. Turn on the propane, hit the lighter button and wait 5 minutes and viola the charcoal is lit. Wait an additional 15-20 minutes while prepping the food and the charcoal is good to go. The ash catcher and vents are also great! For the price and overall quality it doesn't get any better!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Fantastic Grill. I've had Weber's but the Performer is my favorite thus far. Makes grilling fun....and the food tastes much better than the gas Weber's.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I prefer charcoal to gas and this is a nice, simple, efficient unit for general family grilling

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Used 3-4 times a week. I prefer charcoal to gas
and this grill does everything I need it to.Only negative is the hard surfaced wheels which is a minor irritant

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

This is an especially well designed product. I have 1 of these and the prior model and I have (so far) given 1 as a gift. I do wish the new model had a place to hang the grilling surface -- I used an "S" hook and hang my on the end opposite the actual grill.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Perfectly designed and easy to assemble with top quality materials. Lights the coals efficiently and the coals remain hot for a long time.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

This is my 2nd Performer. The first lasted 8 years. Improvements to worktop, ash collection and charcoal storage. I really like the charcoal flavor and slow-cook indirect method for ribs & roasts.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

The Weber Performer is an excellent BBQ grill. Everything on it is designed perfectly for ease of use. I really like the propane lighting system, and the "on board" charcoal bin. It is very sturdy and manuverable, and the working table is a good size. You have an excellent product here Weber. Nice job.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I use the grill quite often because meat tastes better off the grill and cleanup is a breeze. The Weber performer light s immediately, you just have to wait for the coals to turn grey. Cooking time is quick when you want it quick and efficient when it needs to be low and slow. Cleanup is a breeze with the easy to use cleanup ash catcher. The cart adds so much versatility to this grill, between the tool handle and the countertop, you can keep everything in front of you for easy access. The best part is the holder for the lid. This was always the draw back on Weber grills, now its a gem by setting the lid on a tilt thanks to the handle on the cart.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

This grill was easy to assemble and starts up and gets the charcoal going in no time. Which is very important for our family of five in order to get dinner to the table fast.
Unfortunately, while putting it together, the lid slipped and fell. A bit of the enamel split of and there is already rust visible.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

We love the Weber Performer. We bought it for our deck and love IT! We've used it every evening since we've had it. Summer grilling at it's best. Easy ignition without losing the benefits of charcoal grilling! Easy to clean, easy to use and fabulous results!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

We love this grill. We've had a small weber for years but wanted to upgrade. We love charcoal, but honestly the starter fluid is messy and nasty-smelling. This adds all the flavor of charcoal without the chemicals, thanks to the unique propane-started charcoal system. The rack it is on is amazing, with its fold-out charcoal bin, bottom rack, tool-holder and table area for prep.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Husband wanted charcoal flavor. Wife wanted gas convenience. Gas ignitor does the work and coals are ready in 20-30 minutes. No fussing over toxic newspaper smoke, matches or chimneys. We are now "Avid Grillers".

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Perfect grill if you love charcoal flavor and the ease of gas lighting! We love it.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

We use this product almost 4 times a week. My husband says this is the best grill ever and will never own another. It easily lights the chacoal with the little camper propane and the food does not taste like lighter fluid which you get with other charcoal grills. This is because none is needed. He said next to his Harley Davidson leather jacket, this it the best gift he has ever received.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Very happy with this product. Assembly was easy enough. The propane lighting system works perfectly. Grill is ready to cook on 20 minutes after stepping onto the patio. Being a lifelong gas grill user I am still adapting to the vagaries of charcoal cooking but I can tell already I won't be going back to gas.

The storage bin is good to have. High quality materials used throughout. Form, fit, and function are all first rate.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Gas grills don't have the same flavor as charcol grills. This charcol grill is the best ever invented. My husband barbecues daily and this one is by far the best ever invented. It's even easy for me to light. The charcol bin is very convenient, and the ash bin is easy to clean. There are no negatives with this grill. It is great!!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

For the past 30 years we have used and loved Weber charcoal barbecues. The Performer barbecue just takes a good product and makes it better. The gas starter is terrific and assures that the coals light easier and faster than they did with chimney or electric starters.
My husband and I were thoroughly amazed at how easy it was to assemble the barbecue. All parts were clearly marked and the instructions were very easy to follow.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I got this grill as Fathers Day present and I love it.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

Lighter fluid is the worst part of grilling. Glad to be done with it without losing the advantages of grilling with charcoal.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

with the gas ignition for a charcoal grill, lighting it is a snap!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

We bought our first "Performer" 18 years ago. We finally broke down and got a him a new one for Father's Day this year. He was very surprised & happy - but said the old one still has some life in it!! LOL!!!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I have used the Weber Performer every night since we put it together. I am thrilled with it.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I have used this grill about a half dozen times in the first two weeks of owning it, and am impressed by the ease and simplicity of the ignition system. From the basics like hot dogs and burgers, to cooking chicken with indirect heat, a very versatile and fun to use grill. Highly recommended!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

This grill was put together in less then a half hour. I wish I had this grill years ago. Gas grills are for beginners.
This grill rocks.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

My only complaint about this great grill is that after four grilling sessions I am now faced with cleaning the lighting tube and gas orifice every other time because the flame is too low or it backlights. While it may be a small price to pay for using the grill, it was an unexpected one and diminishes what could have been a 5 star grill.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

My husband and I usually cook out almost everynight of the week during the spring and summer months. But the only thing we didn't like about our OLD weber kettle grill was lighting it. But with the performer it so easy and lights within 5 minutes. I love the work area and the bin that holds the charcoal.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I love this grill. My 14yr old daughter and I assembled it in about an hour and we're not mechanically gifted. It works great; you put some charcoal (has a great hopper to hold the bag of briquets) in the grill, turn on the gas/hit the ignition, and after a few minutes the charcoal has caught and you can turn off the gas. Coals are ready in about 20 mins. No charcoal chimney or lighter fluid needed. The side prep area is roomy, attractive, and cleans up easily. Three friends who have seen my grill in action have decided to purchase one as well. [...]

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

This is very nicely designed grill, both functional, attractive, and compact. We don't grill that often, so we didn't want to spend a lot of money on a huge grill with features we really wouldn't use. This is just right - it gives you the best of the charcoal and propane grill types. We love it!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

i love this product easy to use and cooks great

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I use this product when I am grilling for my family and gatherings. From cooking for two or a twenty pound turkey.
Things that are great about it are cooking slow with indirect heat, or fast with direct heat.
Things that are not so great are that it requires an operator because it doesn't do it by itself.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I have used Weber grills for over 30 years and they are the best!

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

This grill is the best Weber I have owned in my 25 years of grilling. Weber got it right when they introduced the gas assist starter in the charcoal grill. I have always preferred charcoal over gas for the heat source. The obvious disadvantage of using charcoal is the prep time required. The gas assist starter solves that problem. With this grill the prep time is almost as convenient as using a gas grill.

The cooking area, and the work table allow for some large meals to be prepared with this grill. The space required for this product is a concern for those with small patios or decks. This unit obviously takes more space than the typical Weber Grill.

I am enjoying my Performer Charcoal Grill and would recommend this product to anyone that likes to cook with charcoal, and likes the convenience of gas.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I have had this basic model for almost 19 years. I often tell folks it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Although I use it for grilling, I mostly use it for smoking. I taught my son to make great barberque on it when he was just 10. Now I will buy one for him to use at his own home. If you do not know how to smoke...Buy this and learn.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

great grille to use wood charcoal and water soaked wood chips for flavor, makes everything taste better. only thing that would make this better is a cooled beer holder.

Comments about Weber 22.5'' Performer Charcoal Grill with Gas Ignition - 1421001:

I used the predecessor to the Webber Performer for 15 years. Never ever a problem. I once had to get a new lid because the wind blew it off the deck and bent it. It worked great from the day it was delivered - already put together - until the day I gave it away. This grill made the best Rib-Eye Steaks, Lamb Chops, and just about anything else my wife told me to cook on that grill.I found nothing to dislike. It was expensive 15 years ago at $[...] + Tax and $[...] to be put together and delivered; however, in retrospect, that was the best $[...] I have ever spent. We cooked on this grill in the middle of winter when I had to "Dig Out The Grill" before digging out my driveway.A terrific grill! Ours was Green. My wife has already told me to get a new one - in Green of course.