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Most Important Features

The HPBA survey showed the following preferences when consumers buy:

Charcoal Grills

  • Ash catcher 41%
  • Smoking capability 27%
  • Shelves (work space) 23%

Gas Grills

  • Large cooking surface 72%
  • Reliability (brand) 58%
  • Side shelves (work space) 53%
  • Multi-burner system 49%
  • Grease catcher 40%
  • Warming shelves 36%
  • Side burner 20% *
  • Appearance/style/color 18%
  • Storage space 10%


  • * 31 percent of gas grills are made with side burners

Electric Grills

  • Ease of cleaning 67%
  • Cooking performance 61%
  • Overall size 44%
  • Adjustable thermometer 39%
  • Grease catcher 39%
  • Fast pre-heat 33%
  • Large cooking surface 33%
  • Weatherability / durability 33%
  • Taste & flavour of food 28%
  • Removable heating element 28%
  • Side shelves 17%
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