broilmaster P3BL

*Est. $850
Reviewed
May 2011
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Broilmaster P3BL

Pros
  • Adjustable cooking grates
  • Energy-efficient design
  • Stainless-steel construction
  • Lifetime warranty on most parts
  • Large cooking area
  • Multiple configuration options
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Limited extra features

One reviewer writes that the Broilmaster P3BL is "a great grill for the serious griller." It provides a lot of flexibility, with adjustable cooking grates that can be positioned at different levels for different types of cooking. Mounting options are also flexible, ranging from a stainless-steel cart to a pedestal in different finishes; these options affect the price, however. Two 20,000-Btu, stainless-steel burners provide all the heat this grill needs, say experts, due to its energy-efficient design. It has a warming rack but no standard side burner (it can be added as one of the extra-cost configuration options), and a total cooking area of 695 square inches. If you want to pay less for a high-quality grill, experts recommend the top-rated Weber Genesis E-320 (*Est. $750).

ConsumerReports.org tested the Broilmaster P3BL along with over 80 other gas grills that appear in its latest ratings chart, and About.com has a full review of it.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org tests gas grills on an ongoing basis and includes results in a ratings chart. The Broilmaster P3BL is one of 80+ gas grills rated and ranked in the latest report.

Review: Gas Grills, Editors of ConsumerReports.org

2. About.com

In this full review of the P3BL, Derrick Riches gives it a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. In his evaluation he says, "The high level of control given by the multi-level adjustable cooking grate is a fantastic feature. The high-quality, stainless-steel construction rivals much pricier models." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Broilmaster P3BL, Derrick Riches

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