Which Grills are Made in the USA?

At BBQ Depot, we love to celebrate America! With how fast time flies, it seems like the 4th of July is constantly right around the corner. There is no better time than the present for us to put together a list of BBQ Depot’s outdoor grilling equipment that is manufactured in the USA.

Grills that are Made in the USA

BBQ Depot’s USA Grill Manufacturers

Here’s a list of some of the American-made grills that BBQ Depot has extensive experience with by either selling or servicing through the years:

1. Alfresco

Manufactured in Southern California.
Alfresco has set the standard for innovation with an impressive list of industry firsts–the exclusive SafeTouch Air Cooled Control Panel, Durasleeve Heat Protected Wiring, Hidden and Integrated Mega-drive Rotisserie System and EZ Hood-assist System.
Impressive warranty - Lifetime warranty on U-Burners and Cooking Grates.

2. Alturi by Summerset

Manufactured in Huntington Beach, CA.
These grills are loaded with the works and include all the features you want in a grill including angle mounted interior lights, rotisserie storage and a spring assisted hood.
Gold standard lifetime warranty on Construction and Manufacturer Defects, Stainless Steel Construction, Briquette Systems, Burners, Burner Covers, Valves, Flame Tamers, and Heat Zone Separators, Temperature Gauges, & Hood Springs. (registration required)

3. American Outdoor Grill (AOG)

Manufactured in California by RH Peterson.
The 304 diamond sear stainless steel cooking grids are flat on top to allow for more food to surface contact.
Lifetime warranty on Burners.

4. American Muscle Grill

Manufactured by Summerset under their American Made Grills Brand.
The American Muscle grill is a Hybrid model that allows you to cook with charcoal, wood or gas!
Gold standard lifetime warranty with all replacement parts. (registration and claim submission required)

5. Artisan

Manufactured by Alfresco.
These grills set the standard for cost effective excellence offering premium quality and innovative features at an accessible price.
15 Years on U-Burners and 10 Years on Cooking Grates.

6. Broil King

Manufactured in North America. (Indiana, Tennessee and Ontario)
Their legendary cooking system incorporates Flav-R Cast Cooking grids, Flav-R Waves, Dual Tube burners and Thermo Flow Cook Box to bring you power and performance that maximize flavor while minimizing fuel use.
Warranty varies depending on model.

7. Broilmaster

Manufactured in Illinois (depending on model)
Each Broilmaster grill incorporates a variety of features like multi-level cooking grids, retrack-a-rack, separate burner controls, stainless steel griddles and the patented Smoker Shutter.
Limited lifetime warranty on Aluminum Grill Housing (except paint), Stainless Steel Cooking Grids, Stainless Steel Griddles, and Stainless Steel Built-In Components.

8. Challenger Designs

Manufactured in Indiana.
While some Challenger Design Kitchen units are designed specifically for Big Green Egg and Delta Heat 32” grills (Artisan 32” will work as well), you also have the ability to completely customize the kitchen unit to the size of your existing grill and create your dream outdoor kitchen! Just fill out our custom form.
Limited lifetime warranty on all products, including defects in materials and workmanship. (registration and claim form submission required within 30 days of purchase)

9. Delta Heat

Manufactured by Twin Eagles in California.
Delta Heat offers smaller sized grills for residential use made with the same superior quality and performance standards you would find in Twin Eagles grills.
Lifetime warranty for stainless steel main burners and fabricated stainless steel housing.

10. Finex

Manufactured in Oregon.
These Cast Iron pans will last a lifetime! Their cookware is designed in a patented octagonal shape and cooking surface pre seasoned with flaxseed oil, allowing dishes to be easily removed.
Finex Cookware comes Guaranteed Good Forever and will repair or replace the product if your product ever fails.

11. FireMagic

Manufactured in California.
Their heavy duty stick resistant Diamond Sear stainless steel cooking grids combined with the advanced heat distribution that features stainless steel Flavor Grids, offer an optimal heating surface that minimizes flare ups.
Lifetime Warranty on Cast stainless steel burners, Choice stainless steel U-burners, Diamond Sear rod stainless steel cooking grids and stainless steel housing.

12. Heston

Manufactured in California.
Hestan Grills earned themselves the VESTA Award in 2016 for Best in Show and Best Gas Grill.
Limited warranty on all outdoor products for defective materials and workmanship. (available one year from purchase date)

13. Kalamazoo

Manufactured in Michigan.
The Hybrid Fire Grill, which is considered one of the world's best and highest performing gas grills, features unparalleled quality with its ability to cook with the combination of charcoal, wood and gas thanks to the cast stainless steel Dragon Burners.
Limited 25 year warranty on the cast stainless steel Dragon Burners (and/or cast bronze Dragon Burners), the cooking grates, and the fabricated stainless steel sheet metal structure of the product.

14. Lynx

Manufactured in Mississippi.
Lynx grills stand out from the rest with their patented Infrared Trident burner which brings restaurant quality heat right to your backyard and offers unique variable temperature control ranging from 300-1000 degrees, where you can slow cook and sear!
Limited lifetime warranty on the stainless steel grill body, ceramic grill burners, cooking grates, Trident burner and rotisserie infrared burner and the only manufacturer to offer a lifetime warranty on their sear burner, which in our eyes, is a BIG deal!

15. MHP Chefs Choice

Manufactured in Illinois.
These aluminum head grills will last forever and the patented SearMagic reversible cooking grids are constructed of high-performance rustproof aluminum for long lasting durability.
Lifetime warranty on sear magic cooking grids and cast stainless steel oval burner.

16. PCM

17. Phoenix

Manufactured in Illinois by MHP.
With the Phoenix grill, the options are endless when it comes to cooking versatility, utilizing a unique grilling technology which allows it to grill, smoke, roast and steam, all in one!
10 year warranty on stainless steel burners.

18. ProFire

Manufactured in Illinois by MHP.
Offers grilling flexibility with 2, 3, or 4 individually controlled grilling zones and your choice of which burner system you want in your grill (Standard, Hybrid, Briquette or Hybrid Briquette) based on your cooking needs.
One of the most comprehensive limited lifetime warranties in the industry.

19. Sedona by Lynx

Manufactured by Lynx Professional Grills.
Sedona offers great complimentary cooking and convenience products for your outdoor kitchen like refrigeration, drawers, outdoor trash bins and single or double side burners to create the ultimate outdoor experience.
Limited Lifetime warranty on stainless steel body, stainless steel grill burners, cooking grates and ProSear burner.

20. Solaire

Manufactured in Southern California.
These Infrared burners in all Solaire grills work in unison with the unique V-shaped grilling grates which control drippings onto the burners surface that impart more flavor into your food.
Limited Lifetime warranty on stainless steel body, convection U-burners, Infrared burners and cooking grates.

21. Summerset

Manufactured in California.
Offer a variety of outdoor kitchen accessories like doors, drawer and door combo, trash bin pull out drawer, and more, all constructed in 304 stainless steel.
Gold Standard warranty with all replacement parts.

22. TEC

Manufactured in South Carolina.
TEC invented infrared grilling and all their cookers use patented infrared technology which leads to zero flare up and uniform heat inside the hood of their grills.
10 year warranty on grill burners and cooking grates.

23. Twin Eagles

Manufactured in California.
Heavy duty commercial style 304 stainless steel grates are constructed in a hexagonal shape that results in better heat retention and enhances contact, delivering great grill marks.
Limited lifetime warranty on burners, hexagonal grates and all fabricated stainless steel components.

24. Weber Summit

Manufactured in Illinois.
10 Year warranty on all parts. (excluding normal wear and tear and subject to additional terms and conditions in the warranty)

25. Yoder

Manufactured in Kansas.
Yoder Smokers use a ceramic ignition system that heats up faster and lasts longer compared to conventional contact ignitors.
Warranty varies depending on product.

26. Viking

Manufactured by Middleby
Viking ranges are designed to offer commercial level performance that pairs perfectly with a variety of indoor and outdoor kitchen appliances that are professional, sleek and luxurious.
Most Viking products come with a limited lifetime warranty.

27. Wolf

Manufactured in Wisconsin and Arizona.
Offering commercial grade features in most of their products, these products are not only ideal for professional chefs but home owners who want to bring elegance and performance to their homes.
Full two year warranty under residential use for all parts and labor to repair or replace.

There’s plenty more where this came from. At the BBQ Depot we take pride in the fact that we offer so many American-made grills, and we realize it’s an important factor to many consumers on the hunt for a new BBQ.

Why Buy Grills Manufactured in the USA from BBQ Depot?

At BBQ Depot, we feel there are several reasons to buy grills made in America. Here’s a few of our favorite reasons:

1. It supports our economy — on a national and local scale.

2. It provides job security for Americans.

3. Manufacturing standards on gas products made in the USA are subject to stringent regulations and laws that are regularly enforced. Not every country shares these same standards.

We have seen countless numbers of imported gas products that are manufactured to standards that are so low they are considered unlawful in the USA. Buying an American-made gas grill from the BBQ Depot can give you peace of mind that your grill has been made and inspected to be up to par with the latest laws and guidelines.

4. Buying grills made in America gives you easier access to service, warranty, and replacement parts. Is there anything more frustrating than not being able to purchase a replacement part? Not only do we sell American-made grills, but we sell the American-made replacement parts that go along with them.

No more wasting hours and hours searching the Internet trying to find the right part, only to find out it doesn’t exist anymore. Just head to our website or give us a call and we’ll help you find it.

5. The quality of manufacturing is higher. When a product is designed and manufactured in the United States, the entire construction pipeline can be monitored closely. This means fewer defects and a better overall product.

6. American-made grills just last longer. We have serviced Weber Grills from 1985 that are in incredible shape. Some Firebox grills that are just as old have been found in perfect condition. The quality of materials and precision of craftsmanship allows American-made grills to last through the decades if they are properly cared for.

7. Performance consistency. Did you know the first Delta Heat Grill was manufactured in China? Twin Eagles founder Dante Cantel found that the grills being made in China just weren’t up to his specs — so he moved manufacturing to the US so he could maintain quality control.

Are American-made Grills Worth the Price?

We strongly believe grills made in the USA are worth the price. We have not seen a recall on a grill manufactured in the USA in many years. However, there are hundreds of thousands of grills imported from other countries that are recalled year after year. The peace of mind knowing that your grill was made under strict guidelines with quality material is worth the price — especially keeping in mind your family’s safety and the fact that an American-made grill will last you much longer.

Common Imported Brands

We think you might be surprised to see the list of manufacturers that import their grills. Here are a few we’d like to mention:

1. Beefeater

2. Blaze

3. Blue Rhino

4. Bonfire

5. Bull

6. Charbroil

7. Coyote

8. DelSol

9. DCS

10. Dyna-Glo

11. GE (newer models)

12. Grand Hall

13. Jenn-air - Licenses their name to be put on imported Grills

14. Kenmore

15. KitchenAid - Licenses their name to be put on imported Grills

16. Lion

17. Members Mark

18. Napoleon Rogue and LEX

19. Nexgrill

20. RCS (select Models)

21. Saber

22. Summerset Sizzler and TRL

23. Traeger

24. Turbo

25. Vintage

26. Weber Spirit and Many Genesis Models (older Genesis Grills were Made in the USA)

There are many more brands in “big box stores” including Better Homes & Gardens, Brinkmann, Charmglow, Dyna-Glo, Perfect Flame, and more. Anyone can put their name on a gas grill. At grill shows, we have literally seen many imported manufacturers that advertise the ability for anyone to put their name on a grill and call it their own.

Here’s Why You Should Avoid Imported Grills

1. Manufacturing, environmental and labor standards. Companies building grills in the United States are subject to stringent regulations. This means that if your grill is built in the US, it’s likely to be built by people who have been compensated fairly. Likewise, the environment likely wasn’t harmed in its creation.

2. The frustration of not having access to parts such as grease (drip) trays, valves, manifolds, knobs, wheels, and body parts. These are just some of the parts you may not be able to replace. Many of the parts are only available on the aftermarket (burners, heat shields, cooking grates).

Remember when you import products, you are subject to minimum quantity orders. When you have dozens of models using the same burners and heat shields, meeting that MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is easier than other replacement parts that are specific to model sizes.

3. There is no commitment to manufacturing equipment. When manufacturing is subcontracted, you are relying on the contractor to stay in business and have quality and consistent manufacturing.

Often, if they change equipment, the engineering of your grill model will change thus making replacement parts obsolete. Then, when you need a replacement part, it no longer exists.

Case in point: We had a customer with a Bull Built-in Grill and they needed a new manifold. Due to changes in design, this part was no longer available and the grill became worthless. Manifolds are not universal. They are the pipe that holds the valves and are an important part that is necessary to safely operate a grill. When a part such as a manifold is not available, it renders your gas grill inoperable.

At that point, what are the replacement options? Often there is no replacement. Modification of the outdoor kitchen and countertop becomes necessary, creating a huge expense. This situation rarely occurs in a US-manufactured grill, as we sell at the BBQ Depot.

4. Many of these grills are considered throwaways. The buyer will use them a few times maybe for a couple of years and then the grill will break. Then it’s back to the store, where the buyer purchases another grill — and the cycle repeats.

5. The brand names on these grills are not the manufacturer. Sometimes there is no way to get in touch with the manufacturer. Unfortunately, this is something that we see on a frequent basis. These imported grills are essentially private labeled. A “big box store” will put their name on a grill, and then offer little to no support. It can be extremely difficult to get the service or part you need once you walk out of the store. At the BBQ Depot, we’re always a phone call away from getting you what you need.

6. With recent tariffs on imported products, you may not be saving much. That means you’ll be paying a premium on a product that is already inferior to a grill made in the USA.

7. Product recalls can become an issue. There are significantly more grill recalls on imported products than those made in the USA.

Are All Imported Grills Bad?

Does this mean all imported grills are bad? Not necessarily. But as mentioned earlier, they are not held to the same standards that American-made grills are held to. You can feel the quality difference.

BBQ Depot does sell some imported brands including Summerset and Blaze. This is because these brands have shown product support. It may take months and months for parts, but eventually those parts become available.

With that being said, there are definitely quality issues as well as manufacturing choices that can end up turning into a headache for the consumer. For example, these grills use flame thrower valves. If you need to replace your ignition electrode, you will have to replace the entire valve. This creates a large expense for an inexpensive part. Since the electrode is built into the valve, there is not a replacement for it.

There is much that could be said about each individual brand that imports their grills. Since a large part of our business involves service and selling replacement parts, we are frequently put in the difficult position of explaining to customers why there is no product support for their grills.

Because of this, we have had to make the difficult choice of not displaying imported grills in our showroom. When we display a grill and a customer purchases that grill, they hold us accountable for the quality of the product. Due to the many inconsistencies, we had no alternative but to display products we can stand behind, like our American-made grills.

Which Grill Should You Purchase?

When it comes to purchasing a grill, you will either spend your money upfront on a quality grill that will last for decades or you’ll spend it later. Oftentimes consumers find themselves buying the same imported grills over and over again.

Instead, we offer the solution of buying one American-made grill from BBQ Depot that you’ll be able to use for years to come.

We have vast experience and knowledge when it comes to grills. We have been selling and repairing grills since 1956! We look forward to serving you and your family and helping you find a grill to join your backyard festivities for many years.

FYI: Some of these links have been updated.

by Tracy Hollander