We live in Ca, and enjoy year round barbecuing. That takes its toll on my stuff.
I currently have a large, free standing, portable 5 burner kenmore dual fuel model, but i run exclusivley on NG. Its a stainless model, but its on its last legs. The burner covers have all been replaced at least once, and now the little tabs that hold the covers off the gas tubes are gone.
The heavy cast iron grates are ravaged by repeated rust and cleaning.
I keep a clean grill. I use a brush or a grill scouring pad every time i light it and every time i turn it off. I typically give it a full blast 20 minute shot to burn off any food left on it.
I normally dont cover it, but the stainless outside is fine, its the repeated hot cold cycles that are killing the inside of it, i think
First, how do i get the new one to last longer, and second, what is a good brand for durability amd replacement parts availability? Looking for a gas grill, not a charcoal or wood model.
Its probably 8-10 years old, maybe thats the life cycle.
I like the heavy grates but they sure didnt hold up well.