Ducane Gas Grills

The Ducane range of Gas Grills is one of the strongest on the market today. With a history spanning back over 30 years, the brand has built a reputation for building sturdy machines which last over a long period of time. To help further this reputation, Ducane is now a subsidiary of the giant grill firm Weber and this now shows in the level of customer service which is provided to Ducane grill owners.

The company began its life in 1946 as Ducane Brothers Metal Fabricating and was based in New Jersey and soon began to produce oil-fired hot air furnaces. It wasn’t until 1975 that the renamed Ducane Company, now based in South Carolina introduced its newly produced line of Ducane gas grills to the market. Building up a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the company was sold and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Weber-Stephen Products.

Ducane gas grills offer their customers top quality as standard with a promise that their products are crafted from the best water resistant materials available, such as stainless steel and die cast aluminium, making the grills much more easily stored than many of the competitors on the market. Likewise baked enamel paint is used to protect the surfaces. Although these premium grills are made to last, to further protect them from the elements, it is advisable to buy one of the company’s Ducane gas grill covers which are heavy duty and well worth the initial investment.

Ducane gas grills are particularly popular in North America and non more-so than their Affinity range. This series offers a choice of 3 or 4 burners and is a perfect choice for backyard grillers. With all models providing a large grilling surface and giving 36,000 BTU’s the barbeque is a perfect size for large families or small gatherings. With definable step ups in the Ducane Affinity series, the top of the range grill in the line-up has a smoker attachment for those looking to try different styles of cooking along with a rotisserie.

The Affinity range is very reasonable priced considering its link with Weber, however for those looking to buy a more upscale grill, the Ducane Meridian series is particularly luxurious. These top of the range grills are built of the best quality brushed stainless steel and offer huge grilling areas with 5 burners which produce some 60,000 BTU’s – enough for any party or get together. The Meridian series is built to withstand any weather and is exceptionally heavy duty, however the grill comes with the Ducane gas grill cover as standard throughout the range.

For those looking for the best quality out there, Ducane is certainly a brand to look at, however its owner, Weber is generally acknowledged to offer the markets premium grills.