I wanted to buy this grill. I have the original chacoal grill and love it and thought this would be an awesome upgrade. I read a lot of reviews and many people have had problems with this grill because of cheap melted parts, errors that wont let them grill, incorrect temperature reading, terrible app and broken fans. I think im just going to stick to the old dumbed down version. I replaced all of the hardware on it when it was new because of cheap rivets. Its lasted me 10 years and its still 100% fine it just looks old now.
We haven't personally had any of those issues since we've owned one. The only thing we've found is that it doesn't travel so well. We'd definitely recommend Loc-Titing the screws on assembly if people are planning for it to be mobile. Other than that, it's caused no issues for us. But at the end of the day, you're best to go with the barbecue that is best for you and what you want out of a barbecue.
I have had this grill for appx 2.5 years. I have used it less than 10 times but I've only run into the following: it was built incorrectly and the hopper was put in backwards (apparently a common mistake) but not the fault of Char Griller, the ceramic plates they give you are junk and crack. A bit pricey to replace due to shipping. The app is pretty bad. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It's a HEAVY grill. I can't imagine anyone "traveling" with it unless they had to move. Otherwise it's been good. I like that every single part is replaceable. I do miss having a basic charcoal grill simply because I think it's easier to manage and those don't require electricity.
Looking at buying one of these but other reviews ona heat test it was reading 50f less it was 2020 test has this been fixed or is the temp still lower that what the digital dispaly says
Hi Kelvin, there is a discrepancy between the display and the actual temp on the grate. However keep in mind that there is probably a discrepancy between a gauge or display and the grate on most barbecues. The temperature is being read at one spot, and temperatures can vary across a chamber. The discrepancy is going to have little impact on your cooking, and in this case if you do find things are going a bit slower or faster than you'd like, it's only the turn of a dial to adjust it.
We just use standard fire starters from a hardware store. By the time the charcoal is fully lit and the barbecue is up to temperature they have fully burnt out and don't impact the flavour of the food.
Two years I’ve owned this grill. It’s trash. Don’t buy it. Display died Seals degraded quick Heat damper door/ slide deal warped and just gets stuck in place. Switches fail quick Overall this unit is one of the biggest disappointments I’ve ever had for a larger purchase. The only thing I dislike more than this is my Samsung washing machine.
Char Griller will not honor the warranty for the 980 Gravity. Can't directly contact Char Griller and they are very slow to respond to warranty claim. Unit went down within 6 months of purchase, Char Griller eventually said they would send replacement parts but its been 2 months and instead of grilling I'm eating "take out" chinese food. My advice, don't buy this grill unless you want to eat a lot of "take out".face-purple-crying
I wanted to buy this grill. I have the original chacoal grill and love it and thought this would be an awesome upgrade. I read a lot of reviews and many people have had problems with this grill because of cheap melted parts, errors that wont let them grill, incorrect temperature reading, terrible app and broken fans. I think im just going to stick to the old dumbed down version. I replaced all of the hardware on it when it was new because of cheap rivets. Its lasted me 10 years and its still 100% fine it just looks old now.
We haven't personally had any of those issues since we've owned one. The only thing we've found is that it doesn't travel so well. We'd definitely recommend Loc-Titing the screws on assembly if people are planning for it to be mobile. Other than that, it's caused no issues for us. But at the end of the day, you're best to go with the barbecue that is best for you and what you want out of a barbecue.
I have had this grill for appx 2.5 years. I have used it less than 10 times but I've only run into the following: it was built incorrectly and the hopper was put in backwards (apparently a common mistake) but not the fault of Char Griller, the ceramic plates they give you are junk and crack. A bit pricey to replace due to shipping. The app is pretty bad. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It's a HEAVY grill. I can't imagine anyone "traveling" with it unless they had to move. Otherwise it's been good. I like that every single part is replaceable. I do miss having a basic charcoal grill simply because I think it's easier to manage and those don't require electricity.
Great review thanks mate, from across the ditch.
Thank you 🙏
Have you got any videos planned of cooks on this be interested in how it cooks
Yeah we'll definitely be doing something there mate. We've got the next couple lined up but keep an eye out
Looking at buying one of these but other reviews ona heat test it was reading 50f less it was 2020 test has this been fixed or is the temp still lower that what the digital dispaly says
Hi Kelvin, there is a discrepancy between the display and the actual temp on the grate. However keep in mind that there is probably a discrepancy between a gauge or display and the grate on most barbecues. The temperature is being read at one spot, and temperatures can vary across a chamber. The discrepancy is going to have little impact on your cooking, and in this case if you do find things are going a bit slower or faster than you'd like, it's only the turn of a dial to adjust it.
good job
What kind of fire starters do you use?
We just use standard fire starters from a hardware store. By the time the charcoal is fully lit and the barbecue is up to temperature they have fully burnt out and don't impact the flavour of the food.
Two years I’ve owned this grill. It’s trash. Don’t buy it.
Display died
Seals degraded quick
Heat damper door/ slide deal warped and just gets stuck in place.
Switches fail quick
Overall this unit is one of the biggest disappointments I’ve ever had for a larger purchase. The only thing I dislike more than this is my Samsung washing machine.
Sorry to hear that. We personally haven't had any issues with it but can't comment on others experiences.
Char Griller will not honor the warranty for the 980 Gravity. Can't directly contact Char Griller and they are very slow to respond to warranty claim. Unit went down within 6 months of purchase, Char Griller eventually said they would send replacement parts but its been 2 months and instead of grilling I'm eating "take out" chinese food. My advice, don't buy this grill unless you want to eat a lot of "take out".face-purple-crying