Weber Summit Gas Grill

Weber grills utilize angled, stainless steel bars positioned directly above the burners to catch meat drippings. When the juices hit the hot metal, they vaporize into smoke, which flavors the food while preventing grease fires. The bars also protect the burner tubes from getting clogged with debris.

The Summit series is Weber's premium gas grill line, offering a heavier lid, higher BTU output, and more advanced features like a dedicated rear infrared rotisserie burner. The Genesis line sits in the middle of the lineup, offering excellent performance but with fewer luxury features and less overall cooking area. The Summit is built for serious backyard chefs.

Yes, certain high-end Weber Summit models include a dedicated stainless steel smoker box located directly above a dedicated smoke burner. This allows users to easily add wood chips or chunks for low-and-slow smoking without having to buy a completely separate appliance. You can control the intensity of the smoke by adjusting that specific burner.

Weber provides a 10-year warranty on the stainless steel cooking grates and 'Flavorizer' bars for the Summit line. The heavy lid and stainless steel shroud are also typically covered by a long-term warranty, reflecting the brand's focus on durability. This is significantly longer than the warranties on their entry-level Spirit line.