Category: Custom Kitchens

By Jason Broderick

When we think of the Thermos brand, we tend to think of those insulated containers used to keep our drinks hot or cold. But there’s more to Thermos than that! Thermos has been producing quality products for over a century. In 1904, two Germans created the Thermos GmbH company and began commercially producing their “vacuum flask”. About half a century later, in 1955, Thermos took over Duncan Hines outdoor rills. A decade later, they bought Structo Manufacturing, an outdoor cooking grill manufacturer.

Today, Thermos continues to produce a cornucopia of products, including standard and portable cooking grills. When you need replacement parts for your Thermos grill, here are some considerations to make.

1. Recent or earlier models.

When ordering parts for Thermos grills, you’ll want to find out if it was produced before or after Charbroil purchased Thermos’ barbecue grill division. That’s because the model number of the two eras of Thermos grills differ. Before Charbroil purchased Thermos, the products’ model numbers contained five digits. Meanwhile, after the purchase of Thermos grills, the company’s products contained seven digits. This information is crucial when purchasing replacement parts for your Thermos grill, to ensure that you’re getting the right parts for the right grill.

2. Standard or portable grills.

Thermos’ Grill 2 Go is a portable version of its standard grills. The grill has all the features of a traditional grill, including side tables, storage notches, and a grease receptacle. The difference is in the portability of the grill. You can break it down into multiple pieces, which makes storing and transporting the grill more convenient. Lightweight yet durable, the Grill 2 Go grill is perfect when you want to enjoy grilled foods away from home.

3. With or without backburner.

Whether you have a ton of meat and veggies to cook, or need to keep the food warm before serving it later-a backburner is a handy feature for your Thermos grill. Keeping the food warm ensures that you won’t need to re-grill it later, and potentially overcook the meat or veggies. Securing the right backburner parts will help to ensure that your barbecue grill functions well, and your food’s quality isn’t compromised.

4. With or without rotisserie kit.

When preparing meats, roasting is one of the top options that you have. Barbecue grills with rotisserie kits allow you to enjoy such foods, without needing to buy an entire contraption for roasting foods. The rotisserie kit allows you to use your grill for cooking chicken and other small game birds. Do you enjoy grilled veggies as well? If so, then you can make a tasty kebab, bursting with color and flavor.

5. With or without stainless steel burner.

Stainless steel burners are fantastic for resisting rust, corrosion, and stains. This feature can significantly improve the convenience of your grilling. After preparing a tasty meal, you probably don’t want to spend the whole afternoon cleaning the grill, right?

6. BTUs

BTU stands for “British Thermal Unit”, and measures the amount of thermal heat energy that the burners produce. One BTU represents how much energy is required to heat a pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. Does the rule “more is better” apply, in terms of BTUs? It basically depends on how fast you want the burners to cook. A grill that produces a higher maximum BTU will cook your foods at lighting speed. But keep in mind that the more BTUs a barbecue grill’s burners produce, the more intricate its replacement parts will be. It will also impact the cost of those parts.

7. Amount of stainless steel.

Some Thermos grills only contain stainless steel burners. Other models are entirely encased in stainless steel. Stainless steel parts such as doors will be pricier than parts made of flimsier materials. That’s due to the cost of the parts themselves, as well as the higher shipping costs. But in terms of boosting the life of your Thermos grill, a stainless steel exterior is definitely a worthwhile investment if you’re willing to pay the added cost.

For over half a century, Thermos has offered several quality barbecue grills. To keep your Thermos grill working at an optimum level, always make sure to buy the right parts for the right grill.

About the Author: Thermos gas bbq grill parts are available for all make, model and year of barbeque grill needing parts or repairs. Located in Florida, Grill-Repair.com services all barbecue grills.

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By Jason Broderick

Infrared grills get their energy from natural gas or propane. This energy superheats a tile made of ceramic, causing the ceramic tile to give off infrared radiation that cooks food. The main benefit from using an infrared gas grill is that the heat is distributed uniformly throughout the cooking surface. The temperature reaches more than 900 degrees Fahrenheit, which allows the items to be seared quickly. With other types of grilling, hot air cooks the food. But instead of heating the air, the infrared radiation penetrates the food, heating it directly. Infrared grills have shorter pre-heating times, and the food gets less dried out than with other types of grills. Many people say that the food cooked on an infrared grill tastes somewhat like charcoal grilled food, but that it is juicier. Other great things about infrared grills include instantaneous ignition, uniform heating of the ceramic tile, and superior heat control.

Alfresco infrared gas grills have been around since 2000, when the company was founded to bring the great features of a professional kitchen to an outdoor setting. Alfresco’s grills lead the industry with 27,500 BTUs of power. They’re made form high-heat stainless steel, and the burners have a lifetime warranty. Alfresco’s hybrid infrared system brings the searing power of a commercial grade infrared broiler to the backyard. And they happen to look great, too, with hand-polished accents. Alfresco infrared grills were designed to be an integral part of a complete outdoor kitchen that’s designed for the best efficiency, great ergonomics, and a well-thought-out approach to food preparation. Alfresco allows outdoor chefs to have a top-end outdoor kitchen fit for a professional chef.

Alfresco’s open air kitchen refrigerators are all built with commercial stainless steel construction and doors with gaskets to seal out the outside environment. They’re made to fit underneath Alfresco grills and other outdoor Alfresco open air kitchen appliances. These refrigerators are designed to perform even in very high or very low temperatures. With adjustable wire shelves and a high velocity evaporator, Alfresco’s refrigerators bring true commercial quality to the open air kitchen. You can also buy an optional keg kit that turns an Alfresco outdoor under-counter refrigerator into a keggerator. Even if the outside temperature reaches 120 degrees, the inside of an Alfresco under-counter refrigerator remains a cool 37 degrees Fahrenheit. These refrigerators may be expensive, but that’s because they have to be designed and built to withstand the extremes that outdoor cooking can bring. They’re a great complement to an Alfresco infrared gas grill, because they can be installed right underneath or beside the grill for maximum convenience and efficiency when cooking outdoors.

The latest line of Alfresco infrared gas grills is the LX2. It comes in 30, 42, and 56 inch sizes, and offers the most advanced features of any gas grill on the market, even among commercial grills. It has professional features like flip-down control panels, integrated rotisseries, and the trademarked Neverstore Warming Rack, which is a specially engineered warming rack that has four adjustable height positions. It even has an “up” position that allows the use of the rotisserie without having to remove the rack. These are designed not only to impress the neighbors, but to impress even the world’s leading chefs.

Alfresco infrared gas grills are considered the best because they are made to high commercial quality standards, and no corners are cut for the home market. These grills are designed to be an integral part of an open air kitchen, so that cooking out doesn’t depend on the indoor kitchen for storage, warming, or refrigeration. Any outdoor kitchen has to be able to stand up to extreme weather conditions, and Alfresco products are specially designed to take whatever the outdoor environment dishes out, from extreme low to extreme high temperatures. From multi-use cookers to special “prep zones” to commercial quality refrigeration and grilling, Alfresco is designed to make the outdoor kitchen every bit as well-equipped as the best indoor kitchen.

Alfresco’s LX2 series features 27,500 BTU main burners, porcelain ceramic briquettes that are shaped to evenly distribute heat. The chain-driven rotisserie has a hidden built-in motor and roller bearings so that no counterweight is needed. The flush-mounted ceramic infrared burner provides direct high heat to lock in flavor and juices. An integrated smoker accommodates wood chunks for cold smoking, and the smoke ejector is designed to distribute smoke before rising so that food takes on an intense smoked flavor. The LX2 grills feature integrated high intensity halogen work lights, and as an option on the smaller models (and standard on the 56″ model) is the Sear Zone ceramic searing system. It preheats to 1,400 degrees in under 5 minutes and flash-caramelizes food.

Alfresco’s AGBQ series has a flush-mounted infrared rotisserie with an oversized spit rod and motor capable of turning more than 100 lbs. The Sear Zone as in the LX2 line is optional on smaller models and standard on the 56″ model. The main burners are made from high temperature stainless steel, resisting heat up to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. They carry a lifetime warranty. They also come with electropolished solid stainless steel racks, and pyramid-style ceramic briquettes for even heat distribution. There is a removable drip tray for easy clean-up, and a convenient 9-volt ignition for easy starting. You can get the AGBQ line in built-in and cart models, and you have the option of integrated refrigeration.

Alfresco infrared gas grills, like Alfresco’s outdoor refrigeration and other outdoor kitchen appliances are commercial quality for the home. They aren’t just good “for a home grill,” they’re good period, appealing even to the world’s top chefs. Infrared grilling gives food a juicy, great taste and even heating. The grills heat up super fast, deliver the best quality food, and have numerous features that make the chef’s job more convenient with more options than ever. An Alfresco infrared gas grill is the heart of a great outdoor kitchen.

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