Best Gas Grills to Buy at Home Depot

Paul Hope
·4 min read

Highly rated gas grills available at Home Depot at a range of prices—plus one model to avoid

By Paul Hope

More than 50 percent of gas grills sold in the U.S. come from the home center giants Home Depot and Lowe’s. Home Depot alone carries hundreds of models, many of which can be found on the floor of your local store. Of course, not every grill it sells is a winner.

Consumer Reports tests dozens of new gas grill models every year—if you’re unsure which size you need or which features to look for, start with our grill buying guide. CR members can also jump right in to our complete gas grill ratings to compare models.

No matter how you prefer to shop, Home Depot has good options. A typical store has dozens of in-stock models, and the retailer has more than 300 models on its website. It also offers curbside pickup. With either of these options, be ready to tackle assembly yourself.

“Home Depot offers an exceptionally broad selection of models, particularly online,” says Mark Allwood, a CR market analyst who oversees grills. “The website tends to include offerings from really premium brands as well, including Napoleon.”

If Home Depot is your go-to, this guide will help you narrow your selection and steer clear of the losers. For more grill recommendations across specific retailers, check out our expert picks for the best gas grills at Lowe’s and the best gas grills at Walmart.

Buying a Gas Grill at Home Depot? Start Here.

To ensure we test the same grills available to you, Consumer Reports’ secret shoppers purchase each one we test, either in-store or online. Here’s their checklist for making your grill shopping a smooth experience:

  • Check inventory online before you shop. The grill you want might be in a store near you. If it’s not, Home Depot will ship it free of charge to a store where you can pick it up, potentially saving you an extra trip.

  • Check the grill’s dimensions. This step is especially important if you’re buying a grill to fit a small space. You can look up dimensions on Home Depot’s website or on the grill’s summary page in our gas grill ratings.

  • Check your cargo space. You’ll need an SUV or a pickup to haul the grill home if you buy it in-store. You can also rent a truck at some store locations (often priced at $19 for the first 75 minutes) or pay to have the retailer deliver an assembled grill.

  • Check the box before you start assembling the grill. Make sure all the parts are included and nothing is broken or damaged. If something is missing, call Home Depot’s customer service (800-466-3337). If the wait for a replacement is too long, you might try calling the manufacturer directly and pleading your case to get it sooner.

Best Gas Grills at Home Depot

We test grills from nearly every brand sold at the retailer, including Dyna-Glo, Huntington, KitchenAid, Nexgrill, Napoleon, and Weber. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the very best gas grills at Home Depot, including models from our latest tests, as well as one gas grill to avoid.

However, don’t assume that Home Depot will always offer the best deal. It’s possible that competing retailers might stock the same model at a lower price.

Best Small Gas Grills at Home Depot

Best Midsized Gas Grills at Home Depot

Best Large Gas Grills at Home Depot

Lowest-Scoring Grill at Home Depot

KitchenAid 720-0953 (Home Depot)

CR’s take: This KitchenAid 720-0953 is a refined-looking midsized grill with only lackluster performance. It’s a Home Depot exclusive, and while it earns ratings of Good for evenness and temperature range, you can do better for the money. Another knock: KitchenAid gas grills received subpar ratings for owner satisfaction in CR’s member surveys.

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