If you’re looking into buying a Dyna-Glo grill, then this in-depth brand review should definitely help – so let’s dive in.
Dyna-Glo Grills is a brand owned and run by the GHP Group, Inc., which is headquartered in Niles, Illinois. They’ve been making home and patio products for 100 years. Dyna-Glo grills are made in China, and real reviewers give them 4.4 stars out of 5 stars.
Let’s dive down into the Dyna-Glo brand in greater detail, and answer all the question you ever wanted to ask about the company, its products and how to use and look after them…
Is Dyna-Glo a Good BBQ?
It’s not easy to stay in business for over 100 years, but that’s what Dyna Glo has done. That’s probably not dumb luck – not for a hundred years. We think Dyna Glo has been around so long because they offer an impressive range of grills and they give you bang for buck.
If you are a beginner griller or a grill master, Dyna Glo has a grill for you. Their grills are big sellers too, so there are lots of reviews and videos for you to check out before you buy.
Where Are Dyna-Glo Grills Made? (Are They Made in The US?)
Dyna-Glo grills are made in China.
What Company Makes Dyna Glo Grills? (Are They a Stand Up Firm?)
Dyna-Glo is a brand from the GHP Group, Inc., which is headquartered in Niles, Illinois. They have been producing products for the home and patio for 100 years.
GHP has a range of home and commercial grade products for grilling and smoking. They have a line of fireplaces, log sets, heating products and grill products marketed under the name Pleasant Hearth.
Dyna-Glo has an outstanding service department and rigorously test their products. They make sure their products meet or exceed industry standards of durability, quality, and functionality.
Dyna-Glo also produces smokers, heaters, and accessories. Dyna-Glo’s range of smokers come in charcoal, LP gas and electric. The smokers vary from traditional styles to ones with Bluetooth capabilities.
What Products Are in The Dyna-Glo Grills Range?
Dyna-Glo offers a wide range of grills, from LP-gas, natural gas, and charcoal. From five burners to 2 burners, black to stainless, Dyna-Glo has over 30 different grill choices.
Dyna-Glo’s line of freestanding LP-gas grills have 2, 3, 4 and 5 burners. The grills come in red, black, or stainless. Some models have side burners. The grills have cast iron cooking grates with iron cores, EquiHeat™ burners, stainless steel heat tents, built in temperature gauges, quick start integrated ignition, caster wheels with locks and hooks for towels and tools.
Where Is the Model Number on a Dyna-Glo Grill?
Most Dyna Glo grills have a big sticker with lots of information located inside the storage doors. If you have a model without a door but with a front panel, then swivel the grill around and check inside the panel with a flashlight.
The sticker will have your model number on the top line and then the serial number next line down. The rest of the text is routine care instructions and cautionary statements.
Do Dyna Glo Also Make Smokers?
Yes, Dyna Glo offers a nice range of smokers. We counted 14 different models. Dyna Glo’s smokers come in electric, gas, and charcoal.
They offer cabinet-style stainless steel smokers with Bluetooth and black cast iron models with offset charcoal boxes. They sell barrel style smokers and offset smoker kits for their grills.
Can Dyna-Glo Grills Use Natural Gas?
Dyna-Glo offers five natural gas grill models. They come in 4 or 5 burner options that come in black or stainless steel.
The natural gas models have 10 feet of hose included. Models have cast iron cooking grates with iron cores, EquiHeat™ burners, stainless steel heat tents, quick start integrated ignition, caster wheels with locks, tool and towel hooks. Some models have side burners.
Do Dyna Glo Grills Use Charcoal?
Dyna-Glo offers 12 charcoal grill choices, from a portable model to several Signature Series models. The smallest charcoal grill is designed for portability. A tabletop grill, it is perfect for tailgating and camping. The offset box doubles as a smoker.
They have several freestanding charcoal models, from compact to X-Large. Many grills come in black or stainless steel. The grills have cast iron, heavy-duty sliding porcelain-enameled cooking grates, integrated stainless-steel thermometers, removable ash pans, stainless steel smokestack with an adjustable flue, an easy-access charcoal door, heavy-duty wheels that lock, a charcoal tray adjustment crank and – a bottle opener.
The Signature Series has a charcoal grill plus an offset smoker box. These distinctive barrel shaped grills have a heavy gauge (1.5 mm) steel body, porcelain-enameled steel cooking grates, cool-touch lid handle, oversize steel wheels, stainless steel integrated thermometer and removable grate and ash pan.
Dyna-Glo has one freestanding grill model that comes as a dual fuel grill. The grill has two sides, one for charcoal and one for LP-gas. The LP-gas side has 2 burners, and the charcoal side has a hand crank to adjust the height of the charcoal grate.
The charcoal side also has an easy-access door at the front of the grill to add more charcoal or woodchips. The grates are heavy-duty porcelain enameled cast iron. The freestanding cart has collapsible side tables. Each lid has its own integrated stainless-steel thermometer. The lids have stay-cool stainless-steel handles and an inner wall of aluminized steel for heat retention.
The dual-fuel model has a raised warming rack, a removable ash pan, and hooks for towels and tools.
What Size & Weight Are These Grills?
Here are the sizes and weights of all the Dyna-Glo products:
- The smallest LP grill has 2 burners. It has 445 total square inches of cooking space and weighs 90 pounds.
- The largest LP grill, the 5 burner Premier, weighs 134 pounds and has a total of 769 square inches of cooking space.
- The smallest charcoal grill, the tabletop model, has 287 square inches of cooking space and weighs 41 pounds.
- The largest Signature Series charcoal grill with smoker box has a total of 675 square inches of cooking space and weighs 170 pounds.
- The dual-fuel grill has a total cooking space of 940 square inches (including both sides).
Do Dyna-Glo Grills Come With a Warranty?
All Dyna-Glo grills come with a five-year warranty for the burners. For other grill parts, the warranty is 1 year.
Do Dyna-Glo Grills Also Make Accessories?
Dyna-Glo also produces a range of grill covers, and rotisserie kits.
Where Can I Get Dyna Glo Grill Replacement Parts?
With the model and serial number, you can look for parts at several websites: Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Grill Parts Search, Grill Spot, CLA Grills, Appliance Factory Parts, and Grill Parts Replacement.
What Do Reviewers Say About Dyna-Glo Grills?
We used Amazon for our reviews and found over 2,300 reviews. We used verified purchasers.
Out of 2,398 reviews, buyers gave Dyna-Glo grills 4.4 stars out of 5 stars.
Dyna-Glo grills are generally well reviewed. Reviewers liked the grills and thought they were a good value.
Most reviewers thought the instructions were poor. They thought the grills were easy to clean, had good heat distribution and good temperature control. Many reviewers thought that the grills would last long enough to get their money’s worth, and more.
One negative reviewer reported that the natural gas hose leaked, causing a grill fire. They then tried to get GHP to honor their warranty and had no success. Eventually, they got Amazon to refund their money.
Another reviewer had trouble contacting GHP. Several reviewers reported that the grill rusted very quickly. One reviewer, who had had a Dyna-Glo grill in the past, said that their new model was much flimsier. The new one lasted one year.
How Much Do These Grills Cost?
The smallest charcoal grill, the Portable Tabletop, costs $130. The five burner Premier LP grill cost $700 and the Signature Series charcoal grill with smoker box is $600.
The Dyna-Glo dual fuel grill is $500.
How Do I Use a Dyna-Glo Grill?
These steps are for lighting an LP-gas Dyna-Glo grill:
- Check your surroundings. Make sure the grill is not under an under hang, low tree or near combustible fabric hangings.
- Check your grill for leaks. Prepare a small amount of equal parts mild dish washing soap and water. Turn off all the gas control knobs. Connect the gas hose to the LP tank and open the valve. Spray or sponge a small amount of the soap solution onto the hose and all the connections. If there is a leak, you will see soap bubbles forming. If any bubbles form, try to tighten connections. If there is a leak in the hose, be sure to replace the hose before grilling.
- Open the grill lid.
- Push in and turn a control knob counterclockwise from the OFF position, past the IGNITE position to the HIGH position. You may need to repeat this procedure until the burner lights.
- If the burner doesn’t light, then turn the controls to OFF and wait for 5 minutes for any gas to clear, then try again.
- Now you’re ready to cook! Adjust the temperature and start grilling.
- To turn the grill off, turn the control knobs clockwise to the OFF position.
- Wait 15 minutes and then clean the grate with a stiff wire brush.
- Close the LP valve at the tank fully by turning clockwise.
- Close the lid.
- Wait several minutes for the grill to cool before putting on a grill cover.
Are Dyna Glo Grills Easy To Maintain?
The best time to clean the cooking grates is about 15 minutes after every use. Clean the grate with a stiff wire brush.
Grates can be cleaned with a “burn off” procedure. Light the burners and turn them to the highest position. Close the lid and let the grill burn for 15 minutes at high heat. Then, turn the burner off and use a wire brush to brush down the cast iron cooking grate.
Use a mild dishwashing soap in water to clean the outside of the grill. Apply the soapy water with a sponge or soft cloth, then rinse with water. Never use abrasive cleaners, acidic cleaners, or mineral spirits on your grill.
To avoid flare-ups from grease on the bottom pan, clean it on a regular basis. Remove the grease with a soft brush, scraper or pad and then wash with mild soapy water. Rinse. Try to avoid getting the venturi tubes wet.
Periodically, clean the heat tents and grease cup with mild soapy water.
How Long Does a Dyna Glo Grill Last?
A Dyna Glo grill will last a little longer than average – around two to three years.
Grills have tough lives. We make them get super hot – super fast. Sometimes, we use them every day. Then, we leave them outside, where they may get frozen or baked (or both). They might get sandblasted by gusty winds, rained on, snowed on, or they may sit rusting away in salty sea air.
Because of all these reasons, grills just don’t last that long. That’s why spending small to medium bucks on a Dyna Glo grill is so worthwhile.
How Do I Store My Dyna-Glo Grill?
Grill covers are not included with Dyna-Glo grills but keeping your grill under a cover will protect it. Consider rolling your grill under a cover or into a garage for the winter.
Summary: Who Sells Dyna Glo Grills?
Dyna-Glo grills are widely available in stores and online. Check at Home Depot, Walmart, and Lowes. Check online at Amazon and Wayfair.
