- Welcome, this is Dennis MacDonald alongside Rick Medeiros
from Yale Appliance and Lighting.
Today, we're going to be showing you the new Genesis II,
the 2017 model Genesis II,
one of the hottest reviewed pieces out there,
and we're going to go through some of the features of it.
Rick, why don't you start us off.
What to expect in 2017.
- Sure. Absolutely.
So the first thing that they redesigned for this generation
is the new tapered burner design tube.
It's a much more even and efficient burner design.
Too many times you've, probably already had this experience
where the back of the grill is simply just too hot.
So they taper the back of the burner to even that out
from front to back.
They actually improve the Flavorizer bars as well with it.
So you'll actually be able to see it from an angle
whether the burner is on or off.
And you'll see that in a moment.
Each burner now has its own independent ignition.
If you've ever dealt or cooked with a high-end stove
like a Wolf or a Thermador,
each burner has its own independent igniter.
Why is that beneficial?
Well over the years when you have a cross ignition system,
like they're old system, there is a lot stress
having one igniter doing the work of all the burners.
So having one burner,
one igniter, basically ensures longevity
and really, honestly, accuracy as well.
Also they've incorporated this year iGrill3 technology
that can be used on the Weber Genesis II and the LX.
How many times have you been at a party manning the grill,
and you can't join in on the party?
So what this is a Bluetooth technology
that is integrated with an app,
and you can actually do up to four temperature probes.
So think of like four steaks or burgers,
and you're going to get good results every time.
So you're not in front of the grill the entire time,
missing out on the fun.
Yeah it's fun to grill,
but a lot of times you're going to miss out
awesome jokes or whatever just happened.
- So Rick you're telling me, we got a new tube design going.
Right, so I'm not gonna have the hot and cold spots.
We got that independent ignition.
So hopefully it's going to last without all the breakdowns
as much as the old cross ignition system.
And then you have this iGrill3,
so I can actually grill from a smartphone,
and really kinda hangout and really enjoy the party,
and still keep and eye on what's cooking on the grill.
- Exactly.
- What other things do we get with this grill?
- So now the drip pan location
has actually been improved as well.
So it's much more efficient.
It meets down into the metal for better collection.
It's also a safer approach too,
because when you have too much bunching up,
you might have some of that heat kick back
and maybe potentially have a fire or anything like that.
Now we have two, three, four, or six burner options.
So really, the Genesis II or the Genesis II LX
will pretty much fit any size
or lifestyle that's available out there.
- This really sounds exciting Rick.
We basically have the tube design, the ignition system,
the Bluetooth enabled accessory that can be integrated
to grill, as well an improved drip pan,
and then all these options.
Two, three, four, six burner options.
It sounds really great.
Two really important questions.
Price point, how much is this going to cost me?
And then what are a couple features that you may
want to add or things, if we're really going to
get nitpicky, you might what to think about changing
on this grill?
- Sure. Absolutely.
So really the price point of these grills
are going to start right around $699
and go up to about $1299.
Depending on the size and configuration,
maybe even in color as well.
Now the good thing is they actually address
a lot of the points that I'm not to crazy about the
Genesis II in their LX series.
So the first being the most obvious,
you're not going to see doors at the bottom.
And this is an interesting design
because it allows now critters to be able to
get at that drip pan, and it's open air,
and maybe that could be an issue depending on where
you're installing this.
So that's something I would definitely fix,
and thankfully they did fix that in the LX II series.
So that is one major key component
that I would definitely change.
The other one is the Flavorizer bars and the actual
grates are porcelain coated.
They can actually chip, flake, or rust over time.
They don't hold up as good as stainless steel.
Stainless steel holds the heat a lot better.
So it's just really going to do a better job,
and again thankfully they addressed that in the LX II series
as well.
- Well that's fantastic.
Sounds like a lot of great features.
Still some things to consider here,
and maybe reasons why to go up into the LX model,
but certainly we'll touch that on another segment.
You've been a lot of help here.
For me understanding really, the Genesis II, the baseline,
and for 2017 grilling season. Thank you very much.