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DCS vs. Alfresco Built-in Grill
Posted on 12/14/13 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 12/14/13 at 2:22 pm
I am building a new outdoor area with limited countertop space and have narrowed my built-in grill choices to either the DCS or Alfresco 36":
Alfresco LX2
Pros:
- Better ceramic brick design
- Internal rotisserie motor (takes less space)
- Temperature gauge on cover
- Made in USA
Cons
- More expensive
- Some say repair parts are expensive and slow to ship.
DCS 36"
Pros
- Cast iron grill grates (with integrated grease mgt.)
- Some say its heat up/cool down more responsive
Cons
- Rotisserie is ugly and sticks out 6-7" (using valuable countertop space)
- No temperature gauge
I am a moderate BBQer but not necessarily a foodie. Price is an issue but I'm planning to have it a LONG time. Do any of you have experience with either of these?
Alfresco LX2
Pros:
- Better ceramic brick design
- Internal rotisserie motor (takes less space)
- Temperature gauge on cover
- Made in USA
Cons
- More expensive
- Some say repair parts are expensive and slow to ship.
DCS 36"
Pros
- Cast iron grill grates (with integrated grease mgt.)
- Some say its heat up/cool down more responsive
Cons
- Rotisserie is ugly and sticks out 6-7" (using valuable countertop space)
- No temperature gauge
I am a moderate BBQer but not necessarily a foodie. Price is an issue but I'm planning to have it a LONG time. Do any of you have experience with either of these?
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Posted on 12/14/13 at 2:46 pm to SlackMaster
i've got an alfresco built in natural gas--i'm not sure the model but it does not have the rotisserie. it has been great
Posted on 12/14/13 at 4:40 pm to SlackMaster
We used to sell both...we no longer carry DCS. There's your answer 
But seriously, my dad has a DCS that is now at our camp not getting used. He said it flares up a lot...replaced it with a BGE and built in wood pellet smoker/grill. Alfresco makes a very nice product.
But seriously, my dad has a DCS that is now at our camp not getting used. He said it flares up a lot...replaced it with a BGE and built in wood pellet smoker/grill. Alfresco makes a very nice product.
Posted on 12/15/13 at 12:12 pm to SlackMaster
DCS is far more popular than Alfresco. I've cooked on both and I am not impressed with the alfresco. It seems to be expensive for no reason (besides being made in USA). If you live in Baton Rouge, you should go check out the shoppers choice showroom on coursey, by chimes. They have a huge outdoor area with live grills. You can bring some meat and grill on each grill yourself. You should also check out the Blaze 32 inch, that's the grill I bought. It's more affordable (about $1350) and has a lifetime warranty.
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