I bought this grill because  I was tired of replacing burners in my gas grills. This grill has great temperature control, and even heat through out . Once you get used to cooking with charcoal and experience the great taste the charcoal gives your food you will never want to go back to gas.  The only thing I would have liked the grill to be a little bigger, wish you could get this one in a 24 inch other than that this grill  is perfect