My condo association mandates that all units get rid of gas grills - that's why I bought the electric. Although the size and stand are satisfactory, I find the electric grill to take a very long time to heat up - upwards of 20 minutes. Also, in reverse, it takes nearly an hour to cool down after grilling. The grilling itself is again adequate, but it's nothing like the old gas grill. Also, you have to clean the unit each time you use it. You must remove the actual heating element, clean the underlying pan as well as the drip pan. If you leave it, the food and drippings adhere to the surface with the consistency of concrete. If I leave my condo, I'll also leave the electric grill for the new owner and go back to my gas grill.