Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
I'm looking at buying a grill. If I buy it from Amazon, I can save the
sales tax (about $40) but I have to assemble it myself. If I buy it from Home Depot, I can have them assemble it but pay the sales tax. Does Home Depot do a good job with assembly? Or will my OCD self do a better job? $40 either way isn't really a deal-breaker, but if I can get someone else to (competently) assemble, why not? Also, does anyone know if Home Depot will deliver the assembled grill for free? I know they will deliver unassembled for free but it might be difficult for me to transport an assembled grill. Thanks. |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
In article >, Philly Ray > wrote:
>I'm looking at buying a grill. If I buy it from Amazon, I can save the >sales tax (about $40) but I have to assemble it myself. If I buy it >from Home Depot, I can have them assemble it but pay the sales tax. >Does Home Depot do a good job with assembly? Or will my OCD self do a >better job? $40 either way isn't really a deal-breaker, but if I can >get someone else to (competently) assemble, why not? > >Also, does anyone know if Home Depot will deliver the assembled grill >for free? I know they will deliver unassembled for free but it might >be difficult for me to transport an assembled grill. > >Thanks. Me and my dad assembled a Sam's Club grill. we barely had enough manpower to hold the thing in place while tightning screws. The cast iron compoents were heavy. I definately could not do it myself. Have no idea what your grill consists of. greg |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
"Philly Ray" > wrote in message ... > I'm looking at buying a grill. If I buy it from Amazon, I can save the > sales tax (about $40) but I have to assemble it myself. If I buy it > from Home Depot, I can have them assemble it but pay the sales tax. > Does Home Depot do a good job with assembly? Or will my OCD self do a > better job? $40 either way isn't really a deal-breaker, but if I can > get someone else to (competently) assemble, why not? > > Also, does anyone know if Home Depot will deliver the assembled grill > for free? I know they will deliver unassembled for free but it might > be difficult for me to transport an assembled grill. > > Thanks. > > It's not as negative as you'd think to assemble a grill, and you really need to know where the parts are. How is a replacement burner installed, etc. You'll recognize a part failure and replace it with much less effort if you've assembled it yourself. Also, you can get lower prices and free shipping at Amazon, especially if you wait a bit for things to come on sale. I had Home Depot assemble deliver a Weber gas grill years ago. I wouldn't do it again. There were a few scratches. Some pieces required tightening of the screws holding them. If I were looking for a grill now I'd want to have one with an infrared element that will sear meat, at a higher temperature than the standard propane grill. The only midpriced infrared grills at present are the Charbroil Quantum series at Home Depot. I understand Lowe's, as well, has name brand grills, probably Charbroil, that are only sold at Lowe's. If you see a grill you want at Home Depot, you may well have to buy it there. Consumer Reports recently tested gas grills, and as half expected the $$$Weber Genesis$$$ was #1. The Charbroil infrared grills did well in their ratings; one was considered a best buy. They didn't say a word about its expected higher searing temp. Does it sear better or doesn't it? I have a feeling that CU doesn't know anything about grilling. Kent |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
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Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
Philly Ray wrote:
> I'm looking at buying a grill. If I buy it from Amazon, I can save the > sales tax (about $40) but I have to assemble it myself. If I buy it > from Home Depot, I can have them assemble it but pay the sales tax. > Does Home Depot do a good job with assembly? Or will my OCD self do a > better job? $40 either way isn't really a deal-breaker, but if I can > get someone else to (competently) assemble, why not? > > Also, does anyone know if Home Depot will deliver the assembled grill > for free? I know they will deliver unassembled for free but it might > be difficult for me to transport an assembled grill. > > Thanks. The time I had Home Depot deliver something, it was a flat charge of $50.00. I had them deliver shingles. That was a bargain !!!! My guess is they would deliver the grill assembled or boxed up. Your choice. If you trust your assembly abilities, I would go for the saving the $40.. BBQ |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
On Aug 2, 6:25*pm, bbq > wrote:
> Philly Ray wrote: > > I'm looking at buying a grill. If I buy it from Amazon, I can save the > > sales tax (about $40) but I have to assemble it myself. If I buy it > > from Home Depot, I can have them assemble it but pay the sales tax. > > Does Home Depot do a good job with assembly? Or will my OCD self do a > > better job? $40 either way isn't really a deal-breaker, but if I can > > get someone else to (competently) assemble, why not? > > > Also, does anyone know if Home Depot will deliver the assembled grill > > for free? I know they will deliver unassembled for free but it might > > be difficult for me to transport an assembled grill. > > > Thanks. > > The time I had Home Depot deliver something, it was a flat charge of > $50.00. *I had them deliver shingles. *That was a bargain !!!! > My guess is they would deliver the grill assembled or boxed up. Your choice. > > If you trust your assembly abilities, I would go for the saving the $40.. > > BBQ Well, now I'm discovering that Home Depot has an exclusive deal with Weber to offer cast iron grates with the grill I am looking at (The Spirit 310). Since the grates normally go for about $70 by themselves, I still come out ahead about $30 if I buy the grill at HD as opposed to buying it from Amazon and then buying the grates separately. I think I am probably going to buy it at Home Depot, but assemble it myself. Thanks to everyone who replied. |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
On 2-Aug-2010, Omelet > wrote: > In article >, > (GregS) wrote: > > > In article > > >, > > Philly > > Ray > wrote: > > >I'm looking at buying a grill. If I buy it from Amazon, I can save the > > >sales tax (about $40) but I have to assemble it myself. If I buy it > > >from Home Depot, I can have them assemble it but pay the sales tax. > > >Does Home Depot do a good job with assembly? Or will my OCD self do a > > >better job? $40 either way isn't really a deal-breaker, but if I can > > >get someone else to (competently) assemble, why not? > > > > > >Also, does anyone know if Home Depot will deliver the assembled grill > > >for free? I know they will deliver unassembled for free but it might > > >be difficult for me to transport an assembled grill. > > > > > >Thanks. > > > > Me and my dad assembled a Sam's Club grill. we barely had enough > > manpower to hold the thing in place while tightning screws. The cast > > iron compoents were heavy. > > > > I definately could not do it myself. Have no idea what your grill > > consists > > of. > > > > greg > > My mom and I assembled my New Braunfels grill (and that was when mom was > still healthy!) and it was difficult with two people. That fire box > offset was heavy as hell! > > We did it tho'. > > I really don't think that one person alone could possibly assemble one. > > Some home stores have services for assembly and installation, but it's > not free. > -- > Peace! Om I assembled my NB Silver by myself. But I was a mere 66 at the time. It was a little heavy. I think Om has the NBBD. It's some heavier then the NB Silver. -- Brick (Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken.) |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
i saved this fo r dh to look at but what does it run? Lee
"Omelet" > wrote in message ... > In article >, > bbq > wrote: > >> > My mom and I assembled my New Braunfels grill (and that was when mom >> > was >> > still healthy!) and it was difficult with two people. That fire box >> > offset was heavy as hell! >> > >> >> >> I needed to lift 60 lbs last week. Difficult for me to do alone. I >> figured out other ways to get done what I needed. It's difficult for me >> to say I can't lift 60 lbs. But my back is worth not ruining either... > > 50 lbs. is do-able for me, but just barely. ;-) > There is a reason for those weekly visits to the Chiropractor. > And why I now pay out of pocket for ART! Soft tissue therapy rulz. > >> >> I take it your sister was not married yet ;-) > > Not yet. <g> They'd barely met on the internet and he was still in Ann > Arbor. > >> >> > We did it tho'. >> > >> > I really don't think that one person alone could possibly assemble one. >> > >> >> Lots of assembly needs 4 arms and hands.. > > But the box does not say that! ;-P > >> >> >> > Some home stores have services for assembly and installation, but it's >> > not free. >> >> I hate helping my sister install her room air conditioner each spring. >> She wants to do it, because she wants to do it. But needs the extra >> hands. Maybe her 20 YO daughter is providing those extra hands now. >> >> I don't know who is providing the swear words though !!! >> >> BBQ > > <lol> Dad used to comment how some plumbing jobs were x-number of > cussword jobs! > > Having done a bit of that myself, I understand... > > As for your sister's room AC, consider recommending a portable unit. I > was able to install that one myself this Spring on the back porch. They > are wonderful, and a helluva lot longer living and easier to keep clean! > > <http://www.lowes.com/pd_317825-94751...ctId=3192543&c > m_mmc=search_gps-_-gps-_-gps-_-Danby%2011000-BTU%20Portable%20Air%20Condi > tioner> > > Or: > > <http://tinyurl.com/276hz6z> > > I run the drain hose into a 5 gallon jug and it works fine. > > Run the intake INDOORS instead of to the outdoor vent and it works > better. But of course, run the output vent OUT. It's hot air. The slides > for the venting are a dream for a window compared to trying to seal a > damned outdoor window unit. > > I detest window units! Pain in the ass, inefficient and dirty as hell > the way mildew builds up inside of them where it's impossible to clean. > Not to mention trying to build a brace to support the friggin' things. > The portable sits on the floor just inside a window. They supply slides > for a sliding glass door too if you need to go that route. > -- > Peace! Om > > Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet> > Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food > groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. --Alex Levine |
Grill Assembly - Trust Home Depot or Do It Myself?
thanks, Lee
"Omelet" > wrote in message ... > In article >, > "Stormmee" > wrote: > > >> "Omelet" > wrote in message >> ... >> >> > As for your sister's room AC, consider recommending a portable unit. I >> > was able to install that one myself this Spring on the back porch. They >> > are wonderful, and a helluva lot longer living and easier to keep >> > clean! >> > >> > <http://www.lowes.com/pd_317825-94751...ctId=3192543&c >> > m_mmc=search_gps-_-gps-_-gps-_-Danby%2011000-BTU%20Portable%20Air%20Condi >> > tioner> >> > >> > Or: >> > >> > <http://tinyurl.com/276hz6z> >> > >> > I run the drain hose into a 5 gallon jug and it works fine. >> > >> > Run the intake INDOORS instead of to the outdoor vent and it works >> > better. But of course, run the output vent OUT. It's hot air. The >> > slides >> > for the venting are a dream for a window compared to trying to seal a >> > damned outdoor window unit. >> > >> > I detest window units! Pain in the ass, inefficient and dirty as hell >> > the way mildew builds up inside of them where it's impossible to clean. >> > Not to mention trying to build a brace to support the friggin' things. >> > The portable sits on the floor just inside a window. They supply slides >> > for a sliding glass door too if you need to go that route. >> >> i saved this fo r dh to look at but what does it run? Lee > > The less expensive of the two available run $400.00. > > Hope that helps! I really am pleased with the one I bought. > -- > Peace! Om > > Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet> > Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food > groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat. --Alex Levine |
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