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Commercial & Residential Grills: Differences, Similarities & Features

The patio barbecue grills we sell and service here at the AEI Corporation come in two overarching types: residential and commercial. In most ways, these two types of grill are similar, so similar as to be interchangeable in many cases. However, for those with specific needs, a unique use environment, or highly developed grilling skills, there are a few differences that might be important. He...

Building the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen Starts with The Ideal Grill

What goes into building the perfect outdoor kitchen? A beautiful cooking area starts with comfortable seating, lighting, storage, and a place to relax and enjoy meals. It will become the "it" spot for summer and early fall entertaining for some of you. For others, it will be a place where the family can gather for holidays and extended meals. How you go about creating this little oasis comes...

Usher in the 2022 New Year with a Stainless Steel BBQ Grill that Lasts a Lifetime

The increased popularity of cooking on an outdoor propane grill means that everyday people will be looking to replace an aging model or select their first stainless steel BBQ grill in 2022. Upwards of 61 percent of Americans currently own a propane or a natural gas grill. Consumers spent more than $4.9 billion on BBQs and outdoor grill parts and accessories during 2020. One of the unfortunat...

Natural Gas Grills: Ideal for Condos and Apartments

A common patio area does wonders to promote camaraderie in a condominium or apartment. Especially if it’s a patio with a natural gas grill. It’s fine for individual residents to have their own grills, but when more than one family can get together for friendship and a delicious outdoor barbecue, they’ll agree that their building provides community living at its best. Whether the residential ...

Accessorizing Your Grill For Maximum Usefulness & Versatility

Some sage philosopher once noted that an appreciation of the simple things in life was the key to happiness, and surely one of the things he was thinking about was his outdoor barbecue grill. This simple device has brought joy and contentment to untold millions of people, fostering camaraderie and good cheer among family and friends. It’s one of the best investments one can make. But to truly...

Facts About Residential BBQ Grilling Pastime Match Enthusiasm

Any discussion about homeowners enjoying their patio barbecue grill must involve both enthusiasm and facts. Preparing meals for the entire family on a residential BBQ grill has emerged as one of the great North American pastimes. In fact, a permanently fixed or portable propane grill typically prompts working families to cook an increased number of hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, veggie kabobs,...

PGS Grills: The Industry's Most Powerful, Versatile, & Durable Gas Grills

No matter what type of patio you have, be it small, medium, or large; even if it's crowded or relatively featureless, AEI outdoor gas grills are excellent for any setup. Among our various outdoor grill lines, you're sure to find a grill in the size, power level, and fuel type necessary to suit your needs and available space. Now that the colder months are on their way, most people will abando...

Your Complete Guide to AEI All-Season Outdoor Grills

The summer grilling season may be coming to a close, but it doesn't have to end for you with AEI Outdoor Barbecue and Commercial Grill appliances. All of our grills are made from the highest quality OEM grill parts and materials, with a modular design for easy part replacement and maintenance. The AEI Corporation manufactures three lines of high-quality outdoor barbecue grills for residential...

The Lift-Assist Handle for PGS Legacy Grills

Opening the lid of a barbecue grill is easy – for most people, most of the time. But what about someone who uses a wheelchair? Or someone with a shoulder injury or with their dominant arm in a sling? For them, the tasks of daily living can be a challenge, and a grill lid might be just one more struggle to overcome. The lift-assist makes the PGS grill accessible for many. That’s why PGS makes...

Best Gas Grill Tips & Tricks

If baseball is America’s favorite pastime, then grilling up good food outdoors must come in at a close second. It’s a hobby that everyone can enjoy, even vegans and vegetarians. It can also be argued that it’s a competitive sport, as every grill master believes their skills to be superior to the average hot dog and burger burner. Secret techniques and recipes abound. But there are three thing...

Our Largest All Stainless Steel Grill, The S48T

A grilling area is a popular amenity among residents of condos and apartment buildings, and it’s not hard to understand why. Group cookouts are fun, the socialization brings neighbors together and a high-quality grill in a well-maintained area increases the value of the property. No wonder so many residential building owners and managers offer their residents a commercial grilling station. I...

Grill Replacement Parts for Propane Patio Grills

A top-quality propane patio grill is a ticket to a lifetime of outdoor cooking enjoyment. It’s worth your while to get a good one. PGS patio grills have been around for over 40 years, provide a superb cooking experience and offer a lifetime warranty on many of the grill components. Even the best grills, however, contain parts that will inevitably wear out. That’s why PGS is serious about supp...