HPBA's 2007 biennial consumer survey revealed the following preferences for features when purchasing grills:
Charcoal
- Durability of unit (59 percent)
- Size of grilling surface (52 percent)
- Ease of cleaning (42 percent)
- Portability (35 percent)
- Safety (34 percent)
Gas
- Easy ignition system (68 percent)
- Large grilling surface (55 percent)
- Durability of unit (52 percent)
- Ease of cleaning (43 percent)
- Safety (35 percent)
Electric
- Ease of cleaning (44 percent)
- Durability (38 percent)
- No need for charcoal or propane tank (37 percent)
- Safety (37 percent)
- Ability to use 110 volt outlet (35 percent)