Alfresco Built-In Grills

What sizes do Alfresco built-in grills come in?

Alfresco built-in grills span 30 to 56 inches. The ALXE series covers 30, 36, 42 and 56 inches, and the Intelligent Professional AIPG-42 adds a 42-inch option with 987 square inches of cooking area. Measure the island cutout before choosing, since the jump from 42 to 56 inches is substantial.

What is the difference between the Alfresco ALXE series and the Intelligent Professional AIPG-42?

The ALXE series is Alfresco's core built-in line, running 30 to 56 inches with Accufire burners, sear zones, rear infrared rotisserie burners and integrated smoker systems. The Intelligent Professional AIPG-42 sits at the top of the Alfresco range as the most advanced model, a 42-inch grill with 987 square inches and a rotisserie.

What features do Alfresco built-in grills include?

Alfresco built-in grills include Accufire burners, sear zones, rear infrared rotisserie burners and integrated smoker systems, depending on model. The ALXE-36 pairs three Accufire burners with an integrated smoker and an EZ-Lift hood, and the ALXE-56 adds a sear zone, rear infrared burner and a side burner.

Which Alfresco built-in grill fits a smaller island?

The ALXE-30 is Alfresco's compact built-in, a 30-inch two-burner rated at 36,000 BTUs with a rotisserie and smoker in 304 stainless steel. It is the entry point into the line and the one to spec when island length is limited. Step up to the 36 or 42 inch ALXE for sear zones and more grate.

Do Alfresco built-in grills run on natural gas or propane?

Alfresco built-in grills run on natural gas or propane. Every model is heavy commercial-grade 304 stainless steel, so the fuel decision is about your supply, not the build. Confirm the fuel on the product page before ordering. If you would rather not build an island, see Alfresco cart grills.

How much should I budget for an Alfresco built-in grill?

Alfresco built-in grills cover roughly $3,500 to $9,500, a range that takes in most of the line from the 30-inch ALXE up through the 56-inch model, with the Intelligent Professional AIPG-42 sitting above it. Budget separately for the island, the cutout work and any Alfresco burners you add.

What is the Alfresco integrated smoker?

The Alfresco integrated smoker is a smoker system built into the grill itself, so you do not need a separate smoker box or a second appliance. The smoker lets you run wood smoke over one zone while the rest of the grate cooks conventionally, which is difficult to do well on a standard gas grill. Several Alfresco built-in models include it.

Can an Alfresco built-in grill be installed in an outdoor kitchen island?

Alfresco built-in grills are designed for installation into an outdoor kitchen island. Before construction, verify the manufacturer's current cutout width, depth and height, combustible clearances, ventilation requirements, gas connection requirements, insulating-jacket requirements and the structural support needed for the grill's weight. Weight deserves emphasis on the larger ALXE models, so confirm the island can carry the head before framing begins.

Do I need an insulating liner for an Alfresco built-in grill?

An insulating grill liner may be required when an Alfresco built-in grill is installed into an island built from combustible materials such as wood framing. Whether one is needed depends on the model, the surrounding construction and the clearances given in the installation instructions, so settle the question before the island is built. See grill liners to match one to your grill.

Does my gas line need to be sized for an Alfresco built-in grill?

Confirm that your gas supply and line sizing can support an Alfresco built-in grill before installation, because burner output on these models is high. Undersized supply is a common cause of disappointing performance on high-BTU grills, so settle the line sizing at the same time you settle the cutout dimensions and hand both to your contractor.

Are Alfresco grills good for coastal outdoor kitchens?

Alfresco grills are commonly specified in coastal homes, and the stainless construction supports that use. Coastal air is still hard on stainless, so clean salt, humidity, grease and airborne contaminants off the grill regularly and keep the grill covered when it is not in use. A fitted grill cover sized to your model is worth buying with the grill.

Which Alfresco built-in grill is best for everyday cooking?

The 36-inch ALXE-36 is the everyday choice: three Accufire burners, the integrated smoker and the EZ-Lift hood, without committing your island to a 42-inch or larger cutout. If the opening is narrower, the 30-inch ALXE-30 keeps the same Alfresco build with two burners, 36,000 BTUs, a rotisserie and a smoker.

Which Alfresco built-in grill is best for serious grilling?

The 56-inch ALXE-56 is the one to spec: a dedicated sear zone, a rear infrared burner and an integrated side burner in a single cutout. If 56 inches is more island than you have, the 42-inch ALXE-42 delivers the infrared rotisserie and the integrated smoker system in a far more common opening.