Keepers Updated October 19, 2026
22" Original Kettle

Is it worth it?

22″ Original Kettle

Weber

75Almost

Not yet. It scores 75 and a Keeper needs 80. It's close, and the warranty is what holds it back. We'll score it again as the numbers settle.

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The catchOther parts get 2 years, and the One-Touch cleaning system 5.

How long it's covered10 years of cover on the bowl and lid.

From the maker's own terms, read September 21, 2026.

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Where the 75 comes from

Warranty16/30

The bowl and lid are covered for 10 years against rust-through and burn-through, the One-Touch cleaning system for 5 years, and the other parts for 2 years.

Build22/30

The lid and bowl are porcelain-enameled steel, and the cooking grate is plated steel.

Track record20/20

Weber says founder George Stephen invented the kettle grill in 1952.

Repairable17/20

Weber sells kettle parts directly, and a replacement 22 inch cooking grate costs $28.99.

16 + 22 + 20 + 17 = 75

Image: weber.com

Numbers checked September 21, 2026. See the main source.

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  • Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
  • Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
  • Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
  • Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.

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