ELECTRIC GRILLS: 7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING(1)

It's part of the American way of life. Friends and family gather in the backyard on the patio or deck or summer barbecue. There's nothing like the taste of barbecue chicken or a big, juicy steak from the grill.

Summer holidays are all about hot dogs and burgers on the grill. The taste is reminiscent of summertime.

Not everyone lives in a place, however, that will allow you to fire up the gas or charcoal grill. You might not have a big outdoor space or you might have restrictions against gas or charcoal. Electric grills are a great alternative.

You can get the experience and taste of cooking on the grill, yet it's done on an electric grill instead of charcoal or gas. Read on to learn about the 7 things to consider when cooking on an electric grill.

1. Power Source

The power source of an electric grill is obviously electricity. The nice part of this you don't have to deal with bags of charcoal each time you want to fire up the grill. You don't have to worry about propane tanks or making sure there is gas for the grill.

You will need to use your electric grill close to where you can hook up to electricity. You will need to have access to a plug, indoor or or outdoor, to heat the grill.

Many grills will come with long cords so you can plug them in, yet still have them at a safe distance because of the heat.

2. Size

One nice feature of an electric grill is its size. They are smaller and more compact than a charcoal or gas grill When looking at an electric grill, consider how much size you need.

Many electric grills have small grilling surfaces that make them perfect to use when only for a few people or you don't have much space either.

You can get an electric grill and you won't feel like it's overkill to use it for one or two people.

3. Space Needed

One nice feature of an electric grill is its compactness. Generally, they are smaller than other traditional grill types.

Yet, they also vary in size from grill to grill. Consider where you might want to use your grill and how much space you have available. This will help guide you in choosing the best electric grill for you.

Do you hope to use it inside or on a small patio space? You can even use some electric grills inside on a counter, like in an apartment where you might not have an outdoor grilling space.