The most expensive and the cheapest got the rating "good"

LINZ – Temperatures above 30 degrees, promising sweet evenings, and the weekend at the door – the best conditions for a barbecue. In keeping with the weather forecast, the Arbeiterkammer OÖ has released test results for barbecues on Friday. "Öko-Test" tested ten models, seven received a "good" rating, two were "satisfactory" and only one "sufficient".

The handling, treatment and safety of grills were tested. How fast do they heat up and how does the temperature spread on the grill? In addition, the inspectors examined the stability of the appliances and found that the lid handle and other controls were very hot. In the laboratory, the barbecues were also subjected to a corrosion test, namely the amount of rust used by the products

From 90 to 170 euros

The prices of the models of the DIY stores are ranged between 90 and 170 euros. Surprising result: The cheapest and the most expensive models received the overall rating "good". The full eco-test can be found on ooe.konsumentenschutz.at