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While Labor Day is officially over, it's not actually taken all of the excellent deals with it. In fact, you can still grab yourself some serous discounts on the best grills from the likes of Kamado Joe and Ooni, and why wouldn't you? Our experts have picked the best Labor Day grill sales going on right now, so let's get to it.
If you're new to grilling, check out our grill buying guide. It covers everything you need to know to find the perfect grill for your taste, space, and budget. From high-heat Kamado grills to user-friendly gas grills, there are plenty of choices to explore.
While you're at it, you might want to check out our roundups of the best Labor Day discounts on tech, appliances, mattresses and more. Hurry, or you'll miss out on some excellent steals.
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Best Labor Day pellet grill deals
Our favorite pellet grill on the market is seeing its first deal since Prime Day this holiday weekend, so if you're ready to dive into nest-level grilling and smoking, now is the time. Traeger kicked off the category's popularity, and the Ironwood XL brings together the flavor of charcoal with the easy operations of a gas grill. The Ironwood XL uses a downdraft exhaust and excellent lip seal to create an even, smoky interior and wonderfully precise temperature controls, and the 924 square inches of cooking space lets you cook up a feast of flavorful meats.
More Labor Day pellet grill deals
- Traeger Pro Series 34: $500 (save $200): A budget grill from a top brand that comes with a digital pro controller, meat probe, all-terrain wheels, sawhorse chassis and porcelain-coated grill grates.
- Traeger Timberline: $3,000 (Save $300): This quality grill includes fun features like a nighttime cooking light and pellet sensors to tell you when the grill is running low.
- Traeger Timberline XL: $3,500 (Save $300): A huge grill with lots of prep space for the gourmet grillmaster.
- Z Grills 700D4E: $709 (save $190): Our favorite budget-friendly grill for low and slow cooking.
Best Labor Day gas grill deals
Char-Broil may be famous for its charcoal grills, but it also makes a mean gas grill for those of us who want easy grilling without tending coals for an hour. This cabinet-style gas grill keeps things looking neat and shiny by hiding the propane tank. A series of emitter plates prevent flare-ups and even out the heat, but there are no fussy monitoring systems or apps, just three burners (four with the side burner), an igniter and some LED lights to help you see what you're doing.
Another 10% discount can be gained if you sign up for Charbroil's mailing list.
More Labor Day gas grill deals
- Weber Spirit E-215 2-burner liquid propane gas grill: $449 (save $50): A reliable grill for entertaining, big families and grillmasters.
- Weber Spirit SX-315 3-burner gas grill: $649 (save $220): A grill designed for multitasking with three burners, porcelain-enamel cast-iron cooking grates and a stainless steel finish.
- Dyna-Glo 4-burner propane gas grill: $179 (save $120): This grill can do everything, from cook a rotisserie chicken to boiling some water.
- Pit Boss Ultimate Outdoor Gas 4-burner griddle: $559 (save $140): A huge unit for serious grilling, with a 647-square-foot cooking area, 46,000 BTU, lift-off technology for easy portability, and chrome handles and knobs.
- Ooni Karu 16 multifuel outdoor pizza oven: $649 (save $150): Ooni makes some of our favorite pizza ovens, and this one can be fueled with wood or gas.
- Blackstone 1883 Original 28-inch griddle: $330 (save $70): Make smash burgers, cheesteaks and more on this classic flat-top grill.
Best small and portable grill deals
If you're stuck in apartment living (like me) and can't enjoy any of the grills we've covered so far, never fear! We can still get the grilling experience we long for with portable electric grills like the Ninja Woodfire. Like all Ninja products, this 7-in-1 grill may try to do a little too much -- like air frying on top of being a grill -- but the addition of a small pellet smoking hopper allows you to get some of that smoky goodness without a lot of smoke and the nearly daylong cooking time. Just be sure to clean that hopper very diligently after each use.
More Labor Day small and portable grill deals
- Ninja Woodfire Pro 7-in-1 electric grill and smoker with thermometer: $330 (save $70): Super compact and easily portable, whether hosting or taking the barbecue on the go.
- Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect Premium XL outdoor electric grill and smoker: $400 (save $50): This grill is multifunctional like many Ninja appliances. Grill, smoke, air fry and more.
- Ninja Woodfire Adjustable outdoor stand: $105 (save $25): An adjustable stand for your grill because no one needs to get a back injury while grilling.
- Kamado Joe Classic III grill: $1,699 (save $300): This grill's unique three-tier internal organization gives you a lot of surface area to grill with, despite its compact package.
- Americana Walk-A-Bout Portable Red Charcoal Grill: $55 (save $5): What's better than a portable grill that you can walk with? Not much.
- Fire Sense 60508 charcoal grill: $26 (save $5): Perfect for picnics, beach parties and camping, this lightweight portable barbecue is foldable and only weighs 8 pounds.
What to buy after your grill
If you do acquire a grill this Labor Day, please, please do yourself a favor and buy it a weatherproof cover immediately. Even if it doesn't rain often, even if your grill is a cute ceramic egg in a cute color, rainwater is a grill's natural enemy and no one wants their shiny new grill's frame or hood rusting at the edges because you couldn't be bothered to throw on its cover after it cools off. More than thermometers, grill scrapers, or any other essential grilling accessories you have your eyes on, you need to start with a grill cover.
If the manufacturer's cover is too expensive, make sure to check the dimensions and how it's secured -- ties, velcro, buckled straps -- before you grab it. Grill covers that don't fit end up with mildewed puddles or holes, and without a way to tie it down, the wind can just blow it off.
How we choose the best Labor Day deals
At CNET, we've got a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events. We've gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all items sold to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for big purchase items like grills, furniture and appliances. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
When do Labor Day deals end?
These grill deals should last through Sept. 2, but there's always a chance of selling out early, especially as grills aren't as well-stocked as electronics or indoor appliances. While a few more deals may go live between now and Labor Day itself, most grill manufacturers and the retailers that stock them have already put out the best deals they're going to, so I wouldn't wait too long to make a purchase.
If none of the grills on sale tickle your fancy, check out CNET's favorite charcoal grills, gas grills, portable grills, pellet smokers and kamado grills of the year to find your match made in flame-kissed heaven.