TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -- 'Tis the season for grilling.
One of this summer's hottest trends will have you seeing red... infrared.
These new grills ditch the charcoal for infrared heat, and local experts say it's change you can really taste.
"It helps radiate heat to the top of the grates. What this does is it helps cook your food quicker, it seals in the juices and you get just a better cook on your food," said Chad Leon, assistant manager at Lowe's.
Dispersing that heat helps put a stop to any hotspots or flare ups. It also holds on to that heat, to cook your food even faster.
"When you open the lid you release a lot of heat, but with the infrared it tends to hold the heat right there when you're cooking, so you're not going to lose that heat once you open the lid and then close it back," said Lowe's assistant store manager Shaun Streetman.
And this cookout cleanup is no chore.
"Put it on high, and it will burn all the extra food and everything off... you can then scrape it right off and ready to go for the next one," said Streetman.
Infrared grills do still require a propane tank, but they use a lot less gas, saving you money in the long run.
"With the infrared grill, you may spend a little bit more money on it upfront, but most infrared grills come with a lifetime warranty so you're going to actually save in the end," said Lowe's store manager Angel Williams.
A two-burner infrared grill is around $300, so experts say it might be too pricey for just an occasional griller.
