DCS Built-In Gas Grills

Compare DCS Series 7 and Series 9 built-in gas grills for your Houston outdoor kitchen. Start with the cooking zones you use, then confirm the exact size, fuel and installation requirements.

Series 7 versus Series 9: compare usable cooking space

The 36-inch Series 7 BH1-36R and Series 9 BE1-36RC both provide 630 square inches of primary grilling area. Series 7 adds a 241-square-inch warming rack. Series 9 adds a 534-square-inch secondary cooking system, bringing its combined area to 1,164 square inches. The larger Series 9 total does not mean a larger main grate at the same nominal width.

Series 7 configurations include rotisserie, non-rotisserie and infrared selections. Series 9 configurations include hooded RC models with hot-surface ignition, in-hood lighting and illuminated control bezels. Match the full model number to the feature list.

Conventional burners or a dedicated infrared zone?

The 36-inch BE1-36RC has three U-burners. The BE1-36RCI uses two U-burners and one infrared sear burner. Both have a rear rotisserie burner and a charcoal/smoker tray. The dedicated sear burner and rear infrared rotisserie burner serve different jobs.

For more primary cooking space, the 48-inch BE1-48RCI has 855 square inches, compared with 630 on the 36-inch model.

All Grill or griddle?

The 30-inch BE1-30AG All Grill is a hoodless, open-grate appliance. The GDE1-30 gas griddle has a continuous cooking plate. Choose according to the foods and cooking surfaces you want, rather than nominal width alone.

Plan the island before ordering

Confirm natural gas or propane, electrical supply, cutout dimensions, clearances, ventilation and any required insulated jacket with the exact installation guide and your installer. A matching nominal width does not guarantee replacement fit.

Read our 30-inch Series 7 BH1-30R guide, compare DCS side burners and refrigeration, or find a Texas Star Grill Shop showroom. Call to confirm stock, displays and current pricing before visiting.