For people who want a no-frills grill that will cook meat, poultry and fish just as well as a gas grill, then charcoal grills are the obvious choice.

First of all, charcoal grills tend to be cheaper to operate than gas grills, because charcoal-which can be bought in bulk-is much cheaper than gas. And while a gas grill may do the job faster than a charcoal grill, the extra parts needed to make the gas grill work simply means, by extension, that more things can go wrong with a gas grill than a charcoal grill. Some models come with an ash catcher to collect the residue from the burnt coals, making clean up an easy task. Good charcoal grills, furthermore, are constructed from steel to promote durability and long life.

But while there are advantages to using charcoal grills, there are also some important considerations to keep in mind with regards to safety. For instance, under no circumstances should people operate charcoal grills indoors. Even if they've ensured adequate ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, they should refrain from using a unit in side. According to the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, some 20 deaths each are attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning stemming from using charcoal grills indoors. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, making the risks all the more pronounced because there is no way to physically observe if one's dwelling is contaminated by carbon monoxide.

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