Whether you’re shopping for a new barbecue grill or seeking replacement parts, the Grilling Icons series by Griller’s Spot serves up everything you need to know about the country’s most famous barbecue brands.
Established: 1976
Headquarters: Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Napoleon (officially known as “Wolf Steel Ltd.”) is the largest privately owned grill manufacturer in North America, carrying a large selection of gas, charcoal, electric, and built-in grills featuring, instant JETFIRE™ ignition, infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ burners, and of course, their iconic wave grid cooking grates. From the portable gas grills to professional level built-in barbecues, Napoleon barbecues are available in a wide range of sizes and price ranges to suit any griller.
Read our Napoleon Barbecues brand profile to learn about Napoleon, discover grill models in our comparison charts, and more.
History of Napoleon Barbecues
It all started in October 1969 when Wolfgang Schroeter emigrated from Germany to Barrie, Canada. He met his wife Ingrid while working as a toolmaker, and in 1976, Wolfgang and Ingrid founded Wolf Steel Ltd and began manufacturing steel railings.
When Ingrid’s father asked for a new oven in 1978, Wolfgang built him one. Then he built one for his neighbor. Word spread and soon the Schroeters were in the oven business.
In 1980, Wolfgang became the first to equip wood stoves with ceramic glass doors and an air purification system, allowing the user to see the fire under the stove for the first time. Throughout the 1980s and early 90s, Wolfgang’s wood stoves were sold across Canada and the USA.
Fast forward to 1995 when Wolf Steel Ltd. introduced barbecues to their product line and Napoleon as we know it was founded. 15 years later, Napoleon would develop their first charcoal grill to help attract European grillers, and today, Napoleon sells grills in 34 countries around the world.
Napoleon is still a private family-owned company. Wolfgang and Ingrid retired in 2018, and now their sons Christoper and Stephen are co-CEOs, continuing the tradition of developing innovative grill features for BBQ lovers around the world.
Napoleon's Barbecue Specialties
- Gas grills
- Charcoal grills
- Fireplaces
- Outdoor heating
Napoleon Barbecues Price Range
All prices listed in USD. Last updated April 2024.
Napoleon Grill Models
Compare Napoleon gas grill models, charcoal grills models, and electric grills in the charts below. Click to expand each chart to compare price ranges, grill sizes, BTUs, and other key features and find the Napoleon barbecue that works best for you.
All prices listed in USD. Last updated April 2024.
Napoleon Gas Grill Models Comparison Chart
Napoleon Charcoal Grill Models Comparison Chart
Napoleon Electric Grill Models Comparison Chart
Replacement Parts for Napoleon Barbecues
Napoleon barbecues are built to last for years, but you may still need to replace parts every so often to extend the lifespan of your Napoleon barbecue.
Regardless of brand or manufacturing quality, some grill parts are just more susceptible to damage than others, which they’re more likely to require replacement. Burners, heat plates, cooking grates, and igniters are the most commonly replaced grill parts.
Before you purchase any replacement parts, be sure to check your grill’s model number and ensure you are selecting the right part for your grill. Napoleon grill model numbers are a series of letters and numbers, such as RXT525SIBPK-1 or R525PK-1.
To determine your Napoleon barbecue’s model number, there are three places to check:
- Your owner’s manual
- The metal label or sticker on the back or inside of your grill. The sticker may also be located on the underside of the grill lid.
- The outer packaging, if you still have it.
To find model-specific parts, select your model number from the left-hand navigation on our store.
Replacement Burners for Napoleon Barbecues
Check out some of our replacement burners for Napoleon barbecues:
These replacement burners will not work in every Napoleon grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Napoleon replacement burners.
Replacement Heat Plates for Napoleon Barbecues
Take a look at some of our replacement heat plates:
These replacement heat plates will not work in every Napoleon grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Napoleon replacement heat plates.
Replacement Cooking Grates for Napoleon Barbecues
Shop our replacement cooking grates:
Shop all Napoleon replacement cooking grates.
Replacement Igniters for Napoleon Barbecues
Check out our replacement igniters for Napoleon barbecues:
These replacement igniters are not universal and will not work in every Napoleon grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Napoleon replacement igniters.
Replacement Grease Trays for Napoleon BBQs
Check out a selection of replacement grease trays for Napoleon BBQs:
These replacement grease trays are not universal and will not work in every Napoleon grill. Be sure to check your serial and model number before purchasing any parts.
Shop all Napoleon replacement grease trays.
Get Grilling
With a wide variety of unique features such as instant JETFIRE™ ignition, infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ burners, and their iconic wave grid cooking grates, Napoleon barbecues are among the highest-quality grills in the USA, Canada, and around the world. From portable gas grills to professional level built-in barbecues, Napoleon barbecues are available in a wide range of sizes and price ranges to suit any griller.
