{"product_id":"summerset-infrared-sear-burner-for-quest-model-irb-qst","title":"Summerset Infrared Sear Burner for Quest - Model IRB-QST","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e18,000 BTUs of Infrared Heat — Steakhouse Sear in Your Own Backyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop it into your Quest grill in place of a main burner and turn one zone into a searing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Summerset IRB-QST is a drop-in infrared sear burner that upgrades your Quest Series grill with intense, even, high-heat searing power. Delivering up to 18,000 BTUs through a ceramic infrared element, it lays down restaurant-quality sear marks and locks in flavor — the easy add-on that builds a dedicated sear zone right into the grill you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFree Shipping Over $100\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e45-Day Returns\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/price-match\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrice Match Available\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the IRB-QST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne simple swap, and your Quest grill earns a true sear zone for the cuts that deserve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e18,000 BTU\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSteakhouse Sear at Home\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense, rapid heat gives thick steaks and chops a deep, caramelized crust in seconds — no more gray, evenly-cooked-through meat where you wanted a sear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1,600°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInfrared Ceramic Intensity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic infrared element reaches up to about 1,600°F for fast, even, edge-to-edge searing heat that conventional burners can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrop-In\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSwap In, No Drama\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plug-and-play design lets you remove a main burner and drop this one in its place — a straightforward upgrade, not a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMade for Your Grill\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to replace any main burner position in Summerset Quest Series grills, so it fits clean and works the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Infrared Searing Wins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfrared burners heat a ceramic surface that radiates intense, direct heat straight up into the food, rather than relying on hot air that fluctuates with the breeze. The result is a blistering, even sear that builds a flavorful crust fast — perfect for finishing a reverse-seared ribeye or putting steakhouse marks on chops, while the rest of your grill keeps handling everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"Summerset IRB-QST Quest drop-in ceramic infrared sear burner searing a steak\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Deck \u0026amp; Den Take —\u003c\/strong\u003e This replaces one main burner, not your whole grill, which is exactly what you want — keep your conventional burners for low-and-slow and veggies, and reserve this zone for the sear. It pairs beautifully with reverse searing: cook the steak gently across the grill, then finish it screaming-hot right here. Pick the burner position closest to where you like to work, and you'll reach for it every time a good cut comes out of the fridge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Installs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the grill is off and fully cool, with the gas supply shut off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove one of the existing main burners from your Quest grill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop the IRB-QST sear burner into that position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect per the instructions, check for a proper seal, and you're ready to sear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the included instructions and your grill's manual for exact installation and gas-connection steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the IRB-QST Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummerset Quest grill owners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a dedicated, high-heat sear zone built into the grill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteak and chop lovers\u003c\/strong\u003e chasing a deep, restaurant-quality crust at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse-sear cooks\u003c\/strong\u003e who need a blistering finish after a slow cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrillers customizing their setup\u003c\/strong\u003e who like swapping a main burner for a purpose-built sear burner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Summerset IRB-QST drop-in infrared sear burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces one existing main burner; Summerset Quest grill sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIRB-QST Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIRB-QST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop-in infrared sear burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBTU Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 18,000 BTUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic infrared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Searing Temp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to ~1,600°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop-in; replaces any main burner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummerset Quest Series grills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 x 17 in (17.8 x 43.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lbs (2.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Buyer Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer's Warranty —\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Summerset's Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty with 100% non-prorated replacement parts, honored directly by Summerset Professional Grills. Summerset requires registration within 30 days of purchase to validate coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $100 within the contiguous 48 states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e45-Day Returns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for straightforward peace of mind on your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deckandden.com\/pages\/price-match\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrice Match Available\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — found it lower elsewhere? Let us know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstallation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — burner swap and gas-connection steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIRB-QST — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the IRB-QST do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a drop-in infrared sear burner that delivers up to 18,000 BTUs of intense, even heat to create a dedicated searing zone in your Quest grill for restaurant-quality crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich grills does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's designed for Summerset Quest Series grills and replaces any main burner position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does it install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a drop-in, plug-and-play swap: remove an existing main burner and drop the sear burner into its place, then reconnect per the instructions. Always follow the included guide and your grill's manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow hot does it get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts ceramic infrared element reaches up to roughly 1,600°F, which is what allows it to sear thick cuts quickly and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it replace all my burners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it replaces one main burner position. You keep your remaining conventional burners for everyday grilling and use this zone for searing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a grill included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the sear burner only — your Summerset Quest grill is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is infrared searing best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels at searing steaks, chops, and other thick cuts — the concentrated direct heat builds a flavorful crust fast, and it's ideal for finishing a reverse-seared roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's covered by Summerset's Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty with 100% non-prorated replacement parts, honored directly by Summerset Professional Grills. 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