How Much Does an Infrared Grill Burner Cost? [2026 Prices]

Infrared burners are the most expensive burners on most grills, and they are also the ones people abuse the most. They run at very high heat, they sit under dripping fat, and a lot of owners hose them down or scrape them, which cracks the ceramic or tears the screen. When an infrared burner stops glowing evenly, the fix can be a $34 thermocouple or a $734 burner, so it pays to know what you are looking at.

Infrared grill burners prices

Prices checked October 2026 from authorized dealers, the Pro Grill store and Amazon. Always match the part to your model and serial number.

What drives the price

Infrared burners are built differently from blue-flame tube burners. Most use a ceramic tile face or a stainless mesh screen over a burner box, and gas burns at the surface so the face glows. That construction costs more to make. Brand matters too. A Coyote sear burner runs about $110 to $115, while a Lynx Trident burner can run $734 and an Alfresco Sear Zone burner about $749.

There is also very little aftermarket. A few Lynx and Sedona ProSear burners have aftermarket versions, and MHP sells an infrared burner for specific older grills, but for most premium grills the only option is OEM.

Part-by-part breakdown

Main infrared sear burners

These replace one of the main burners and are used for searing.

• Coyote S-Series: about $110 to $115.
• Summerset TRL and Sizzler: about $225 to $240.
• Solaire: about $210 to $245 for portable grills and about $305 for built-in grills.
• TEC ceramic infrared: about $310 to $350.
• Twin Eagles: about $343 for the sear burner with mesh, about $589 for the full sear zone kit.
• Delta Heat sear zone kit: about $449.
• Fire Magic infrared burner system: about $570.
• Artisan: about $429. Alfresco Sear Zone burner: about $749.

Lynx infrared burners

Lynx deserves its own section because it has more infrared burner versions than anyone, and Lynx part numbers have changed many times. Older ProSear burners run about $429 to $685 depending on size and series letter. The newer Trident (ProSear2) burner runs about $659 for the short 27 and 36 inch version and about $734 for the long 30 to 54 inch version. A ProSear burner from one series will not drop into another.

Aftermarket ProSear burners exist for some older Lynx and Sedona grills, at about $275 to $415. They can be a fair choice on an out-of-warranty grill. Our Lynx grill parts guide covers the rest of the Lynx lineup.

Screens and burner tops

On many infrared burners, the screen or ceramic top fails before the burner box. A replacement screen costs about $48 to $165 for Lynx, about $74 to $126 for Solaire, and about $110 to $130 for TEC tops and screens. If the body and gas path are fine, a screen is a much cheaper fix.

Rotisserie back burners

Most premium built-ins with a rotisserie use an infrared back burner on the rear wall. Universal built-in rear burners run about $250 to $295. A Lynx 42 inch IR back burner assembly runs about $573. The rotisserie parts price guide covers motors, spits and kits.

Thermocouples, safety valves and igniters

Rotisserie back burners and some infrared burners use a safety valve and thermocouple. The thermocouple sits in the flame and holds the valve open. If it fails, the burner lights and then shuts off when you release the knob. A Lynx IR thermocouple runs about $34, and the Lynx IR valve about $83.

Many infrared burners light with a hot-surface igniter instead of a spark. Lynx and Twin Eagles rotisserie hot-surface electrodes run about $84 to $86. Lynx IR electrode kits run about $230 to $240. The grill ignition parts guide covers igniters across brands.

Signs your infrared burner needs work

• Patchy glow or dark spots: often a cracked tile or torn screen.
• Burner lights then goes out: usually the thermocouple or igniter, not the burner.
• Flames shooting out of the face or popping: possible flashback from a cracked ceramic or blocked venturi. Turn it off and get it checked.
• No glow at all: check gas supply, igniter and orifice before buying a burner.

Infrared burners are also easy to damage while cleaning. Do not spray water on a hot ceramic burner and do not scrape the screen with a wire brush. A professional grill deep clean usually covers the infrared burner the right way.

OEM vs aftermarket

Buy OEM for anything in the gas path: valves, thermocouples, orifices and safety valves. A safety valve that will not close is a gas leak. For the burner itself, aftermarket is only an option on a handful of models. On Alfresco, Twin Eagles, Fire Magic, TEC and newer Lynx grills, plan on OEM. Our grill valve price guide covers burner valves.

Find your model and serial number first

Infrared parts are some of the most version-specific parts on a grill. Lynx burners change by series letter. Alfresco fitment depends on serial number. Fire Magic E-series, A-series and Echelon grills use different parts. Summerset uses its own SKUs. Look for the rating plate under the control panel, on the side of the firebox behind the drip tray, or on the drip tray rails, and take a clear photo of it before ordering.

DIY or hire a pro

Swapping a drop-in infrared burner is doable for a handy owner, but many involve disconnecting igniter wires, removing a burner box, and sometimes moving an electrode. Thermocouples and safety valves sit behind the control panel. What labor costs depends on access, seized screws, and whether the igniter or valve needs replacing at the same time.

Most companies in our network are dealers or have dealer accounts, so they can usually get the right infrared burner and install it in the same visit. You can find a grill repair company near you or compare grill repair pros in your area.

Getting the part

Pro Grill carries infrared burners for many premium brands. You can shop Lynx burners at the Pro Grill store, browse Twin Eagles parts at the Pro Grill store or see Summerset parts at the Pro Grill store. If the burner you need is not listed, ask Pro Grill to source it with your model and serial number. The Alfresco parts cost guide and the grill burner cost guide cover related pricing.

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