How to Fix Barbecue Grills
There are many things that can happen to a grill that will render it unusable. If you know how to fix barbecue grills you’ll save yourself some money and won’t have to deal with a wasted meal. Keeping your grill in working order will allow you to enjoy outdoor meals at any time in the warmer months.
It can be very easy to fix most barbecue grill problems. Since most often a problem isn’t discovered until the grill is about to be used, it’s important to know how to make quick fixes so you don’t have much down time.
What You’ll Need:
- Wire Brush
- Small Knife
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Aluminum Foil
- Cotton Swab
- Sandpaper
- Lubricant
- Use aluminum foil to fix a grill grate that is broken. Over time, the slats of the grate may break off and become corroded. The entire grate of the grill should be wrapped with foil; for additional strength, add more layers. Thin spaces should be cut between each of the slats with your small knife. This is to prevent a restriction of airflow.
- Clean out the igniter regularly to keep it igniting like it should be. The corrosion that takes place in the parts of the igniter can keep sparks from starting. Find the collector box that is located near the burners of the grill. Open it up and sand the ceiling of the box as well as the tip of the electrode with your sandpaper. A cotton swab can be used with rubbing alcohol to properly clean the electrode.
- Use a wire brush to clean the clogged burners. Take the surface of the grill off as well as the briquettes to get to the burners. Take off the burner and scrub it out.
- Lubricate the stuck knobs of the valves. Take hold of the knobs of the valves tightly and pull them out and then off. Spray in WD-40 to the exposed stems. Keep in mind that WD-40 is flammable. Make sure any residue is cleaned off well before using the grill again.