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To keep the regulator from sticking again, turn off the grill's control valves first, then turn off the tank valve or natural gas supply line. Always open the tank valve slowly. If this doesn't work give it a second try. Gently tapping the regulator during step five may help. If you still have a low flame, then you probably have a faulty regulator that will need to be replaced. more
If your gas grill is relatively new and in good shape but then suddenly starts acting up, you can probably get it back to good working order quickly and easily. When a gas grill is working properly, the flame is evenly distributed through the burners, the flame itself is blue with yellow tips, and the grill should heat quickly on the high setting. With all burners on, there should be no difference in temperature anywhere on the cooking surface. If this isn't how your grill works then you probably have a problem. Before you start shopping for a new grill, there are a few simple tricks you can try.
If there is nothing clogging the igniter then you need to inspect the wiring. Faulty wiring or switches must be replaced.
Sometimes the burners become so clogged that you have to remove the burner from the grill to clean it. With some grills, you can simply lift out the burners while others are bolted in place and may be more difficult to remove. If you can easily remove the burner from the grill, clean the area thoroughly with a stiff wire brush. Make sure to remove all the debris from the inside of the burner. Do not use oven cleaner or harsh detergents on your burners. These chemicals can cause further corrosion of the metal and shorten their lifespan. here
Here are some expert troubleshooting tips when your gas grill just will not work right.
Access the grills electrode igniters by removing the cooking grates and heat shields. The electrode may be housed in a collector box. more
It's not uncommon to find Spiders and insects your burners. These pesky critters cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner. This is a very dangerous situation as it can cause a fire behind the valve panel as well as damaging the grill thus making it unsafe to operate. You should inspect the burners at least once a year or immediately if any of the following conditions occur:
At each point test for the flow of gas and you'll eventually find the blockage. I stress again with all this testing, do it outside and nowhere near a naked flame, cigarette etc.
If you believe there is a leak, double check with soapy water - it will bubble exactly where the leak is. If you grill is rarely used it could be that the gas hose has degraded. [links]
If there's no gas coming out of the burner the inspect visually and with you nose for potential leaks anywhere between the tank and the burner - do no test with a naked flame! [links]
You can check for the flow of gas simply by turning the burner on and smelling - propane gas has a chemical added (I think it's called maleneosic) that makes it smell so that you can detect a gas leak. here
Jeff,
Check that you have a flow of gas. If the starter is sparking and your burner is not igniting then there can be only one issue - no gas is getting through. here
If there's no leak and still no gas in the burner then you clearly have a blockage and this could be either in:- here
You are never to old to learn. I used your procedure to reset the regulator and my Weber is now putting out the flame it should. I have never, ever given a thought to the regulator or realized it could be a problem. Your tip is awesome. Thanks! more
Lesson learned. Don’t turn off the gas first before the burners. Turn off the burners and then the gas. I know that this was the source of my problem as disconnecting the tank from the regulator did not cause a discharge. I suppose that you want to hear this as this is what prevents the regulator from sticking as mentioned. here
Thanks, just saved my BBQ using your reset of the regulator technique. Freaking awesome man! Thank You!. I bookmarked the site, will come back and check it out when I can. here
Another idea to consider was my issue, I live on a hill and there is almost always a breeze, and my grille had a yellow flame. What turned out to be the problem was the corrugated Venturi tubes were loose on one side and had a hole in the other. I went to a home and garden center and replaced the corrugated Venturi tubes. These are the ones that can pull out and bend to shape. I also put aluminum foil on the bottom of the grille below the burner to cover the holes in the aluminum box and then while I had the unit apart I took a small wire and ran through the venturies to make sure they were cleaned out and there were no spider webs. Then I did like the other posts stated about disconnecting the tank and clearing the regulator, then reconnected everything and now have a blue flame on both burners. I think the foil in the bottom helped keep the breeze from blowing out my flame. It actually works better than when new. Don’t be afraid to cover the bottom of the fire box to maintain an even heat. Thank you. here