How to Troubleshoot a Gas Grill That Does Not Light
A faulty ignitor or bad gas line can ruin a barbecue faster than you can say "coleslaw." The key to getting your barbecue back on track is figuring out exactly what part of your grill is misbehaving. A long-nozzle grill lighter and a bit of troubleshooting will have you cooking in no time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Ensure that your propane tank is filled and snuggly connected to your grill's gas hose. Open the valve fully on the top of your propane tank.
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Open your grill and turn your grill's gas valves to the "Light" position. Immediately place the long end of the grill lighter through the top of your grill and next to a gas burner inside the grill and ignite the lighter.
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Check for a flame in the grill. If there is no flame, turn off the gas valves, wait several minutes, then repeat steps 2 and 3 with the lighter held to a different burner. If there is still no flame, replace the gas lines in your grill. If there was a flame in one burner but not another, your grill either has a bad burner or a bad gas valve.
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Turn off the gas and check the gas holes in the burners inside your grill. If they are clogged or rusted, clean them out with a pipe brush to allow gas flow, then attempt to relight.
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Turn off the gas and wait for several minutes. Press the "Light" button on your grill. If you do not see a spark inside the grill and you were able to get a flame in Step 3, then your ignitor is broken and will need to be replaced.
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Tips & Warnings
Leaking gas grills can cause explosions; if your grill does not light, turn off the gas and wait several minutes before trying again. This allows any gas that may have leaked to dissipate so it cannot cause an explosion.
Operate your grill in a well-ventilated area to minimize the chance of explosions.
Wear gloves and goggles while working on your grill to avoid potentially burning yourself.
References
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