Weber Gas Grill Repair question

MilitantSquatter · 09-23-2007, 10:15 AM

I've had my Weber gasser (Silver Genesis B model) for about 6 or 7 years. To date, I have not done anything to it other than cook on it fairly regularly, brush the grates before and after use, clean out the grease pan as needed and ensure I had enough propane.

The past few cooks I've notice that if I turn on the front burner to high, it sets at about 250 which is usual, however as soon as I turn on the middle & back burners, the temps skyrocket past the 550 mark even when on low.

I have not examined yet, but my guess is that either the burners have worn out somewhere so the flame output is more than usual or their is a problem with the regulator etc.

The second question becomes is it worth the money to do a complete overhaul by replacing burners, getting new grates and flavorizer bars (both of which are shot) etc. or buying a new grill at winter clearance prices ?

Jorge · 09-23-2007, 10:22 AM

Depends on the model and cost of parts. I can't tell you how many times my Dad and I rebuilt his cheap Kenmore from sears. We replaced burner, venturi tubes, igniter, lava rocks, flavorizer bar and other odds and ends more than once. In his case it made more sense than buying a new grill.

Crunch the numbers, and decide how much work you want to do. Your time has a price too.

I'd probably do it, but I like to get pissed off when a project doesn't go smoothly

Pyle's BBQ · 09-23-2007, 10:25 AM

I would try and cleaning the burner with a drill bit first to see if there is a clog.

timzcardz · 09-23-2007, 10:30 AM

Vinny,

First check your warranty.

Most parts with Weber on the gas grills are 5 years or less, but if it has stainless steel burners, they have a 10 year warranty. One phone call and they are on their way to you free of charge.

Even better than seasonal clearances can be craigslist. I picked up a second Weber gasser over the summer, 1 year old, for $100.

Sawdustguy · 09-23-2007, 10:50 AM

Vinny,

Take this with a grain of salt. I am not one to mess around with anything that uses propane beyond normal maintence. If it were me, I would scrap the 7 year old grill and go for a new one, now that they are due to go on sale. When it comes to propane I don't leave anything to chance. This is just my take on your situation. You need to do what you feel is right.

butt head · 09-23-2007, 11:25 AM

hey vinnie, sounds like your mid and back burners are rusted out at the ports and need to be replaced. it's cheaper to replace them then buying a new one. if yours is 6 to 7 yr's old the same modle has probably doubled in price since then.

BBQ_MAFIA · 09-23-2007, 11:41 AM

Keep an eye on the sale prices. After crunching the numbers then you can decide.

Oh what the heck, go for the new one.... New stuff is always fun.

09-23-2007, 10:15 AM	#1
MilitantSquatter Moderator Join Date: 09-17-05 Location: soon to be in Mooresville, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weber Gas Grill Repair question I've had my Weber gasser (Silver Genesis B model) for about 6 or 7 years. To date, I have not done anything to it other than cook on it fairly regularly, brush the grates before and after use, clean out the grease pan as needed and ensure I had enough propane. The past few cooks I've notice that if I turn on the front burner to high, it sets at about 250 which is usual, however as soon as I turn on the middle & back burners, the temps skyrocket past the 550 mark even when on low. I have not examined yet, but my guess is that either the burners have worn out somewhere so the flame output is more than usual or their is a problem with the regulator etc. The second question becomes is it worth the money to do a complete overhaul by replacing burners, getting new grates and flavorizer bars (both of which are shot) etc. or buying a new grill at winter clearance prices ? __________________ Vinny 22" WSM & Kettle Former owner: Jambo, Klose BYC, Med. Spicewine, Pitts & Spitts, XL & (2) Med. BGE's, (2) 18" WSM's

09-23-2007, 10:22 AM	#2
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depends on the model and cost of parts. I can't tell you how many times my Dad and I rebuilt his cheap Kenmore from sears. We replaced burner, venturi tubes, igniter, lava rocks, flavorizer bar and other odds and ends more than once. In his case it made more sense than buying a new grill. Crunch the numbers, and decide how much work you want to do. Your time has a price too. I'd probably do it, but I like to get pissed off when a project doesn't go smoothly __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY!!! Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

09-23-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would try and cleaning the burner with a drill bit first to see if there is a clog. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

09-23-2007, 10:30 AM	#4
timzcardz is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-22-05 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Vinny, First check your warranty. Most parts with Weber on the gas grills are 5 years or less, but if it has stainless steel burners, they have a 10 year warranty. One phone call and they are on their way to you free of charge. Even better than seasonal clearances can be craigslist. I picked up a second Weber gasser over the summer, 1 year old, for $100. __________________ GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For" ™ Weber Smokey Mountain x 2 Weber Genesis Silver x 2 Weber One Touch Gold Weber Smokey Joe Weber Performer Bottle of Absolut Bottle of Beer Everything Ripken "Cards and Que. One tastes of cardboard, the other sweet blue." ©

09-23-2007, 10:50 AM	#5
Sawdustguy Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Manorville, Long Island Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Vinny, Take this with a grain of salt. I am not one to mess around with anything that uses propane beyond normal maintence. If it were me, I would scrap the 7 year old grill and go for a new one, now that they are due to go on sale. When it comes to propane I don't leave anything to chance. This is just my take on your situation. You need to do what you feel is right. __________________ Guy (Brewmaster and Pitmaster) BBQ Team: *Two Fat Polocks BBQ Team* Brewery: Black Dog Brewery BBQ Equipment: "Sam I Am": XL Big Green Egg "Barbra Q": Lang 84 Deluxe "R2 and D2": Twin 22" Weber Smokey Mountains Brewery: Custom Made Automated Souped Up Sabco

09-23-2007, 11:25 AM	#6
butt head is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-29-06 Location: norristown, pa. 30 miles west of philadelphia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	hey vinnie, sounds like your mid and back burners are rusted out at the ports and need to be replaced. it's cheaper to replace them then buying a new one. if yours is 6 to 7 yr's old the same modle has probably doubled in price since then. __________________ John, Butt Head BBQ Team- No IQ required meadow creek ts250- w/ 42 chicken cooker

09-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#7
BBQ_MAFIA Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Keep an eye on the sale prices. After crunching the numbers then you can decide. Oh what the heck, go for the new one.... New stuff is always fun. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove 1-Banjo

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