Warped Propeller on my Weber 22.5" OTG

bbqgeekess · 06-02-2021, 12:45 PM

I haven't really used my Weber 22.5" OTG all that much really .. maybe 30 cooks total over the past 6 years since I bought it. The Proller is warped bad and I can't reduce the airflow enough and it just gets tway too hot in side. It worked good at first when it was new.

So is this repairable? Isn't the stock one riveted in if I recall? do I drill them out and replace with an aftermarket propeller to fix it? How well do the replacements work? I'd like it as good as new or better.

Why did my propeller warp and how do I avoid this in the future? Do I simply not use it to clear ash and small bits of charcoal? Should I be pouring out the ash instead and perhaps spraying it with water hose?

Do I need to buy a new OTG? If so, how about say a Portable Kitchen instead? The design of PK seems nice and it doesn't look like any of the vents below can warp.

Just want soemthing that is reliable. I wish the OTG had vents on the sides like the WSM to avoid this propeller warp problem.

I'd apperciate any advice thanks :)

Jennifer

el_matt · 06-02-2021, 01:06 PM

Totally, and easily replaceable. Most stores with a good Weber selection will have them in stock. If I remember correctly, they are about $20. If you can't find it locally, you can always call Weber, their customer service is fantastic.

Matt

rque · 06-02-2021, 01:22 PM

You need Weber part 7444, 22.5” ash sweeper, $20 on Amazon. I bent my original and my last replacement as well. Not too happy about it but temp control isn’t awful. On another internet forum it was suggested that small unburnt pieces of lump can cause the sweepers to bend up when they get jammed in the vent holes. Not sure what to do about that.

mcyork28 · 06-02-2021, 02:33 PM

I had to replace mine a while back. Very east to replace. I think the only tool required was a flat head screwdriver.

Greygoose · 06-02-2021, 04:29 PM

Good to know,,,,,
Mine is getting a lil flappy,,,,

HouseDoc · 06-02-2021, 04:48 PM

10 year warranty I believe, call Weber and ask. I have had great results.

bbqgeekess · 06-02-2021, 04:48 PM

I think in the future I'll just dump out all the ash/coals into my ash can rather than use the propeller to flush it. I'll just use prop for vent only.

bbqgeekess · 06-02-2021, 04:51 PM

Ordered the 7444 part thanks guys.

SMOKE FREAK · 06-02-2021, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bbqgeekess

I think in the future I'll just dump out all the ash/coals into my ash can rather than use the propeller to flush it. I'll just use prop for vent only.

A little hand held broom would work well to sweep the ashes through the openings.

bbqgeekess · 06-03-2021, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMOKE FREAK

A little hand held broom would work well to sweep the ashes through the openings.

Okay, then I guess I could pick out the small charcoal pieces leftover by hand.

I think I used the propeller int he past to chop up little pieces of charcoal so they'd go through.. that's probably what warped it lol.

SmokyDick · 06-03-2021, 07:28 PM

I had to replace mine recently and it sure didn't come out easily. I had to dremel that thing off.

Chester · 06-03-2021, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMOKE FREAK

A little hand held broom would work well to sweep the ashes through the openings.

I use an old 4” paint brush. Works well for me.

06-02-2021, 12:45 PM	#1
bbqgeekess Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-06-13 Location: Oklahoma	Warped Propeller on my Weber 22.5" OTG I haven't really used my Weber 22.5" OTG all that much really .. maybe 30 cooks total over the past 6 years since I bought it. The Proller is warped bad and I can't reduce the airflow enough and it just gets tway too hot in side. It worked good at first when it was new. So is this repairable? Isn't the stock one riveted in if I recall? do I drill them out and replace with an aftermarket propeller to fix it? How well do the replacements work? I'd like it as good as new or better. Why did my propeller warp and how do I avoid this in the future? Do I simply not use it to clear ash and small bits of charcoal? Should I be pouring out the ash instead and perhaps spraying it with water hose? Do I need to buy a new OTG? If so, how about say a Portable Kitchen instead? The design of PK seems nice and it doesn't look like any of the vents below can warp. Just want soemthing that is reliable. I wish the OTG had vents on the sides like the WSM to avoid this propeller warp problem. I'd apperciate any advice thanks :) Jennifer __________________ 18.5" WSM and 22.5" OTG.

06-02-2021, 01:06 PM	#2
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	Totally, and easily replaceable. Most stores with a good Weber selection will have them in stock. If I remember correctly, they are about $20. If you can't find it locally, you can always call Weber, their customer service is fantastic. Matt __________________ "Grandpa, you make the best meat, EVER!!"

06-02-2021, 01:22 PM	#3
rque On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-11-21 Location: Rochester, NY Name/Nickname : Ray	You need Weber part 7444, 22.5” ash sweeper, $20 on Amazon. I bent my original and my last replacement as well. Not too happy about it but temp control isn’t awful. On another internet forum it was suggested that small unburnt pieces of lump can cause the sweepers to bend up when they get jammed in the vent holes. Not sure what to do about that. __________________ Weber E-335, Weber 22”, Weber SJ, PBJ, Workhorse Pits 1969 Wagon

06-02-2021, 02:33 PM	#4
mcyork28 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-15-13 Location: West Linn, OR	I had to replace mine a while back. Very east to replace. I think the only tool required was a flat head screwdriver. __________________ LSG 20x42 BPS Drum Blackstone 24 Weber Kettle Weber Genesis Weber Smokey Joe Passed on to a new home Tejas 2040 Deluxe Humphrey's Long Weekender

06-02-2021, 04:48 PM	#7
bbqgeekess Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-06-13 Location: Oklahoma	I think in the future I'll just dump out all the ash/coals into my ash can rather than use the propeller to flush it. I'll just use prop for vent only. __________________ 18.5" WSM and 22.5" OTG.

06-02-2021, 04:29 PM	#5
Greygoose is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-22-20 Location: Pembroke,MA Name/Nickname : Don	Good to know,,,,, Mine is getting a lil flappy,,,,

06-02-2021, 04:48 PM	#6
HouseDoc Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-16 Location: Birmingham AL	10 year warranty I believe, call Weber and ask. I have had great results.

06-02-2021, 04:51 PM	#8
bbqgeekess Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-06-13 Location: Oklahoma	Ordered the 7444 part thanks guys. __________________ 18.5" WSM and 22.5" OTG.

06-03-2021, 07:28 PM	#11
SmokyDick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-13-18 Location: KY Name/Nickname : Rich	I had to replace mine recently and it sure didn't come out easily. I had to dremel that thing off.