How To Do Your Own Gas Grill Maintenance at Home and Save Money – 5 Easy Tips Anyone Can Do
BBQ Grill Maintenance
Your gas grill is an investment — both in money and family enjoyment. So keeping it running well will not only save you money, but also make your grilling experiences, family outings and friendly cookouts much better. The less time you have to spend worrying about your grill, the more time you will have to spend with your family and friends.
Here are 5 easy tips for keeping your grill in peak condition:
1. Always clean the burners before the first grilling of the season and then as needed throughout the year. To clean the burners — remove the burner completely and use a wire brush to clean the exterior of the burner. This will remove any excessive leftover residue and any loose rust. Then clean out any clogged up gas holes with a paper clip. Check your venturi tubes for possible blockages by insects and clean with a venturi brush or bent coat hanger.
2. For good grilling you need clean grates. Here is a simple way to clean them. Cover the grid with a layer of aluminum foil and run the grill on high for 10 to 15 minutes. The baked-on food will burn away to a fine white powder which can be easily brushed off.
3. When your lava rocks get saturated with bbq drippings and grease, change them out. Do this at least once a year. Better yet switch to ceramic or porcelain briquettes which are less porous and can be cleaned by turning them over and heating.
4. Rub a light coating of vegetable oil on the outside of you grill (when it is cool) with a paper towel to protect it from the weather.
5. Keep squirrels and other animals from chewing and damaging the gas supply hose from your tank by occasionally wiping the hose down with an ammonia and water cleaner to remove the BBQ drippings and their seductive smell.
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