While Weber is best known for their line of charcoal grills, they also make a wide variety of high-quality gas grills that are popular with consumers. If your grill isn’t heating up completely or has uneven heat, the burners are most likely the problem. Here is a tutorial to help you confirm that the burners need replacement and also how to do it.
Do you need to replace the burners?
The first step is to make sure your burners cannot be repaired. Start by making sure the propane tank has enough fuel, and then check the fuel hose for leaks using a solution of water and dishwashing liquid. If you see bubbles in the solution, there is a leak in the line. In this case, you will have to order some affordable replacement parts to fix the leak. Next, try lighting the burners on high for 10 minutes. Check the spider screens for blocks that can prevent propane from reaching the burner.
You can also try resetting the excess flow safety device. To do this, turn off all burners and close the valve on the propane cylinder. Disconnect the regulating valve, light all burners to maximum and wait one minute. Now turn off the burners again and reconnect the regulator valve. Reopen the tank valve and test the burners.
If these steps did not work, you will need to replace your grill burners. Here’s how to do it.
How to Replace Weber Grill Burners
1. Obtain the correct Weber grill parts. You will need your model number to make sure you order the correct burners. You can order grill parts online to save money or see if your local hardware store has them in stock.
2. Now, close the valve on the propane tank and disconnect the cylinder, removing it from the tank, as well as the cooking grates and flavoring bars.
3. Remove the control panel by removing the screws that hold it in place.
4. Loosen the burners by turning the bottom nut with a pair of pliers.
5. Lift the burner at an angle to remove the burner along with the tube assembly.
6. Insert new burners in the same position and make sure the burner tubes fit into the venturi tubes behind the control panel. The burner tubes don’t actually stick to the venturi tubes, but they should be at least 1/2 “in so they won’t disconnect if the grill is hit.
7. Replace the locknut under the grill to secure the burners in place.
8. Replace the control panel and put the cooking grate, flavoring bars and propane tank back in place.
9. Reconnect the propane gas regulator to the valve and turn it back on.
That’s all it takes to replace the burners on your Weber grill. While the Weber grill parts are well made, all of the burners eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Make sure you order the correct parts and you’ll find it’s easy to do the job yourself and save money without buying a new grill.