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When to Replace Your Barbecue
Posted by Sirena Rubinoff
Oct 05, 2009
If you're trying to decide whether to repair or replace your barbecue, the first thing to do is check its age. You can find replacement parts for almost any models made in the last ten to twenty years, but if your model is very old or very unusual, you might be better off simply replacing a poorly working barbecue. If the barbecue you own is sufficient for your needs but simply not working as well as it used to, start out by turning off the gas, give the whole thing a solid cleaning, and then preheat it for 15 minutes to burn off any cleaning residue. After the grill has cooled, check to make sure all of the parts fit together properly and that none of the hoses or fuel lines are cracked, melted or burned. If anything is damaged, try replacing that individual component instead of racking up the cost of an entirely new unit. Make sure to buy replacement parts that match your manufacture's model. And don't forget to use a grill cover to protect all of your hard work restoring your barbecue.
