LarryR
TVWBB Diamond Member
Greetings, first time poster, what a great site!
I need some advice on a decision I’m having difficulty making – Repair my current grill or purchase a new one:
I have been a very happy Genesis 1000 (same unit) user for the past 12 years, however over the past year I’ve started having some problems with her; I replaced the burners and manifold about six months ago and while she’s running better than she was with the old burners, I’m getting hot and cold spots and I can only get her to pre-heat up to about 425 degrees. I’m also having some challenges with the front burner tube and as it seems to run lower than the middle and back. I love the grill and my thoughts were to replace the burners/manifold and if I was satisfied with the results (should burn just like when she was new I thought) then I would replace the cooking grate and flavorizer bars. Now I’m starting to think it’s not worth the additional $100 based on how she’s burning. I’ve tried adjusting the air things on the manifold and currently have them set to about ¼ inch and no success. I cleaned around the lid and other ventilation locations back to new condition and no success. Any suggestions guys? I really love the grill, it was a gift from my father who is no longer with me and I’d like to continue using it for sentimental reasons . . . but it’s becoming increasing challenging to cook on. Note, I have also replaced the regulator.
We grill 2 – 3 times a week year round, don’t know if on this site that’s considered often or not but you can see how frustrated one might get with the mediocre performance I’m currently experiencing. I’d really rather get her running better and purchase a new off-set smoker than buy a new grill so any ideas/direction would be greatly appreciated. Also, what is a PCI grate?
Thanks in advance – LarryR, Fresno, CA
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WSM (est. delivery date 5/3/07)
Weber Genesis 1000
22 1/2 Performer w/Touch-N-Go
I need some advice on a decision I’m having difficulty making – Repair my current grill or purchase a new one:
I have been a very happy Genesis 1000 (same unit) user for the past 12 years, however over the past year I’ve started having some problems with her; I replaced the burners and manifold about six months ago and while she’s running better than she was with the old burners, I’m getting hot and cold spots and I can only get her to pre-heat up to about 425 degrees. I’m also having some challenges with the front burner tube and as it seems to run lower than the middle and back. I love the grill and my thoughts were to replace the burners/manifold and if I was satisfied with the results (should burn just like when she was new I thought) then I would replace the cooking grate and flavorizer bars. Now I’m starting to think it’s not worth the additional $100 based on how she’s burning. I’ve tried adjusting the air things on the manifold and currently have them set to about ¼ inch and no success. I cleaned around the lid and other ventilation locations back to new condition and no success. Any suggestions guys? I really love the grill, it was a gift from my father who is no longer with me and I’d like to continue using it for sentimental reasons . . . but it’s becoming increasing challenging to cook on. Note, I have also replaced the regulator.
We grill 2 – 3 times a week year round, don’t know if on this site that’s considered often or not but you can see how frustrated one might get with the mediocre performance I’m currently experiencing. I’d really rather get her running better and purchase a new off-set smoker than buy a new grill so any ideas/direction would be greatly appreciated. Also, what is a PCI grate?
Thanks in advance – LarryR, Fresno, CA
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WSM (est. delivery date 5/3/07)
Weber Genesis 1000
22 1/2 Performer w/Touch-N-Go