I doubt it's got a problem. Likely it's the side you cook on more. Those Q's are pretty reliable. Very simple. If you keep it cleaned it works perfectly. I'd pull the burner and, get a good really stiff wire brush (like a welder's brush) and brush the hell outta the little ports, wash it out...
I always used a cover in winter for convenience only. In clement weather (meaning only possibly liquid precip) no cover on the Webers. I do cover the Wolf though. Only because it's so poorly designed it does not keep water out of the innards if it rains. Which over flows the grease tray and...
Meaning you've tried it or simply anticipating based on it's being Kirkland brand. Honestly I've been enjoying some VERY nice Kirkland single malts and I have to say at $25 a bottle it really holds it's own against $60 bottles I also have here.
So an update on the Member's Mark House Blend product I've tried using. While the roast and flavor profile is quite good (to my tastes) the quality of the either the handling of or the beans themselves is quite "suspect".
I realize there will always be "chaff" in a bag of beans. But, I am very...
Right now it's looking like a long process. Dealing with issues with our dad, and now my own possible health issues. Pretty tough times so far. One day at a time I guess.