Weber E330 Genesis and snow damage?


 
BruceB_AlbanyNY

BruceB_AlbanyNY

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I usually move my Weber E330 into a gazebo during the winter and place a cover over it. However, if we have a nice winter day, I'd like to use the grill, and the gazebo is too far from the house.
I'd like to keep it on the stone patio out back instead, so I can easily uncover it and fire it up. Here's my concern:

If we get a foot of snow surrounding the grill, will the grill be damaged? Would the snow cause the bottom to rust?
 
I can't say for sure about the snow, but with a decent cover a foot of snow should not be too much concern.

moisture that collects inside the cabinet, or under the bottom shelf, or at the lower hinge pivots are the areas to watch for rust.

My experience with covers is they hold moisture under them, and it's going to collect at the low points.

Maybe remove the doors for winter and store them inside. That will help with the hinge pivots.

Not having a cover that goes all the way to the ground might help with airflow. Frequent use would also help.

good luck!
 
Either a garage or covered area is the best. If you do have to leave it outside, a good cover that breaths and one that doesn't go all the way to the ground is probably the second best solution. Leaving a cabinet grill out in the rain and elements is going to turn it into a rust farm in a few years.
 
We are year round grillers. No covers.

I mounted the tank on the outside of the grill to keep from dragging it over the bottom shelf. More space and less scratches.

Just keep the cabinet clean and spray paint it occasionally.
 
Thanks for the reply. My grill cover goes down to the legs. I'm not sure I understand the benefit or removing the doors. I'm not even sure I understand how to remove the doors, TBH. Is there a spring loaded pin hinge at the bottom that I have to push up?
 
BruceB_AlbanyNY said:
Thanks for the reply. My grill cover goes down to the legs. I'm not sure I understand the benefit or removing the doors. I'm not even sure I understand how to remove the doors, TBH. Is there a spring loaded pin hinge at the bottom that I have to push up?
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Water collects at the lower hinge pivots and inside the cart. Removing the doors would allow some air flow to let it dry out inside.

There is a spring clip at the inside top of each door. A small screwdriver will pull it down to release the upper part, then tilt it out.
 
keep our Genesis outside year round. We grill frequently in winter. I clear if off after a big snow - same as with the car. It's held up well. I have to change flavorizor bars every few years - but I'm not sure if that is from keeping it outside.
 
I would not remove the doors on a grill in the Northeast unless you are going to convert it to an open cart

Oak leaves and pine needles cause big problems. They hold moisture and are acidic. Mice will nest in leaves or mulch. Kills grills and air conditioner condensers
 
Fair enough on the leaves and pine needles. I was presuming if it is snowing that the leaves would be gone and most of the pine needles blown off as well.

My reasoning was if the doors were not present and if the cover was shorter there would be air flow do the bottom of the cart.
 
DanHoo said:
Fair enough on the leaves and pine needles. I was presuming if it is snowing that the leaves would be gone and most of the pine needles blown off as well.

My reasoning was if the doors were not present and if the cover was shorter there would be air flow do the bottom of the cart.
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Oaks keep most of their leaves into the winter and pines shed in the cold weather.

I have 2 grills with cabinets side by side uncovered on a composite deck. Half sun and half shade. Doors closed. Drip and catch pans emptied and cleaned periodically. I have been watching them for 6 years now.

#1 - 2014 Genesis 330 with tank in cabinet - no noticeable rust or rot. No debris - somewhat clean.

#2 - 2012 Spirit 3 burner - 4 years tank inside. Last 2 tank outboarded - thanks for the idea. Some minor rust but no rot. No debris - somewhat clean.

I have had about 300 Webers - Gas and Charcoal in the last 8 years. Probably 175 of those were too far gone for refurbishing. Ok for some parts. I stick to free grills or $20 tops so I don’t expect showroom conditions.

I do make an effort to learn about their history and where they resided. I’m nosy but I don’t want to send something with an issue that can’t be fixed to a new home.

Common themes on the bad ones.

Covers didn’t matter if you had these things going on.


Not stored in a shed or garage
Not under a roof - like an outdoor kitchen roof
No maintenance
Full shade in the open
Close to a pool
On concrete without a grill pad
Proximity to Oaks and Pine
Wind damage
Falls
Fires
 
BPratt said:
Oaks keep most of their leaves into the winter and pines shed in the cold weather.

I have 2 grills with cabinets side by side uncovered on a composite deck. Half sun and half shade. Doors closed. Drip and catch pans emptied and cleaned periodically. I have been watching them for 6 years now.

#1 - 2014 Genesis 330 with tank in cabinet - no noticeable rust or rot. No debris - somewhat clean.

#2 - 2012 Spirit 3 burner - 4 years tank inside. Last 2 tank outboarded - thanks for the idea. Some minor rust but no rot. No debris - somewhat clean.

I have had about 300 Webers - Gas and Charcoal in the last 8 years. Probably 175 of those were too far gone for refurbishing. Ok for some parts. I stick to free grills or $20 tops so I don’t expect showroom conditions.

I do make an effort to learn about their history and where they resided. I’m nosy but I don’t want to send something with an issue that can’t be fixed to a new home.

Common themes on the bad ones.

Covers didn’t matter if you had these things going on.


Not stored in a shed or garage
Not under a roof - like an outdoor kitchen roof
No maintenance
Full shade in the open
Close to a pool
On concrete without a grill pad
Proximity to Oaks and Pine
Wind damage
Falls
Fires
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What does the “On concrete without a grill pad” perpetuate? Or I guess another way to ask is, what does the grill pad prevent?
 
John-NY said:
Does there have to be contact between the grill and the concrete or does even close contact (inches) perpetuate it?
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Contact is obviously worse, but even close proximity can do it. IDK if it's just the concrete's fault. If you have to deal with cold winters causes the concrete to "sweat" and give off a lot of moisture. Which condenses even worse on metal things above it like car chassis for example.
 
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