Grills & outdoor kitchens guides
Costs, troubleshooting and care for grills & outdoor kitchens, written by people who service them.
Grill igniter
Why Won't My Grill Igniter Spark? 9 Fixes From Grill Techs
Clicking with no spark, spark on some burners only, or nothing at all. The checks grill techs run, in the order the parts usually fail.
Gas grill won't light
Gas Grill Won't Light? What Grill Techs Check First
No flame at all, or only one burner lights. How to tell a gas supply problem from an ignition problem, and the fixes techs use most.
Grill not getting hot
Why Is My Gas Grill Not Getting Hot? 8 Causes and Fixes
Low flame, long preheats and a grill that tops out too cool. Regulator resets, clogged burners and undersized natural gas lines explained.
Yellow grill flame
Why Is My Grill Flame Yellow? Causes and Fixes From Grill Techs
Lazy yellow flames and soot on your food. Spiders in the burner tubes, air shutter settings and wrong orifices after a gas conversion.
Grill flare-ups
How to Stop Grill Flare-Ups and Handle a Grease Fire
Why your grill keeps flaring up, how to manage grease so it stops, and the right way to handle a grease fire.
Grill gas smell
Grill Smells Like Gas? What to Do First and 8 Causes Techs Find
What to do the moment you smell gas at a grill, how to run a soap bubble leak test, and the causes techs find most often, from loose tank fittings to…
Rotisserie motor
Grill Rotisserie Motor Not Working? 7 Causes and How to Check Each
Why a grill rotisserie stops turning, how to tell a dead motor from a binding spit or a tripped outlet, and which parts usually fix it.
Infrared burner
Infrared Grill Burner Not Working? Cracked Tiles, Safety Valves and Other Fixes
Why infrared sear and rotisserie burners fail to light, go out when you let go of the knob, or glow unevenly, and when the whole burner needs replaci…
Gas grill burners
How Much Does a Gas Grill Burner Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 burner prices by brand, from $20 universal tubes and Weber kits to $300 to $550 OEM burners for Fire Magic, DCS, Alfresco and Lynx.
Gas grill valves
How Much Does a Gas Grill Valve Cost? [2026 Prices]
What a replacement gas valve or valve manifold costs for Weber, Summerset, Blaze, Lynx, Twin Eagles, Fire Magic, AOG, DCS and Alfresco grills.
Grill igniters and ignition parts
How Much Do Grill Igniter Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for grill electrodes, igniter kits, spark modules, wires and battery boxes, from $20 universal kits to $600 Lynx hot surface upgrades.
Grill cooking grates
How Much Do Replacement Grill Grates Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 grill grate prices by brand and type: porcelain cast iron, stainless rod, hexagon and diamond sear grates from Weber to Lynx and Fire Magic.
Heat plates, flavorizer bars and briquette trays
How Much Do Grill Heat Plates and Briquette Trays Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for flavorizer bars, heat plates, flame tamers, vaporizing panels and ceramic briquette trays, from Weber and Blaze to Fire Magic and Lyn…
Grill rotisserie parts
How Much Do Grill Rotisserie Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What rotisserie motors, spits, forks, full kits and rotisserie back burners cost, from universal Amazon kits to Lynx, Fire Magic and Wolf.
Grill control knobs
How Much Do Grill Knobs Cost? [2026 Prices]
What replacement grill control knobs, bezels and lighted knob parts cost, from universal Amazon knobs to Lynx, Fire Magic, Alfresco and DCS.
Grill regulators, gas hoses and conversion kits
How Much Does a Grill Regulator and Hose Cost? [2026 Prices]
What propane regulators and hoses, natural gas hoses and quick disconnects, gas conversion kits and burner orifices cost, from universal kits to Lynx…
Infrared grill burners
How Much Does an Infrared Grill Burner Cost? [2026 Prices]
What infrared sear burners, rotisserie back burners, burner screens, thermocouples and IR safety valves cost, from Coyote and Summerset to Lynx and A…
Grill lights, knob lights and transformers
How Much Do Grill Lights Cost? [2026 Prices]
What interior grill lights, halogen and LED bulbs, light switches, knob lights and transformers cost for Lynx, Alfresco, Fire Magic, AOG, DCS and mor…
Grill drip trays, grease trays and liners
How Much Does a Grill Drip Tray Cost? [2026 Prices]
What replacement drip trays, grease trays, catch pans and disposable liners cost, from Weber and Napoleon to Fire Magic, Artisan and Lynx.
Grill covers
How Much Does a Grill Cover Cost? [2026 Prices]
What OEM and universal grill covers cost in 2026, why built-in and freestanding covers are priced differently, and when a cheap cover is fine.
Grill repair vs replace
Should You Repair or Replace Your Grill? Part Costs vs New Grill Prices [2026]
When fixing a gas grill makes sense and when to buy new, with 2026 part prices compared to new grill prices for Weber, mid-range and premium built-in…
Professional BBQ grill cleaning
How Much Does Professional BBQ Grill Cleaning Cost? [2026 Prices]
What a professional grill deep clean costs by grill size and type, what add-ons run, and what you should get for the money.
Grill repair service
How Much Does Grill Repair Cost? [2026 Prices for Common Repairs]
Typical prices for grill repair service: service calls, labor rates, and common fixes like igniters, burners, valves and regulators.
Outdoor kitchen cleaning
How Much Does Outdoor Kitchen Cleaning Cost? [2026 Prices]
What it costs to have a full outdoor kitchen cleaned and serviced, from the grill to the fridge, with add-on prices and how often to book.
Grill installation
How Much Does Grill Installation Cost? [2026 Built-In and Gas Line Prices]
What it costs to install a built-in or freestanding grill, run a gas line, convert to natural gas, and pull permits, with 2026 price ranges.
$ Lynx grill partsHow Much Do Lynx Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Lynx burners, valves, igniters, grates, briquette trays and rotisserie parts, plus how to order the right part the first time.
Fire Magic grill parts
How Much Do Fire Magic Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for Fire Magic Echelon, Aurora and Choice parts: burners, valves, igniters, grids, flavor grids, infrared and rotisserie parts.
$ American Outdoor Grill (AOG) partsHow Much Do American Outdoor Grill (AOG) Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for American Outdoor Grill burners, valves, igniters, grids, vaporizing panels, rotisserie and light parts, L series and T series.
$ Alfresco grill partsHow Much Do Alfresco Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Alfresco burners, valves, igniters, grates, briquette trays, lights and rotisserie parts, plus where aftermarket parts save mone…
$ Twin Eagles grill partsHow Much Do Twin Eagles Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Twin Eagles burners, sear burners, valves, hot surface igniters, hex grates, briquette trays, knobs and rotisserie parts cost in 2026.
$ Summerset grill partsHow Much Do Summerset Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Summerset TRL, Sizzler and Alturi burners, valves, sear burners, grates, briquette trays, igniters, lights and knobs.
$ Hestan grill partsHow Much Do Hestan Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Hestan and Aspire by Hestan burner kits, sear burners, knobs, igniters, thermometers, grates and conversion kits cost in 2026, and why there is …
$ Blaze grill partsHow Much Do Blaze Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Blaze burners, valves, grates, flame tamers, lights and rotisserie parts, with the difference between Traditional and Profession…
$ Bull grill partsHow Much Do Bull Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Bull burners, valves, flame tamers, grates, lights and rotisserie parts, plus where cheaper aftermarket parts make sense.
$ Cal Flame grill partsHow Much Do Cal Flame Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Cal Flame burners, Sear Zone infrared burners and valves, plus how to match parts to your G or P series grill and when universal…
$ Lion grill partsHow Much Do Lion Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Lion L75000 and L90000 burners, valves, grates, flame tamers, infrared burners, igniters and lights, and how many of each a full…
$ Kokomo grill partsHow Much Do Kokomo Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Kokomo grill valves, cooking grids, light switches, infrared sear burners and rotisserie kits, plus what to know before ordering…
$ Delta Heat grill partsHow Much Do Delta Heat Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Delta Heat burners, valves, igniters, grates, briquette trays and rotisserie parts, plus how to tell which series you own.
$ Artisan grill partsHow Much Do Artisan Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Artisan burners, valves, briquette trays, grates and igniters cost in 2026, OEM vs aftermarket, and why your serial number matters.
$ Luxor grill partsHow Much Do Luxor Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for Luxor (AHT) grill burners, valves, igniters, grates, briquette trays and knobs, plus why some Luxor parts are special order.
$ PGS grill partsHow Much Do PGS Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for PGS Legacy and A-series grill burners, valves, igniters, grids and knobs, and how to tell which PGS line you own.
$ American Muscle Grill partsHow Much Do American Muscle Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What American Muscle Grill knobs, valves and sear burners cost in 2026, why most other parts are dealer quoted, and what the lifetime warranty covers.
$ Turbo grill partsHow Much Do Turbo Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Turbo, Turbo Elite and Grand Turbo replacement parts cost in 2026, from burners and valves to grates and briquette trays.
$ TrueFlame grill partsHow Much Do TrueFlame Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What TrueFlame grill parts and add-ons cost in 2026, and why a registered warranty can cover burners, valves and grates for free.
$ DCS grill partsHow Much Do DCS Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What DCS grill parts cost in 2026: burners, valves, radiant trays, grates and ignition, with factory and aftermarket prices side by side.
$ Viking grill partsHow Much Do Viking Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Viking outdoor grill parts cost in 2026, from U burners and briquette trays to TruSear and ProSear infrared burners.
$ Wolf grill partsHow Much Do Wolf Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Wolf OG and BBQ series outdoor grill parts cost in 2026, from burners and briquette trays to transformers and hot surface igniters.
$ Weber grill partsHow Much Do Weber Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
Real 2026 prices for Weber Spirit, Genesis, Summit and Q parts: burners, flavorizer bars, grates, igniters, valves and regulators.
$ Napoleon grill partsHow Much Do Napoleon Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for Napoleon Prestige, Rogue and PRO parts: burners, infrared burners, manifolds, igniters, WAVE grates, sear plates and LED knob parts.
$ Coyote grill partsHow Much Do Coyote Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for Coyote C-Series and S-Series parts: cast and tube burners, sear and Infinity burners, valves, grates, heat grids and igniters.
$ Broil King grill partsHow Much Do Broil King Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for Broil King Baron, Signet, Regal, Crown and Imperial parts: dual-tube burners, Flav-R-Wave, grids, igniters and knobs.
$ Kalamazoo grill partsHow Much Do Kalamazoo Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
What Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet parts and grill surfaces cost in 2026, and why burners, igniters and valves come only through the factory.
$ Traeger grill partsHow Much Do Traeger Grill Parts Cost? [2026 Prices]
2026 prices for Traeger pellet grill parts: hot rod igniters, auger motors, induction fans, RTD probes, controllers and meat probes.
Mice in Your Grill: Droppings, Nests and Safe Cleanup
Mice nest in grills, chew hoses and wiring, and leave droppings behind. Here is what to do, what to leave alone, and when to call a pro.
Deep cleaning a gas grill
How to Deep Clean a Gas Grill: The Step-by-Step Method Grill Techs Use
The full teardown-and-clean method grill techs use on gas grills, from grates to burners to the grease tray, plus what to skip and when to call a pro.
Grill cleaning frequency
How Often Should You Clean Your Grill? A Schedule From Grill Techs
A realistic cleaning schedule: what to do after every cook, monthly, and once or twice a year, and how coastal air, heavy use and smoking change it.
Cleaning a stainless steel grill
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Grill: Rust Spots, Tea Staining and Discoloration
How techs clean stainless grills and islands: daily wipe-downs, removing rust spots and brown tea staining, working with the grain, and passivating t…
Grill care near the ocean
How to Protect Your Grill From Salt Air: A Coastal Homeowner's Guide
How salt air attacks grills near the ocean and the routine that slows it down: fresh water rinses, breathable covers, passivation, the right stainles…
Seasonal grill maintenance
Seasonal Grill Maintenance Checklist: What Grill Techs Check Every Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
A season-by-season grill checklist covering startup, gas leak checks, burners, igniters, grease management, covers and winter storage, from the techs…
Cleaning grill grates
How to Clean Grill Grates: Cast Iron, Porcelain-Coated and Stainless Steel
The right way to clean grill grates by material, the brush to use for each, how to soak and deep clean them, and how to tell when grates need replaci…
Winterizing an outdoor kitchen
How to Winterize an Outdoor Kitchen: Grill, Fridge, Sink and Water Lines
What to drain, unplug, shut off and cover before winter, why freezing climates like Utah need a full shutdown, and what homeowners in mild areas can …
Propane to natural gas conversion
Can You Convert a Propane Grill to Natural Gas? What It Takes and What It Costs
How grill gas conversion works, which brands allow it and which do not, what parts change, what it costs, and why it belongs with a qualified tech.
Finding a grill model and serial number
Where Is the Model and Serial Number on My Grill? A Brand-by-Brand Guide
Where 14 major grill brands put the rating plate with the model and serial number, how to read it, and what to do when the tag is missing or faded.
Built-in grill brands
Best Built-In Grill Brands by Budget: Honest Tiers From Grill Techs [2026 Prices]
Built-in grills sorted into four honest budget tiers with real 2026 prices and what grill techs see break at each level.
Choosing a built-in grill
How to Choose a Built-In Grill: 9 Things Grill Techs Check First
Size, steel, burners, infrared, rotisserie, lights, gas type and cutout: what grill techs look at before recommending a built-in grill.
Hiring a grill repair company
How to Hire a Grill Repair Company: Questions to Ask and Red Flags
The questions grill techs say you should ask before hiring a grill repair company, plus insurance, reviews, parts access and red flags.
Replacing a built-in grill
How to Replace a Built-In Grill in the Same Cutout: Measuring, Jackets and Trim
Measure your island opening, understand why cutouts differ by brand, and find a new built-in grill that fits without cutting stone.