Troubleshoot and Fix a Propane Gas Grill
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- Grill Girl receives a ten-year-old grill from a neighbor that isn't working. She goes step by step to find the problem and fix it. In this case, the gas regulator that has stopped working. There is no gas at all getting to the burners in the grill. Grill Girl makes the fix with the replacement of the regulator and shows how to safely remove and replace the part. She also goes over the other pieces in the grill that might need to be replaced, including the cooking grids, heat plates, burners, and ignitors. The grill shown here is a Charmglow 720-0036-HD sold in 2005 & 2006 and sold in Home Depot stores.
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Thank you! My husband is lazy about grill maintenance and I decided it is time for me just to handle it. I'm fairly savvy but this really gives me some great info!! Thanks Grill Girl!
Hi Suzanne, I'm glad the video helped and hopefully you're back to grillin'!
Well done. I love that you got that grill working again and kept it out of a landfill. Bravo 👏 👏 .
Cheers Rama!
Thanks for the insight. Grill wasn't lighting. Refilled the tank. After your video, I thought it was going to be the regulator. But when you said to listen as you unscrew from the tank, I didn't hear anything. So, I tried to be more careful to make sure it was seated properly and voila...it started. Great help though and much appreciated!
You're welcome!
I always wear pearls when I do my handy man repairs along with high heels.
MAAM, I LOOKED AT 7 OR 8 MEN AND I'M PROUD TO SAY THAT YOU FIX MY GRILL.
MY WIFE TOLD ME TO BUY A NEW ONE HOWEVER THIS ONE WIFEY BIRTHDAY PRESENT FROM MY WIFE 😂🎉🎉😊😊😊😊THANK-YOU SO MUCH!
Hi JB, I'm glad your grill is fixed! Come back to our channel if you need more help and happy grillin'!
Style, pearls, and a clear explanation. Doesn't get any better than this. I would at least recommend rubber or vinyl gloves.
Mrs. Cleaver...Where's the Beaver?
@@mountainman5025 Mr. Cleaver walks in the door and says to Mrs. Cleaver "Hi honey. How's the Beaver?"
Good work, Grill Girl! I think you solved my grill problem. I heard a sort of "pop" about 15 minutes into grilling chicken. Then. only 2 of 5 burners would light and I could not get it above 250 degrees. I also changed tanks- the first thing you did- and after I did none of the burners would light. Prior to that "pop" I had probably cooked on it over a hundred times, especially during this pandemic. This was the first problem I have experienced with it, other than an empty propane tank. Thanks again!
So glad it helped. It's a fairly common problem, but not a solution that easily comes to mind. Thanks for the comment!
After trying several "fixes" prescribed by the many grill-masters on You Tube, this lady was the only one who went directly to the regulator as the source of substantial heat reduction on the grill. Bingo - problem solved. Thank you! Lead on young lady.
Happy to help Jeffrey. Let me know if you have any further questions and I'm glad you're back to grillin'!
Thank you!! I went to grill some chicken thighs that had been marinating for 2 days and nothing! The propane tank was near empty so I thought that was it so went to Lowe's, got a new one, put the new one in and still nothing. Pulled up your video and now I'm cooking my delicious chicken thighs!! 😂 Appreciate you!! Stay safe!
Wonderful!
THANK YOU!!!! This was finally the you tube video that helped us solve our grill won't light problem. Thank you!
Wonderful! I'm so glad it was helpful! -GrillGirl
Great explanation!
Thank you. We hope you're able to get back to grillin'!
Thank YOU Grill Girl!!!! i watched your video and i fixed my grill-you are the BOMB!!!!
Thank you Shelley! We're glad you're back to grillin'!
After changing out the tank and nothing, I thought try TH-cam. After everything else failed, I found your video. Guess we’re off to get a new regulator. And hopefully my husband will quit pouting cuz I found the solution. Thanks and fingers crossed this works.
Thank you so much for this video. I was able to fix our grill because of this video.
You made that so simple to follow… Thank you
Hi Michael, I'm glad you think so and I hope you were able to get back to grillin'!
Awesome vid, thanks!!👍🏼🔥
SO helpful!! Thank you!
Awesome trouble shoot video. You get sponsors for available, pertinent parts.
Thank you so much. It fixed my grill
Thanks I am not getting any gas flow myself or odor from my grill that is lol. I hope this is the fix. I also didn't get the sound of decompression when I removed the regulator. I will have to try this.
good job Grill Girl! thank-you for sharing your troubleshooting video... you're good looks is also a nice bonus
Thanks! Super helpful!
Wow thanks and God bless you!
God bless you too! I'm glad the video helped.
Excellent help!
My wife and I thank you. Off to Lowes to buy a new regulator.
Did that fix the problem?
They sell regulators at Home Depot and or lowes
Thanks to you I just saved $1000, replaced the NEXGRILL regulator w a universal regulator at Home Depot for $20 instead of the whole grill! THX ThX THX
Wonderful! Happy Grilling!
you have just answered my questions and shown me exactly how to do this ! Thank You
So glad to help! Happy Grilling :)
Thanks for the video, I had the same problem and was able to use this info to fix my grill!
Glad this helped Eddie! :-)
Saved me a lot of money. Thanks!
I'm so glad to hear it! Happy to help! -GrillGirl
Excellent presentation! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Great content! Just what I was looking for! 🖖🏻👍🏻😘
This video is awesome, thank you :)
Thank you and I hope you're back to grillin'!
Thank you!! And you did it wearing pearls too!!
Happy to help!
Thank you so much for this video.
My grill stopped igniting yesterday just before a cookout and after i exchanged the tank i still had nothing... so this will be next to try... plus my electric igniter doesn't work either.
Glad it helped! Happy Grilling
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thanks. got a new regulator and salvaged a grill i got for free Grill Girl for the win!!
Excellent job young Lady! Thank you very much. Someone (gave me a about a $400 gas grill with a griddle today so I must try your instructions. 🤗
Update: I followed the instructions and they worked. The grill that someone gave me is actually a $550 grill sold at Academy Sports. The grill works perfectly well now. Ready for some steaks now. 🍽🤗😋
Wonderful thanks for sharing!!
Great video and your hair and makeup are beautiful.
You may have well just saved me!!!! Will be getting one in the future
Sweet tut young lady excellent job. I have joy.
Thank you kindly!
Thank you !
Thank you very much today I'm going to try I hope will work for me 😊
Wow!! Beautiful and handy.
Thanks so much! Happy to help.
So, you didn’t really fix it completely, and yet you created this video. Interesting.
You're just jealous
Thank you for this video. What do you do if there is no flair fitting on the current regulator hose from the grill?
I have the same question. My hose is the type that has the metal pinched onto the hose.
I just cleaned the small holes in the gas grill as the flame was not coming from six holes.I used a small piece of a used bicycle brake cable to clean all holes..the gas grill now works well.
Sometimes that's all it needs! Great work!
So first off, thanks for making this video. You seem very knowledgeable and thanks for sharing your knowledge and your skill at fixing grills.
With that said, please reconsider wearing the pearls. I know its a style thing or its a look your going for... but it's hard to take you serious with them. Loose jewelry should not be worn when working on, well anything really. It's the same with neck ties for guys. It's something they teach right away in shop class and such. I was really worried there when I saw you leaning in over the grill. No real danger for say, (might damage the pearls is all!), but say you work on motors or a fan or something mechanical, you going to have a bad day. Even with electrical whether wires or computers, anything loose is a no no. Please be safe.
Note taken :) I don't work on motors or fans and these pearls aren't real. Thanks for watching!
Awesome possum!!! I was ready to tear it down to check the controls! igniters work, so I'm hopeful the girl with the pearls has steered me to the real problem. Never knew that regulators wear out too...So it may help with a few other projects!!!
THANKYOUVERYMUCH! PS...Do you happen to know what the regulator pressure should be for a 2 burner grille in case there are different regulators???
Nothing sexier than a woman who gets her hands dirty.🤪 Great video
Great Video!
Thank you Orlando!
Learned the hard way.....DO THIS FIRST. One additional thing to check if not all of your burners are lighting---MAKE SURE THE GAS CONTROL TO THE SIDE BURNER IS TURNED OFF BEFORE STARTING TO LIGHT UP THE GRILL! If not, you'll soon find out there is not enough propane to extend beyond the first burner. Easy fix but not too hard to forget. Also, if your new to gas grilling, check to see if your electronic ignition has a AA battery. If so, replace it annually.
Great points, thanks!
Very Informative
Smart woman!
Thanks for the video. I have a char broil that is about 10-15 years old. All I see is the standard regulator and hose assembly, but mine is different. It does not have the nut on the end. Can you tell me what type I should look for and get? Thanks
Hi Kenneth! Indeed you are correct! Charbroil manufactured some grills where the regulator was crimped directly onto the manifold. This means their customers are required to replace the entire manifold when something goes wrong the with regulator. We hate to see that for their customers because regulators go out a few times over the lifetime of a grill. Unfortunately, this manufacturing choice takes a $20 repair up to a $60-$70+ repair. The way to check the price and availability of that part is to go to charbroil.com directly and enter your model number. Your model number should be on a little metal plate on the back of your grill. Hopefully, it's not as expensive as I remember! But in the off-chance that you need a new grill, let us know! We have a few ideas :)
PS, usually that part is called "regulator hose valve assembly" or something similar.
Thanks for the reply and help. I reconnected the regulator hose assembly to the tank and it was working for me. I thought resetting the regulator would only work for a low flame problem and not a no flame problem? This was the most inexpensive gas grills when I bought it so it may be time for a new one. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks again.
GrillPartsSearch sells high quality USA-Made grill by the manufacturer Modern Home Products. It's the brand I have on my deck. If you're looking for a cheaper option, I find that grills made by Onward Manufacturing Company are very decent quality/price. OMC for short, they sell a variety of brands. I believe you can even find many on Amazon. Hope this helps!
excellent explanation! thanks so much1
Glad it was helpful!
Grill Girl, you are awesome! Repair guy wanted to be paid $60 for his "free" esimate, and then also for labor and parts.
So glad to help! Slightly odd thing to be passionate about - helping people fix their grills - but here we are! :)
Thank you so much changing the hose started my grill
Glad I could help!
Do you replace the starters? Mine, 2 of the 4wheels came off, how do I replace the wheels?
Woot! Pearls, makeup, glasses, hair done. I love that bc it really reduces the intimidation factor for women. Thank you!!!
Thank you for watching and women can fix grills just as well as men can! :-)
Good job grill girl but im surprised you didn't attempt to fix, or even menttion anything about fixing the igniters. You and I feel pretty good about using a propane stick to light the burners but many would not. Yes the grill works but it's not fixed.
Great point! I'll try to highlight how to fix an ignitor in a future video. Thanks for watching!
Most likely still had air in the line that had to purge out.
@@daviddixon2166 I thought the same, but I didn't see any spark at on the middle igniter when she tried it. Could be the camera couldn't catch it in the flood of daylight (close the top and while looking through the roti hole, have someone turn the knobs to see if they're sparking). First I'd check if they're is simply the wiring. Mine came loose during storage and both connector and post corroded quite fiercely.
Thank you Grill Girl. Love the pearls. woman after my own heart. Very helpful and appreciate the shot you got of the regulator hooking up to the manifold.
Thanks! Happy grilling :)
Beautiful and smart xoxo
this is great, thanks. i can also not hear any gas coming out despite new tank, so thought it might be regulator too. now i disconnected the tank from the regulator pipe, but i did here some pressure release. can it still be possible that the regulator is the problem, nevertheless (cause in your video nothing happened when removing the regulator pipe)?
Yes it can still be the problem!
This just happened to our grill and your video is the only one I found that had our exact problem! Thank you Grill Girl. Love the pearls!
Glad it helped, Thanks!!
Very helpful
Thanks!
I have a six burner (3 ignition) set up and my grill heats up perfectly fine BUT when I attempt to lower the temperature to medium or below on my first 2 burners (ignition 1), the flame goes out either in a few minutes or when I close the lid (whichever comes first). Works fine no matter what the control knob is at on the other 4 burners. Any ideas? Possibly manifold valve?
Thanks for the question Anthony! It sounds like a gas flow problem for sure. My guess is that you have decreased gas flow which isn't noticeable when you have the burners on full blast, but is a big enough difference at the low-setting that it's causing the burners to not even have enough gas to stay lit. Still, the first thing I would recommend is replacing the regulator. The reason is that a new regulator is inexpensive and easy to replace. With 6 burners, you should have a high-flow regulator to make sure there is enough gas getting to all burners. That's not usually what's sold in stores, so be careful to look at the btu rating. If you want to buy online here's a link: grillpartssearch.com/product/RHA36.html
If that doesn't fix the problem, you can remove all the burners and clear them out with pressurized air of a small cleaning brush. Sometimes, spiders or other insects can build webs or bring debris into the grill over a period of disuse (like winter). Even the smallest blockage can affect gas flow, so after cleaning the burners you can move on to the manifold itself. However, like I mentioned before, the regulator is the easiest thing to try first and also the most likely.
PS - I hope this goes without saying, but just in case - if you, or anyone out there, ever opens your grill to find the burners have blown out - IT CAN BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. First, turn off all gas flow (at the knobs and at the tank). Then, leave the hood open and let the grill air out for 5-10 minutes. Gas will sink to the bottom of your grill. Just because you turn the gas off for a few seconds doesn't mean the built-up gas has dissipated. Thanks again for the question and give us a call if you need any more help troubleshooting - 877-244-0737. It sounds like you have a great grill worth fixing!
Grill Girl by GrillPartsSearch.com thank you for taking the time to reply. I’vs replaced the manifold and it seems to have fixed the problem. Have a nice day!
Nice video! I’m newbe and I can smell gas as soon as I connect connector to the gas tank and it’s off. Is it normal ?
No, this is not normal! Definitely check the connections and you might need a new regulator and hose!
Well done
Thank you Rick! Hope we were able to help you. Happy grillin'!
Great video ,,,,,,who cares that anyone with the fire department is probably pulling their hair out watching this video
You got that right ... I was pretty shocked to see there was no mention of performing any leak test... 🤯
Hey Grill Girl, I got a problem and I can't find a solution. My brand new grill isn't lighting. I can hear and smell gas coming from the burner, and the regulator is releasing pressure when I disconnect. So, everything seems to be functioning correctly, yet it won't light with the igniter or a lighter...any ideas?
This is definitely an unusual set of circumstances. Did you also buy a new regulator with your grill? It is possible that an old regulator would be letting only a small amount of gas through, which is enough to smell but not enough to hold a light. Please always be sure to keep the hood of your grill open for 10-15 minutes after attempting to fix this issue. Propane gas is heavier than air and can settle in the body of your grill which could be a huge hazard. If your regulator is brand new, you could try it on a friend's grill to make sure it isn't faulty. Otherwise, it is possible there is some blockage or issue with the manifold/valve system. that would require quite a more in-depth troubleshooting walk-through. Let me know if you've figured it out!
Thanks! Bottom line; get a new regulator......POW!
I am here in 2024. Thank you so much
Hope we were able to help! Happy grillin'!
regulator leaking at tank bought replacement still leaking noticed leak coming from plastic nut on connection to tank appears its a common problem any news on how to fix problem?ve tried teflon tape but still hisses
Definitely just buy a new regulator and hose! They are fairly low-cost parts and it's not worth having a gas leak!
Jenn Aire propane grill. Front of the barbecue heats up. Too hot to touch, knobs are beginning to melt off. Any ideas?
Yes, Sounds like you are having some gas flow issues for sure. Oftentimes if there is any obstruction (like spider webs or burner residue) in any part of the burner, it will kick the gas back up to the front of the burner. You can get flames shooting out the front of the burner which is called a "flashback" and can definitely get hot enough to melt knobs. Give the burners a thorough check and let us know if you are still having issues!
Back flow from a bad regulator
It may or may not have needed a new regulator. The regulator may simply have needed to be reset. Putting unequal pressure on the reg (opening gas valve too fast after a dormant/empty tank) will cause it to shut off. Mine just did that today. Tank ran out while cooking yesterday and sat like that for 12+hrs. Got new tank, hooked it up & turned it all on. Nothing. Turned everything off incl tank. Disconnected the reg from tank & let it sit for 5 min. Reconnected the reg to tank. Opened the valve slowly and voila. The hiss was there when I turned the burner knob on and lit right up. My grill? 2002 Char Broil with original reg. 17 years old.
Great point, thanks!
why did you replace the tank?
Yeah the old tank was new?
I have some gas coming out and only lighting 2 of my burners could this also be a regulator issue? Great video by the way!
Thanks! Yes, it is possible your regulator is not allowing enough gas flow for all the burners to light. But it is also possible there is a blockage somewhere in the line. The first thing to do is clean out your orifices (those little brass nuts at the end of your valve where the gas flows into the burner). Sometimes they get blocked up with dust or spider webs. Make sure you turn the gas off on your tank or line first! Good luck :)
@@GrillPartsPros I did it!!! It works. Thank you I feel like a bbq goddess. Keep the videos coming.
@@bchristine38 Good for you! You are the grill queen :)
I have an expensive Weber grill and this as happened twice in 5 years.
We're getting ready to upload a video about resetting your regulator. It's one step you can take before you replace it completely and sometimes it can help.
Well done!
U said u would root cause everything that was wrong. How would u fix the ignitors?
Hey! Good point. Since I didn't NEED the ignitors to work to turn on the grill (I used a lighter) and because the video was already over 7 minutes long, I kept this video focused on the regulator. It's a great suggestion and I will try to get an ignitor troubleshooting video up soon. Thanks for watching.
Did you check to make sure you had no leaks on that fitting? Soap & water in a spray bottle.
Thanks! That is one way to find a leak in the hose or fitting. In this case, there was no sound of release from gas at the tank and no smell of gas which made me think it was the regulator itself. Either way, I would have had to replace it. Thanks for the comment!
The burners on my grill work fine but when I turn all 4 burners on at the same time, the flames go down. Any ideas?
Sounds like a regulator problem. You can try resetting the regulator: To reset, first turn your propane tank and all burner control knobs completely off. Then disconnect the regulator from the tank. Leave it alone for 15-20 minutes. Then reconnect. Make sure the connection is tight where the regulator hose connects to the grill. You need to use a wrench and make sure it is a snug fit but don't over-tighten. Then turn your tank on. Then your burners and try to light. If you still have low gas, it's time to replace the regulator!
I have this same grill. My issue with mine is that i can only keep 1 burner running at a time. What could be causing this?? By the way, I love your videos.
@grillpartspros ??
@@alvarolopez6148 Have you tried replacing the regulator and hose? Sounds like you might not have enough gas to keep all the burners lit.
if its not lighting on its own with the igniters,,,its not really fixed. You just solved 1 problem
True, but you can safely light a gas grill with a long-handled lighter. We just uploaded a video about this!
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Only a Woman can explain this, well done.
She should have used a pipe wrench...And hand tight gas fittings???
My new grill still not lighting up, I tried checking leakage, resetting regulator, new hose, manually lighting,…. Everything
Omg you are so hardcore doing these task as a women. I would get someone to do it for me as it scares me if something goes wrong.
ESPECIALLY DEALING WITH GAS!
Would have never been able to do it with out the pliers.
I hope you're back to grillin'!
Mys super hard. Could you tell me what it smells like?
Very cool of a female understanding this and showing this. Excellent job. Very well done. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you!
What will be the other trouble shooting if the regulator was already change and still doesn't light up
Hi Antonio, it could be a problem with the ignitor or the valve system. You'll want to note if you can smell any gas at all. If you have a new tank and a new regulator, but you're still not getting any gas into your grill, it could be a blockage in your manifold. Check for spider webs and make sure your valves open and close (they turn without seizing up). If you need more troubleshooting help, please call the GrillPartsSearch.com experts at 678-272-2451
how to diagnose the regulator is bad? Why will it go bad? What are the signs?
They simply go bad over time, the plastic and rubber get old and the mechanism fails. Look for low or no gas supply.
I have a new gas tank and regulator and still only a tiny hint of gas comes out. Now what.
The grills were stainless. What are they now?
Hi Pr3ct, they are still stainless steel and stainless steel replacement parts can be purchased on our website at grillpartssearch.com.
No checking for leaks with soapy water?
great point! I did not need to check with soapy water because I identified the problem before I needed to. However, if you have the sound of gas and the smell of gas, yet no gas in the grill, the soapy water technique is a great one!
@@GrillPartsPros With all due respect, safety comes first. You might have a small leak and not hear it or smell it. Please use a third sense, your sight, to ensure yours and your family's safety.
@@DrMcZero Safety always comes first! Since I had decided to replace it, I didn't see the need to do an additional test, but yes I agree.
Not gonna lie, great video but I'm kinda shocked that there was absolutely no mention of doing a leak test with one part dish soap & one part water-- something everyone should ALWAYS perform when either hooking up a new tank or regulator. Not doing a leak test is a mistake that can (and does) cost lives. I am certain you are aware of this safety measure but not sure why you would skip such an important (perhaps the MOST important) detail. Aside from that, nice DIY video!
Leak Test Explanation is definitely on our list for new content!
But you dint clean the glow plugs to spark better. It would light up with the knob. But good job.
It is true that having grease-covered electrodes can cause the "flash-backs" you're referring to where it heats up the knobs and causes damage. That was not happening in the case of this grill, but it's good to be aware of as you clean up an old grill!
Wow. No gloves!
Doesn’t the sparker require batteries to work? This is a great viddy, would be even better if you showed how to get the sparker working again.
Hi Dennis! Definitely, this grill needed some new ignition parts, but we've since uploaded videos about ignition as well!
Grill Girl equals 🔥 😘
Do you need Teflon tape to make sure gas doesn't leak on fitting?
Hi Jason,
You do not need teflon tape on a standard gas regulator connection. It uses what's called a flare fitting and is self-sealing. You would only need teflon tape on what's called a pipe thread fitting. Most home users will not encounter this unless you are hooking up gas lines outside your house or installing your own water heater / gas fireplace etc.