Clean Weber Q1000 and Test for Leaks

[@rickcormier9160]

I came across your 7 year old video. It is very thorough and still applicable today. From experience, my only advice is to use a sheet of plastic or cardboard to work on instead of grass. It is very easy to drop a bolt or something and not be able to find it unless you have a strong magnet. I have a couple of used Q’s, 1000 and 1200. I paid $40.00 for my 1000 with a stand and $23.00 for my 1200. I have had to do a few repairs, but they work very well. Today, I changed out the electronic igniter on my 1200 with an aftermarket part. I use them often to cook a quick meal like salmon or frozen burgers. Two of my three GrillGrates for my Jumbo Joe fit nicely and do an excellent job searing when used upside down.

[@sabrah02]

Awesome video. You are my hero because I was going to toss my grill in the garbage. I didn't think about the push pin in the holes. Excellent presentation!

[@GrillTopExperience]

Sam, I'm happy to hear you can save your grill. If that doesn't get it going like you'd like, you can buy a new burner tube for around $20. That is cheaper than a new grill for sure!

[@daveschidlmeier6425]

Just picked up a Q1200 at a flee market for $15. They had it in the original Weber box. They said they only used it about 3 times in 2 years while camping. They were moving across the country and no room for a it. Only problem, the ignition button is missing. I cleaned it, its like new. What a find. I ordered a ignition button and a ceramic griddle for it. I've been lighting it with a match for now. Can heat up to 500° in no time

[@GrillTopExperience]

Yes! If you look you can find really good deals on gently used grills. What a score. Thanks for sharing.

[@roadlesstraveledd]

1:18 i swear you're the only one that pointed out that air inlet mesh needs to be clean! great job! it's very important in order for it to heat up super hot!

[@GrillTopExperience]

Watch out for those spider webs clogging the tubes! Thanks for the support.

[@peteybrowder]

Good Job... on the great video and scoring the grill from a landfill!! Informative yet straight-forward and quickly to the needed information. Thank you.

[@willsteiner8021]

You're great for this straightforward and perfectly clear video on cleaning the Q1000 grill. Thank you so very much!

[@mr.l6615]

Exactly what I was looking for in a video. Right to the point. Thank you!

[@GrillTopExperience]

Glad it was helpful! I'm not one to yammer on for 10 minutes and then do that thing I said I would do in 30 seconds.

[@michaelmurray5578]

Great video! I own a Q2200 and it’s amazing how well the Q works for around the house and also travels well. Also if I’m going to do a reverse sear steak using my pellet grill I will use the pellet grill to get the steak up to temp and my Q to finish it.

[@GrillTopExperience]

It's a great grill. I'm surprised more people don't have one in the US and go for the bigger grills instead.

[@gwarlow]

Who are the "nobs" that gave this video a thumbs down? Takes all kinds, I guess. Cheers and thanks for sharing!

[@Sacapuntas69]

Nice job. I have to clean mine each time I use it because I keep it inside, no outside storage for me living in an apartment. I don't want to attract bugs or ants. Just simple wipe down and scrape any big chunks off.

[@GrillTopExperience]

That's a good idea even when you don't store it inside. If you do that you won't have to do a deep clean. Thanks for watching.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

I found one for free on Facebook marketplace. I cleaned it up and hooked it up with hoss that it came with to the regular size bbq propane tank. I noticed the fitting was leaking because it was still wet from being washef. I removed the hose and hookef it up to the smaller one pound propane tank. It worked just fine. After that I removed the lid and scuffed it up with a scotchbrite pad. I painted it with some blue high temp brake caliper paint I got from Autozone. Works good as new.

[@GrillTopExperience]

I love hearing stories like these. Awesome job saving one from the dump. I've wanted to paint mine for a long time.

[@scottroberts3705]

Just got one yesterday for free. It was missing the grill grate but that was ok since I would have ordered a new grate anyway. A little elbow grease and new grate I have a grill for 37.99-grate cost!

[@GrillTopExperience]

Nice! I should probably replace my grate too it has certainly seen better days.

[@Jurian81]

Thank you for posting this video. It was really helpful

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'm glad it helped!

[@efraincontreras6287]

Nice job. Got this today from my job for free just needs cleaning thanks for the info 👍🏼

[@GrillTopExperience]

Score! I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

[@fettyguapo]

Well shit I just got one from my buddy and used a copper scrubber and was scrubbing the hell outta the inside, can it mess the grill up scrubbing it that aggressively?

[@kimcarr8382]

Nice video. Now I think even I can do it! Thanks!

[@GrillTopExperience]

If I can do it, you can do it!

[@byrongass430]

I have found the best way to clean the burner is to put it in a self cleaning oven,comes out like new.

[@falabo2004]

Excellent video thanks

[@GrillTopExperience]

You're welcome! Thanks for the support and watching.

[@dj9281]

Could you show how to install the drip tray? Mine doesn't go back into place as easily as yours. In fact it wouldn't come out easily and now won't go back in at all. Thanks

[@GrillTopExperience]

It should just pop in. Is it bent in some way? If you can't bend it back, there are a few after market options for around $20.

[@michaelturnipseed3541]

I give my Q 120 a deep cleaning twice a year. Line your drip pan with two layers of foil. Check out the Fire Escape Griller for Weber Q grilling tips. He's good!

[@GrillTopExperience]

+Michael Turnipseed thanks for the tip on Fire Escape Griller. I'll have to check him out.

[@michaelturnipseed3541]

Sounds good. He's in Brooklyn, NY and like you he does a great job. You will see.......

[@45eno]

Just returned home from a Offerup purchase for $40. Wow is it much greasier than yours was. The burner only half lit so that brought the price down to $40

[@GrillTopExperience]

It started out cleaner than I thought it was, but I know better after using it a bunch. Those little grills get dirty quick! Nice save at $40!

[@45eno]

Grill Top Experience yeah it took me a good 3 hours or so yesterday. I took it completely apart except for the grab handles. It is very clean now. The grease drips on the outside caused the paint to bubble and flake off. Does your lid inside paint seem to be holding up, mine has bare metal in spots. Not sure if it was my scrubbing or not, it doesn’t seem like it is easily flaking but the coating certainly coming off if I put effort on it. And I didn’t need a new burner as I wired brush it and pinned out each hole. Thanks for the video.

[@45eno]

Think I might foil under the burner or cut to shape one of those copper grilling mats to place under it as a removable cleanable liner.

[@rodneymaslovsky4756]

why does the burner tube have those two cuts? looks like someone had a go with a Dremel wheel,

[@GrillTopExperience]

I'm not sure why, but even the new ones have that.

[@feroozazeba9534]

Omg....grrrrrrrreat tips...thank you soooooooooooooooooo much. God bless

[@GrillTopExperience]

You are so welcome!

[@spedre8942]

Nice

[@GrillTopExperience]

A clean grill is a safe grill. How often do you deep clean your Weber?

[@djnodj]

Love it! I just got a Q1200 (?or similar) from a neighbor. Dirty as frick, but I'll clean it up and test it out. Neighbor claims it works just fine. I think it's great you show how to approach a used, dirty, AND FUNCTIONAL grill!

[@arturjachec7091]

Where can I check the model name on my grill?

[@GrillTopExperience]

Weber has a serial lookup tool and a location guide to find your serial number.

[@lindawalmer2653]

what degreaser do you recommend using to clean the grill?

[@GrillTopExperience]

I used simple green, but 3 parts vinegar to 1 part dish soap would work too. That part is optional though. You can reduce the risk of fire by using the plastic scraper.

[@annematthews3187]

How do you remove and clean the ignition unit?

[@GrillTopExperience]

Are you having trouble with the ignition unit? The only maintenance Weber recommends making sure the wires are connected and to replace the battery if you have one. The ignition is fairly well protected and shouldn't get dirty. You could try some fine grit sandpaper, but that would be a last try before I bought a new unit.

[@bsdgffishtuna5186]

500 degrees how long? 15 mins?

[@GrillTopExperience]

15 minutes should be enough to burn everything off. You'll notice that it will turn to carbon and brush off easily. That's when it is done.

[@TheLexiconDevils]

I got mine from a pile of garbage. Nothing wrong with it just dirty 😎

[@GrillTopExperience]

That's a good way to do it. Plus you can feel good about rescuing it.