Weber Genesis Grill Repair

[@sunnymoments5280]

This video saved me $400!!! I had actually put my grill up for adoption, but nobody wanted it. After poking around some of the other videos, this one was so clear, it gave me the courage to dive in & do it myself. Replacement parts for burner, ignition/starter, flavor bars, grates & drip pans + liners cost about $200. The replacement Weber I had my eye on was ~$600+. Gotta say it is a RIGHTEOUS FEELING to fire up my new guts (on so many levels) grill. Thanks for the great video instructions. I'm a 61 year old former tech writer----if I can do this, so can you!

[@Instantphojo]

It’s 2024 here and this video is still relevant. I just a red Weber Genesis 1000 for $30!! It still works great but needs a little tlc. Thank you for doing this video.

[@janepacheco2557]

This was the most awesome video ever. I am a 72 year old female and followed this step by step couldn’t have been better...Thank you Thank you.

[@grillparts]

Ah, you're too kind! Happy to help.

[@igfoobar]

I love this grill. I've had mine for over 15 years and will keep it going for as long as the parts are available.

[@mcaudill]

This video is perfect, straight to the point and clear. We have had our grill for 15+ years. This is our 3rd time buying parts for it. The website is great to navigate, to find exactly the model and the parts. This time I found this video and was willing to try to change the igniter that does not work for a while. Great job on your order process too. My only suggestion is to put the video in a more accessible place, because it was embedded in one of the parts and it covers much more than just that part. Keep up the great work and quality!!

[@jh9992]

I've always had my eye open for a new propane grill but I've kept my 25 year old Weber Silver is still going strong. I have a stick burner smoker, pellet smoker, Weber kettle, flat top grill, and open firepit for all kinds of grilling but there is no need to upgrade your propane grill if it is solid and still does the job. 2 things that are a must for this grill: 1) cast iron grates and 2) for the pros that know exactly what they are doing (and I don't recommend this for the average bbq guy): unregulated propane hose for those moments when you want to get a 700 degrees sear.

[@KKTR]

Gotta love a video like this that gets right down to business. The narration was perfect and completely understandable. Bravo.

[@grillparts]

Thanks!

[@atomic_9182]

I’ve had mine for about 20 years. Still a great grill. I need new flavorizer bars and the igniter doesn’t work but it’s still my go to grill!

[@JohnBinFlorida]

Thank you! This helped me rebuild my Weber Genesis grill that was originally built in 2001.

[@colinthompson5841]

That was the clearest, most informative DIY video I have ever watched, thanks! I just need to fix the igniter but after watching, I may replace it all!

[@grillparts]

Thanks! You're too kind.

[@Thisjourney17]

It was so easy to change out those parts! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@mxdavis]

Well shot and explained. I know they are trying to sell parts here but it would be nice to know when cleansing and maintenance is not an option forcing me to buy parts.

[@grillparts]

We pay the bills by selling parts, but the main function of the video is to show owners how the process works. Did you have a specific question? Cleaning these is just a matter of pulling the grates & flavorizer bars, then scrubbing away.

[@14axleman]

Awesome video. makes it sound like he is talking to an adult, no wasted time trying to make you understand and does not love to hear him self talk

[@jeffreywolf5235]

I prefer those old push igniters over the battery ignited ones they went to after the silver series I believe. I've had a silver one for over 25 years and replace the igniter maybe three times. I just got a used Genesis s310 and needed to do the igniter right away because it was dead. It seems to me the old push ones are much higher quality you don't need batteries to run and they never fail to start

[@shifty3786]

Great video/each step clearly shown, and the voice over easy to understand. Thanks

[@dottierogers4625]

Thank you, a big help to me since I have to change the manifold, better than buying a new grill,

[@denisegalloway853]

Thank you! I was replacing the crossover gas bar and needed instructions! Great video!!!

[@Joe-mx2xe]

Excellent! Many thanks. Perfect articulation and pace.

[@turtlehead2]

Great video. I have one of these I’m ready to go to town on. It definitely needs an igniter and I’m going to replace the burners just because.

[@MaxxDoberman]

I was given a grill just like that. I took all the gas components off and with a two minor modifications, I converted it into a charcoal grill.👍👍

[@johnmanthey2683]

I have a Genis 1000 3 burner. Did a lot of that last year. Only thing is I can’t get the temp therm out.

[@amaiasoler4284]

My dad just gave me his Weber grill that he bought in 1985. He hasn't used it for the last 20 some odd years.It was outside for the 35 years that he owned it. It was protected by a bbq cover. The only thing that I had to replace was the hose and regulator assembly. BTW, my dad was a tool and die maker and replaced all screws, nuts and bolts with stainless steel ones. As well, he replaced the original "flavorizeer" enamelled angle bars with .5 cm stainless steel. Apart from some rust and discolouration of the bbq lid, this bbq is almost like new. Is there a safe way of painting the metal parts? I plan to paint the legs with rustoleum type paint but I don't know how to refurbish the black enamel lid or the sides. What should I do? I do not want to sell this bbq ever. It was the first bbq my parents bought and I want to treat it like and heirloom. When I lived at home as a young adult, my parents finally felt that they were financially "comfortable" enough to be able to afford a gas bbq. This was their one and only gas bbq and today, I was able to grill our family lunch. It's a keeper

[@grillparts]

Your best bet would be to use BBQ paint and go for a flat black finish. Re-enameling the grill is a pretty tall order, even for an experienced sprayer.

[@cece4119]

You saved me hella money! Thank you sooooo much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕 Easy walk through instructions and replacement parts web link! 👍👍😁

[@hotkofy08]

I have a question, I have a genesis DO1058141, from what I can tell it is a genesis gold c, with a side burner, I don’t see any steel grease trays like this on the website, also I need to replace the push button ignitor collection box, but I’m not sure which to replace with. Thanks, great video

[@grillparts]

Sorry for the lag - your comment got held by KZbin. Did you get your grill sorted? The best way to get help is via email on the contact page of our website www.grillparts.com/policies/contact.htm

[@mikesworld1921]

Hello. Outstanding video! I was given this exact model Weber who was moving. Can you possibly list all of the part numbers you replaced here in this video? I'd like to go to your site and order parts before the Chicago winter hits. Thank You

[@grillparts]

Hi Mike, apologies for the delay. You can find all of the parts for this grill at www.grillparts.com/weber - then just use the grill finder & select "Genesis" for the model, and "2" as the number of burners. This is the only 2-burner Genesis model - some look a bit different but all have the same internal parts.

[@elohssa3949]

Great video short sweet to the point goodness for anything better thanks

[@lumike210]

Just got this grill used, this video helps alot..

[@MichaelRei99]

Funny I have a silver b and it has 3 burners.Also mine is 20 years old and my stainless flavorizer bars have only been replaced once and are going strong!!

[@manbearpig2164]

We found one in a trash pile , like brand new with 3 burners, all it need was the crossover tube, we replaced the flavor bars too , it still looks brand new, I guess some people have more money than brains

[@michaeljdestefano1208]

Great job!! Very well explained. Thanks!

[@trippingonfaith7094]

Are the cast iron grates coated ? Excellent video!

[@grillparts]

Yep - matte porcelain enamel.

[@ProdigalSon684]

I just bought one, it's 18 years old, works great. I'd like to get a wire mesh "shelf" for the bottom of the frame, anyone know where I can find one?

[@nickTHHGTTG42]

Great video! Very helpful, thanks.

[@Janetpolanco]

Thank you. This was very helpful

[@thelunatick1993]

@grillparts Question the connection between the valves and the burner tubes. Is this supposed to be loose. Or are the burners meant to be attached to the valves

[@grillparts]

There is usually a bit of play in those connections but they shouldn't be too loose.

[@davidoliver3586]

Hi - how do you change the thermometer? The original one on mine seems pretty wedged in so I don't know whether to use some old fashioned brute force to get it out (i.e. a hammer) or if I'm missing a smarter way? I have a replacement with butterfly wing nut.

[@grillparts]

Do you know what model you have? This is a Silver A, so it has the thermometer on the right side that just slides out - but it was stuck in there pretty well. If the replacement you have has a wing nut, you have a different (probably newer) model.

[@srmatte1]

I was hoping you had a fix for the lid liner

[@grillparts]

Not sure what you mean by "lid liner"...

[@jeffreywolf5235]

Do you recommend using a MAPP gas torch to loosen up the screws and bolts that don't want to come out?

[@grillparts]

Haven't tried it but that aluminum will start to get mushy at around 1200 degrees...

[@jeffreywolf5235]

@@grillparts thank you I didn't realize how cold it had to be for the aluminum to melt.

[@jeffreywolf5235]

@@grillparts Oh No both manifold bolts broke off. Any tips to remove? I tried 3 different remover junk things them bolts sem to resist punch and drill bit(maybe need a different bit??) What a mess

[@grillparts]

@@jeffreywolf5235 drilling them out is probably the only way.

[@jeffreywolf5235]

@@grillparts yeah I'm going to have to get some high-quality left hand drill bits because the ones I have are all old and just cannot drill into the screws. I must have 300 drill bits and not one of them will work most of them are too big. If I had a welder it looks like as a nice trick of welding a bolt head to the broken screw and removing it that way but I don't

[@woosa42]

What is that on the front of your hood, in between the weber's logo and the temperature gauge at 5:10? Never seen that before. Is that some kind of hood lockdown?

[@grillparts]

That's just a mount for the GoPro camera we used for the overhead view of the grill.

[@barbaralopez4500]

I'm working on mine now - I'll let you know how it goes. My Boyfriend wanted to buy me a new one. I said I am bound and determined to work on it.

[@brianmott728]

I own that same grill which was out for the trash. The pan under the grill is corroded. The grease pan holder is rusted to the point where the metal broke off it that holds it to the large pan above it. The pencil size burner that connects to the 2 larger burners is rusted out to where it can not attach to the one of the larger burners. The grill cost $379 new which someone purchased in 2004. New flavorizer bars and cooking grates along with disposable grease pans were purchased in 2011 but the store may not take that stuff back. Is the grill worth restoring or should I throw it away?

[@grillparts]

Hi Brain. Flavorizer bars only last 3-4 years under regular use & the store probably won't take them back. If the main firebox/grill body is falling apart, the grill is probably not worth saving. Otherwise sounds like all of your worn parts are replaceable, so it just depends on how much you like the grill. You should be able to replace everything for

[@chrisvantuyl5554]

On the crossover tube...is there a certain way to lock it in..or which way to the holes need to be oriented?

[@grillparts]

The burners & crossover really only go in one way. Once they're in place, there's not a lot of movement or need to lock lock it in.

[@chrisvantuyl5554]

@@grillparts I see how the burner go in. But the crossover tube is free to spin and no way to"lock" in

[@grillparts]

No need to worry about it spinning. Have you put this together yet? There's nothing acting on the crossover to make it spin, but it's also not quite round. Just put it in with the holes facing up. Here's the instruction manual www.grillparts.com/images/products-grill-parts/grill-parts-10404.pdf

[@richardgandolfo3386]

The bolts that hold the manifold in both snapped any suggestions how to remove them?

[@grillparts]

That's a tricky one, but you should have enough room in there to drill it out or cut it off & replace it...

[@TruStoogeDrew.]

Don’t know if anyone will see this but I got the 3 burner one and the front burner isn’t getting propane. Any idea what part that would be. Back 2 work fine but it’s a pain to ignite it now

[@grillparts]

The problem might just be a blocked burner (spiders love it in there) or something like a bad valve. You can figure out which grill you have (and find the parts) at www.grillparts.com/weber/

[@TruStoogeDrew.]

@@grillparts thanks, I ordered a new manifold, and once they came in it started working again before I could install lol

[@grillparts]

At least it working - enjoy!

[@patrickbrask1407]

which direction should the holes on the crossover tube face?

[@grillparts]

Hi Patrick. The easiest way to tell is by looking at the larger holes for the crossover burner - those have to face toward each other.

[@jeffwolf8018]

I've had my Weber it's a 3 burner Weber since 1995 and unfortunately all the bolts that are inside of it are so rusted they fused themselves to the other parts and I'm afraid to touch any of them with the risk of it just disintegrating on me unfortunately I think I'm going to have to get replacement grow or a new one altogether I would love to but disabled it took me a long time to buy this Grill so it's going to take me three times as long as you get another one but but the best grill for the price No Doubt I've replaced a guts about 6 times over the years including the ignition starter the last time I did it I got super thick flavorizer bars and those things still look almost a new shape and they're over 3 years old

[@MaggMagg-pq9uw]

Remember if the outter body casing is damaged, its warranty covered for 25 years . Just received upper and lower due to corrosion

[@stephenhalpern7806]

What soap do you use to clean the grill box?

[@grillparts]

We just use dish soap - it cuts grease pretty well & isn't toxic.

[@MaggMagg-pq9uw]

grillparts oven or grill cleaner

[@rickusifer4574]

Grates alone these days if you can find them are about $150 so I’d have to think a full rebuild would be close to $700-800 plus my labor. With the grill 20 years old I’d just as soon get a new one.

[@grillparts]

The parts used in this video add up to about $275 (and there's a link in the description) & new Genesis grills start at around $700, but you do you.

[@brewingman56]

Thanks for the video. A few suggestions... one turn down the music. Second, talk a little slower.

[@johnkucera4587]

Great informative video

[@cliffordbradford8910]

I don't have a a Weber but one of the Brand X generic gas grills. I wouldn't have replaced the burners as you can clean those out with water or pressurized air and they really ought not to get too dirty. I got my grill from some friends who'd never cleaned theirs and were throwing it out because they got a bigger and better one. I see gas grills on the curb all the time time and nothing that a putty knife, degreaser and some elbow grease won't fix

[@grillparts]

No burner lasts forever. The burners we took out of this one had recently been replaced, but we wanted to show how easy the process is.

[@rickbachman993]

Got one out of the scrap load ,it has promise! As long as critical parts are available... BOOM!!! Own a WEBER . Ok, another WEBER 👍✌️

[@AbyssGP]

Where is the serial number? I have a genesis silver and can’t find it

[@grillparts]

Located on the right edge of the control panel, behind the molded trim panel. Cheers!

[@AbyssGP]

@@grillparts I still don’t see it?

[@grillparts]

Hmmm - it could have come off at some point. You should be able to tell which model it is from this sorting tool: grillparts.com/weber/

[@Retaile23]

Weber has discontinued box which is the heart of the Genesis.

[@jeffreypettit6607]

Discontinued box? What do you mean?

[@grillparts]

@@jeffreypettit6607 The firebox (main body of the grill) is no longer available.

[@thomasjennings5898]

Thanks a lot...

[@arrosconpollo1]

Great video! If you re-edit it, just delete the music. You don’t need it. Thanks

[@solstar4778]

👍❤️🤠