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Having the right knowledge about Weber gas grill replacement parts will potentially save you a lot of money if your Weber ceases to work properly. There are several key parts of a Weber that are more likely to fail than others, and these include the burners, cooking grids, rock grates, heat shields, and valves. There are also several other parts, but these are the most likely to fail.
The burner is a hollow, tube-like structure that has inlet holes and numerous outlet ports throughout its body. It is the part of the grill that produces the heat for cooking and is most often in the shape of a capital H. Other popular shapes include ovals, figure eights, and other shapes. Most grills only have one burner, but some of the higher end models can have as many as four individually controlled burners.
Because burners are located at the bottom of the grill, drippings from cooking meat cause them to be the first thing to usually wear out. The dripping are often very corrosive because of their moisture and acidity, which causes the burners to rust easy. A typical burner will only last one to five years.
The cooking grid (or grate), the surface where the food is actually cooked, is another part that may need replacement. Chrome-plated steal grids are the cheapest and shortest lasting of the grids. Porcelain-coated cast iron and steel grates are mid-range types of grids. Stainless steel grids are the most expensive, but they will last the longest and they typically come with a lifetime warranty.
Rock grates and heat shields may also need to be replaced. Rock grates are metal cases that hold lava rocks or ceramic briquettes while heat shields are a plate or tent-like sheet of metal that covers the burner. Heat shields have several other names and are often found on most newer models of gas grills. Both rock grates and heat shields share the same purpose; they both disperse heat from the burners and protect the burners from drippings.
Parts that can be difficult to find replacement parts for are valves. Valve replacements must be exact replicas of the valves they are replacing, so many after market companies do not offer valves or have limited selections. Usually, if you are not able to find replacement valves from the manufacturer, you will be forced to dump your grill. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for grills with faulty valves end up in the garbage.
Some other parts that can be replaced cheaply are the handles, knobs, gauges, and condiment trays. In fact, almost every part on a gas grill can be replaced.
The thing to keep in mind is that most parts can be replaced with after market parts to save a little bit of money. If you purchase after market parts, make sure they meet the specifications set forth in your owners manual.
Seeking out Weber gas grill replacement parts is a great way to keep costs down while repairing your grill and extending its usable life. Having a basic understanding of the components of your Weber grill will make finding those parts easier.
