Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Your BBQ Equipment

A great grill can last a long time, but only if you care for it properly. There are specific steps you can take in each season to make sure your grill performs at its best at all times.

Here is your seasonal checklist for great grilling success. 

Spring

Here in Texas, Spring is more than warm enough to bust out the grill early. Some people even grill clear through the winter.
Even if you've been grilling all this time though, it's time to take the following steps.

  1. Lubricate wheels and hinges.
  2. Clean the grill.
  3. Season the grates by coating them with cooking oil and letting them heat.
  4. Check for damaged components.

If you find any damage, it's time to repair them or have them repaired. Remember, a damaged grill is an unsafe grill. 

Summer

Keeping your grill clean through heavy use is the name of the game in summer.

  1. Take out all the grates and burners and clean everything.
  2. Scrape off buildup with grill brushes.
  3. Continue to keep an eye on grill maintenance issues.

Of course, we don't want you to stress about this. Mostly, you should be focused on creating the most delicious meat you can create! 

Fall

Grilling goodness usually slows down in the fall. The main trick here is to remember that your grill will need winterizing soon, and you'll want to be prepared.

  1. Give the grill another round of thorough cleaning. 
  2. It's time for another round of grill gate seasoning.
  3. Look for built up debris or deposits on the box or burners, and remove them.
  4. Conduct another inspection.

Winter

Now it's time to winterize your grill. 

  1. One more round of cleaning.
  2. One more round of inspections and repairs.
  3. Spray grates and grill with cooking oil to prevent rust.
  4. Cover and store in a sheltered area.

Here in Texas you can grill in winter if you want to, but the weather can be unpredictable. After each round of grilling, you should clean, cover, and store your grill once more. 

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