Clean Weber Q1000 and Test for Leaks

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I just bought a Weber Q1000 of a local classified ad and wanted to show you the process of cleaning it and checking for gas leaks. This same process would work for the Q100, Q1200, Q2000 and Q2200 models although they will look slightly different.
New Q1000's retail for $170 here in the US, but I picked one up for a fraction of the cost by scouring classified ads. I had to drive 45 minutes to get there, but I found a well maintained grill that will last me a long time.
Here is an overview of the process:
Remove the lid
Clean the grates with a scraper
Remove the burner tube
Scrape out the cookbox
Spray down with degreaser
Scrub
Rinse
Dry
Test it for leaks!
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20 июл 2017

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Комментарии : 59

@sabrah02 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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!

@peteybrowder 2 года назад

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.

@mr.l6615 4 года назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 4 года назад

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.

@gwarlow 3 года назад

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

@roadlesstraveledd 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@Jurian81 5 лет назад

Thank you for posting this video. It was really helpful

@GrillTopExperience 5 лет назад

I'm glad it helped!

@willsteiner8021 2 года назад

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

@daveschidlmeier6425 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@superdaddys69 6 лет назад

Hey, great video. I just bought same grill, used for half the price. Im going to do some cleaning now. Thanx 👍

@GrillTopExperience 6 лет назад

Nice, that is how I picked mine up too. It takes a bit more maintenance than my other grills, but I find myself using it more and more.

@efraincontreras6287 4 года назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 4 года назад

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

@Sacapuntas69 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@michaelmurray5578 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@spedre8942 2 года назад

Nice

@kimcarr8382 4 года назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 4 года назад

If I can do it, you can do it!

@feroozazeba9534 4 года назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 4 года назад

You are so welcome!

@falabo2004 3 года назад

Excellent video thanks

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

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

@fettyguapo 3 года назад

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?

@scottroberts3705 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 7 лет назад

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

@djnodj 6 лет назад

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!

@byrongass430 4 года назад

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

@michaelturnipseed3541 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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

@michaelturnipseed3541 7 лет назад

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

@lindawalmer2653 6 лет назад

what degreaser do you recommend using to clean the grill?

@GrillTopExperience 6 лет назад

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.

@dj9281 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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.

@45eno 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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.

@annematthews3187 6 лет назад

How do you remove and clean the ignition unit?

@GrillTopExperience 6 лет назад

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.

@rodneymaslovsky4756 3 года назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

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

@bsdgffishtuna5186 4 года назад

500 degrees how long? 15 mins?

@GrillTopExperience 4 года назад

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.

@arturjachec7091 3 года назад

Where can I check the model name on my grill?

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

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

@TheLexiconDevils 5 лет назад

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

@GrillTopExperience 5 лет назад

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

@bellasfuntoyunboxing8460 5 лет назад

Question: Why do all the videos for BBQ refurbishment happy on grass. Ooops another key screw on nut lost again. Just sayin is all.

@GrillTopExperience 5 лет назад

You have to give the screws and nuts a fighting chance. It's more sportsman like that way. And yes, I remember digging through the grass to get on of the nuts back!