Houston humidity does more harm to a grill than cold ever will. Moisture sits on cast parts and in the burner tubes, and grease holds it there. An hour of cleaning in spring helps an older DCS grill last through another season.
A Simple Cleaning Routine
- Turn off the gas at the tank or shutoff and let the grill cool completely.
- Remove the grates and heat plates and scrub them with a brush and warm, soapy water. Dry them fully.
- Brush the burner surface with a soft brush, working along the ports. Do not use water on the ignition electrodes.
- Empty the grease tray and wipe the firebox bottom so grease does not pool.
- Wipe the outside with a mild cleaner. Avoid abrasive pads on the finish.
What to Look for While You Clean
- Rust that flakes off in sheets rather than wiping away.
- Burners with cracks or openings that look larger than the rest.
- Cracked or sticky gas hoses, and connections that look worn.
- Electrodes covered in grease or with a damaged wire.
Care Through the Year
A fitted cover helps, but cover the grill only when it is cool and dry, because a damp cover traps moisture. If the grill sits unused for weeks, light it now and then so the burners dry out.
If you find rust-through, a worn hose or a burner that will not light after cleaning, stop there. We can look at it, and we will tell you plainly whether the part is worth replacing on a grill of that age.
Booking is simple: call us or fill in our online form to schedule service, and mention that you cleaned the grill first so we can skip the basics. Our grill repair team takes it from there.