i'm having the same problem. I have a Weber Q 220 and I can even hold a (very long) lighter to the holes on burner and it still won't light. i've tried different gas and even just purchased a large tank. I have installed a new regulator (thanks Weber) and i still have no light! Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! thanksi'm having the same problem. I have a Weber Q 220 and I can even hold a (very long) lighter to the holes on burner and it still won't light. i've tried different gas and even just purchased a large tank. I have installed a new regulator (thanks Weber) and i still have no light! Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! thanks
you most likely have a clogged burner you will need to pull the burner and clean the gas outlet ports with a paperclip to clear them.you most likely have a clogged burner you will need to pull the burner and clean the gas outlet ports with a paperclip to clear them.
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Since 1995 all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas tank to regulate the flow of gas) have included a safety device that restricts the flow of gas in the event of a gas leak. This safety device can be inadvertently activated in two ways, putting the grill into what is commonly called “bypass”. The first way for the device to be activated is to leave one or more burner control knobs in the “ON” position when the LP cylinder valve is opened. The second is not to wait long enough to “start” the grill after opening the LP cylinder valve. The safety device in the regulator is activated each time that the LP cylinder valve is opened. The device resets itself when the gas pressure equalizes between the closed burner control valve and the regulator, through the hose. If a burner control knob is turned on before the gas pressure can equalize, the device will remain in “bypass”. The length of time necessary to wait to “start” the grill after turning on the LP cylinder valve is dependent on the length of the hose and outside air temperature. It is always good practice to wait a few seconds after opening the LP cylinder valve before turning on the burner control knob to start the grill.
Keep in mind that the safety device reacts to a gas leak. If a grill is in bypass, the gas connections and hose should be tested for leaks with a soap and water solution.
If the grill is in bypass, after checking for gas leaks do the following to get the grill out of bypass:
To reset the gas safety device: Open the barbecue lid. 1. Close the LP tank valve. 2. Turn your burner control knob to the OFF position. 3. Wait at least 5 minutes if the barbecue had been lit, then 4. Disconnect the hose from the LP tank. 5. Turn your burner control knob to the HIGH position. 6. Wait at least 2 minutes, and then turn the burner control knob to the OFF position. 7. Re-connect the hose to the LP tank.
Re-lighting the barbecue: 1. Open the barbecue lid. 2. SLOWLY open the LP tank valve all the way and wait 1 minute. 3. With the lid open, turn the burner control knob to the HIGH position. 4. Ignite the grill by pushing the crossover ignition button. 5. Close the barbecue lid. 6. The barbecue should reach 500 to 550 degrees in 10-15 minutes.
When you are done grilling: 1. Turn all burner control knobs to the OFF position 2. Turn off the LP tank valve last.
* Always follow the re-lighting instructions whenever you use the adapter hose and larger tank.
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Whether
using a gas canister or a tank, To solve this problem, first be sure
you have adequate gas in the tank. If that checks out OK, do the
following:
1. Turn the gas tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank. Or remove the canister from it's holder.
2. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank. Or reinstall the canister into the holder.
3. Open the tank valve or canister valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow).
4. Once the tank valve is fully open, light the burner and set the burner
control knob on HIGH. Does the flame height look correct for being set on HIGH? If so, light
any remaining burners the same way. Do all the burner flames look correct? If so, you solved
the problem. Remember, to always open the tank valve Very, Very Slowly.
Hope this helped you and thanks for choosing FixYa. Happy Grilling!!
Whether using a gas canister or a tank, To solve this problem, first be sure you have adequate gas in the tank. If that checks out OK, do the following:
1. Turn the gas tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank. Or remove the canister from it's holder.
2. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank. Or reinstall the canister into the holder.
3. Open the tank valve or canister valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow).
4. Once the tank valve is fully open, light the burner and set the burner
control knob on HIGH. Does the flame height look correct for being set on HIGH? If so, light
any remaining burners the same way. Do all the burner flames look correct? If so, you solved
the problem. Remember, to always open the tank valve Very, Very Slowly.
Hope this helped you and thanks for choosing FixYa. Happy Grilling!!
Don't worry, you'll be grilling in no time, if you follow these instructions:
1. Turn the gas tank valve OFF.
2. Disconnect the grill's hose from the propane tank and wait 5 minutes.
3. Reconnect the hose to the tank and open the tank's gas valve VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow Motion, slow).
Once the valve is fully open light one burner and turn it to HIGH. Has the flame height returned to normal? If so, light the remaining burner and turn it to HIGH. Do both flame heights look normal? If so, you solve the problem! Remember to always turn the tank valve ON Very, Very Slowly.
Hope this helped you. Please let me know and Happy Grilling!!
Do you mean it won't match light or the ignitor won't spark and light the burners? Or both?
If it won't match light or the ignitor sparks, but the burners don't light, that means you're not getting gas to the burners.
Check to the tank valve and make sure it's turned ON. Also, make sure that there's gas in the tank. If both of those check out as OK, turn the gas tank valve OFF. Disconnect the hose from the tank and wait 5 minutes. Reconnect the hose to the tank and turn the tank valve ON VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow). Once the valve is fully open, light the burner farthest from the tank first and turn it to HIGH. Did the burner light and the flame height looks correct? If so, light the remaining burners following the same procedure. Now, are they all lit and the flames heights look correct? If so, you solve the problem. Just remember to always open the tank valve very, very slowly.
if the burners failed to light. Remove and clean all the burners, as well as the venturi valve on the open of each burner. Spiders like to build nest in the venturi valves.
if cleaning the burners did not solve the problem, you will need to replace the grill's hose/regulator assembly. You can find it in any home center or hardware store that sells gas grills and accessories, for about $30.00. Take you old one with you for comparison purposes.
Hope this helped you troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please be kind enough to let me know. Thanks and Happy grilling!!
Their are several things that can cause this problem:
1. The burner(s) need to be removed and thoroughly cleaned. 2, Low amount of gas in the tank. 3. The grill's gas regulator is partially seized.
The first two are easy for you to solve, The third one is to if you do the following:
Turn the gas tank valve OFF. If you're using a 20lb LP Gas grill tank, disconnect the hose from the tank and wait 5 minutes, If you're using a small 1 lb cylinder, turn it OFF and remove it from the grill. after 5 minutes, reconnect the hose to the tank or reinsert the small cylinder and turn the tank valve ON VERY, VERY SLOWLY (Slow motion, slow). Once the valve is fully open light the burner(s) and turn it to the highest setting. Did the burner light and does the flame height look correct? If so, you solved the problem. Just remember to always turn the tank valve ON very, very slowly.
If the above didn't solve the problem, you will need to replace the grill's hose/regulator assembly (if you're using a 20Lb LP Grill Tank). Which you can find at any home center or hardware store that sells gas grills and accessories. If you're using the smaller insert-able tank, you will need to replace the tank's hookup and regulator mechanism.
Hope this helped you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Happy Grilling!!
Ronald, I doubt that the gas regulator has much to do with this problem, unless the tank valve is turned OFF or the gas tank is empty Have you tried match lighting the burners, to determine if you're getting gas to them? Also, check the spark ignitors at each burned for a grease build up. using a cotton ball and alcohol clean each ignitor tip.
If you've checked all of the above and you're now getting a spark at each burner, but little or no gas to the main burners, do the following:
Turn the tank valve OFF and disconnect the hose from the tank. Wait 5 minutes and reconnect the hose to the tank. Turn the tank valve ON VERY, VERY SLOWLY (slow motion, slow). Once the tank valve is fully open, light the burner farthest from the tank first and turn the burner to the highest setting. Does the flame height look correct? If so, light the remaining burner(s) the same way. Does their flame height look correct? If so, you solved the problem. Remember to always turn the tank valve ON very, very slowly.
When you turn a burner to the light position, all burners should spark. If one is not, clean burner head area where the burner is not sparking. (dirty from boil overs)
Agree with rjmbridge. I called the Weber support people and was told that there is a built in safety feature on the regulator that will cause the flame to burn at a low setting if the gas within the extension tube to the large tank and regulator is not allowed enough time to equalize. They suggested turning on the gas from the tank very slowly, allow about 2 minutes with the temperature control knob turned off, then turn the temp knob on and light. This worked for me.
Check to make sure your burner caps are aligned. I had this problem, and it turned out one of my burner caps was slightly askew. Putting it level fixed the problem.
i'm having the same problem. I have a Weber Q 220 and I can even hold a (very long) lighter to the holes on burner and it still won't light. i've tried different gas and even just purchased a large tank. I have installed a new regulator (thanks Weber) and i still have no light! Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! thanks
you most likely have a clogged burner you will need to pull the burner and clean the gas outlet ports with a paperclip to clear them.
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