3 REASONS WHY YOUR WEBER Q IS NOT GETTING HOT ENOUGH

Does your grill struggle to crack the 500 degree barrier (260C), even after 15 minutes of preheating? If so, we explore three reasons why your Weber Q is not getting hot enough.

#webergrills #weberq

0:00 Introduction
1:25 Reason 1 - Clean Your Grill
2:46 Reason 2 - Check Your Burner Tube
3:54 Reason 3 - Bypass Mode
5:08 BONUS REason
6:11 Recap

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[loganaitken]

Thank you so much. I had only been using the propane control knob to avoid wearing out the barbecue valve, as such it was in bypass mode. I've been grilling at 200F for like three months thinking it was just because it was too cold out. Number 3 resolved it. This was so helpful!

[douglashouck]

Great and correct suggestions on keeping the Q running correctly. I use a paint stir stick to clean my box and then throw it away. For a deep clean of the burner I use Easy Oven Off.

[Suedetaylors]

Thank you sir 🙏🏿 you saved me a lot of money and the wife’s happy I can contribute to cooking once again! It’s been about a year

[SterryCan]

Thanks. You saved me! Was in bypass mode 🤦

[gusford]

Very helpful and informative. Thanks for your time. 👏👍

[marcelotto]

I switched from my Q2200 to my new Spirit E-330 just recently, and there is a noticeable difference.BUT without my first Gasgrill experiences with the Q and Jerry‘s Videos here I wouldn’t have upgraded. So…thanks for your inspiration, your videos and your vibes.

P.S. Even with my Weber Spirit I will stay with you as a subscribe

P.P.S. Greetings from Germany.

[TDotAvenger]

Bypass mode issues are real. This fixed my problem. Great video

[Hawksmarch]

You solved my issue. I was in bypass mode. Thank you

[botodeov]

Good Stuff Jerry....I have the same Weber as you do....a windy day is my main cause of loss of heating....especially off lake Ontario....i can only imagine in Chicago like Minnesota it would be considerably colder....Thanks a bunch Jerry..cya in the next one!!

[robertmainerd]

Nice video Jerry, thanks. Never heard of #3 but how to start a Q is just common sense. As for #1 that is just grosss. It is always better to cook on a clean BBQ!

[danospitpatio]

This man speaks the Weber Q gospel! HEED this advice 100% ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[robeastwood]

Great advice and great video! Something I recently experienced was over heating when the regulator was on low. I decided to follow all of your tips plus clean the thermometer! All back to normal now. Love your channel Jerry!

[davidd]

The temp on my Weber Q was not up to par and it took ages to cook food. Also noticed the flame was somewhat inconsistent across the burner. I've now just cleaned the burners thoroughly with hot soapy water, using a pin to clean out the holes etc.

Looks ok (still a bit of orange flame here and there) when the lid is up but when the lid's down, the flame completely goes out in certain parts. Then when I lift the lid, the flame comes back on again. Would this be a faulty regulator that needs replacement?

[sharpthingsinspace]

I’m just a middle class person with a tiny home but I do own the property so I have more than one grill but the Weber Q is the best for basic camping or if I want to grill for just one or two people.

[Superdave]

Thank you for the video. I have an old Genesis model circa 2000 (red in color) that has always been hot on one side and just warm on the other. I always have to cook on the side that is hot. The burners all work, so I am confused as to why it is this way. It appears that it must be on bypass mode, but I have always turned it on in the correct sequence. How long should I wait when I turn the gas on before turning the one burner on that you light first (I was not clear on that part of your video) in order to reset the bypass mode?. Thank you for any advice you can give me.

[francoisfouche]

I clean the "screen", just on the outside of the grill, where the gase tube fits in, as well. If that is clogged the gas to air ratio will not be correct which may affect temperarures as well.
Regards

[antonystarling]

Wow your describing my grill 😅. Great tips Jerry ty. What have you used to clean the lid of the grill? I have a 1200 ty

[paul.tuttle]

Hi Jerry, believe it or not: mine, as well as the one of a friend of mine actually reach the 600 F ... Both are pretty new, however it's amazing, and the Rib Eyes and other steaks turn out with a beautiful branding - just amazing .... (located by the lake of Starnberg in the south of Bavaria in summer time ...)
Fun fact: The saying, that uncleaned grills bring out more flavor probably goes back to an episode of "Married with children" when Al claims making the best burgers because of his non-cleaned (weber) (char coal) grill ...

[malcolmdean]

Jerry first off great channel. Second the type of charcoal or lump can change how hot your grill can get. Lump charcoal burns significantly hotter than regular charcoal

[billmellinger]

Im on my 3rd regulator on my q1200. Original one, 2nd one from weber $75. I got an adjustable regulator off of Amazon and connectors to conect it. Only have $21 total in in. Weber Q regulators are junk. There are many videos on YT about them going bad.