BBQ Troubleshooting Guides

WHEN THE COOK GOES SIDEWAYS

BBQ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES THAT GET YOUR COOK BACK ON TRACK

When your smoker will not hold temperature, your grill keeps flaring up, or food is sticking to the griddle, you need answers—not guesswork. Start with the problem you are having and follow clear, practical steps to find the likely cause and get your cook back under control.

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PICK YOUR COOKER. FIND THE FIX.

Whether your smoker will not hold temperature, your grill keeps flaring up, or your griddle is giving you trouble, choose your cooker and find the fix fast..

SMOKERS

SMOKER TROUBLE

Temperature running wild, dirty smoke, weak airflow, fuel problems, or a smoker that will not stay lit? Start here to diagnose the cause and get your cook back under control.

FIND MY SMOKER FIX
GRILLS

GRILL TROUBLE

Flare-ups, uneven heat, ignition trouble, food sticking, or a grill that will not reach temperature? Find the likely cause and get back to cooking safely.

FIND MY GRILL FIX
GRIDDLES

GRIDDLE TROUBLE

Food sticking, uneven seasoning, cold spots, grease problems, or a griddle that will not heat properly? Find the likely cause and get your cooking surface back in shape.

FIND MY GRIDDLE FIX
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