Webber Grill Problems

VitaBene · 06-02-2011, 05:20 AM

From grillsearch.com:

Humming or whistling from the regulator: Outside temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and the gas level within the tank may cause the rubber diaphragm inside the regulator to vibrate, making a humming or whistling sound. Although this sound may be alarming, this is NOT dangerous as long as it is not accompanied by the smell of gas. Simply adjust the burner settings and usually the sound will subside. If the humming sound persists, a change in atmospheric conditions will eventually stop the vibration.

Lakesrider · 06-02-2011, 06:36 AM

Exactly what VitaBene says...

Here's what Weber said:
HUMMING
A noise that sounds similar to "whistling" or "humming" is a normal condition when certain variables are just right. They include:
Fullness of tank
A newly-filled tank can put pressure on the tank, causing the regulator to vibrate or hum.
Temperature
Barometric pressure
These conditions put additional pressure on the tank.
Humidity - Rainy weather
These conditions can create an accumulation of water vapor inside the regulator which will cause the diaphragm inside to vibrate.
The diaphragm in the regulator may vibrate back and forth, which produces a noise. This is considered normal. There is nothing wrong, and the condition may come and go.
HISSING
From the small hole in the regulator
This hole is used for ventilation - it is normal for air to be released from this hole. If you do not smell gas, there is nothing wrong with the grill. This hole is simply releasing air as it was designed to do.
If there is a strong smell of gas even after the grill is started
There is a leak. Do a leak check with soap and water to locate the source of the leak.
The smell of gas can still be detected, but a leak check did not determine where it is coming from
Check to see if the regulator vent is leaking gas.

dpg · 06-02-2011, 06:56 AM

Webber actually has a call center you can reach and get someone on the phone. No kidding, I've used them before! Don't know the number just try to Google them I suppose. A help desk for grills, what will they think of next?

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06-02-2011, 05:20 AM	#1
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,597 Thanks: 1,644 Thanked 1,642 Times in 845 Posts	From grillsearch.com: Humming or whistling from the regulator: Outside temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and the gas level within the tank may cause the rubber diaphragm inside the regulator to vibrate, making a humming or whistling sound. Although this sound may be alarming, this is NOT dangerous as long as it is not accompanied by the smell of gas. Simply adjust the burner settings and usually the sound will subside. If the humming sound persists, a change in atmospheric conditions will eventually stop the vibration.

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06-02-2011, 06:36 AM	#2
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Exactly what VitaBene says... Here's what Weber said: HUMMING A noise that sounds similar to "whistling" or "humming" is a normal condition when certain variables are just right. They include: Fullness of tank A newly-filled tank can put pressure on the tank, causing the regulator to vibrate or hum. Temperature Barometric pressure These conditions put additional pressure on the tank. Humidity - Rainy weather These conditions can create an accumulation of water vapor inside the regulator which will cause the diaphragm inside to vibrate. The diaphragm in the regulator may vibrate back and forth, which produces a noise. This is considered normal. There is nothing wrong, and the condition may come and go. HISSING From the small hole in the regulator This hole is used for ventilation - it is normal for air to be released from this hole. If you do not smell gas, there is nothing wrong with the grill. This hole is simply releasing air as it was designed to do. If there is a strong smell of gas even after the grill is started There is a leak. Do a leak check with soap and water to locate the source of the leak. The smell of gas can still be detected, but a leak check did not determine where it is coming from Check to see if the regulator vent is leaking gas.

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06-02-2011, 06:56 AM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,604 Thanks: 155 Thanked 231 Times in 168 Posts	Webber actually has a call center you can reach and get someone on the phone. No kidding, I've used them before! Don't know the number just try to Google them I suppose. A help desk for grills, what will they think of next?

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