I have a Genesis B grill that is 12-15 years old. Won't heat past 400 degree's despite new Burners and Regulator. Wondering if Thermometers go bad?
513766
The Thermometer went bad on my Weber Silver B. Same as you, it wouldn't read past a certain temperature. I purchased the 9815 replacement thermometer to solve the problem. The 9815 is a genuine Weber replacement part for my Weber Silver B.
513767
Yes, they do go bad. In my case, the needle apparently broke and simply hung in the down position, never moving with temperature change. Replacing it was easy, using instructions in replacement thermometer box. You can also use an oven thermometer to compare with the grill thermometer to get a sense of the temperature reading's accuracy, but then you may have to decide which reading is correct, if either.
513768
Yes they do. I replaced my old one after about 9 years and the new one is fine. I suggest the person asking this question replace his/her thermometer also, but check the burners too.
513769
yes they do,just like anything else with age. with wear and tear things break down. my thermometer had to be replaced after about nine years.
513770
Not sure if it is your problem but thermometers go bad very easily. They are usually the first thing to break.
1519408
Not sure why they have that on there. I've used it at 500 with no problems other than some smoking from the seasoning. My guess is because of the smoking that can occur past that temp. But I've seen no damage or issues to mine from going over.
1986835
If this happens on every use, the probe or wire is probably bad. I have never had a problem when using a probe in the oven, but on the BBQ, the probe wire can be subjected to extreme temps. Say during a flare up or right over a burner. What I do now is loosely roll on foil from the beginning of the probe to the point the wire exits the BBQ. About 3 layer wrap seems good so far. The extreme temps inside a BBQ can melt the wire inside the mesh wire cover. It's heat resistant - not heat proof.
903371
We got ours in 2012 and have had no problems at all with the regulator. It's a great grill.
2072079
If you're using the temperature gauge sent with the product, it probably isn't working correctly. They have a history of being faulty. I use a meat thermometer. To check if it's just the temperature gauge, pop it out of the unit and stick it in your oven. Set your oven to 200 degrees and wait about ten minutes. If the gauge reads 200 degrees, it's working and there may be something wrong with your heating element. HOWEVER, if it doesn't read correctly, you can reset it yourself (the little spring sometimes gets jarred during the shipping process). To reset it, you need to be VERY careful. While it is still hot, you need to move the dial to 200 degrees. Then put it back in your smoker. If you're using the temperature gauge sent with the product, it probably isn't working correctly. They have a history of being faulty. I use a meat thermometer. To check if it's just the temperature gauge, pop it out of the unit and stick it in your oven. Set your oven to 200 degrees and wait about ten minutes. If the gauge reads 200 degrees, it's working and there may be something wrong with your heating element. HOWEVER, if it doesn't read correctly, you can reset it yourself (the little spring sometimes gets jarred during the shipping process). To reset it, you... » Read More If you're using the temperature gauge sent with the product, it probably isn't working correctly. They have a history of being faulty. I use a meat thermometer. To check if it's just the temperature gauge, pop it out of the unit and stick it in your oven. Set your oven to 200 degrees and wait about ten minutes. If the gauge reads 200 degrees, it's working and there may be something wrong with your heating element. HOWEVER, if it doesn't read correctly, you can reset it yourself (the little spring sometimes gets jarred during the shipping process). To reset it, you need to be VERY careful. While it is still hot, you need to move the dial to 200 degrees. Then put it back in your smoker. « Show Less
217340
I use mine about 50 to 75 times year round for the past 3 years - not one problem with the grill. At this point, I am actually surprised how much more durable it has been than any other charcoal or propane grill I have used in the past. I have heard, but not experienced, the heating element (only used for the first 3 minutes of startup) does burn out and needs to be replaced. When I purchased my grill I purchased a spare heating/starter element just-in-case. I have not needed it to date. This has proven to be my finest grill purchase, I'm now a big fan of Traeger.
986078
I just went out and tested the grill. With one burner on at the lowest setting, cover down, the temperature was approx. 265 degrees. I'm glad you asked because now I know what to expect.
114567
I don't know if it goes up to 500 or not. I do know that it doesn't heat uniformly and that the temperature on the dial is low compared to the actual temperature. Example: Things tend to burn at recommended temperatures. The under grill warmer is useless. Other than that, I guess it's OK. I use it successfully but it takes some getting use to.
659864
I'm not sure what their official stance would be, but I would say "yes." The probe they package with the ChefAlarm is rated to 572F, and short-term exposure all the way up to 700F. I've certainly never had any issues with probe failures that seemed to be secondary to heat (at least, not with ThermoWorks probes). Having said that, I usually recommend purchasing a second replacement probe just in case; repeated kinking at high temps *can* cause issues even with the best probes, and it can be really annoying to be stuck without a usable probe at the wrong moment.
631199
You may not be an idiot for wondering that, however ... I do wonder about your reasoning abilities. :-) Just get this grill, you'll be happy you did. Only one downside. The bi-metal thermometer sucks, like on all grills that include such a thermometer. Get a good digital thermometer.
1991703
I have the weber genesis 330 it worked ok but the griddle never seemed to get as hot as I hoped for and I returned it after a few tries. Found a better one from Nordic ware it was not as heavy duty but did heat up much nicer. its on Amazon for 39.99 good luck
582519
Yes. ONCE. Mine quit after the first use on a gas grill running 300F. DTMdirect will not warranty the probe if you have used it even once. If your grill exceeds 350F at any point it will destroy the probe and it will no longer read properly (mine quit at 300F). I have used two of these replacemnet probes and both failed almost immediately. A much better selection, available on Amazon, is the Maverick ET 733 unit with TWO probes, mulitple presets and remote monitoring. I have used the latter all year (since June) on my grill and smoker with no problems at all. Note that this replacement probe is not a Taylor product and Taylor will not warranty it either. By the way I did get satisfaction when Amazon stepped in and refunded my money.
1360281
hey thomas, the best result i have found is with either the charcoal or gas grill flame being close enough to heat the bottom of the grill grates with at least 350 degrees. with the lid then closed and good airflow you want the grates to get to "steakhouse temps" approx 600-650 degrees, before you put the meat one. so with a decent bbq grill thermometer, check the temp and see if it will work, which since your traeger is not just a low temp smoker, the medium or high cook setting will do the trick. never let the grill grates get over heated as it can ruin the anodizing on them, gary.... p.s. go to smokingmeatforums DOT com for a wealth of bbq info hey thomas, the best result i have found is with either the charcoal or gas grill flame being close enough to heat the bottom of the grill grates with at least 350 degrees. with the lid then closed and good airflow you want the grates to get to "steakhouse temps" approx 600-650 degrees, before you put the meat one. so with a decent bbq grill thermometer, check the temp and see if it will work, which since your traeger is not just a low temp smoker, the medium or high cook setting will do the trick. never let the grill grates get over heated as it can ruin the anodizing on them,... » Read More hey thomas, the best result i have found is with either the charcoal or gas grill flame being close enough to heat the bottom of the grill grates with at least 350 degrees. with the lid then closed and good airflow you want the grates to get to "steakhouse temps" approx 600-650 degrees, before you put the meat one. so with a decent bbq grill thermometer, check the temp and see if it will work, which since your traeger is not just a low temp smoker, the medium or high cook setting will do the trick. never let the grill grates get over heated as it can ruin the anodizing on them, gary.... p.s. go to smokingmeatforums DOT com for a wealth of bbq info « Show Less
659866
I'm not sure what their official stance would be, but I would say "yes." The probe they package with the ChefAlarm is rated to 572°F, and short-term exposure all the way up to 700°F. I've certainly never had any issues with probe failures that seemed to be secondary to heat (at least, not with ThermoWorks probes). Having said that, I usually recommend purchasing a second replacement probe just in case; repeated kinking at high temps *can* cause issues even with the best probes, and it can be really annoying to be stuck without a usable probe at the wrong moment.
1978029
It is possible that there is something plugging the burner tube venturi or the holes in the burner tube. If it has been setting awhile, you might take the burner out and try to blow it out to clean it. My grill heats up to 500 in about 2-3,minutes. Also make sure the gas cylinder is seated tight in the regulator.
938916
As long as you don't hold it long, you will be fine. I have removed ceramic items out of my grill that were at 600 degrees without any issues.
1454500
I just used it in my grill. you have to watch the temp of the grill. The black insulator on the probe dissolved from the heat. The probe is supposed to be good for 750 deg. My grill thermometer read about 500 deg. It could have been hotter.