In Illinois, especially in Chicago, winter leaves grills wet, rusted, and unreliable.
๐ง๏ธ Winter Damage in Illinois
- Snow + rain โ internal rust
- Moisture kills igniters
- Burners corrode
๐ What to Check First
- Igniter clicking?
- Flame color (blue vs yellow)
- Heat distribution

๐ ๏ธ Replace These Parts
- Igniter (most common failure)
- Burners (rust damage)
- Heat plates (moisture corrosion)
- Cooking Grates (rust)
- Grill Cover (fade/aging)

๐ฆ Bundle Upgrade
๐ Full Tune-Up Kit = fastest fix
๐ก Pro Tip
If your grill sat unused all winter โ
๐ Replace parts instead of troubleshooting
โ FAQ
Why wonโt my grill light after winter?
๐ Moisture damage to igniter
Fix your grill before your first spring cookoutโย not during it.