Gas grills are typically much easier to use than charcoal grills or pellet grills, however, sometimes it will produce a great deal of smoke, if your are baffled about the cause, this blog will help you get to the bottom of the issue and will tell you how to fix the problem.
Excess grease: When grease builds up on the grates, it can create smoke when it is heated up. This is often more noticeable when cooking fatty foods like burgers or ribs.
- The solution is to clean the grill and wash away the grease. It is recommended that you clean your grates every three weeks to prevent grease buildup. Also, Make sure you dry them quickly to prevent rust, though.
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Not Enough Airflow: If the grill doesn’t have sufficient airflow, the grill will overheat and produce smoke.
- Make sure you open the top and side vents of your girll, remember to find the optimal amount of ventilation.
- Do not put too much food on your grills, it will block the vents and limit the airflow, please evenly space your food.
- Consider grilling with the lid open for low-heat foods or low-sitting flames. Extra airflow is welcome on hot days that increase the grill’s internal temperature. It can prevent overcooked food, overheated parts, and smokiness.
Drippings: If food is dripping onto the burners or heat diffusers, it can also cause smoking. This is because the drippings can catch fire or create smoke as they are heated up.
Fuel Quality: Using low-quality gas will result in a low-quality flame, caused by an insufficient ratio of oxygen to fuel. On the other hand, if you're already using premium fuel, we recommend these storage tips to keep your fuel from smoking gas grills:
- Keep the gas in a temperature-controlled room, for wxample, your garage or shed.
- Prevent your fuel tanks from rusting by humidity. I t is recommended to use a hygrometer to monitor that.
- Monitor and replace the fuel connection hoses, regulator hose as needed.
- Choose high-end fuel which will last longer, performs better, and produces less smoke.
Burner issues: If the burners are dirty or damaged, they may not burn efficiently, which can cause smoking. It's important to clean the burners regularly and inspect them for damage.
Moisture: If there is moisture in the grill, it can create smoke when heated up. This can happen if the grill cover is left on when the grill is not in use, or if it has been raining and the grill has not been properly dried off.
Pressure： In case you are using a gas grill, the higher gas pressure can increase the flames, which results in smoke production.
- It is recommended that you check the fuel valve on the grill, you can reduce the pressure by adjust it.
Food Residues: The food scraps on your grill will get smokie when grilling if you don't clean them.
- It is recommended to clean your grill grates before each time grilling. While you don’t have to perform a deep cleaning, scrubbing it with a wire bristle or brush is an excellent idea.
- Don’t forget to scrub the drip trays if you have one. it is the part for catching food debris and grease. If your drip tray gets too dirty, and you don't clean it often, it’ll corrode someday.