Weber performer has assist issues

[Dc_smoke309]

All right guys, I pick this weber performer up few Months back cleaned it up put a new table on it or use a handful of times but the gas is this doesn't work I tried messing with a little but I'm not sure exactly what to do I've YouTube a few videos. They didn't tell me much what I do know is igniter clicks....And I can hear gas when I screw on the tank on. Which I'm not sure if that's supposed to happen. I don't smell anything though . I can click a bunch of times and nothing happens wondering if anyone had a quick fix or any ideas. I really wanna try out the assist on this ol cooker !!!!!

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[HoosierKettle]

Did you try turning the gas on and lighting with a match or lighter?  If it lights than it's an igniter problem.


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[Dc_smoke309]

It does light with a lighter . Guess I should have mentioned that earlier lol. So that does Narrow it down


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[Dc_smoke309]

Also noticed when I turn it off it still is lit  until I unscrew the tank ?!?!?!?!?


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[mhiszem]

How long will it stay lite after turning off the tank? Have you tried any other propane tanks or regulators?


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[Dc_smoke309]

How long will it stay lite after turning off the tank? Have you tried any other propane tanks or regulators?


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Yes , this is the second tank I have tried . It seems to stay on as long as I keep the tank screwed in. Not sure what the hell is going on


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[brewtownbeatdown]

Before buying a new igniter, you should pull the tube & clear it out (compressed air or tube brush). Sounds like a spider nest issue. Gas doesn't flow fast enough for spark to ignite it, but will with a lighter. Plus, it will stay lit a bit after shutting it down. I have to clear the tube a few times a year.


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[JEBIV]

Before buying a new igniter, you should pull the tube & clear it out (compressed air or tube brush). Sounds like a spider nest issue. Gas doesn't flow fast enough for spark to ignite it, but will with a lighter. Plus, it will stay lit a bit after shutting it down. I have to clear the tube a few times a year.


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I thought you cleared the tube much more often than that

[brewtownbeatdown]

I thought you cleared the tube much more often than that

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[kettlebb]

My 2014 performer had these same symptoms even after buying a venturi brush and cleaning all the parts for the gas assist.  I called Weber and got a new regulator under warranty.  Flame was like new and when I shut it off it went out pretty fast. 

IMO, gas assist isn't worth much.  Just get some Weber lighter cubes and use those.

[Dc_smoke309]

My 2014 performer had these same symptoms even after buying a venturi brush and cleaning all the parts for the gas assist.  I called Weber and got a new regulator under warranty.  Flame was like new and when I shut it off it went out pretty fast. 

IMO, gas assist isn't worth much.  Just get some Weber lighter cubes and use those.

That's gotta be what's going on, because I cleaned it out completely , I can see spark. But it won't light . Now I'm sitting here watching it burn like no other while it's turned off .


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[captjoe06]

My 2014 performer had these same symptoms even after buying a venturi brush and cleaning all the parts for the gas assist.  I called Weber and got a new regulator under warranty.  Flame was like new and when I shut it off it went out pretty fast. 

IMO, gas assist isn't worth much.  Just get some Weber lighter cubes and use those.

At first I believed gas assist was the end-all/be-all.  that was until I discovered lighter cubes.  They're cheap and work great.  Buy 'em on Amazon for $3.29 right now.

[Dc_smoke309]

I have s few cubes left , they work wonderful . It's just been one of those things that's been bugging me , I wanted it to work like it should , the whole thing was free so I'm not gonna sink any money into it . ( other than the wood for the table I made ) .


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[Kneab]

Gas assist is nice if you are in a hurry. But I like using the cubes most days. Gas assist I have to set a timer or wait by the grill so I don't forget to shut it off in a few minutes.

[captjoe06]

The venturi brushes are cheap but before you even invest in one of those try reaming out the tube with a wire hanger.  It solved 90% of my Performer gas assist issues.