5 Tips to Clean Your Pellet Grill

Before you fire up those ribs, burgers, and backyard favorites, take a moment to get your grill 4th of July–ready. Whether your recteq runs hot all year or only makes its debut for the big summer holidays, now’s the perfect time for a quick tune-up.
A little maintenance goes a long way—so let’s make sure your grill is clean and ready to deliver smoky perfection all weekend long. Your crowd-pleasing cookout starts with a grill in top shape!
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1. EMPTY THE FIRE POT
Once your grill is fully cool, grab a pair of Nitrile Gloves and empty out the firepot. The ashes you remove can be tossed into the barrel of the grill. Those ashes will actually help insulate the grill so that it easily keeps consistent heat, no matter the temps outside. Now your firepot is ready to go!

2. DITCH THE GREASE
Before you sear up your next steak, make sure your recteq can hit the heat without risk of grease flares and flames. Most importantly, clean the drip pan and bucket. To make cleanup easier next time, use our Drip Pan Liner and add our Aluminum Bucket Liner to catch hot grease. Clean-up will be a piece of cake!

3. POUR IN NEW PELLETS
It's a great time to pour in a load of fresh pellets, but first, you’ll want to clear out any old pellets, especially if they might have gotten wet or are crumbling into dust. It’s also the perfect time to try a new variety from our Pick ‘em 2 Pack lineup! Did you know that we now have six different options available to add a little something extra to your smoke?

4. LET 'ER RUN
It doesn’t hurt to turn on that grill just to make sure it’s ready to go. If you do happen to run into any issues, now would be the time to check in with our world-class US-based Customer Service Team by calling 706.922.0890 OR emailing us at [email protected]. You can even chat during business hours via “Get Help” info at the bottom of our website.

5. START NOW