When the temperature drops and you aren’t grilling outdoors anymore, it’s time to prepare your grill for a few cold months under cover. Here’s how to make sure it will be primed and ready to fire up in the Spring.
First, give your grill a thorough cleaning both inside and out. Remove the grates, heating element, and gas tubes. Then clean each piece individually to remove all food which can attract insects and rodents.
Coat the burners and metal parts with cooking oil to help repel moisture and prevent rust and wrap the end of the gas line with a plastic bag to keep spiders and bugs from nesting in the gas tubes.
The Family Handyman has a few more tips for winter grill storage, so check out their full article below.
Grill Storage Tips for Winter | The Family Handyman
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Winterize Your Grill to Protect it from Insects and Moisture