How to fix your Craftsman gas grill when some burners won't light
When one or more burners won't light, clogs in the non-working burner tubes are often the cause. Remove the grates and the flavor bars and check the non-working burner tubes for clogs such as spider webs inside the burner tubes. Check the ports on the sides of the burner tubes for clogs as well, or for damage.
If the grill has an igniter for each burner, look for cracks in the ceramic insulators of the igniter electrodes that can cause the electrodes to fail. Check wiring connections on the igniters. Reconnect any loose wires and repair any broken wires.
Test the ignition module and replace the ignition module if it isn't sending spark current to the affected burners.
A failed grill manifold could also prevent some burners from lighting. Replace the manifold if it doesn't allow gas flow to the affected burners when you turn on those burners' gas valves.
Top-selling spare parts for Craftsman gas grills
- Tank. The tank holds the Propane fuel for the grill.
- Pressure regulator. The pressure regulator on the supply line from the propane tank controls the pressure of the gas going to the grill. It often includes the gas supply hose and the fittings that connect the propane tank to the manifold.
- Flame tamers. Flame tamers cover the grill burners and burn off grease as it drips onto the flame tamer.
- Burner tubes. Burner tubes are metal tubes with small holes on each side that distribute the gas through the holes to create an even flame across the cooking area.
- Grill wheels. The wheels on the gas grill make it easier to move.