Char-Broil grills are nice, but like all grills, parts can break, wear out, or just stop working. This page is to educate the current Char-Broil owner about the various Char-Broil grill parts, and which ones you can expect to stay fully functional over the years.
Char-Broil Knobs
Knobs are a part that are used more often than any other grill parts. Because of this, you may or may not find yourself needing to replace a stripped, or worn out, knob on your Char-Broil grill. Since Char-Broil grills are so well made, this is a rare instance, however, the way that you use your grill determines how long your grill's knobs will last. Luckily, if you do need to replace your grill's knobs, installation is simple, and the knobs are an inexpensive fix.
Grill Handles
Again, not likely to break, a grill handle can still be easily replaced if needed. Unfortunately, not everything is made perfectly, and some models of Char-Broil grills may come with handles which are not made as well as they could be made. Because of this manufacturing defect, you might be inclined to replace the handle on your Char-Broil grill. This is a simple fix, and the handles do not cost very much money. Do replace your Char-Broil grill handle, simply remove the screws holding the old handle in place, and attach your new handle in it's place. Replacement handles for Char-Broil grills can be found on the Char-Broil website, or through various third-party distributors such as Amazon.com, or The Home Depot.
Posts and Legs
Due to being outside, the weather can really put some wear and tear on your Char-Broil grills. This can affect the posts and legs more than anything, since these are the pieces which work to hold the entire unit upright. Leaning on your grill, or simple use can cause the posts to break, though, especially if there is some rust within the leg. This is a common issue, but happens usually after 3 or 4 years of use. Replacement posts and legs can be found, also, on third party websites, as well as the Char-Broil main site.
Char-Broil Ignitors
Ignitors are one of the most common parts to wear out on grills. If you have a gas grill, or gas starting grill, then you know how often you use this piece. The ignitor is what creates the initial spark which gets the grill going at the beginning. The sparker within the ignitor works by either electrical currents, or friction between two different pieces of material. These can wear out after so many uses, and average a couple years before they begin to not work as well. Ignitors are an easy replacement, and don't cost too much to fix. For most grill models, the ignitor can be replaced using basic hand tools, and very little knowledge of building.
These are the most common Char-Broil grill parts to wear out over time, and are the ones to keep and eye out for. Depending on how you use your grill, these parts will either wear out more quickly, or not at all. Keep in mind that covering your grill with a grill cover, and cleaning it regularly can make parts last longer and work better.