Grill cleaning and repair in Lake Forest

Grill service across Lake Forest

We work all over Lake Forest, including the lake communities, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills and Baker Ranch. Lake Forest ranges from older homes near the lakes to new construction in Baker Ranch, so we see both well-loved grills and brand-new built-ins.

Neighborhoods we serve in Lake Forest

The lake communities

Private-lake neighborhoods where backyard grills see heavy summer use.

Baker Ranch

Newer homes, many with built-in grills that came with the house.

Portola Hills and Foothill Ranch

Hillside and canyon-edge neighborhoods where dust and wildlife reach the backyard.

Santa Ana season and your grill

Every fall the Santa Anas blow grit under grill covers and into cabinets. It ends up inside burner tubes, where it mixes with grease and blocks the flame. If your flames look yellow instead of blue, that's usually why. A cleaning every 6 to 12 months, ideally right after Santa Ana season, keeps Lake Forest grills lighting clean.

Common grill problems we fix in Lake Forest

• Covers that trap grit. Dust collects under covers and grinds into the finish. We clean the exterior and show you how to keep the cover clean.
• Burners that light weak or not at all. Spiders build webs inside the burner tubes, especially after Santa Ana season. We clear the tubes and check the flame on every burner.
• Igniters that spark but won't catch. Dust on the electrode or a misaligned tip. We clean and reposition the electrode or replace it.

A cleaning means we take the grill apart, clean each piece with steam and a biodegradable degreaser, vacuum the firebox, then inspect, tune and burn-test it. Here's the full process.