AOG Grill Cleaning & Repair

AOG comes from Robert H. Peterson Co. in the City of Industry, the same company behind Fire Magic. AOG is positioned as the simpler, more affordable line. You get solid stainless construction from a manufacturer that's been building grills locally for a long time, without some of the high-end features on Fire Magic.

AOG grills are usually identified by series (the L-Series and T-Series are common) and width, such as 24, 30 or 36 inches, in built-in, cart and post-mount versions. Being local, they're everywhere in Southern California, including many builder-installed outdoor kitchens from the last couple of decades.

• Ignition. Igniters that stop sparking, worn electrodes and wires, and dead batteries in the ignition module on models that use them. See igniter replacement.
• Burners. Older burners eventually corrode or crack. Uneven flame or yellow flame tips are the usual signs. Our guide on signs burners need replacing helps.
• Valves and knobs. Stiff valves and knobs that don't seat properly.
• Heat distribution parts. Briquette trays or flame tamers that warp or rust through.
• Rotisserie and back burners on models that have them.

We pull the grates, heat distribution parts and burners, clear the burner ports, and scrape and degrease the firebox using a biodegradable cleaner. The grease tray and drip path get cleaned so they drain properly. We check every burner for flame quality and every igniter for spark before putting things back together. Rinse water is captured and taken away. The stainless gets a with-the-grain polish. The full process is laid out at grill cleaning.

Because AOG and Fire Magic share a manufacturer, parts for many AOG grills are well supported and easy to get. Older AOG grills sometimes need parts that have been superseded by newer versions, which usually fit. The rating label is usually on the grill body, often visible when the drip tray is out or under the front. If an older AOG is rusting out in multiple places, we can supply and install a new grill matched to your cutout. Our repair or replace guide lays out how to decide.

AOG grills are also common on carts and post mounts around pools and patios. The same internals apply, but carts deserve a look inside the cabinet, where drips collect and rodents like to nest near the hose and regulator.