Artisan Grill Cleaning & Repair

Artisan is a stainless steel gas grill brand sold for built-in islands and on carts, in a range of widths and burner counts. Like many grills in its class, models may include features such as a rear infrared rotisserie burner, interior lighting and lit controls, depending on the series.

We see Artisan less often than the big names like Lynx or Weber, so we won't pretend to have a list of brand-specific failures. What we can say is that it's built the way most quality stainless grills are, and it needs the same things: regular cleaning, attention to the ignition and burners, and a dry approach to any infrared parts.

• Ignition. Electrodes crusted with grease, cracked ceramic insulators, loose wires, or a weak power source for the spark module. See grill won't light.
• Grease buildup. Heat distribution parts and the drip tray loaded with fat, which causes smoke and flare-ups. See grease tray and drip pan repair.
• Uneven flame. Clogged burner ports or spider webs in the venturi tubes. Our spiders in burner tubes guide explains why this happens so often in LA.
• Rotisserie burners that have been sprayed with water or left unused for years.
• Lighting that's gone out on models that have it.

We remove the grates and heat distribution parts, take out each burner, clear the ports and venturis, and scrape and degrease the firebox with a biodegradable, food-safe cleaner. Any infrared rotisserie burner is cleaned dry. The grease tray and drip path get emptied and cleaned so grease drains where it should. We test ignition and flame on every burner, then finish the stainless with a soft cloth along the grain. Drop cloths go down first, and grease and rinse water leave with us. See BBQ grill cleaning for the full process.

Parts for Artisan grills depend on the model and age. For common wear parts like grates, igniters and burners, we'll look for original parts first and consider a well-made equivalent where that's appropriate; gas valves and regulators need to be the correct part. The model and serial number make this much faster. Look for a rating label inside the grill, often visible with the drip tray removed, or under the front panel. Our model number guide and discontinued parts guide have more.

If parts aren't available, or the grill is past saving, we can supply and install a replacement that fits your existing cutout. Our choosing a built-in grill guide walks through options.