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A large stainless built-in gas grill head set into a stone island on a sunny patio, its hood raised to show three burners glowing with even blue flame under clean stainless grates, the knob panel below with knobs, the access doors under the grill closed, plants softly blurred behind, daylight, seasonless.

Bull
Grill Repair

With a Bull grill head, our tech first looks at what sun, rain and pool splash have done to the control panel and the knob stems.

(844) 660-6426

Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm

  • 3 grill types
  • 6 problems we see
  • 10 repairs we do

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Bull grills,
specifically.

Bull Outdoor Products, in business since 1992, sells its gas grills two ways: as drop-in heads such as the Outlaw, Angus, Brahma, Steer, Lonestar Select and 46-inch Diablo, and as complete carts built around those heads. Many carry an infrared back burner for the rotisserie, and an infrared searing burner can take the place of a standard one. Most Bull repairs come back to the valves, since the ignition is built into them.

The Bull lineup

Builds3 grill types

Built-in gas grill · Freestanding gas grill · Infrared grill

Called out forGas Grill Won't Light: Knob On, Clicking, No Flame

and 5 more problems on Bull

Repairs we do10 repairs, on any make

Grill diagnostic visit · Grill burner replacement · Grill igniter repair · Grill valve and regulator repair

Error codesBull grills have plain knobs and publish no error codes or display messages. The warnings Bull itself describes are sounds and flames: a hum or jet noise when a burner lights, flame near the knobs, and a flame stronger at the back of the grill than the front.

Book with what the grill is doing and the model plate; the visit starts from the symptom.

The Bull
lineup.

Bull builds 3 of the 4 grill types this site covers. Which one decides how the visit is planned.

All grill types
Built-in

Built-in gas grill

4 of the problems we see on Bull come up on it Built-in gas grill repair Cart

Freestanding gas grill

2 of the problems we see on Bull come up on it Freestanding gas grill repair Infrared

Infrared grill

3 of the problems we see on Bull come up on it Infrared grill repair

What is particular
to Bull.

We service Bull drop-in grill heads and the carts built on them: Outlaw, Angus, Brahma, Steer, Lonestar Select and Diablo. Each head has its own manual, and the model and serial number are usually printed on the drip tray.

The igniter lives inside the valve

Bull's piezo ignition works in two stages: pushing the knob lets gas into the valve, and turning it makes the spark. When Bull burners only light with a match, Bull's own answer is usually new valves, so we test the valve rather than looking for a separate spark box.

An infrared back burner that is only on or off

The rear infrared burner has no low setting, and gas takes longer to reach it, so its knob is held in for several seconds before it sparks. A back burner that will not catch is often just released too soon, which we rule out before replacing anything.

Lights on mains power through a transformer

Interior and control panel lights on Bull heads run on AC power from a transformer, on a GFCI-protected circuit only. Bull asks for the transformer to be mounted at least six inches above the ground, so a flooded or low transformer is a common reason the lights quit.

Hot knobs have two very different causes

Bull traces knobs that get hot to wind blowing in from the back of the grill, or to a hidden fire inside the burners or near the valves. The second is a flashback risk, so hot knobs on a calm day are worth a visit rather than a new set of knobs.

Parts

Bull looks up replacement parts by model or serial number, and because the igniter is part of the valve, many repairs mean a valve. Burners that have bowed are replaced rather than cleaned.

Repair or replace

A Bull head with a sound 304 stainless firebox is nearly always worth repairing, since valves, burners and the back burner are standard parts. Surface rust from sea air or a saltwater pool is a cleaning job first; only a firebox that has rusted through tips the choice toward replacing the head.

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What we are
called out for.

On Bull, most often gas grill won't light: knob on, clicking, no flame.

All problems
A freestanding stainless cart grill on a patio with the lid raised, grates in place over dark cold burners, the cabinet door below open to show a propane tank, plain afternoon light and a bare paved background.

Gas Grill Won't Light: Knob On, Clicking, No Flame

7 causes, cheapest first

 Low view of the stainless control panel of a gas grill, a short tongue of orange flame showing in the dark gap below the row of knobs, one knob at the end softened and warped, the cabinet doors below closed. Gas or fire at the grill

Grill Flashback: Flames Behind the Knobs or Under the Panel

6 causes, cheapest first

 Close view along a stainless gas grill burner in use, a thin short row of small blue flames barely rising from its ports under a lifted grate, the next burner off and dark, evening light on the steel.

Grill Low Flame: Burners Stuck at a Weak Blue Line

6 causes, cheapest first

 Top-down view of the cooking grates of a stainless grill covered edge to edge with slices of white bread toasted in an uneven pattern, dark brown across the back and one side, pale in one front corner.

Grill Uneven Heat: Hot Spots and Cold Corners on the Grates

6 causes, cheapest first

 The control panel of a built-in stainless grill head at dusk, soft blue light glowing behind most knobs while two knobs at one end stay dark, a faint haze of condensation on the steel, the island top around it plain.

Grill Lights Not Working: Dark Knob Lights and Hood Lamps

6 causes, cheapest first

 A stainless cart grill alone on an empty patio at dusk, its lid raised and every burner dark, the cabinet door below standing open to show the propane tank. Gas or fire at the grill

Grill Gas Smell at the Burners or the Tank: What to Do Now

6 causes, cheapest first

Not a
Bull?

Bull is one of 23 grill makes on this site. The other 22 each have a page of their own.

All 23 brands

Bull grill repair,
where we come out.

9 metros, each with its own page.

All service areas

Tampa BayFL · 31 areas

OrlandoFL · 30 areas

Miami / South FloridaFL · 47 areas

New York MetroNY · 75 areas

HoustonTX · 36 areas

ChicagoIL · 50 areas

Los AngelesCA · 95 areas

San DiegoCA · 31 areas

San Francisco Bay AreaCA · 74 areas

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Questions about
Bull grills.

Why is the flame on my Bull grill stronger at the back than the front?
Bull says the burners need cleaning; they come out once the cotter pins behind and under the grill are removed. Burners that have bowed should be replaced, and on a brand-new grill running on propane, a natural gas unit may have been shipped by mistake.
Why does my Bull grill hum or sound like a jet when I light it?
Bull's explanation is a small fire burning inside the burner. Turn that burner off and relight it; if the noise keeps coming back, an undersized natural gas line or a restrictive quick-connect fitting can cause it, and the supply should be checked by a plumber.
How do I light the infrared back burner on a Bull?
Push the knob in and hold it for eight to ten seconds before sparking, because gas takes longer to reach a burner at the back. Once lit it runs at one heat; Bull says not to try to regulate it with the knob.
Can my Bull grill switch between propane and natural gas?
Not on its own. Each Bull grill is built for one gas type, and changing it takes Bull's conversion kit, fitted by a plumber.

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