{"id":14549,"date":"2023-05-11T13:09:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=14549"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:09:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:09:15","slug":"pit-boss-auger-not-turning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/pit-boss-auger-not-turning\/","title":{"rendered":"Pit Boss Auger Not Turning: How to Revive Your Pellet Grill?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re like me, there’s nothing quite like firing up the Pit Boss grill and cooking some tasty, smoky ribs or a whole turkey. But what do you do when your pellet grill’s auger isn’t turning? Well, I found that troubleshooting the clogs, replacing the wet wood pellets for dry ones, checking the auger motor, and maintaining the pellet grill<\/a> can help get it running again. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you do each of these things and can you fix them on your own? In this article, we’ll get down and dirty on the pellet grill with some troubleshooting tips to revive your Pit Boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we’ll explore quick fixes for your Pit Boss auger not turning problem and get your grill up and running again. Also, we’ll tell you when to do it yourself or call a professional. So let’s get to it! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Pit Boss Auger Not Turning: Common Reasons and How to Fix Them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your Pit Boss auger isn’t turning, it could be due to some clogs, wet wood pellets, a faulty motor, or a broken auger screw. Let’s check them out one after the other:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Clogs in the Auger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few things can cause a Pit Boss auger jam, including the buildup of sawdust and ash, pellets with high moisture content, and lower-quality pellets<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sneaky factors can cause the pellets to clump together and ultimately clog the auger screw. Fortunately, a jammed auger is also one of the easiest issues to fix with some DIY troubleshooting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Unclog a Jammed Auger?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now comes the fun part! Start by turning off your Pit Boss pellet grill and unplugging it from the power source. Then, remove the pellet hopper and the auger cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, grab a long grill brush<\/a> to clean out any debris or sawdust in the auger tube. You can even give it a quick vacuum with your trusty ash vacuum cleaner<\/a> to suck out any loose pellets or sawdust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you still have a stubbornly jammed auger, you may need to disassemble the auger and manually remove the pellets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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