4865-4867, Avenue Carlton, Montréal, H3W 1G7, Canada | hello@selectsgrills.com
Canadian BBQ Specialists 17806579091
Certified BBQ Technicians Winter Maintenance

Winterization and Storage Prep

Shield your investment from harsh Canadian winters with comprehensive fuel line purging, corrosion barrier treatments, hopper evacuation, and pest-proof protective sealing.

Duration 60 - 90 Mins
Coverage Greater Metro Area
Guarantee 90-Day Workmanship
Winterization and Storage Prep
Starting Service Rate C$ 85.00

Complete Grill & Smoker Winterization Excellence

Sub-zero Canadian winters present serious risks to high-performance cooking gear. Trapped ambient humidity in gas orifices leads to internal valve fractures, while unused wood pellets absorb moisture and solidify inside auger shafts. Leftover grease deposits also attract wintering rodents that chew through wiring harnesses and sensor lines. Our comprehensive winterization protocol ensures your barbecue or pellet smoker survives freezing weather unharmed, preventing costly emergency spring repairs.

What Is Included In This Package:

  • Deep burner manifold blowout & fuel line moisture purging
  • Protective food-safe anti-corrosion barrier on grates, flavorizer bars, and firebox
  • Pellet hopper evacuation, auger clear-out, and battery compartment isolation
  • Venting mesh placement to block rodent entry and secure heavy-duty cover fitment
Safety & Precision Standard

Every maintenance job adheres to strict Canadian gas code, electrical moisture-proofing standards, and OEM cold-weather storage directives.

Service Execution Workflow

Stage 1
Fuel Evacuation & Chamber Debris Clearing

Our tech isolates propane or natural gas supplies, evacuates remaining hopper fuel, vacuums burn pots, and safely purges line pressure.

Stage 2
Moisture Barrier & Corrosion Inhibitor Application

We apply high-grade food-safe mineral oil seasoning on raw cast iron grates, heat diffusers, and stainless steel cookboxes to deter rust formation.

Stage 3
Pest Mesh Shielding & Weatherproof Enclosure

We seal grease drain openings with breathable pest guards, disconnect electronic modules if applicable, and strap your protective cover against heavy winds.

Hardwood pellets are compressed dry sawdust that naturally absorbs atmospheric moisture during freezing and thawing cycles. When saturated, pellets swell into a cement-like mass, seizing the auger motor and requiring extensive mechanical disassembly come springtime.

In accordance with Canadian Safety Standards, propane tanks must always remain outdoors in an upright position in a well-ventilated area away from direct heat sources. Never store propane cylinders in basements, sheds, or attached garages.

Our service includes securing the cover with reinforced tension cinch straps to avoid fabric sagging and water pooling. We recommend gently brushing heavy fresh snow off the cover during the peak winter months to prevent excess downward weight on hood handles and side shelves.

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