Can an Egg freeze shut???

andy_b · January 2011

I have owned my Egg for almost 5 years now with no issues.

My last cook was about 7 weeks ago before the storms hit the north east. That particular cook was only at 350.

After that cook we got 7652 inches of snow

I finally dug out the deck this week and was not able to open my egg.

Can an Egg freeze shut?

Nature Boy · January 2011

Yeah, it's not uncommon when out in the elements. If you have some unburned charcoal in it, light from below (through bottom vent) with a propane torch or firestarter.
Cheers!'Chris

thechief96 · January 2011

I don't know. I live in San Jose,California

Actually I have heard that they can.

Hub · January 2011

Mine froze shut once after a very cold night. I just lit a starter cube and dropped it in from the upper vent. It took about ten minutes or so, and the lid opened right up!

ChokeOnSmoke · January 2011

Mine just froze shut a few weeks ago after a sleet/snow.
I should have heated it up first, but instead, I forced the lid up and ripped the lid gasket off! Time for a Rutland - once the temperature warms up.

SGT BBQ · January 2011

The first couple years my BGE froze shot a couple times. I have since purchased BGE covers for my eggs and they have not been frozen shut yet. I know this doesnt help you now but it is a way to stop your BGE freezing shut in the future.

surveyor · January 2011

Mine has frozen shut many times. 100 watt light bulb through the top works great also.

andy_b · January 2011

I should have mentioned in my first post that my Egg is always covered since the first day I bought it.

Kew_el_steve · January 2011

Just checked...mine not frozen shut...65* here today.

:laugh:

Can an Egg freeze shut???

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