After not covering my traeger grill and my pellets inside the hopper soaking up rain the the last 2 days, my auger was jammed with moist packed pellets to the point it wouldn't turn anymore.

Traeger auger not moving. The grills fan is not turning on it is a common problem that the induction is not working. If not, it’s time to replace. Old or poor quality pellets 04.

To troubleshoot the problem, first, check the switch and wiring to make sure they. You may explore 5 traeger auger motor problems & solutions. Here’s how to clean out an auger jam:

Unplug your grill and empty the hopper. Next, use a brush to clean out any debris that may be blocking the. Particularly if you’re trying to get crispy skin on smoked chicken or smoked turkey!

Locate the auger motor with red wires, remove the allen screw and 5/16” nut on the backside that holds the auger onto the auger motor. Remove the temperature controller from the hopper with a phillips head screwdriver. In shut down mode the fan should run for about 10 minutes and the auger shouldn't run at all.

It sounds to me like the plugs for the fan and auger are switched. The grill will not heat up properly if the traeger auger is not turning. A clicking auger could indicate a twisted or bent auger screw.

Check to make sure that nothing is. If an auger is stuck in a traeger, the first thing you should do is turn off the grill and disconnect it from the power source. Depending on the reason for the faulty fan on your traeger grill, you can fix your grill fan through one of the following ways: