On your Grill Guru, you will find felt for a tight seal between the base and the dome of the kamado. It also protects the ceramic of the dome and base. When the felt is worn out, it can be replaced.
Felt or infinity gasket?
The use of infinity gasket is not recommended. The hinge is not suitable for this, which can eventually push the gasket off the base and dome, resulting in damage.
When to replace?
The sealing felt is essential for a nicely airtight Grill Guru Kamado. It keeps the heat in and ensures a nice constant temperature. The felt also protects the ceramic of the dome & the base. Over time, the felt will lose its effectiveness, becoming flat/slippery or starting to fray. These are signs that the felt is due for replacement. Also, if your kamado starts leaking smoke, this is often a sign to replace the felt.
You can purchase replacement felt for the Grill Guru from our dealers or here on our website:
Watch the felt replacement instructional video below.