Front burner clicked away endlessly, of course right as company arrived. Igniter had drifted a bit. Nudged back into place, lit right up after.
Kirkbride P.
Whether it's a burner refusing to ignite or another stuck at maximum heat, the cause is typically minor before anything bigger enters the picture.
Click through each one for a plain-language look at what's typically going on.
Sparks, No Flame
Clicking or sparking continues, but gas never catches. Sometimes a faint smell lingers until the knob's released. Sometimes the igniter has simply moved out of place, other times a clogged port keeps the spark from connecting. Cleaning and realigning fixes most of these outright.
Won't Come Down From Max
Turn the dial anywhere and that burner keeps running full blast. Suggests the switch tied to that particular knob has jammed, rather than any fault in the burner. Testing under load confirms it before anything gets replaced.
Ticking Without End
A steady click continues well past a minute with no flame ever appearing. Dirt or dampness trapped inside the igniter housing typically interferes with a clean spark. Cleaning that module comes first, replacement second.
One Burner Won't Heat
Three burners work fine, one stays stone cold regardless of time. An internal break within that coil is the most common answer, and it's visible once removed for a closer look. Can't repair a broken coil, only replace it.
Spins Without Catching
No click, no resistance, the knob just spins freely past every setting. A worn spring inside is the culprit, unconnected to the burner or valve. Usually a cheap and quick fix.
Flame's Off-Color
Rather than the usual crisp blue ring, the flame appears yellow or patchy. A partly blocked port choking airflow is the common reason. Clearing it and retesting comes before anything more involved.
Types We Service
No two brands display these quite the same way, so treat the list below as a general pointer rather than your unit's actual manual.
If the same code returns after a power cycle, it's worth having someone look at it properly rather than resetting it again. Book a visit and we'll read it correctly.
What customers said once their stove was sorted.
Plenty of what we get called out for turns out to be minor enough to check on your own first.
Brush out the burner ports
Debris clogs the small holes gas travels through. A soft brush clears it safely.
Feel for the knob click
It should land firmly on a setting, not hover between two.
Verify gas or power supply
Gas needs the valve open. Electric needs the breaker on.
Check the grate sits right
A slightly off grate on gas models can confuse the igniter's sensing.
Wipe grease off the igniter
Accumulated grease dulls the spark output, and a quick dry-cloth wipe frequently clears it up right away.
Check for a tripped breaker
Especially post-storm, confirm the electric stove's breaker is on.
There's probably something more involved happening if none of that helped. Book a technician and we'll take a proper look.
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