If you have a gas stove, it is completely normal to hear a clicking sound when you go to light an element. However, you should be concerned if there is a clicking sound that doesn’t get followed by a light. This is an indication that there is an issue with your gas stove that will need to be looked at, and fixed.
Before you go ahead and call a qualified technician, there are a few common issues you can troubleshoot for yourself.
It is important to note that before you try any DIY fixes, you should check to see if you can smell gas coming from your element. If you can, you need to turn off your gas supply straight away and open windows to ventilate the space. You will need to call an expert to check over your gas supply and ensure it is not faulty or damaged.
The most common cause of gas stoves not igniting is an out of alignment burner cap. This can occur when the stove elements have either been knocked, or replaced incorrectly. When this happens, a gas stove will not be able to ignite correctly. You should be able to see fairly easily if your burner cap is out of alignment.
If you need to realign the burner cap, follow these simple steps:
If the issue has not been solved, move on to step 2.
Another common cause of a gas stove not lighting is due to it being dirty or wet. It is normal for food debris to get trapped in the burner but if it is not cleaned regularly, the buildup of debris, along with any moisture can cause issues with the stove igniting.
To make sure the burner is clean and dry, you need to:
If the issue has not been solved, move on to step 3.
The third step is to check that there are no issues with the gas supply, and that it is working correctly. Sometimes when you try to ignite the burner, you see sparks as well as hearing the clicking noise. In these cases, it is often an issue with the gas supply being partially obstructed.
You can check the gas supply yourself by following these steps.
Another common issue with gas stoves is with the igniter connections. They can come loose, get damaged, or be faulty. You can inspect these yourself if the steps above have not solved your issue.
Here’s how you can check the igniter connections:
If you have followed the steps above and your stove is still not lighting, you will need to replace the old igniter completely. It is not as hard as it seems, just ensure you have the right part.
Here’s how to remove your old or faulty igniter and replace it with the new one:
If you are still having issues, you will need to call in a licensed professional.
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