The stovetop is the most-used appliance in most kitchens, and it takes a beating from boil-overs, heavy cast iron, and daily wiping. When a burner will not light, a heating zone stays cold, or a knob keeps clicking long after the flame is lit, Pro Appliance Care can help. We work on freestanding ranges, slide-in ranges, and separate cooktops in homes throughout Cedar Hill, and we take calls 24/7.
Stove and Cooktop Problems We Repair
- Gas burner will not light. A clogged burner port, a burner cap sitting crooked, a wet or cracked igniter, or a failing spark module.
- Igniter clicks nonstop. Moisture from a spill or cleaning, a shorted burner switch behind the knob, or a faulty spark module.
- Weak, yellow, or uneven flame. Food or grease in the burner ports, a misaligned cap, or a regulator or orifice problem.
- Electric coil burner not heating. A burned-out coil, a loose or scorched receptacle, or an infinite switch that has failed.
- Glass cooktop zone stays cold or stays on high. A failed radiant element, a stuck relay on the control board, or a worn infinite switch.
- Induction cooktop shows an error or will not recognize the pan. A pan that is not magnetic, a cooling fan fault, or a failing power board.
- Hot surface light stays on. A failed limiter or a stuck switch, even after the cooktop is off.
Gas Igniters, Glass Cooktops, and Gas Safety
Many Cedar Hill kitchens have gas ranges, and the most common complaint is an igniter that will not stop clicking. Usually water got into the burner switch or igniter during a boil-over or a wipe-down. Letting the area dry out for a day often stops the clicking. If it keeps going, a switch behind the knob or the spark module has probably shorted, and that is a quick repair for a technician.
Smooth glass cooktops are popular because they are easy to clean, but they have their own weak spots. Sliding heavy pots can scratch the surface, sugary spills can pit the glass if they burn on, and a sharp blow can crack it. A cracked glass top should not be used, because spills can reach the wiring below. The radiant elements under the glass and the switches that control them also wear out with years of daily use.
Gas safety: If you smell gas (a rotten-egg odor), do not light a burner, use a phone inside, or flip light switches. Leave the house, then call your gas utility or 911 from outside. A faint smell only when a burner first lights is normal; a lingering smell is not.
A carbon monoxide alarm near the kitchen is a smart addition in any home with gas appliances. Yellow, lazy, or sooty flames are a sign the burner is not burning cleanly and should be looked at.
Ranges, Cooktops, and Brands We Repair
Types
- Gas and electric freestanding ranges
- Slide-in and dual-fuel ranges
- Glass radiant and coil electric cooktops
- Induction cooktops and ranges
- Professional-style gas rangetops
Brands
- GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG
- KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana
- Bosch, Electrolux
- Wolf, Viking, Thermador (see luxury appliance repair)
What to Check Before You Call
- For a gas burner, let the cooktop cool, lift off the grate and cap, and make sure the cap sits flat and centered. Clear clogged ports with a straight pin, not a toothpick that can break off.
- If the igniter clicks after cleaning, turn off the burner and wait several hours for the parts to dry.
- On a coil stove, with the burners off and cool, swap a dead coil into a working socket. If it heats there, the socket or switch is the problem.
- Check the breaker if several electric zones stopped at once.
- For induction, test with a pan a magnet sticks to firmly.
Do not try to take apart gas valves, regulators, or connections yourself. For those, or anything the checks above do not fix, call (972) 961-2438.
What a Stove Repair Visit Looks Like
Our technician tests the igniters, spark module, burner switches, elements, and controls, and on gas units checks the flame and connections. You get the diagnosis and the price before any work starts. Igniters, switches, coil receptacles, and radiant elements are frequent repairs we aim to carry, and many stoves are working again in one visit. If the oven part of your range is the problem, our oven repair page covers that, including heating and temperature trouble.
Oven Repair
Oven not heating, uneven baking, or error codes. Gas, electric, and wall oven repair.
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Runs but won't heat, sparks, dead display, or broken door. Over-the-range and built-in units.
Learn moreLuxury Appliance Repair
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, and Miele repair for built-in and custom kitchens.
Learn moreStove and Cooktop Repair FAQ
Why does my gas stove keep clicking?
Usually moisture in a burner switch or igniter after a spill or cleaning. Let it dry for several hours. If the clicking continues, a burner switch or the spark module needs to be replaced.
Can a cracked glass cooktop be repaired?
The cracked glass itself cannot be patched, but on many models the glass top can be replaced without replacing the whole range. Stop using it until then, because liquid can reach the wiring.
Do you repair Wolf and Viking rangetops?
Yes. We repair professional-style ranges and rangetops from Wolf, Viking, Thermador, and other high-end brands, along with everyday brands.
Is it worth repairing an older stove?
Igniters, switches, and elements are usually worth fixing. Our guide on whether to repair or replace an appliance covers when replacement makes more sense.