April 19, 2023

DIY gas cooktop repair

When your gas range isn't heating properly or the burners won't ignite, follow our expert troubleshooting tips to find the cause of the problem and fix the failure. Use the procedures in our step-by-step repair guides to help you replace parts.

Get tips on how to clean your grates and burner heads from the cooktop articles and videos page. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your cooktop, search for your model number.

Gas Cooktops

Symptoms for gas cooktops

Main causes: burner igniter switch failure, bad spark module, dirty or damaged spark electrode, wiring failure, lack of …

Main causes: gas supply problem, faulty pressure regulator, clogs in burner or orifice, burner valve failure…

Main causes: stuck burner igniter switch, wet igniter switch contacts, faulty spark module…

Repair guides for gas cooktops

How to replace a spark igniter switch on a gas cooktop

How to replace a spark igniter switch on a gas cooktop

Follow these step-by-step instructions to fix the surface burner ignition system on your gas cooktop by replacing the sp…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a spark module on a gas cooktop

How to replace a spark module on a gas cooktop

No flame on your gas cooktop? Installing a new spark module could be the fix you need.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Articles and videos for gas cooktops

How is cooking on an electric range different than cooking on a gas stove?

How is cooking on an electric range different than cooking on a gas stove?

Learn about the differences between cooking on gas and electric stoves.…

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

Get tips on completing essential holiday cleaning tasks to brighten your home.…

How to clean grates and burners on a gas cooktop video

How to clean grates and burners on a gas cooktop video

Find out how to clean the grates and burners on your gas cooktop.…