April 25, 2023

Cooktop symptoms

It's hard to use your gas cooktop when the burners don't ignite. If you have an electric cooktop, it's frustrating when a surface element won’t heat. Our DIY troubleshooting pages can help you figure out how to fix a burner that’s not heating on your cooktop. Find the symptom that matches your cooktop problem and follow the troubleshooting steps to fix the failure. Use the search bar to find the replacement parts you need and follow our step-by-step repair guide instructions to install parts. Getting your cooktop back in top shape is easy using our symptom and troubleshooting advice.

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Symptoms common to all cooktops

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January 10, 2024

Main causes: lack of electrical power, gas supply failure, bad pressure regulator, control system failure…

electric cooktops

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April 19, 2023

Main causes: broken surface element, surface element switch failure, control system problem, surface element limiter swi…

gas cooktops

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April 19, 2023

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

April 19, 2023

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

April 19, 2023

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your cooktops

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your cooktop.

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…