A gas stove is one of the most used appliances in the household and there’s no doubt that it will
need some repairs sooner or later. In fact, when a gas stove needs to be repaired, a
professional is needed for the job most of the time.
The good news about this kind of repair is that they can be easily fixed as long as you’re able to
identify the problem. So, if your gas stove is showing any of these problems, you should contact
repair services right away:
There’s a Faulty or Wet Igniter
If a burner on your gas stove is taking a little longer than usual to light, or the flame coming from
the burner is more orange than blue, it could be the result of a wet or dirty igniter or burner. If
you recently cleaned your stovetop, you may have gotten the igniter wet, which will prevent the
gas from lighting instantly when you turn on the burner.
The Burner Is Clogged by Food Debris
The flame on your gas stove should always burn blue, but a weak flame may appear yellow or
orange. A yellow or orange flame indicates incomplete combustion, which can release carbon
monoxide into your home. This happens when a burner is partially clogged, causing the level of
the gas flowing into the burners to be reduced.
If you haven’t cleaned your stovetop in a while, grease and other cooking residue can build up
and clog the burner and reduce the flow of gas. This can prevent the burner from producing a
blue flame as soon as you turn it on.
A Weak Burner Flame
Over time, your burner flame openings could be clogged with debris which could cause a weak
or lacking flame. A weaker burner flame could also be the result of too little gas or too little air
getting to the burner. We suggest you take out the burner caps and soak them in the sink with
some soap and hot water and use a toothpick to remove food or other debris from the gas
valves. Adjust the air shutter if you think the issue is with the amount of air but call a
professional offering gas stove services if you suspect the problem is inadequate gas
flow.
Unnecessary Clicking of Igniter
When the burner is turned on, the igniter clicks to give a flame to the gas flow. But if the clicking
sound continues even after the burner flame, then this is because of some problem.
A common reason behind the unnecessary clicking of the igniter is the burner blockage or the
loose burner cap.
Noisy Burners
The flames on the burners can become noisy because of the excessive air or gas flow through
the valves. This can be risky because too much gas can result in fire. Moreover, the gas gets
wasted.
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