Gas Range: Why won't my range's gas burner spark or ignite?
A surface burner igniter switch and a spark module activate the spark electrode when you turn the knob on a gas range's cooktop to the "light" position. If you don't hear the ticking sound of a spark jumping from the igniter electrode to the burner head when you start a burner because the gas stove igniter is not sparking, check the igniter electrode first. Clean the electrode if it's covered with spilled food. Broken ceramic insulation on the spark electrode may result in the gas stove igniter not sparking against the burner head. Replace the electrode if the ceramic insulation is broken.
If the electrode is okay, you may need to replace the igniter switch or spark module.
THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR GAS RANGE PROBLEM
Replace the range spark igniter electrode
The spark igniter electrode-also called the surface burner igniter-is an insulated electrode that provides an ignition spark to light a surface gas burner. It sparks and makes a ticking sound when the burner switch is turned to the Lite position. Replace the spark ignition electrode if it fails to spark or if the ceramic insulation sleeve is cracked or chipped.
Range spark igniter electrode
How to replace a range spark igniter electrode
If a range surface burner won't light, the problem could be the spark igniter electrode. This DIY repair guide shows how to replace the spark igniter electrode in less than 45 minutes.
Replace the range surface spark module
The surface spark module is in the ignition circuit for the gas surface burners. When a surface burner control knob is turned to the 'Lite' position, it provides voltage to the spark electrodes on the gas surface burners. If the surface spark module fails to provide the electrodes with voltage, then it should be replaced.
Range surface spark module
How to replace a range spark module
The range surface burner won't light? It could be the spark module failed. This DIY repair guide shows how to replace the spark module on a gas range in 6 easy steps.
Replace the range spark igniter switch
The igniter switch is an electrical switch on the stem of the gas surface burner control valve. This switch completes a circuit to the surface burner spark module, causing the burner igniters to spark when the burner switch is turned to the Lite position. Replace the burner igniter switch if the burners don't spark when you turn the burner control knob to the Lite position or if igniters spark constantly even when the burner knobs are in the Off position.
Range spark igniter switch
How to replace a range spark igniter switch
When a range stovetop burner igniter won't click or if it clicks constantly even with the burner off, the igniter switch could be the problem. This DIY repair guide shows how to replace the range spark igniter switch.
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