Stove Symptom Guides
Common Stove Problems & What They Mean
Start with the symptom you're seeing. Each guide explains the likely causes, safety notes, and what to do next.
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Stove Problem Guides
Stove Not HeatingYour stove powers on but the burners or elements stay cold or barely warm.Stove Clicking But Not LightingYou hear the igniter clicking, but the gas burner won't catch a flame.Gas Smell From StoveYou notice a gas odor near the stove, whether or not a burner is in use.Burner Not WorkingA single burner won't light or heat, while the rest of the stove works normally.Stove Won't Turn OnThe stove is completely unresponsive, with no lights, display, or burner activity.Electric Stove Not HeatingAn electric burner or element stays cold or won't reach cooking temperature.Stove Keeps Shutting OffThe stove powers on but shuts off on its own during use.Uneven Burner FlameA gas burner produces a weak, lopsided, or yellow flame instead of an even blue ring.Stove Temperature ProblemsBurners run too hot, too cool, or won't hold a steady, adjustable heat level.Oven Works But Stove Doesn'tThe oven heats normally, but the surface burners on the cooktop won't work.
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