Clicks but won't light
The igniter keeps sparking and the gas never catches.
Gas, electric and induction cooktops
Gas burners, electric coils, smooth glass and induction tops: we find out why the cooktop isn't heating and talk the repair through with you before any work.
Symptoms
Any of these is reason enough to stop using the burner and call.
The igniter keeps sparking and the gas never catches.
Flames are low, uneven, or yellow instead of blue.
An electric coil glows red wherever the knob is set.
One zone on a glass top stays cold while the others work.
The igniters keep clicking after the burner is lit or switched off.
A zone stops heating mid-cook or shows an error code.
Typical causes
Spills clog the burner ports or soak the igniter, so the spark can't light the gas.
How we check it
We clean the burner head, check that the cap sits right and test the spark at each igniter.
The switch sets how much power a coil or radiant element gets. When it fails, the burner is either stuck on high or dead.
How we check it
We test the switch and the element and check the terminal block for burnt connections.
A shorted switch or module keeps the igniters clicking; a bad board shuts induction zones down.
How we check it
We isolate each burner switch and read the error codes on induction models.
How we diagnose
Diagnostic checklist
1,600+
repairs completed
88%
finished on the first visit
35+
brands we work on
5 years
of house calls in Corinth
From a recent visit
Parkside Farms
Whirlpool gas cooktop
Problem: Igniters clicking nonstop, even with every knob off.
Repair: Water from cleaning had shorted a burner switch. Replaced the switch with an OEM part.
Useful tips
Safety first. Smell gas? Don't light anything or flip switches. Get everyone outside and call your gas utility or 911.
Brands
GE, Frigidaire and Whirlpool gas and electric tops, Samsung and LG glass and induction surfaces, and Bosch cooktops set into newer islands.
Service area
From coil tops in older homes to induction surfaces in recent remodels, we work on stoves throughout Corinth.
Looking for help with something else in the house? Head to our appliance repair in Corinth, TX page.
Questions
Usually moisture or food around the igniter, or a burner switch that's stuck. If it keeps clicking once dry, the switch or module needs testing.
The glass is replaced as a panel. Stop using the cooktop until then, since spills can reach the elements underneath.
A yellow, lazy flame often means clogged ports or a cap out of place. If cleaning doesn't help, the burner and air mix need checking.
Yes. Note the brand and any error code when you book.
Book a visit
Tell us whether it's gas, electric coil, glass or induction. We’ll get in touch to set a time between 7 am and 11 pm.
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