Gas Oven Keeps Igniter

I ve gone through 4 oven ignitors since i got it new back in 1996.

Gas oven keeps igniter. I just burnt out my oven s glow igniter for the 3rd time. Its an old house with an old oven but that seems a bit excessive doesn t it. Repairwares gas range oven igniter wb13k10043 ap5645233 ps4704151 for general electric ge hotpoint rca and other top brands flat style ignitor 5 0 out of 5 stars 9 29 99 29. However if it keeps clicking this means the igniter isn t lighting the gas but it is still trying.

It is best not to let an oven linger when it is clicking and not lighting as this means gas is still being released and building up. If your stove top igniters are working fine but your oven won t light then you don t have an issue. The electric igniter on the other hand has two principal functions. Some of these conditions are dangerous.

If you smell gas follow proper safety precautions. The food lodged in the ignitor throws the system off. If it isn t what could be. Otherwise you might need a new spark module or you may need to perform a more advanced repair.

The first time i didn t know it was the igniter right away it would glow but it wouldn t start the gas. Disclaimer gas stove top ranges can be dangerous tampering with them may result in fire injury or even death. The gas igniter troubles discussed here apply to some models of gas appliances including gas stoves gas ovens and gas cooktops where an. If your stove s igniter keeps ticking first try adjusting the burner cap clearing the stove s burner ports and making sure the gas can flow freely.

I ve got an 11 1 2 year old kenmore gas range oven combo made by ge. When your gas oven won t light. One of several issues might hinder the lighting or heating up of a gas oven. This article explains the cause diagnosis and cure of cooktop or gas range igniter problems that cause continuous clicking or failure to ignite gas burners or a gas oven properly.

Gas cook top igniter diagnosis. Check to see if the issue is with the gas supply lines or the igniter itself for gas stoves. The pilot flame may fail to ignite the oven burner if it s poorly adjusted or if the tubes running from the pilot flame to the burners are blocked.