Very often a quick fix on the ranges be taken care of by most homeowners The most common of these issues are:

Burners Won’t Light

This is a common complaint among people who own gas ranges. Make sure your range is plugged in as the ignition requires electricity to work properly. If there is electricity to your range, the culprit may be clogged portholes. You can gently insert a long pin or needle into the holes taking care to not insert the pin or needle very deeply. If the burner heads are excessively dirty, take them off and let them soak in hot water with detergent for a few hours Afterward, rinse and dry the burner heads and put them back into place. It’s important to keep your range top clean. Any grease buildup can create a fire hazard. If this doesn’t do the trick, it could be the ignition switch. In this case, you will want to call a professional San Diego County appliance repair technician.

Weak or Inconsistent Flames

Clogged burners may also be the problem here. Try cleaning the portholes to see if this remedies the flame quality. If it doesn’t, you may not be getting the correct amount of gas or air to the burners. In this case, you will want to contact a professional. When your range is getting insufficient gas or air, it may be due to the air shutter and may even cause a noise when you ignite your burners

Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit

If your pilot light goes out continually, it may just need a cleaning. Cleaning around the opening may be the simple solution. Your light may also just need an adjustment to adjust the flame strength.

Gas Odor

Caution! When you smell gas, all it takes is a spark to create combustion. Many house fires are caused by appliances that are fueled by natural or propane gas so you don’t want to take any chances. Make sure all burners are off and turn off the gas supply. Pull the range away from the wall slowly and locate the valve handle. Turn it off. The handle, when turned off, will be perpendicular to the pipe. Open all windows and ventilate your house. Immediately call your gas supply company or appliance repair company in San Diego County. Taking precautions and considering all fire safety measures is your first priority. Utility companies will make free emergency calls and will have appropriate sensing equipment to detect any gas leaks. If you don’t feel comfortable with troubleshooting, call a professional. Calling a qualified appliance repair technician in San Diego County will ensure that your gas range will be safely and properly repaired if it is malfunctioning. Contact us:

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