My Gas Stove Igniter Keeps Clicking: What Should I Do?

You’re rushing to get dinner ready on a weeknight. You grab your favorite burner, turn the knob to “Light,” and… nothing. Just endless clicking from the gas stove igniter.
My Gas Stove Igniter Keeps Clicking: What Should I Do?
If you’re like most homeowners, the last sound you want to hear coming from an object that uses gas and gets hot is ticking. What should you do?
This is a common problem, primarily with stoves with a spark ignition system. The most important thing to know is that a clicking stove isn’t dangerous, though you should deal with it promptly.
A normal igniter clicks up to three times before it sparks and lights your stove. However, the igniter will sometimes experience constant clicking, even after the stove is lit. The following are some of the possible causes:
- Problems with the burner
- Problems with the spark ignition switch
Let’s go over these … Read Full Post »