Stove and Cooktop Repair
Quick answer
Gas burners that click without lighting usually have a dirty or misaligned burner cap or a failing spark module. Electric coil burners that do not heat often need a new element or receptacle; a radiant or induction top that will not heat usually has a failed element, switch or control board. HomeAdvisor's typical range for stove and oven repair is $130–$310. Call (888) 217-0236 for a technician.
Follow the short menu, then your 5-digit ZIP. The line goes quiet for a few seconds while it connects; stay on. If it does not connect, call once more: companies taking calls change minute to minute.
Signs you need a appliance repair technician
- A gas burner clicks but does not light
- Clicking that will not stop
- An electric burner stays cold or only works on high
- Error codes on a glass or induction cooktop
- A cracked glass top
A gas smell: turn the burners off, do not operate switches, leave and call the gas utility from outside. A cracked glass cooktop should not be used.
What to check before you call
- Make sure gas burner caps sit flat and the ports are dry and clean
- Swap a coil burner into another socket to see if the burner or the socket is bad
- Check the breaker for electric and induction tops
- Note the brand, model and fuel type
What the appliance repair technician does
- 1
Diagnoses
Tests igniters, spark module, elements, infinite switches and controls.
- 2
Replaces the part
Igniter, spark module, burner element or receptacle, switch or board.
- 3
Tests each burner
Lights or heats every burner across its settings.
Stove and cooktop repair cost
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oven or stove repair, typical | $130–$310 (about $200) | HomeAdvisor |
Induction cooktop repairs generally cost more than gas or coil electric. Sources: HomeAdvisor cost guides (2025).
Ready to book a appliance repair technician?
One call reaches an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP, answered 24/7.
Follow the short menu, then your 5-digit ZIP. The line goes quiet for a few seconds while it connects; stay on. If it does not connect, call once more: companies taking calls change minute to minute.
Step-by-step guides
Gas Stove Clicking but Not Lighting: Caps, Ports and Wet Igniters
Spark but no flame: a misaligned cap, clogged ports or a wet igniter, in that order.
Stove Burner Not Working: Gas Burner Won't Light or Electric Coil Stays Cold
A wet or clogged gas burner, a misaligned cap, a bad coil or socket, or a failed switch: what to try and when to call.
Stove and cooktop repair: common questions
Why does my gas burner click but not light?
The cap is not seated, the ports are clogged or wet after cleaning, or the igniter is cracked. If cleaning and drying do not fix it, the igniter or spark module needs replacing.
Why won't my stove stop clicking?
Moisture on the igniters after a spill, or a faulty burner switch that keeps sending a spark signal.
Other appliance repair services
(888) 217-0236 is the appliance repair line. HearthDry is a referral service; the company you reach is independent.