Why does my gas cooktop click but not light?

A fouled or misaligned burner cap, a cracked igniter or a failing spark module are common causes. The technician checks each one.

Can a cracked glass cooktop be repaired?

On many models the glass top is available as a part. The technician compares that cost to replacing the whole cooktop.

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Cooktop repair for Clearwater kitchens

This page covers cooktops set into the counter, separate from any oven. Clearwater's city gas utility means some kitchens here cook on gas, not just electric. We cover 10 ZIP codes in Clearwater.

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Gas and electric surfaces

Gas cooktops in Countryside and Island Estates homes most often fail at the igniter or spark module. The burner clicks but does not light, usually because spills have fouled the igniter or the burner cap is misaligned. Glass radiant cooktops in condos wear out elements and switches, and the glass can crack from a dropped pot. Induction units in renovated beach condos are sensitive to surges and to blocked cooling fans. Salt air near the Gulf also corrodes igniter tips and brass burner parts.

Owner check: on gas, remove the cap, clean the igniter with a dry brush and reseat the cap. On glass, stop using a cracked top and turn off its breaker. If you smell gas, leave the home and call the gas utility.

Rentals and the visit

Beach rental cooktops see heavy use and rough treatment. Tell us who can meet the technician and how to access the unit. The diagnosis and price come before work.

Before You Book: Cooktop Checks

Safe first steps for the most urgent cooktop problems, and when to leave it to a technician.

Gas SmellSafety: Do not look for the source. Get out of the house without operating any switch or appliance, and phone the gas utility or 911 after you are outside.
Gas Valve FailureSafety: Never open up or oil a gas valve yourself. If the cooktop's shutoff valve is safe to get to, close it, then call us.
Burner Won't Turn OffSafety: Cut power at the breaker on an electric cooktop, or close the gas shutoff valve on a gas model if it is safe to get to; keep the cooktop out of use until it is repaired.
Gas Smell Without FlameSafety: Turn the knob off only if it is within easy reach, and do not relight anything or operate switches. A strong or persistent odor means getting out of the house and phoning the gas utility or 911 once you are outside.

Symptoms, causes and repair-or-replace advice for every type of cooktop are in our complete cooktop repair guide.