How to Troubleshoot Glass Top Stove Burners and Switches

How to video showing you how to troubleshoot your stove top burners when you have one that is not working.
These are some basic step by step instructions on what to check and how to check them.
I will be doing more troubleshooting videos on this stove so be sure to Subscribe to my Channel to get those when I post them.
If you have any Questions please leave them in the comment section! Thanks for Watching and Thanks for Subscribing!

[@alanbauch2815]

Such a mild, soft spoken man... a great explanatory video, quite clear, thanks, AL

[@luisf.fernandez9911]

Hi Bill, Thank you for the video. I have a Kenmore mod.790 and it's exactly like the one you showed, saved me time and money on this project and I also learned something new.

[@Solamia7]

My friend got a quote of $90 to diagnose 1st appliance, $40 for second appliance. PLUS parts PLUS labor. I think I can fix it for her thanks to this video and another on a fridge. Thank you!!

[@guadalupearagon3455]

Oh my gosh!!! My element won't turn off and it was beginning to melt my refrigerator! I hurried and carefully pulled the stove out and unplugged it!!! I watched another video and was very fast - did not fully understand it! So I found you and genuinely appreciate your pace, knowledge, ability to articulate the whys behind the whats!!! Now I feel ready! More to come!

[@rickhicks2445]

Thanks, this worked brilliantly, who knew you could take a switch apart and clean the points to get a glass top element turning down again, brilliant, thanks so much.

[@mikescarborough1526]

Thank you for this very straightforward video! The visual quality is excellent and the audio very clear and understandable.

[@robertlewis2868]

L))

[@applianceflipper8590]

Rest in heaven Bill Newberry

[@coolramone]

What happened?

[@applianceflipper8590]

@@coolramone I'm not sure he passed a few years back.

[@stynger007]

Rip, thank you for the help from the great beyond. 😭

[@juanasmith4285]

Awsome and helpful video

[@HongNguyen-rz2uv]

Great video

[@thiruchi1]

Thanks a bunch. On the switch and element testing, I got a clear picture how to ID the part to be replaced. Really a good video. Sorry to learn that you passed away. RIP.

[@im1who84u]

Thanks for the video. I have a stove just like the one in this video and it is the biggest burner that isn't working. It won't heat up. I replaced the switch and also replaced the burner and am still having the same problem. The burner won't heat up. Does anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be?

[@TheMarinadoeshair]

@@im1who84u- from what i’m reading on some other forms it could be the master control board itself that needs to be replaced…. Or the wiring …..

[@gilbertrios5283]

Great info! I think electric stoves are crap and gas is the way to go unfortunately that's not a choice we all can control. I had a burner that stopped working, this before finding your video. I opened the the burner top and looked at the non working burner and right off the bat I noticed a wire had separated from the crimp connector! I restored that connection and my burner now works! With this video instruction, I would have read open on the meter when checking the element! Thanks for the simplicity of this video I will recommend it to anyone that needs to troubleshoot an electric range. Thanks again!

[@im1who84u]

I have a stove just like the one in this video and it is the biggest burner that isn't working. It won't heat up. I replaced the switch and also replaced the burner and am still having the same problem. The burner won't heat up. Does anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be?

[@mistera166]

Gracias. You are a good teacher. Now I know how to fix my cooktop.🙏👍 Oops, I read in another comment that you passed away. Can anyone confirm?

[@chelseaneel6468]

Thanks man! Completely thanks to you I figured out my switch was bad and ordered a new one for $30. Hopefully reinstallation goes smoothly. Thanks again.

[@craigiefconcert6493]

Bill newberry passed away? I’m very sorry to hear that. This is a very helpful video for me. Thanks Bill!

[@surujnarinepundit137]

Excellent explanation, I fix my stove . Thank you so much

[@aafunmedia]

Great video and you carry yourself very professional and approachable. This is your trade and your livelihood and yet you are showing us how to do it ourself. Thank you for the help. I appreciate you, we need more considerate people like you in this world.

[@returnofthemac8179]

Sadly, Bill Newberry died on October 24, 2016.

[@aafunmedia]

@@returnofthemac8179 Sorry to hear. Did you know him personally?

[@returnofthemac8179]

@@aafunmedia No. I wondered why he hadn't posted any videos for a.few years after posting prolifically, and I happened to read someone else's comment that used "RIP" in it, so I thought that perhaps he had passed away. Sure enough, when I looked into it, I found his obituary. It was definitely him. It mentioned that he was a self-employed appliance repair man and electrician who also had his own KZbin channel. He was only 38, and died at a hospital, so I wonder what happened to him?

[@AlwaysBestCareWakeJohnston]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@dannyilagorre8132]

This is great information to know for a homeowner, Thank you

[@104casper]

RIP man thank you for the online teaching

[@tonybieker9306]

He died ?

[@returnofthemac8179]

@@tonybieker9306 Sadly, Bill Newberry died on October 24, 2016.

[@HY-xf4ru]

Great illustrations, thank you very much!

[@serjejoe585]

Thanks for still teaching us stuff, RIP.

[@eightfigs3508]

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[@mhow7024]

very informative video. I will take a crack at my range top tomorrow. Once I did open it up, but the wires were simply too short. It's a samsung range . but this time around, I will follow your method.

[@ramramaswamy6161]

Thank you for very clear instructions. It was very helpful.

[@christinaswitzer9072]

Thank you for the video! Your video was very informative and just what we needed to figure out why a burner wasn't working.

[@victordemoya2642]

Thanks Bill , very good explanation

[@davidward1022]

Great job on this video.

[@bonkoo5953]

Thank you for teaching video. Great Video.

[@elissasmith9773]

My glass top stove element front left seems to have 1 temperature setting - HIGH. I think from watching your videos, this may mean it's the switch needing to be changed out. I'm not sure though because the two videos I've watched seem to deal with elements that won't don't turn on... Mine is turning on... way on... no matter what temp or whether it's on the single or double burner side. I have a friend I think with me holding things, stuff at my age I can do, he can change it be it switch or burner. Looking for appliance book to find part numbers and such... It's a Kenmore bought in 2017 to replace our stove after our home was flooded in 2016. Advice? Help me please. Sigh... RIP Mr. Newberry. Sympathy to Mr. Newberry's family. Looks like Mr. Newberry left a valuable legacy in his videos.

[@nomebear]

Now I know what to expect with this burner issue. The view of the schematics pointed to the overheat switch as the culprit.

[@johnnyjohnny6]

Great video! Thank you!

[@FARAWAY_LOOK]

Great vid.... A real assist in this one. Much appreciated and a new subscriber...

[@learnTableTenis]

very helpful and straight forward. thanks a lot.

[@jorgeprieto2228]

Thanks for the video, it was very informative.

[@carlasalas9374]

One of my larger burners heats on high no matter how low you set it...what do I do

[@stephenowen1644]

Great video! Thanks!

[@yvandion3934]

Very clear; I found the problem right away. Thanks !

[@im1who84u]

I have a stove just like the one in this video and it is the biggest burner that isn't working. It won't heat up. I replaced the switch and also replaced the burner and am still having the same problem. The burner won't heat up. Does anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be?

[@mlester3001]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@wambam12]

Such a great video. Good man

[@rehanshahid6750]

Hi i have whirlpool wfe320moes smooth top electric range. One of the burner shuts off 5 seconds after i turn it on. Rest are working. Any idea what it could be? Plz help thank you.

[@paulpersonette7904]

Thanks Bill very helpful. I have a question I have a newer GE profile 5 burner smooth top and just the right side and center warmer is out. What do you do when a whole side goes out?

[@magillanico]

Thanks for this excellent video. As for Samsung ranges, they are garbage, it seems. With mine I had switches going faulty one after the other just after the first year. When I decided to replace the switches after they are all consumed, I was surprised to see that the 4 switches cost almost half the price of a new range. This time I'm thinking of buying one with solid state control and not mechanical parts and definitely NOT Samsung. Thanks.

[@athia37]

Omg ! This is a fantastic video !

[@im1who84u]

Thanks for the video. I have a stove just like the one in this video and it is the biggest burner that isn't working. It won't heat up. I replaced the switch and also replaced the burner and am still having the same problem. The burner won't heat up. Does anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be?

[@skiptracer8703]

Always informative videos, thanks Bill Jim

[@JoseRodriguez-kx9gz]

Can you make a video to trouble shoot main circuit board. Maybe diagnosing one that has failed. Thanks.

[@thomaskeim6132]

very good video bill

[@kennydieu2694]

Thanks for sharing .

[@sazizrahman]

Thanks. very well explained for average joe

[@anval1257]

Great job Bill !!! Awesome !!

[@HansDelbruck53]

That's actually an Open (OL) reading on the ohmmeter when you connected the leads to the switch, not a "Zero" reading as you said. A Zero reading would indicate continuity which is not what you want with the switch open.

[@dieterdanowski7953]

Awesome video with great information and details in it!

[@vivivo2632]

hi, bill i have touch pad LG range would you please show me how to test or replace the switch?

[@harrylee2696]

A Very helpful DOY video.

[@thresasarty3165]

Very informative Thank you

[@mrtruckdriver071]

Very helpful & informative... 👍

[@zoriklx]

thanks so much!!!!!

[@bertharuiz1225]

Bill Newberry was 38 y/ old when he die. Had one son n one daughter. Died in 2016.wife,parents, both in- laws. Sad to see this to happened. Cause of death not stated.

[@mariaparker1297]

Thank you for the info; just so sad for such a wonderful person who helped so many people… his children will know his legacy still continues; look 7 years later I just found this site & it helped me with my LG electric stove coil issues I had.

[@MrMac5150]

Good video Bill.

[@BillNewberry]

MrMac5150 Thanks! and Thanks for Watching!

[@MrMac5150]

Bill Newberry Thank You.

[@roxyolmstead3691]

Thanks Bill...

[@sumitoro]

Hi Bill, thank you for this very informative video. I have a JER8855AAS. I just replaced a new burner [checked: 46.8 Ohm], however when I checked H1-H2 there is no connectivity. Could you please advise how I can trace its connection further? Once again thank you for your kind help!

[@deanmindock5020]

Really good video, thanks Bill.

[@ZequiHouseRD]

Is it possible that a control board issue lead to one burner not receive power? I have a whirlpool range, changed switch and element, check some cables and seem to be fine but all other elements get power but not this one (bigger one on the front right)

[@brett7794]

What about if all my burners work but on the big one the center ring went out but the outer one still works? Probably not the switch?

[@dbenzboyfred195]

Hi,I have question regarding wiring on limiter heat indicator ,if L1 line (120 v )connected to 1 b and N neutral line connected to 2 b ,will it shorted it ? Or the indicator heat light up when temp reach its certain temp to closed its switch so that light will go on -

[@TheTekilazo]

hi thanx for the info, my oven went out and than my stove top burners went out can it be the main switch ?

[@samacrepait4053]

does the temperature sensor goes bad, i checked infinity switch is good ,when i turn on i can't adjust temperature stays on high only time

[@mentalmikebeats]

Awesome, thank you so much.

[@Storiesfromevergreen]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@taylorchurch7330]

Say all burners don’t seem to work all at once, yet I can still get a hot surface light. Surely all 4 switches couldn’t have just went out together right? Is there some sort of primary switch that all 4 other switches must go through to get power? Mine is a glass top whirlpool as well.

[@MrSmeyyappan]

Hi I tried to test resistance between L1 and L2 to test the switch and did the test for Buber that was mentioned both show 37 ohms for Samsung single 6” burner but the burner is not working so you know what else might be wrong and this is the only one that is not working other3 burners are working

[@luiscastaneda5402]

My switch is good and burner shows resistance but the burner only gets hot on the outer rings and not the inner. What is wrong?

[@shanedaddy512]

Any recommendations, I have replaced the burner element, and the infinite switch, and it still short cycles.

[@vihayster]

haw about replacing short cycle....or whole stove???

[@returnofthemac8179]

Sadly, Bill Newberry died on October 24, 2016.

[@elmbaker1683]

@@returnofthemac8179 Wow R U serious? What age?

[@letsworkforabetterworld4876]

So helpful video, very professional explanation,thank you so much Bill 👍

[@kenboehmer4564]

Thanks, great video.

[@gregkeener911]

If your front left burner gets crazy hot and won’t turn off is it definitely that switch or could the switch from the front right burner cause a problem with the front left burner?

[@CarlMorgan-jz1jg]

Is there a way to force the burner to shut off while waiting for the repair part?

[@unklray43]

Whirlpool range. Turn on any burner and it immediatly goes to high and stays there. No control. And it is any burner. They all do it. Is is it possible that all control switches are bad? Since they are daisy chained could one be controling all? Oven works fine. Please answer. Thanks.

[@nickdeliso7026]

If the switch was bad would the indicator lights still go on when you switch it on?

[@jamiepagan6731]

Hi Bill, what if you're not getting any continuity through the burner or the switch?

[@robhemsworth2206]

I have a Frigidaire Gallery smooth top stove and my burner won't shut off (rear left small), I've replaced the switch but the burner still stays on however when I installed the new one the light would come on but once I get to halfway it shuts off (clicks) then I turned off then on again only to have the burner come on then it stays hot while the light stays on. Could it be the burner shorting out? Thanks

[@merdiehadley1256]

Fregidaire

[@kene6322]

What if burners and oven quit heating at same time ?? Accusimmer is all that works. I've done your tests and it all tests fine. Any advice?

[@104casper]

Control board

[@Your-Self]

All burners need 240V and get it from L1(black wire) and L2 (red wire). Accusimmer needs only 120V and gets it from L2 and N (neutral White wire). Since nothing works except Accusimmer, that means you don't get 240V. Check for the half-tripped breaker. Check power cord for burns and that it's capable of supplying 240V. Check for loose wires inside the wall outlet. (if you are not comfortable working with electricity, call an electric because 240V can kill you)

[@gerardotrujillo8064]

thanks som much man im from Deming N.M

[@kevindokkestul3553]

Great video. I have this EXACT stove. When I went to troubleshoot, neither the burner or the switch showed any ohms. Both were zero. If the burner is bad, would the switch show ohms?

[@mikesepe2784]

Hi i just tested my burner and infinite switch. They tested ok as per your video but my burner still does not work. Is there anything else that I could test to isolate the problem? Thx

[@TechnicalEnglish101]

Two thumbs up, man!

[@angiesandlin5087]

Can you switch a regular coil burning stove over to a glass top burning

[@Screamer1989]

well done, thanks :) very informative

[@williamporter9604]

Hey Bill, Bill here. I replaced burner after noticing burnt terminal. Burner still not working. I just replaced switch and still nothing. Any suggestions. Should I have changed the terminal end on burner before reconnecting?

[@jrx2662]

bill is that stuff under the glass top is that fiber glass or asbestos, do you know? thanks

[@mikedesposito557]

great lesson for myself , explained in layman terms thank you. only thing I is there would be no ohms if limit is open.Thanks

[@user-gu5zi7oc3f]

When I put switch on 1,2,3,4 doesn't heat but on 6 and 5 it works I would know why? Thank you.

[@realmearthheaven6576]

What if a burners getting hot while off?? Switch probably? Or

[@FORTRAN4ever]

Excellent!

[@tiwarisandip]

Hello Bill I used the procedure for my Frigidaire electric range, only right hand side burner is not working. Both the burner and switch are tested for continuity and both are functional. what else could be the problem for burner not heating up? indicator light is on though? thanks for your help

[@stevemolke7748]

Bill, you rock!

[@varfla99]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@terryfla]

I replaced my Kenmore (790.9621240A) left front burner switch (316436001) but now it clicks when I turn it on. I put the old one back and there is not clicking. What could this be?

[@john8060]

Is there a specific tester to by or any cheap one will do?

[@SoCal9705]

Followed your excellent video and fixed it. Thanks! :-D

[@tonymac96]

Very good video... Besides the control knob for the burner and a reading in the multimeter of infinite resistance (broken filament in the burner)...I can also see a third problem... What if the normally closed contact at the burner...start to open too often???...that I believe will be a hard issue to detect. If your burner turn on...but start to go on/off more often that they should...after ruling out the other two issues (as you explain here using the multimeter)...then the problem might be the burner switch ...opening the normally closed switch too often...I reader wrote something that this switch should not pop open until 1000 degrees...Hence the on and off of a burner at a given setting should only be through the control knob...is this is correct? What do you think? Thanks!!!!

[@trishbui]

If one element is constantly cycling on and off, what is likely the culprit?

[@hvac01453]

I have a hot top sensor indicator between the front two burners and one of the four stays lit unless I place an ice cube on the burner effected and it shuts off after a minute. How do I repair that. Where is the bad part located?