Gas Stove Top Burners Not Lighting / Not Working

Basic Troubleshooting Tips for a Gas Stove with 1 or more top burners that are not lighting. These are the 3 main reasons for gas range burners to not light. These tips will apply to most stoves that have an ignition type lighting system for the top burners.
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[@edwingmedina9139]

I can't thank you enough for this awesome, oldie-but-perfect video. Because you were so thorough and covered "all the bases" by explaining how this all works, and then addressing each of the potential sources of problems, you saved me hundreds in repairs (or even a replacement). Your experience is so obvious because everytime you explained some of the reasons that might have caused the problem, I'm like: "How'd he know I did that?" Anyway, your suggestion for simply clearing the little hole between the igniter and the gas did the trick. Before I watched your video, I didn't even know that hole was there. A little soaking and a pin later... Ta-Da!!! Fixed. Thanks for everything!

[@dangilfrich2312]

Bill's the man, he's saved me a washer, dryer, stove and electrician service call. Thanks dude!

[@jz53223]

This video you made 10 years ago enabled me, a 68-year-old grandma, to fix the burner on my GE gas stove after tenants almost trashed it. Spent hours cleaning it after they moved, then watched this video about trouble-shooting burner that wouldn't light. Since it wasn't even clicking, I tried replacing the burner switch on the wiring harness. My stove is 25 years old (doesn't look it!) so the part is discontinued, but I found a used one on eBay and now it works perfectly. Thank you!

[@kendracrook7531]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! In less than 10 minutes, your video showed me how to fix our clogged burner an hour before my house inspection! No problems, no cursing from me. Thank you!

[@GregKostelloPlus]

Thanks, Bill. You just saved me a very expensive and unnecessary repair bill. I had a handyman come by and tell me I needed all new parts. But it turns out my problem was example 3, a clogged gas hole. Not only can that be a problem but all the little vent holes in the top pieces can get clogged. So, I went through and cleaned out all of the holes in all of the pieces. Now my stove performs great. Thanks for taking the time to put together the video.

[@jimpeaker2706]

This was extremely well explained. Clear, concise and well organized. Thank you!

[@deyonarkeketa7984]

I learned today that the 4 of my burners weren’t broken just clogged! 🎉😮😮 9yrs later and your video is still helping! 1 of the 4 is shorted out! Thank you bill! Hope your doing well!

[@skinnylegend_]

first time moving into my own house, and the tenant left behind a gas stove. i’ve always used electric stoves, minus my grandmas, but i had NO idea how to work it. this video literally saved me from buying an entire new stove. THANK YOU!! your advice is still reaching people 💜💜💜

[@michaelgahl2428]

Thanks! One of my burners hasn't been working for years. Turns out the hole was just dirty. Now it works like a charm. Great video!

[@BillNewberry]

Thanks for Watching! Glad I was able to help!

[@Platos.Shadows]

What about if no burners click?

[@hexdeath66]

I need help

[@cathmay62]

Thank you so much. Thought I was going to have to call the gas engineers and after following your video, my gas hob now works perfectly. So grateful

[@moniquesabol7148]

I am so glad I found this video. My burner hasn't worked properly in a year. I was able to fix my issue in like 2 minutes after watching this video. Thanks so much!!

[@amdeals]

Thanks! You saved me a service call. I was able to clean the pin holes in the burners. Works like new!

[@nomadicextreme]

Thank you for this. The third segment gave me the clue I needed. My wife's cleaning had left water in the spark hole.

[@marianawidjaja222]

Same here! Just that it's my husband cleaning.. N I found this video

[@AkuotDiri]

How did you fix it?

[@mreddiebjones]

@@AkuotDiri I used a small paper clip, unfolded, and inserted through the hole from outside in. The paper clip won't go far as it will hit a turn in the gas flow direction. However, you will be able to see the paper clip sticking through from the top view. This is also assuming that you can light the eye with a match or BBQ lighter when the gas is turned on and that, when unlit, you can see the spark from the ignitor. 1) See if the burner will light with the eye turned on and a match or other source applied. 2) If it does, take all the burner parts off and see if the ignitor sparks when you turn on the eye. 3) If so, clean the hole described in the video with a small paper clip. 4) Reassemble everything and test it out. If you followed these steps, the burner should work.

[@thomlep]

Bill, you are one of the people that make this world a better place. Our problem was a clogged pin hole near the spark. The clogged pin hole was not allowing a gas flow. This problem was covered in your video at about time 4:30 . Thank you !

[@frankhenry9130]

Perfect! Took a paper clip, straightened it and put it in the gas hole in all 4 burners. It worked! Thanks for a simple money saving idea.

[@carondacox9153]

Thanks so much for fixing my stovetop problem. The pilot hole needed cleaning and now lights perfectly! Saved me a service call. I fixed it myself!

[@pashaturley9171]

Thank you. Your the best! I took my burner apart and cleaned it and now it works. great video!

[@unbotheredmovement]

Can't thank you enough! I cleaned my stove top and clogged the pin holes on both left burners. Thanks to YOU it was a simple fix. Woohoo! 🙌

[@manuel713]

Bill you rock! My back burner did Not want to light up. My wife wanted to just call a tech or replace the whole thing?! Glad I came across your video; all it was a clogged hole where the gas runs up. Thanks for making a helping person feel awesome.Thanks for the help!

[@cocosiz]

Thank you so much! We've concluded that our burner has a "dirty hole"😝 what great info!

[@ViperJay5]

Thanks for this great video! I was able to finally get one burner to finally light again after at least 10+ years. It was the actual burner itself because no matter which side it was flipped on, it didn't light. I cleaned the little holes with a toothpick and bam, she works again! Thanks again! :)

[@natealexander73]

Thank you!! Those little holes weren't even lined up!! A small twist and the burner that hasn't worked since I moved in...lights up!!! You rock!

[@LOV3LYFLOWXER]

Wow, my front right big burner has been down for almost a year now and not knowing that this simple fix that you explained could do the trick for me. The little hole was blocked with heavy grease. I unclogged it and it is now working perfectly. Thank you so much my dude.

[@tnhotdogs]

Thank you! That was an easy fix. Really appreciate you helping me avoid a costly repairman fee over a little, clogged pin-hole! Have a great day!

[@portfoliotrader284]

This was perfect and exactly what I was looking for ! Ordered the part and fixed it in first attempt . Thank you sir!

[@stelangs]

Thank you Bill for explaining the mechanics of it. In my case, the pin hole was clogged as you showed in your video. Cleaned it and it works like a charm!

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Hey Bill... Great video... Saved me a bunch of time tearing the stove apart when it was a simple fix... One of your examples was spot on... A wire brush and quick vacuum was all that was needed... Thank you, Slowhand

[@whilburn2]

Your video helped me fix my problem. The little pilot hole that feeds the igniter was blocked so it wouldn't light. Used a toothpick to clean the hole and it worked :)

[@tinarenee580]

Thank you for the tutorial, I was able to fix my stove without paying someone to do it for me, I appreciate your video.

[@rollingthunder4599]

Feels good dosen't it. 😊

[@adriennebyam1046]

Thank you so much, I never knew there was a small pilot hole on the gas burner. I just cleaned it, now the gas burner is working. Thank you again for helping solve a six-month dilemma.😊

[@joed9843]

Bill, You have the only video that explained the right method to diagnose and repair the problem with my wire igniter harness. Problem fixed! Thank you!

[@todd60613]

thanks man! made fried chicken last night and the grease blocked the gas flow through the hole to the igniter. a toothpick and some patience costs a lot less than a repair guy.

[@rosiequintana2487]

Thank you for this message its really great information my mom is having trouble with her stove.

[@andreslopez1815]

Wow

[@DJ-fn3jm]

10 years old video and it's still doing it's job. Thank you.

[@ambermcmahon6990]

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I cleaned my stove with an SOS pad and the blue gunk got stuck in the hole. Just used a toothpick and now it works again!! Thank you!!!

[@ruthdeguzman6861]

Omg. It actually worked!! Never thought youtube will solve my problem. @.@

[@BillNewberry]

Well, it did! lol Great Job!

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[@jasminerogers9971]

ruth de guzman 😂

[@SadieMaree123]

you are awesome! thank you so much for posting this!

[@cccrewmom]

You are a lifesaver!!!!! I have a rental unit with a gas stove and the unit smelled of gas. One of the top burners clicked but never lit. The stove was a mess so it was just as you described - there are 2 very tiny holes and they were plugged. I cleaned them out with a paper clip!!!! Bam! Saved me at least $100 for service call. You are awesome!!!!

[@BillNewberry]

+Natalie Hopkins Great Job! Nice to hear!

[@samng870]

Just the simple tips on cleaning the gas outlet saved me a call to the repairshop. Thanks very much!

[@papalou7171]

Hole was clogged, thank you for the trouble shooting advice...

[@ssj21000]

you sir are my hero. (cleaned the whole)

[@jrkathrein]

Thanks, Bill. Just fixed my girlfriend's just-out-of warranty Whirlpool drop in gas stove. Used my Swiss Army Knife. All burners clicked and sparked. I smelled gas, though it barely burned when manually lit. I had to unscrew the part you removed by hand and lifted it off the range I looked for the gas inlet (brass and round) and and reamed it with the plastic toothpick. Stoked right up!

[@versatilevarun]

A video created more than 6 years ago solved my problem. You sir have just earned another subscriber to your channel. Thank you for posting this.

[@ScuuBdoo]

I hear gas flow but there is no clicking from any ring and no spark on any ring. Is this fixable?

[@johnlewis4824]

Would have been nice if he would have responded to the question

[@danny2shoes]

Same issue a year later. Anyone find any fixes?

[@zcarenow]

please do a vid on how to replace the modulators/wire you had in your hands...thanks.

[@cactusladysouth1000]

yes i need to see this too

[@bdrappaport2606]

I'm gonna have to stop being lazy and clean my damn stove, but I have to tell you, the only videos I could find were people who liked to hear themselves talk and offered step number 3 and nothing further. It's your step number 1, that involved actual expertise and know-how, that solved the problem. I have a feeling it must be the wiring you showed that is the issue, but I think it makes sense to do s cleaning just to cover all my bases. The only problem is, I haven't got a f'ing clue how to replace the thing. I guess that's the next thing to KZbin! I clicked the like button, but you deserve credit for providing assistance at no charge.

[@Evpat2000]

Thanks for the great information Bill! We tried everything we could think of but didn't figure out the problem until we watched this.

[@renyhardy2025]

you didn't mention no clicks on any of the 4 burners. oven works

[@SindromeDeMascotinha]

My exact issue

[@hanjibhaji]

Mine too. Gas flows fine, but no clicks using any of the knobs. I even replaced the spark modulator

[@danny2shoes]

Huh, here a year later. Same issue. Anyone have fixes?

[@edbuell3181]

And another year…answers?

[@danirabinovitch3176]

Let me know if you found an answer

[@BillNewberry]

No gas or no power to stove. Thanks for Watching!

[@robertocarlosgonzalez7514]

Great video! My problem was the small hole was clogged I just cleaned and works again!!

[@paulettecharles2103]

It worked. My stove is working better than before. You saved me a bundle of money....thank you ever much!!!

[@p.d.okeefe3628]

Hi Bill, Wanted to thank you for the video. My problem was also #3. Gas was working, igniter was sparking properly, and burner would light with a lighter, but not from the igniter. I didn't even realize there was a small separate chamber with a small hole in it next to the igniter. I used a toothpick and probed the small hole a few times and burner started right up. Great video. Thanks very much for taking the time to do it.

[@rchurch27]

thank you so much Bill!

[@ug8903]

Hey Bill. Question. having an issue with the ingiter. I have gas coming out cause I smell it. I see the igniter sparking but not lights up the gas. One thing I noticed. all other igniters spark goes up, on this one it goes to the side. Please advise.

[@sivucit]

The reason it is going to the side, is because spark didnot find the good ground on the CAP,. that is why it is sparking towards the base, the ground is transferred from the burner to the base via the SCREW THAT HOLD burner (in my model). ensure ground is properly moved from bottom of the burner to the cap.

[@ThePatriotsBrother]

@@sivucit Please explain your answer a little more? How would you properly move your ground from the bottom of the burner to the cap? My stove sparks to the side instead of straight up. Thanks

[@sivucit]

@@ThePatriotsBrother The screw that attach burner to the stove is the ground, make sure you replace the screw or tight the screw so the stove and burner is connected well to get the ground, once u get right ground, the spark goes up, reason spark goes side because it could not find the ground and bruner seeks ground to the stove which is on the side / bottom of the burner

[@ThePatriotsBrother]

@@sivucit thank you!

[@chuckwiseman5302]

What if none of strikers are not striking or making that striking noise

[@TheCooter666]

thats my problem, how did you solve

[@bigtimepimpin666]

If none of them are not working, then there is no problem.

[@rkoorse]

haha..wise- ass!@@bigtimepimpin666

[@danny2shoes]

What was the fix? I'm having the same issue

[@aprilmendis1]

Thanks, Bill! I just got two non-lighting burners to work in about ten seconds after watching your video. Great instructional!

[@BillNewberry]

April Mendis Awesome! Thanks for Watching!

[@bobsnider5895]

This is exactly what I needed -- how to diagnose a burner not lighting. Saved me a ton of steps replacing parts.

[@thefacepaintlady]

What if NONE of them click at any point?

[@gondolacrescent5]

Melody FPL Good question. All of mine click, but only sometimes. Sometimes none of them click but I’m just trying to figure out where the igniter unit is located so I can repair either a loose wiring harness or repair the igniter itself. I’m betting the replacement cost of an igniter is about 1/3 the cost of the entire stove/range. I refuse to be screwed over by someone or a group of people trying to make lots of money by sitting back and exploiting their ability to price parts 20 times what they cost in total to make, package and warehouse. Best wishes with your situation.

[@nathanielswan909]

Thanks, but didn't address my problem. Burner lights, I can smell the gas, but burner doesn't lite up. All other burners are good. This did happen after a very light cleaning, as I had this problem once before and I needed the burner to dry out for about 15 hours. It has been 2 days and still no flame?

[@ashiffajainul6718]

Nathaniel Swan

[@carolcaranddo4584]

OMG!! Thank you! My front burner has been clicking and the spark was unable to ignite the burner. A little cleaning with a dry toothbrush and it works now. No more lighting with match. Thank you, great informational video.

[@davidmrosenfeld]

Thanks! Cleaning out the gas hole solved my problem. Really appreciate not having to call a repairman!

[@johnramey5132]

What if none of them are clicking or lighting at all? But it will light with a match.

[@BillNewberry]

John Ramey I would say your spark modulator is bad. Especially is none are clicking. Thanks for Watching!

[@nadianoormohamed4432]

John Ramey he said if there is a dirty whole on one of the burners a light will match.

[@Strangenutzz]

Bill Newberry none of my burners light up or even click, you made reference to a spark modulator. Is that an easy diy also??? Can u explain pls, thank you very much

[@ZBlacktt]

What if you have no click at all in all the burners. I see that is the one thing not covered and why I'm asking? Because that is my issue with out gas top. No click, no spark just a gas smell if left on. Which we don't leave on just saying.

[@danny2shoes]

What was the fix?

[@bjcarter1809]

I have a new igniter

[@WayneTorrens]

Thx Bill. You solved my problem and saved me at least $150. I had two burners that I had to clear the tiny gas hole in burner.

[@paul0730]

Short, sweet and very clear! Thanks for the helpful info for all us dads out here.

[@jingyugu]

Thank you for your quite complete troubleshooting video. My stove, a very new Kenmore, had the last problem you describe in the video. A tiny bit small hole connects the gas chamber to the ignition sparks was clogged. With a small needle, guided by a mirror and a light, poking through, the clog was gone and the stove lights like a charm. Thank you again!

[@martinaberkel5673]

Totally worked! Easy fix! The left to right thing to relit the burners totally works. Clean the pinhole and light the burners from left to right till they all come on. Love it! Thanks!

[@micakinder3577]

Thank you! My stove stopped working just a few hours before my son's birthday party. This was a lifesaver!!

[@BillNewberry]

Glad I was able to help! Thanks for Watching!

[@pellky54]

I had just washed the burners and couldn't figure out why they wouldn't light (they all clicked). The oven is only 2 months old??! I took a Q-tip and dried out that little hole you pointed out in Solution #3. Bingo. Thank you so much!!

[@frederickschulze8014]

This made a lot of sense. I had some knobs that wouldn't click and some burners that wouldn't click, but there was no correlation between the two. Knowing that the knob circuitry is combined helped.

[@dwaynemondragon6421]

Hate living with family they always make the stove insanely greasy and now none of the burners were sparking but this video really helped a lot thank you

[@SoPhamiliar]

Thank you Bill, you saved me a handyman visit. The little hole feeding gas to the spark was blocked with gunk. After cleaning, works great!

[@tombrennan1234]

Bill. thank you for your informative and encouraging presentation! what I found on my range was that the burners had a corroded film (white) from a previous cleaning, preventing the spark for going up. Scraping with a common nail and sewing needle fixed this on three burners (which do not have a small hole in the back of the "U" shaped igniter. The last burner didn't work; it did not go together smoothly. I found that the burner assemblies have a slightly different size mounting pilot; the interference prevented the igniter from extending all the way into the burner---I had mixed up the parts during cleaning and re-assembly. I swapped burners and TA-DA!! All is well. Thanks again.

[@normvanwinkle7670]

OMG, BILL!!!! Can't thank you enough for this!!!!! Have been trying all kinds of different search phrases to finally find someone that truly shares helpful insight for trouble shooting! I'll give it a go and see how it works out. thanks again! ~Norm

[@susanwallisch8308]

Thank you for sharing this information! After checking my stove again, I realized the holes must be clogged! I cleaned them and everything works! Yay!

[@Tell-me-more-75225]

I am so glad I watched the video till the end! I had no idea that little hole by the igniter needed to be cleaned to allow gas through. Thank you for this.

[@jangillespiezeke]

Yea! Problem solved! The holes on my burners are so tiny and obscure that I never would have found it without your help. Thanks for educating me!

[@BillNewberry]

Awesome Job!

[@SweetTea742]

Thank you Bill!!!! My front right burner was clicking and making the striking noise but would not ignite. I used a safety pin, opened it out and sent the pointy end down to unclog the gas hole. It worked like a charm and the burner ignites beautifully! Problem solved! I'm sure a technician would have charged a lot of money for such a simple fix.

[@robertaeveritt668]

Thanks Bill...I got my one faulty burner to light again ...was so easy to fix. I probably saved $200 ...awesome

[@billyrhythm]

Thank you! My wife made some homemade foaming cleaner to clean our black porcelain stovetop. When I was done cleaning, the burners wouldn't light. I had problem three. That little hole got gunked up. Cleaned it out with a toothpick, and all is fine again. You saved me a service call!

[@scottandlisat]

You are so awesome! I just fixed my burner in about 2 seconds! It's not been working for over 2 years! I can hardly believe it. I can't wait until my husband comes home to see what I've done!

[@cow1234456677]

I can't believe how simple the fix was just had to clean that hole! Thank you

[@Jgfweb]

Thank you so very much. I’m in an air bnb condo in a resort. The host has been great but there’s a little bit of a language barrier. All the burners could light, but only one would stay lit. Gave everything a soak and a scrub and all is well

[@nycbillhill]

The third issue was the problem with my burner. Cleared the hole and it worked! Thank you very much.

[@JGill0124]

I was having the last issue occur with my burner. After cleaning that little hole, it worked! Thanks Bill!!!

[@AM-pl2pt]

Bill Thank you SIR !!!... The basic trouble shooting is spot on. I was dealing with one intermittent burner and all the rest worked. 50-50 chance burner switch or spark modulator. (coin toss) Spent a fair amount of time cleaning up spills and igniter elements all to no avail. Gas orifice on the burner was clear. Wiring harness switch was the culprit. Was amazed at how much gunk was under the hood. Thanks again !!!

[@robertatorres739]

Thanks Bill. You saved me a repair bill. Appreciate your help.

[@ryanlin9110]

Finally a real tech expert. Thanks for the video.

[@scottm1758]

I submerged the parts to clean them and when I put everything back, none of the top burners would start. Your video helped me understand the mechanics of the unit and when I tried again later, three of them fired right up. Thanks to you I know to clean that little hole for the gas on the 4th burner. Thank you for your time and effort Brother! -Scott

[@yldbglz7081]

Thanks! this helped me tremendously. I thought I needed a spark module--no, it was the wiring harness ! You are awesome !

[@Barry__McCockiner]

Thank you, Bill. Explained the troubleshooting well and helped me fix my issue in 30 seconds that I have been dealing with for months. I appreciate the upload!

[@BillNewberry]

***** Plugged hole will get you every time! Thanks for Watching!

[@Ap13HELPjlb51]

Thanks, Bill, great info as always. It's helpful that you cut to the chase in your analysis. Very helpful.

[@claytonhaydel]

Thanks dude. Fixed my burner in about 2 minutes after watching this.

[@clairephillips4712]

Thank you for the tips! I had a spillover on my stove that left debris in that small hole you spoke about in the last segment. I cleaned it out and my stove was working again! Thank you so much!

[@swpnair80]

Thank you Bill! I fixed mine after watching your troubleshooting tips. Mine had the spark but wasnt lighting up. The hole was blocked by a spill, which after cleaning started working. Thanks again!

[@kulkarniar]

Bill thank you so much for posting this. You are a rock star. Using your simple and to the point explanation, I found the issue in my ignitor. So helpful.

[@gmoney9068]

Thanks for the video. After watching I am now 100% convinced that I need to call a repair man.

[@monicaDD]

Thanks. Your tips helped me light my stove.

[@gleevy]

Thank you for solving my problem! My burner hasn’t worked since Christmas! Awesome!

[@thompsonappliance3078]

As a new appliance repair man, you have helped me plenty. Thanks

[@chrisgoes]

Managed to fix my burner that would spark and not light with a simple toothpick after watching this. Thanks!