GE JGBS66 Gas Stove Burners Won't Light

I have two gas burners on my stove that will not light. The problem was poorly manufactured igniters. They worked well for the firs year and just as the warranty expired, they began to fail! Fortunately, I have a little background in technology. Be careful as you work with gas and electrical devices. Be patient and thoughtful. Do not exceed your comfort level.
My Model # JBGS66REK4SS
GE Appliance Parts Link for this model: www.geapplianceparts.com/stor...
GE Appliance Parts Link for the Igniter Electrodes Harness: www.geapplianceparts.com/stor...
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[@WaynePolcin]

Hey friends! Thanks for joining me here. I hope you enjoy this video. If you're new here, please subscribe and join with me and the other members in growing this channel and spreading the message of love and kindness to the world! See you in the comments!

[@damezcua76]

Best video I've seen on stove igniter troubleshooting. Great job!

[@WaynePolcin]

Wow! Thanks for kind comment!

[@tomhackenbracht30]

I have one of those long lasting memories from a BBQ grill at a rental property in Tennessee. Your electronic videos are great, slow, patient and informative. Your years of experience at former job show. Keep up the great work brother, Wayne.

[@WaynePolcin]

I've been wanting to put this video up for a while. There's a lot of setup involved in producing a demonstrative video like this. I still ended up not happy about the lighting but then again, this isn't Hollywood! Thanks for your feedback, Tom!

[@francam853]

Wow! What a clear presentation! Thank you!

[@jameslufrano4001]

Hey, thanks a bunch. I’ll be back !! Worked on aircraft 26 years, cars another 20 years. Other than righty righty, they’re similar but different. Now I’m sprinkler lawn pump qualified, rider mower,washer, dryer, half ass woodworker. My wife says I have every tool know to man. 👍

[@WaynePolcin]

Sounds like you're the neighbor every homeowner wishes they had! I really appreciate your feedback!

[@johngray2321]

Nice job Wayne. Helping to making the world a little more self reliant, one video at a time. Keep them coming. I get to work on my washing machine’s agitator tomorrow, haha.

[@WaynePolcin]

Oh no. I know for a fact working on agitators could get real agitating. Have fun with that and good luck to you my friend.

[@hhps3]

A wonderful video. Went at just my speed and I have the same model stove. Thank you!

[@abrahampeace8372]

Thanks for the detailed explanation

[@terrywhite9017]

Great 👍 👍 job. That is a good tutorial. It's much simpler than I would have thought. It didn't look like your first rodeo. Thank you Wayne, love to all.

[@WaynePolcin]

Hi Terry. Technical troubleshooting is what I do best. My education is in electro-mechanical technology. Thanks for you feedback. Love to you as well my friend!

[@billycuenca742]

Thanks! YOU made my life a whole lot easier.

[@WaynePolcin]

Thank you for the very kind comment and gift! YOU make my life a whole lot easier as well, my friend!

[@rongriffin4905]

Thanks for your help.......Great Video

[@bigmikepatterson]

Oh man you just saved my sanity LOL. Great video.

[@WaynePolcin]

Oh man what an awesome comment! I always like to hear that kind of feedback. Thank you!

[@elliotazus6258]

Hi Wayne, Well said and explained! Also the extra pointers! God bless and take care.

[@WaynePolcin]

Thank you so much, Elliot! You are very kind!

[@ambermaharaj7794]

You always know how to fix stuff and you're great at explaining complicated things as though it is so simple!! As always I pay attention to weird things in your videos and I found myself wondering if your stove always looks that clean or if you gave it a good scrub before the video!! Mine only looks that nice for about 5 minutes after I clean it! 🤣

[@WaynePolcin]

We keep it pretty clean most of the time but not that clean! I spent 15 minutes scrubbing on it before the video. Good eye!

[@brucearney9536]

Nice to be able to fix stuff !

[@WaynePolcin]

I am thankful that I have the ability to fix things, but this is an example of the hidden costs behind buying less expensive items from big box stores. It seems like you always have to spend more money after the purchase at least, when you can fix things yourself, you don’t spend as much money on labor costs.

[@weeverob]

Well done, tx!

[@Dicecuta]

Great video👍🏽

[@seandre59]

Great video

[@tamiduda4660]

I like your gas stove...I like gas stoves in general but always seem to have had electric stoves through the years. I know how to change out burner plug ins to for electric stoves from watching my husband do it for years....but now if I ever get my "dream" gas range I'll understand how the ignition piece's work!! Thanks!!

[@WaynePolcin]

I love gas, stoves. I like being able to see the open flame when I’m cooking, which is not often, ha ha! I just feel like I have more control because I am after all, a control, freak :-). This was not our dream gas stove, but it was affordable and now you can see the downside of buying big box appliances. I hope you’re staying warm up there. Things are a muddy mess down here take care, and stay kind, young lady!

[@Dogg1512]

Excellent video presentation 👏 This GE Slate is identical to the io-Mabe, which is the variant for the Latin American market

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Nice informative video thanks Wayne

[@WaynePolcin]

Just in case you ever have a GE gas range, right? Thanks for the kind words, Mike!

[@bykrmom]

Hi Wayne! Nice video. My stove is more archaic and hasn't got the same features, but if I buy a new one in the future I'll know what to do! Loved the blooper reel 😂

[@WaynePolcin]

I must have OD'd on my pain meds when I recorded that - I couldn't get a single word out of my mouth without scrambling them! It was time for another video like this cuz the other two got a lot of views. So there are people out there with this stove who want help. Keep fighting the good fight and stay warm. Love you, Angie!

[@bykrmom]

@@WaynePolcin Hugs for you and Suzie. Love you too!

[@ElizabethPowe11]

Great video thank you

[@WaynePolcin]

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for the kind words!

[@moofdoggmike]

Well done and perfect disclaimer at the beginning WP. Were those Amazon sourced parts or with the stove manufacturer? Bet the time to get them was crazy long. Suz the Q is happy like you now, yinz can pick any burner without thinking of which one works! Cold weather coming, hope the horses have better footing up in the corral. Have a good one!

[@WaynePolcin]

Hi moofdogg. The parts came directly from GE. The list price was $11.30 plus shipping. I linked to it in the description. To my surprise, it only took about 1 week to get the parts. The quality of the aftermarket igniters was superior to the OEM part. I shouldn’t have igniter problems for the life of the stove. This really does demonstrate that there are potentially hidden costs to owning an appliance purchased from a big box store. You pay less upfront but you will keep paying after the purchase. At least I didn’t have to pay for labor. It is nice not to have to grab a lighter when we want to use those burners. Horse yard is looking pretty good right now. Those boys have spread the hay around just as we planned. After three days, they are still eating from the core of the round bale. I will get some video before the snow accumulates, hopefully. Take care of yourself, my good friend.

[@petrareyes9410]

Hi Wayne, I have same stove that does not ignite at all since about 2 days ago. It sparked from the posterior part by the controls for oven. Please advise

[@kevind721]

I followed your gas > LP video and it helped me troubleshoot a couple issues! I'm having one issue still with the long centre burner, it starts and has proper flame control but it will "poof/puff" once every 20-30 seconds while running. Hard to describe, as I haven't found any resolutions online yet, but the flame will be running and then almost like a spurt of air is in the line and comes out which makkes the flame larger for a split second. None of the other burners have this. Any idea's on that? Great vids!

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Very nice tutorial that I hope to never get to use, Wayne 🙏 Actually, we have appliances that are less than a year old, and I can't believe how pathetic the construction is. We didn't exactly cheap out on the stuff either.

[@WaynePolcin]

Yeah, it's the normal way of life nowadays. The high end appliances are way out of my league, financially. As long as a person has the skills and desire to DIY, then big box store shopping is the way to go. Thanks for the feedback, Jolkrae!

[@jeffmattero8500]

Can you show how to test the Spark module and the wires for continuity?

[@WaynePolcin]

That’s a great idea. Thanks!

[@margiemagallanez2634]

Very helpful but I want to know how you keep your stove so clean!!

[@WaynePolcin]

That's easy. Her name is Suzie, lol! Just kidding. The range was brand new when the video was made. However, I have found that by disassembling the stove top the way I did in the video makes it a lot easier to get a thorough cleaning, but that's not practical to do every day, just when the yuck gets intense.

[@provie.1122]

Enjoyed your video Wayne. One problem , I have a GE Adora, which looks like the one you are working on but mine Burner caps have posts on them and I can't get the big one to fit properly and I have to turn the griddle on to make them light. I'm getting frustrated!

[@WaynePolcin]

If you don't mind, please send some pics to [e-mail]

[@kevinlisenby2380]

So I see everyone talking about the ignitors, but not at all about how the knob relates to the ignitor. I have a gas cook top where the center burner ignitor will not ignite when I turn the center knob but it will ignite if I turn any of the other four knobs. What causes this?

[@WaynePolcin]

The center knob is probably bad. Each knob has a switch which triggers the ALL the igniters. This why if you keep the center know on, turning any other know will ignite not only it's burner but the center burner also. I'm not sure if you can order just the switch of if you have to order the whole knob. Hope this helps!

[@Big-Reds]

What is inside the spark igniter? Can you fix the spark igniter without having to replace?

[@WaynePolcin]

It would not be cost effective to attempt repairing the ignition module. The module components are embedded in a potting compound, which is very difficult to remove.

[@cynthiasmith6465]

Waynw what's the difference betwern natural gas and propane? My stove is propane and my warranty company thinks it's regular gas. They're offering a selection of gas stoves.

[@WaynePolcin]

The difference is that the two gasses are delivered to your range at different pressures. Propane comes to your range under higher pressure that natural gas. So you must use smaller orifices to restrict the high pressure propane from producing extremely large flames. So if you currently have a propane stove you will need to swap it out for another propane stove or install smaller orifices in a natural gas range. I hope this helps.

[@brunocarvajal3677]

Hi, have a similar gas range that started making a noise that I guess is related to gas supply. Started when opened the new gas tank and the flames make noise and flames are sideways instead of vertical. Burners are super clean

[@WaynePolcin]

It sounds like the gas pressure is too high. Your regulator should be controlling the pressure. What size tank do you have and how is it connected to the range?

[@brunocarvajal3677]

@@WaynePolcin the tanks are of 100 lbs, as allways

[@brunocarvajal3677]

It connects to a switch valve? that when one tank is empty, we change the direction of the flow and open the new tank

[@brunocarvajal3677]

Sorry about my lack of naming the parts

[@WaynePolcin]

@@brunocarvajal3677 If there is any gas left in the old tank, can you switch back to it to see if the flames continue shoot sideways? Are you using LP or Natural Gas?

[@BluezFan91]

I think one of my knob switches is bad. I can get the burner to light using the other knobs since they all spark together. But when I turn the designated knob it won’t spark. I replaced the igniter already. Is the switch an easy fix? I’m a total novice with this stuff. It’s not a big deal but I was thinking about tinkering around with it for the experience.

[@WaynePolcin]

You would have to shut off the gas and electric to the appliance. Then you would have to replace the entire Igniter Switch Cable Harness for all the burner controls. I have not personally done this but it doesn't appear to be complicated. You can purchase the Igniter Switch Cable assembly here www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Spark-Ignition-Switch/WB18X31213/4920884 Just be safe around the gas and be sure to kill the power to the appliance because the igniter control circuit is 120 VAC. Be slow, thoughtful and deliberate and you shouldn't have any trouble.

[@WaynePolcin]

Make sure you enter your specific model number on the website to make sure you get the exact harness for your range www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Spark-Ignition-Switch/WB18X31213/4920884

[@BluezFan91]

Hey thanks so much for the help. Appreciate you.

[@Jsxvr.]

I have the same stove you do. The left side and middle of the stove isnt even clicking. The oven and broiler are also not working. Where do you suggest I should start looking?

[@Jsxvr.]

It is also prettu new and hasnt been used much.

[@WaynePolcin]

Hi Heather. When you say the middle and left side are not clicking, do you mean there is no spark or do you actually mean no click sound?

[@Jsxvr.]

No click sound or spark. I can just smell the gas when i try to turn it on. Thanks for replying.

[@Jsxvr.]

There is a spark because once i turn on one of the burners that work correctly, i can turn the others on. The oven wont heat up regardless.

[@WaynePolcin]

@@Jsxvr. for the knobs that are not working, you should be able to see a wire attached to each one of them. Make sure the wires are positively attached to the knobs. If the wires are all positively attached, and you still have no spark, it could be that those knobs are bad. Because each knob has a switch in it that sends the command through the wire to start the sparking. That switch is activated when you put the knob in the light position. Let me know if you are able to verify this. Also, move the knob, real slowly back and forth past the light position that’s marked on the knob and see if you can find a spot where the igniter does work.

[@jackpedersen287]

That stove is the same one that I am looking to buy. Should be around $650.00

[@MsCellobass]

Seriously? Why not call a qualified appliance repair guy?

[@WaynePolcin]

That’s a viable option for sure.

[@killr0y]

What qualifies someone to repair an appliance beyond having common sense?

[@g.borgia5100]

Because it costs money