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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
@@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.
Very informative. I have totally different problem which is not mentioned. Main big burner have spark, ignite gas but safety valve do not hold the flame and switch off supply and that burner is then off. Something to do with solenoid if you could highlight that Pl. Thank you.
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! :)
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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!!!!
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 :)
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 💜💜💜
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 !
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!
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.
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.😊
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!
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!
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?
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!
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.
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.
@@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
@@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
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.
This was very helpful! I had one burner not lighting, and I was looking up parts to order, but luckily I watched this video first. I poked a wire thru that little hole where the gas gets to the sparker to clean it out, and then the burner lit. Fixed in one minute, no cost.
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.
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.
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
The last bit about cleaning the tiny hole near the igniter solved my problem. Could not even see that tiny hole there, it was *that* clogged up with grease or whatever. Many thanks for the video!
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.
Thanks Bill for the detailed description on how to troubleshoot. My simmer burner is not engaging to light, but when I try another burner the electrode sparks. Sounds like my problem is the last one you covered. Will need to go back and watch your video and play with my stove at the same time.
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!
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.
Thank you so much Bill. I used the needle to unblock the tiny hole and I now have four burners working. I was considering purchasing a new stove as it was a huge inconvenience to have only three burners going. I'm delighted.
i thought only one burner would be usable thanks to your video i saved money almost called someone to fix when it was just an oil clogged. ❤ all the best
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.
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!!
THANKS! THIS HELPED ME FIX MY ISSUES. TURNED OUT WAS IT WAS A VERY SLIGHTLY DIRTY IGNITER GAS PATH. CLEANED THE ONE AND ANOTHER THAT WAS TAKING WAY TO LONG TO LIGHT. NOW LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY!!! GREAT VIDEO!
Thanks for your helpful advice regarding the small hole (orifice) next to the ignitor. I ran a fine wire through the hole and opened it up. The burner now lights like a charm. Saved me a lot of time and money.
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 TH-cam! I clicked the like button, but you deserve credit for providing assistance at no charge.
So I haven't had a working stove ever since my neighbor tried to do a good deed and completely drenched my stove while cleaning it. I've been waiting for maintenance( 2 weeks !) to come and now I just found your video and realized she didn't put one of the top pieces the flat piece on top of the burner. The stove is fine lol Really appreciate how thorough you were in this video if you didn't show the video I won the realized there is three separate pieces to stove top that come off. Bottom ,middle, and top ... pretty simple 😁
Thank you so much. I did what you said about the little hole and voilà, my burner is working again. Thank you for saving me a call to the repair man/woman.
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
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!
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 !!!
The moment he showed the small hole that gas needs to get through, I went into my kitchen and fixed my problem, which is: there are sparks, but gas just won't light. That little hole was clogged. A needle does the work. Great video, very helpful!
Bill: I just think you are awesome. I had the third problem, it was dirty. We cleaned it and voila, the burner works again. Thank you thank you thank you. I am a woman who is grateful not to have to call a technician for such an easy problem to solve.
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
Thank you sir!!! Not only did I fix the issue with two of the burners on my stove, I learned something new and useful! It was as a easy as cleaning that tiny little orifice and both burners are working now.
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!
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!
Bill's the man, he's saved me a washer, dryer, stove and electrician service call. Thanks dude!
You are possibly the only video on here that addressed the issue I’m having. It was the igniter wiring harness.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Thank you for this. The third segment gave me the clue I needed. My wife's cleaning had left water in the spark hole.
Same here! Just that it's my husband cleaning.. N I found this video
How did you fix it?
@@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.
10 years old video and it's still doing it's job. Thank you.
Very informative. I have totally different problem which is not mentioned. Main big burner have spark, ignite gas but safety valve do not hold the flame and switch off supply and that burner is then off. Something to do with solenoid if you could highlight that Pl. Thank you.
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!
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!
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! :)
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!!
Thanks! You saved me a service call. I was able to clean the pin holes in the burners. Works like new!
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!
This was perfect and exactly what I was looking for ! Ordered the part and fixed it in first attempt . Thank you sir!
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.
Thank you. Your the best! I took my burner apart and cleaned it and now it works. great video!
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.
thank you so much Bill!
This was extremely well explained. Clear, concise and well organized. Thank you!
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!!!!
+Natalie Hopkins Great Job! Nice to hear!
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 :)
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 💜💜💜
Thank you for the tutorial, I was able to fix my stove without paying someone to do it for me, I appreciate your video.
Feels good dosen't it. 😊
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 !
Thank you so much! We've concluded that our burner has a "dirty hole"😝 what great info!
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!
Thanks for Watching! Glad I was able to help!
What about if no burners click?
I need help
Just the simple tips on cleaning the gas outlet saved me a call to the repairshop. Thanks very much!
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.
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.😊
I hear gas flow but there is no clicking from any ring and no spark on any ring. Is this fixable?
Would have been nice if he would have responded to the question
Same issue a year later. Anyone find any fixes?
Thank you! My stove stopped working just a few hours before my son's birthday party. This was a lifesaver!!
Glad I was able to help!
Thanks for Watching!
Hole was clogged, thank you for the trouble shooting advice...
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.
please do a vid on how to replace the modulators/wire you had in your hands...thanks.
yes i need to see this too
It worked. My stove is working better than before. You saved me a bundle of money....thank you ever much!!!
Thank you for this message its really great information my mom is having trouble with her stove.
Wow
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!
you sir are my hero. (cleaned the whole)
Managed to fix my burner that would spark and not light with a simple toothpick after watching this. Thanks!
Omg. It actually worked!! Never thought youtube will solve my problem. @.@
Well, it did! lol Great Job!
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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!
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?
Nathaniel Swan
I can't believe how simple the fix was just had to clean that hole! Thank you
you didn't mention no clicks on any of the 4 burners. oven works
My exact issue
Mine too. Gas flows fine, but no clicks using any of the knobs. I even replaced the spark modulator
Huh, here a year later. Same issue. Anyone have fixes?
And another year…answers?
Let me know if you found an answer
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!
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.
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.
@@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
@@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
@@sivucit thank you!
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.
you are awesome! thank you so much for posting this!
This was very helpful! I had one burner not lighting, and I was looking up parts to order, but luckily I watched this video first. I poked a wire thru that little hole where the gas gets to the sparker to clean it out, and then the burner lit. Fixed in one minute, no cost.
What if none of strikers are not striking or making that striking noise
thats my problem, how did you solve
If none of them are not working, then there is no problem.
haha..wise-
ass!@@bigtimepimpin666
What was the fix? I'm having the same issue
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.
No gas or no power to stove.
Thanks for Watching!
Great video!
My problem was the small hole was clogged I just cleaned and works again!!
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.
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.
What was the fix?
I have a new igniter
Thanks! Cleaning out the gas hole solved my problem. Really appreciate not having to call a repairman!
What if none of them are clicking or lighting at all? But it will light with a match.
John Ramey I would say your spark modulator is bad. Especially is none are clicking.
Thanks for Watching!
John Ramey he said if there is a dirty whole on one of the burners a light will match.
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
The last bit about cleaning the tiny hole near the igniter solved my problem. Could not even see that tiny hole there, it was *that* clogged up with grease or whatever. Many thanks for the video!
What if NONE of them click at any point?
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.
Thanks Bill for the detailed description on how to troubleshoot. My simmer burner is not engaging to light, but when I try another burner the electrode sparks. Sounds like my problem is the last one you covered. Will need to go back and watch your video and play with my stove at the same time.
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!
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.
Thanks for the video. After watching I am now 100% convinced that I need to call a repair man.
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.
The third issue was the problem with my burner. Cleared the hole and it worked! Thank you very much.
Finally a real tech expert. Thanks for the video.
I was having the last issue occur with my burner. After cleaning that little hole, it worked! Thanks Bill!!!
Thank you so much Bill. I used the needle to unblock the tiny hole and I now have four burners working. I was considering purchasing a new stove as it was a huge inconvenience to have only three burners going. I'm delighted.
SMART73ER Awesome!
i thought only one burner would be usable thanks to your video i saved money almost called someone to fix when it was just an oil clogged. ❤ all the best
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.
Thank u!!! The buyers of our home wanted 200 back to fix the stove not lighting and it was just a dirty hole!!!!! Thanks sooo much fixed it
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!!
THANKS! THIS HELPED ME FIX MY ISSUES. TURNED OUT WAS IT WAS A VERY SLIGHTLY DIRTY IGNITER GAS PATH. CLEANED THE ONE AND ANOTHER THAT WAS TAKING WAY TO LONG TO LIGHT. NOW LIGHTS IMMEDIATELY!!! GREAT VIDEO!
Thanks for your helpful advice regarding the small hole (orifice) next to the ignitor. I ran a fine wire through the hole and opened it up. The burner now lights like a charm. Saved me a lot of time and money.
Thank you for solving my problem! My burner hasn’t worked since Christmas! Awesome!
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!
Awesome Job!
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 TH-cam! I clicked the like button, but you deserve credit for providing assistance at no charge.
Thanks Bill. You saved me a repair bill. Appreciate your help.
So I haven't had a working stove ever since my neighbor tried to do a good deed and completely drenched my stove while cleaning it.
I've been waiting for maintenance( 2 weeks !) to come and now I just found your video and realized she didn't put one of the top pieces the flat piece on top of the burner.
The stove is fine lol
Really appreciate how thorough you were in this video if you didn't show the video I won the realized there is three separate pieces to stove top that come off. Bottom ,middle, and top ... pretty simple 😁
Thanks, Bill! I just got two non-lighting burners to work in about ten seconds after watching your video. Great instructional!
April Mendis Awesome! Thanks for Watching!
This is exactly what I needed -- how to diagnose a burner not lighting. Saved me a ton of steps replacing parts.
Thank you so much. I did what you said about the little hole and voilà, my burner is working again. Thank you for saving me a call to the repair man/woman.
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
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!
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 !!!
Bill Newberry, you are awesome! Your video and explanation helped me to get my burner working on my stove. Saved me money.Thanks!
Very helpful. Cleaned the pin hole where the gas go through. Now 4 stoves are working. Thank you!
The moment he showed the small hole that gas needs to get through, I went into my kitchen and fixed my problem, which is: there are sparks, but gas just won't light. That little hole was clogged. A needle does the work. Great video, very helpful!
Short, sweet and very clear! Thanks for the helpful info for all us dads out here.
Thanks dude. Fixed my burner in about 2 minutes after watching this.
Thanx! Here in the pandemic I lost 2 burners. Just needed cleaning! Hard to get a repairman for anything now!
Thanks for this tip. I had problem #3 and fixed it with a toothpick and 4 seconds of work. You saved me a service call!
Dean Hayes Awesome! Thanks for Watching
Bill: I just think you are awesome. I had the third problem, it was dirty. We cleaned it and voila, the burner works again. Thank you thank you thank you. I am a woman who is grateful not to have to call a technician for such an easy problem to solve.
Thanks Bill! My issue was your last example. It's a new stove, and I couldn't figure why I would be having problems so soon. Thanks again.
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
Thank you sir!!! Not only did I fix the issue with two of the burners on my stove, I learned something new and useful! It was as a easy as cleaning that tiny little orifice and both burners are working now.
Thanks Bill for the tips. Just clean my Kitchen Aid (Whirlpool) burner after a spill a few weeks ago, and the burner lights up like a champ.