Few years back I asked a so called "electrician/plumber" for help to fix my GE Profile stove igniter and his response was "just replace it" when it wasn't not even 7 years old. You are an excellent teacher. ❤ and now I'm a new follower.😊
Hi Ana! Thank you and welcome to the channel. Yep, if a contractor, service provider, mechanic or the like can't clearly, and with specification, explain why you should replace something, I wouldn't do it. Most things can be fixed and work just fine. I encourage you, and others, to fix stuff yourself and save your hard-earned money. ;)
I love it when a “how to” video comes along and then someone inevitably uses the comment section to show how much they know about the job. Rather than make a video themselves they steal the show. That being said; This is a perfectly informative video, without the other “ in my experience” comments. Thank you! Good job lady.
That's interesting. I often appreciate others' comments on technical and DIY videos. They're not always correct, but they often have good tips, additional considerations, etc. Also, channels with solid technical content--like this one--often seem to attract fairly knowledgeable, constructive viewers, so the tone is typically more constructive and congenial than in much of the rest of TH-cam... that is, "in my experience." ;)
After many years of one burner not working it took less than a minute to sand the spark ignitor. Ah, so relieved, it works again! Thanks to you! You have made me so happy by sharing your knowledge! Wishing you the best!
Hi. My GE gas stove was clicking but not lighting. With the exception of using a different solvent to clean with I did exactly as shown in the video and sanded the 4 igniters as none of them were lighting as of today. Whole process took 10-15 minutes. It worked perfectly and all 4 burners lit up on the first try and the previous continuous clicking of the igniters was handled as well. Thanks for the video. I look forward to having my eggs for breakfast!
I love your explanation of everything and not skipping any steps and giving all the helpful tips like using the paper towel to not scrape the stove, put silicone on the screws etc. Easy to follow guidance! I subscribed just from this video.
This is one of the most helpful videos on TH-cam. I am usually hesitant to work on anything involving gas, but you demonstrated how easy it is. I thought I had to live with one less burner. Thank you.
Your step by step detail and excellent camera angles showing exactly what to do to repair the issue is amazing. And your info on protecting every single part worked on is exceptional. I never imagined I could fix the issue on my own. Thank you for all you taught this senior lady in the repair of my gas stove.
Carolyn, bless your heart for leaving such a thoughtful and kind comment. I truly appreciate that you took the time to do that. I'm glad you found the video useful. ;)
@@frugaldiy1 Thank you Frugal DIY. You deserved every kind word and then some . I cooked my first meal on my self repaired gas stove for hubby and me. I felt like a cave woman who discovered how to make her first fire to cook for her family. Not boasting just very happy for a victory at this age.
Just wanted to thank you for for a superbly demonstrating video for repairing and replacing an igniter. You make it look easy, which it is, but by you explaining carefully why each step gets performed you allow the viewer to gain understanding for the actions needed. A delightful presentation!
None of my top burners are coming on and neither the over or broiler. I hear the ticking sounds and see the sparks in all four burners and the oven. I've clean out the burners still nothing is coming on
@@rosalindkennedy7377 The first thing that occurs to me is if you have a gas supply problem. Have you attempted to turn one of the gas burners on and light it with a match?
Random video popped up on my feed. I've had a bad igniter for 10 years. I never fixed it because I rarely use all 4 burners. Been dreading calling a tech to fix it for years. Hole was clogged and the igniter was dirty. Now it works. Thanks
My front burner would sometimes click and not light, then other times it would light. When it did not light I would just use a match to light the burner. This how to repair is exactly what been looking for. This is the best stove repair video ever. Thanks.
FIRST thanks very much for your calm voice and detailed easy to follow steps to fix gas burner not lighting!! We are having that problem and I want to try and fix it--after my wife finishes lunch...BUT hopefully I didn't make this same comment before but if I did I apologize! Your first steps are definitely easy to follow and do--BUT when it comes to removing those single screws beside each burner so you can remove the white ceramic "pan" covering the whole top of the stove...I don't have "torque" screws...I have regular Phillips screws!...and to get inside and under that white "pan" a long time ago the HEADS of the screws came OFF! I thought those screws were something special and I ordered them from the manufacturer or somebody. I'm writing above because maybe somebody else following your instructions has regular screws and the heads come off! Terrible event because now you have to get the bottom threaded part out "somehow"! I forget how or what I did... RSVP if you have encountered this problem and what can/should we do? Now my guess is that a previous serviceman removed the torque screws and replaced them with ordinary screws which do NOT stand up to the heat exposure... Hoping your response will come soon...or maybe just cleaning the ignitor and the opening on the metal parts will ignite our burners! Harry Brooks, Gaithersburg Maryland ps My aologizes for being long winded...
From my experience the first thing to check is the cap since the cap is on loose sometimes after cleaning the cap is put on with the wrong side down try flipping the cap back on with the opposite side down the correct side down has a swirling engraved pattern that guides the gas so gas exits burner correctly if you hear the popping sound that means electric sparker is working also if unsure turn off lights in kitchen in the darkness you will be able to see the spark if unsure clean the sparker with 90 percent rubbing alcohol it's cheaper this should solve 95 percent of your problems I liked this video good job
You are an excellent teacher! I just bought a brand new stove and one burner isn’t producing flame so I don’t think it’s blocked or anything. However this was very interesting and took the daunting steps and made them easy to follow for a lay person. Excellent
Actually worked, I “super” cleaned my stove top and the front burner quit igniting. Just had to replace the oven igniter and my husband did a fine job on that also.
Wow, you are awesome. I fixed a dryer from watching a TH-cam video. I have a burner that doesn’t light on my gas stove and will be checking this out after Thanksgiving. Thanks so much! I come from a long line of do it yourself women in my family! I’ve got this! 😀💕
Oh my goodness, I cleaned my working stovetop today and when I put it back together one burner wouldn't light. Thanks to this video, i fixed it in less than 5 minutes. Thank you do very much
How in the world did TH-cam know I just had an ignitor go out? I don't know, but here you are now with this very well made video just recommended to me. Subscribed!
Thank you for such a nice comment, colandgran. There's nothing to fear. Just unplug the stove and turn off the gas supply, and it should all go well. I'm rooting for you. :)
Super GREAT video with thorough instructions and clean camera angles that we can see. You would make a great instructor or teacher. After watching this video, I gain some knowledge and can explore & make attempt on fixing my gas stove. Thank you again.
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful comment. It means a lot to me. I love helping folks learn how to fix their own stuff and save their hard-earned money. ;) Merry Christmas!
Aah, Rob, what a nice comment to leave for me. I can't thank you enough for your kind words. They mean a great deal to me. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Great video. I'm now a subscriber. Everything was not only explained in an easy-to-understand manner, but the camera angles were great. It really showed everything. Thanks.
Whenever I put my oven in self clean mode I put the burner bases and caps in the oven as well. It gets them good and clean with no effort or hard chemicals
You know I came to this channel by accident in the way that it was a suggestion by TH-cam. I came to see if the channel knew what it was talking about as far as gas stoves go. Reasons/diagnosis, etc. Being a tech for 45+ years over many flavors including hp for 15 years. As simple as a gas stove is this video was really well done for the DIY. One in a million but I'll add something new to the equation that I had run into with a gas stove. We had moved into our current home in 2013, well firstly on the inspection tour my daughter knocked the stove handle and started the gas supply to one burner and yes the Oder of gas. The omen... ;) ... After moving in and for quite a while my wife would complain that the stove didn't work correctly. I being there I could not duplicate it. After enough complaining about the performance I decided to purchase a new turbo charged model at a scratch and dent outlet. I never by "Brand New"... ;) ... Here's the twist, when I removed the gas line from the house side there was a piece of plastic film, plastic film that was not removed prior to installation of the gas line. By nature it caused variable amounts of gas to flow. I had found the problem after the new stove arrived but before we sold it so we knew we were not selling a bad stove. Something to look at when diagnosing which I had was the regulator. The regulator in my case ended up being a very flimsy piece of protective plastic that was not removed when the gas line was installed at the build date or later on. There are Co detectors but I have CO+Explosive gas detectors around the home. CO+ are a really good deal online for cyber Monday. Sorry to be so winded but I felt the need.. Excellent camera angles. I do not know what more you have on your channel but I will subscribe. Hats off on this video! You would hope every corporate training video would be inline with this video.
Curiosity, thank you for the thoughtful and insightful comment and for sharing your knowledge so we can all learn from you. I applaud you for not buying "Brand New" things. I seldom do myself--hence, Frugal DIY. ;) Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@@frugaldiy1 Merry Christmas to you and yours and a happy new year to come. I look forward to other interesting videos from your channel in the future.
starship, thank you for encouraging more women to DIY and attempt to do their own repairs. You hit the nail on the head--by learning to do the repairs themselves, they become self-reliant and independent. Thank you, again, for taking the time to encourage them. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Thank you very much. That was extremely helpful. Now, I can fix my Sears oven burner that won't light when it's hot. Works when I first ignite it. But, if I turn it off and try to relight it immediately. It won't light. Just goes click, click, click. Must be a faulty igniter. Did it from time it was new pretty much or not long there after.
You're welcome, Kelvin, and that you. FIY--I'd look at the insulator around the igniter wit a magnifying glass to see if the insulator has a crack. The crack can cause the igniter to light initially, but not after the insulator heats up. ;)
Very helpful. I have a similar model with the same issue. By following your procedures, I have fixed the stoves that now function like new. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks for the video. My stove has 2 burners not working, that I’ve ignored for a couple of years. I want to repair it now after watching these instructions.
What a great video. Now I know how to clean underneath the burners. I know my dad used to lift the top on our old stove from the 70's and 80's but with the way things are made now-a-days, you can't fix anything on your own without calling a repair person. My stove is very similar to yours even though it's a Kenmore. I just had to go look and my top has 2 socket screws per burner, so 8 total. I'm wondering if they hold the underneath of the mechanisms in place and the top just pops open with the clips being compressed without removing screws. Only one way to find out. LOL
Informative video. I fixed two of my burners that were not lighting up. The little hole for the gas to reach the spark was blocked. Thank you for posting this.
I watched your video twice & I wanted to say that someone needs to hold a small flashlight at where the clips are (I can not see what they look like)_ & also another time when you start to remove the igniter the video could use some light shining around your fingers to see what you are doing.'This is a really great video about to do the fix the stove issue. Thanks a million.
You're welcome, ABC XYZ. Thank you for the kind words. FYI--I LOVE Hotpoint appliances. I have an old-school Hotpoint refrigerator, and she's a stalwart. :) Happy DIYing!
Oh, that's great to hear, boatman! I started my YT channel to help others DIY and save their hard-earned money. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Wow, another exemplary instructional video. You are just outstanding at this in every way. I have taken to watching your videos about problems I don't have and about things I'm pretty sure I can already handle, because (a) you have great tips, (b) these videos are lessons in how to teach, and (c) I just like listening to you. Are you in a skilled trade or are you just generally handy? (In a way, I sort of hope you're a science teacher, so that kids benefit from your teaching style.)
LOL! ncooty, you warm my DIY heart. It's so kind of you to encourage and support me. I mean that--truly. I'm just your average DIYer, who thoroughly enjoys working on and fixing stuff. My sister is the same way. We learn as we go and try to encourage others to learn to fix their own stuff and save their hard-earned money. Nothing like the satisfaction of fixing something that would cost you thousands to have a contractor or mechanic fix, but you fix it for a couple of bucks. ;) Right now, I'm working on residing my house, install new windows and doors, running electrical, removing a botch-job whirlpool tub, installing a new tub, doing some plumbing and the list goes on. Dear sister is helping me, and we have a good time working together. It's a good use of my time, and it keeps me out of trouble.
This show and tell DIY stove repair video is so concise, clear & o the point that I have subscribed and will be searching your "library" to learn more about solving my own household operating problems. Thanks for taking the itme & making the effort to teach us. Best wishes to you !
My BRAND NEW gas range has one burner that has a hard time lighting. I followed your cleaning procedure and it works much better. Must have been some contamination during manufacturing.
Very helpful! Thank you so much! When looking for my sandpaper I came across my glass fiber sanding pen (from Radioshack ;) ) It's really great for this purpose. My lower ring was not removable for cleaning so I sanded the surface directly across from the sparking device. Cleaned up 4 of the 5 burners, but the sparking device will need to be replaced on the 5th. I have a built-in gas cooktop, so I'll need to find out how to lift it up.
You're welcome, Geezer2Tech, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. That glass fiber sanding pen sounds like a great little tool to have.
@@frugaldiy1 Yes, I think you would like it. Dipped in a little vinegar, it's good for cleaning electrical contacts in devices with leaked batteries. It's about $9 from Amazon, Home Depot, etc. I just ordered a new one as my current one just ran out of fiber. The one I got was called K Tool International Sanding Pen.
Very good video…. I have a base on the front right when facing the stove anyway that one base doesn’t have a vent hole. Is this normal? All the other bases have that vent hole. The one without a vent hole is what is that will put out more BTU tho higher stronger flames.
nice video,can you please explain whats happening to one of my burner,,im having a good spark and i have cleaned all but im not getting any gas at all thank you
Few years back I asked a so called "electrician/plumber" for help to fix my GE Profile stove igniter and his response was "just replace it" when it wasn't not even 7 years old. You are an excellent teacher. ❤ and now I'm a new follower.😊
Hi Ana! Thank you and welcome to the channel. Yep, if a contractor, service provider, mechanic or the like can't clearly, and with specification, explain why you should replace something, I wouldn't do it. Most things can be fixed and work just fine. I encourage you, and others, to fix stuff yourself and save your hard-earned money. ;)
I have not had the use of my front gas burner for 8 months!!!! This just showed me how to fix it is 8 minutes !! THANK YOU THANK YOU!
You're welcome. ;)
I love it when a “how to” video comes along and then someone inevitably uses the comment section to show how much they know about the job. Rather than make a video themselves they steal the show. That being said;
This is a perfectly informative video, without the other “ in my experience” comments. Thank you! Good job lady.
Sky King, thank you for your thoughtful and kind words. Happy DIYing!
That's interesting. I often appreciate others' comments on technical and DIY videos. They're not always correct, but they often have good tips, additional considerations, etc. Also, channels with solid technical content--like this one--often seem to attract fairly knowledgeable, constructive viewers, so the tone is typically more constructive and congenial than in much of the rest of TH-cam... that is, "in my experience." ;)
After many years of one burner not working it took less than a minute to sand the spark ignitor. Ah, so relieved, it works again! Thanks to you! You have made me so happy by sharing your knowledge! Wishing you the best!
Oh, Kimm, that's wonderful to hear. I wish you the best too, and Merry Christmas!
Hi. My GE gas stove was clicking but not lighting. With the exception of using a different solvent to clean with I did exactly as shown in the video and sanded the 4 igniters as none of them were lighting as of today. Whole process took 10-15 minutes. It worked perfectly and all 4 burners lit up on the first try and the previous continuous clicking of the igniters was handled as well. Thanks for the video. I look forward to having my eggs for breakfast!
Jason, wonderful news, and you're welcome. I'm glad you had success. Enjoy your eggs!
I love your explanation of everything and not skipping any steps and giving all the helpful tips like using the paper towel to not scrape the stove, put silicone on the screws etc.
Easy to follow guidance! I subscribed just from this video.
Thank you, Jeffery, for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment. I truly appreciate that. ;)
This is one of the most helpful videos on TH-cam. I am usually hesitant to work on anything involving gas, but you demonstrated how easy it is. I thought I had to live with one less burner. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, ABQ NM. I'm glad the video helped you fix your stove burner.
Your step by step detail and excellent camera angles showing exactly what to do to repair the issue is amazing. And your info on protecting every single part worked on is exceptional. I never imagined I could fix the issue on my own. Thank you for all you taught this senior lady in the repair of my gas stove.
Carolyn, bless your heart for leaving such a thoughtful and kind comment. I truly appreciate that you took the time to do that. I'm glad you found the video useful. ;)
@@frugaldiy1 Thank you Frugal DIY. You deserved every kind word and then some . I cooked my first meal on my self repaired gas stove for hubby and me. I felt like a cave woman who discovered how to make her first fire to cook for her family. Not boasting just very happy for a victory at this age.
And what a victory you had! That's just wonderful to hear. You go GIRL!
Just wanted to thank you for for a superbly demonstrating video for repairing and replacing an igniter. You make it look easy, which it is, but by you explaining carefully why each step gets performed you allow the viewer to gain understanding for the actions needed. A delightful presentation!
Jan, thank you! That's one of the nicest and most thoughtful comments I've ever received. I hope you have a peaceful and joyous holiday season.
None of my top burners are coming on and neither the over or broiler. I hear the ticking sounds and see the sparks in all four burners and the oven. I've clean out the burners still nothing is coming on
@@rosalindkennedy7377 The first thing that occurs to me is if you have a gas supply problem. Have you attempted to turn one of the gas burners on and light it with a match?
Random video popped up on my feed. I've had a bad igniter for 10 years. I never fixed it because I rarely use all 4 burners. Been dreading calling a tech to fix it for years. Hole was clogged and the igniter was dirty. Now it works. Thanks
Randy, that's truly wonderful to hear. I'm glad the video helped you. Merry Christmas to you and loved ones.
My front burner would sometimes click and not light, then other times it would light. When it did not light I would just use a match to light the burner. This how to repair is exactly what been looking for. This is the best stove repair video ever. Thanks.
You're welcome, Arlene, and thank you for your kind words. I'm glad my video is helpful to you. Happy DIYing!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! SAVED ME A LOT OF MONEY. MY LARGE BURNER KEPT CLICKING BUT NO FLAME. WORKS PERFECTLY NOW!
You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome, karen. You should be proud of yourself for fixing your stove. You go girl!
FIRST thanks very much for your calm voice and detailed easy to follow steps to fix gas burner not lighting!! We are having that problem and I want to try and fix it--after my wife finishes lunch...BUT hopefully I didn't make this same comment before but if I did I apologize! Your first steps are definitely easy to follow and do--BUT when it comes to removing those single screws beside each burner so you can remove the white ceramic "pan" covering the whole top of the stove...I don't have "torque" screws...I have regular Phillips screws!...and to get inside and under that white "pan" a long time ago the HEADS of the screws came OFF! I thought those screws were something special and I ordered them from the manufacturer or somebody.
I'm writing above because maybe somebody else following your instructions has regular screws and the heads come off! Terrible event because now you have to get the bottom threaded part out "somehow"! I forget how or what I did...
RSVP if you have encountered this problem and what can/should we do?
Now my guess is that a previous serviceman removed the torque screws and replaced them with ordinary screws which do NOT stand up to the heat exposure...
Hoping your response will come soon...or maybe just cleaning the ignitor and the opening on the metal parts will ignite our burners!
Harry Brooks, Gaithersburg Maryland
ps My aologizes for being long winded...
From my experience the first thing to check is the cap since the cap is on loose sometimes after cleaning the cap is put on with the wrong side down try flipping the cap back on with the opposite side down the correct side down has a swirling engraved pattern that guides the gas so gas exits burner correctly if you hear the popping sound that means electric sparker is working also if unsure turn off lights in kitchen in the darkness you will be able to see the spark if unsure clean the sparker with 90 percent rubbing alcohol it's cheaper this should solve 95 percent of your problems I liked this video good job
Great Vid!
You're clear, concise, informative, a great teacher.
PS I use a paper clip to clear the hole when don't have a toothpick.
Great tip, James! And, thank you for your kind words. Happy Thanksgiving to your and your loved ones.
EXCELLENT video!!! Just bought one from FB marketplace and one burner was not igniting. This video is a life saver, thank you!!!
You're welcome, Loose Screws. I'm glad the video helped you. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Thank you! The base hole was clogged for me, I’d never have known to check without this tutorial. My stove is working beautifully now!
You're welcome, Jenny, and job well done! I'm so glad to hear the video helped you. Happy DIYing!
Your demonstration was exceptionally terrific. Thank you for a complete video for gas ranges!
Thank you Patricia; that's so kind of you to say. ;)
You are an excellent teacher! I just bought a brand new stove and one burner isn’t producing flame so I don’t think it’s blocked or anything. However this was very interesting and took the daunting steps and made them easy to follow for a lay person. Excellent
SimpleNClassy1, thank you for your kinds words and for taking the time to write them. It means a lot to me--truly. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Awesome video 📸 you're a Star! ⭐
Thanks....saved me $ and time. Cleaned the burnt gunk on the ignitor so used an old tooth brush and back in business. Thanks!
That's wonderful to hear, Scott! You're welcome.
Actually worked, I “super” cleaned my stove top and the front burner quit igniting. Just had to replace the oven igniter and my husband did a fine job on that also.
Wow, you are awesome. I fixed a dryer from watching a TH-cam video. I have a burner that doesn’t light on my gas stove and will be checking this out after Thanksgiving. Thanks so much! I come from a long line of do it yourself women in my family! I’ve got this! 😀💕
Holly, I'm thrilled to hear you're a fellow DIYer. Yep, you've got this!
Oh my goodness, I cleaned my working stovetop today and when I put it back together one burner wouldn't light. Thanks to this video, i fixed it in less than 5 minutes. Thank you do very much
It's wonderful to hear that you fixed your stove, Auntie. You're welcome. Have a restful evening. ;)
Finally someone who knows what to do ! Thank you 🙏
How in the world did TH-cam know I just had an ignitor go out? I don't know, but here you are now with this very well made video just recommended to me. Subscribed!
Thank you, Conan. Welcome to the channel.
Spying
The way you explain things is just amazing
Thank you, EleeB. That's so kind of you to say. ;)
Excellent step by step tutorial on how to fix this problem!! Thank you, you saved me lots of money!!!!
You're welcome, Paul, and thank you. Merry Christmas!
Excellent video. The second half was especially useful. It takes away the fear of attempting these repairs 👍
Thank you for such a nice comment, colandgran. There's nothing to fear. Just unplug the stove and turn off the gas supply, and it should all go well. I'm rooting for you. :)
@@frugaldiy1 cheers 😀🏴
Super GREAT video with thorough instructions and clean camera angles that we can see. You would make a great instructor or teacher. After watching this video, I gain some knowledge and can explore & make attempt on fixing my gas stove. Thank you again.
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful comment. It means a lot to me. I love helping folks learn how to fix their own stuff and save their hard-earned money. ;) Merry Christmas!
Oh wow, I have that exact model of stove.
And every time it won't light, I clean the sparker and the metal burner parts.
Works like a charm.
That's great to hear, Michael!
Brilliant! Now my burners turn on instantly!!! Thanks a million! 😃😉
You're welcome, Jo. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Happy DIYing!
Excellent video. Was a simple fix of cleaning and lightly sanding the igniter to get it working. You ROCK!
Thank you, Mr Balloon, for taking the time to leave such a nice comment.
Thank you for this valuable demonstration. Now I know what to do to make my gas stove functional again.
You're welcome, Raji. I'm glad the video helps you.
@@frugaldiy1 🥰
Thank you, great video, I’ve had 2 burners not working for over a year, now all working great.
You're welcome, Angel. Respect fro fixing your stove! ;)
Thank you so much for your video .
I just did this 5 minutes ago . My stove started burning right now
Tracey, that's wonderful to hear! You're welcome, and you go girl!
This is wonderful.
Exactly what I needed, the attention to detail, perfect.
Thank you.
Aah, Rob, what a nice comment to leave for me. I can't thank you enough for your kind words.
They mean a great deal to me. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Great video. I'm now a subscriber. Everything was not only explained in an easy-to-understand manner, but the camera angles were great. It really showed everything. Thanks.
Jim, you're welcome! Thank you for your thoughtful and kind words. They mean a lot to me. Happy DIYing!
Whenever I put my oven in self clean mode I put the burner bases and caps in the oven as well. It gets them good and clean with no effort or hard chemicals
Thanks alot for your help. I cleaned the sparker off after I cleaned today and now as good as new. I used regular 70% alcohol.
You're welcome, Chuck. Thank you for sharing the info about the 70% alcohol. Happy DIYing!
You are one of my DIY HEROES.
That's so kind of you to say, Armando. Thank you. That means a lot to me--truly! ;)
You know I came to this channel by accident in the way that it was a suggestion by TH-cam. I came to see if the channel knew what it was talking about as far as gas stoves go. Reasons/diagnosis, etc. Being a tech for 45+ years over many flavors including hp for 15 years. As simple as a gas stove is this video was really well done for the DIY. One in a million but I'll add something new to the equation that I had run into with a gas stove. We had moved into our current home in 2013, well firstly on the inspection tour my daughter knocked the stove handle and started the gas supply to one burner and yes the Oder of gas. The omen... ;) ... After moving in and for quite a while my wife would complain that the stove didn't work correctly. I being there I could not duplicate it. After enough complaining about the performance I decided to purchase a new turbo charged model at a scratch and dent outlet. I never by "Brand New"... ;) ... Here's the twist, when I removed the gas line from the house side there was a piece of plastic film, plastic film that was not removed prior to installation of the gas line. By nature it caused variable amounts of gas to flow. I had found the problem after the new stove arrived but before we sold it so we knew we were not selling a bad stove. Something to look at when diagnosing which I had was the regulator. The regulator in my case ended up being a very flimsy piece of protective plastic that was not removed when the gas line was installed at the build date or later on. There are Co detectors but I have CO+Explosive gas detectors around the home. CO+ are a really good deal online for cyber Monday. Sorry to be so winded but I felt the need.. Excellent camera angles. I do not know what more you have on your channel but I will subscribe. Hats off on this video! You would hope every corporate training video would be inline with this video.
Curiosity, thank you for the thoughtful and insightful comment and for sharing your knowledge so we can all learn from you. I applaud you for not buying "Brand New" things. I seldom do myself--hence, Frugal DIY. ;)
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@@frugaldiy1 Merry Christmas to you and yours and a happy new year to come. I look forward to other interesting videos from your channel in the future.
Good job,I think more women should know simple repairs like this,and don’t have to rely on anybody..
starship, thank you for encouraging more women to DIY and attempt to do their own repairs. You hit the nail on the head--by learning to do the repairs themselves, they become self-reliant and independent. Thank you, again, for taking the time to encourage them. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Wow! REally Supper Well Done and good job. Keep up the good work and caring enough to put this out and taking the time.
Thank you, Mike, for your thoughtful comment, support and encouragement. ;)
Love your videos! Sure wish you were my next door neighbor! The things I could learn from you! Very interesting!
Excellent, professor! Clear, step by step instructions even a cave man can follow. Thank you!
woo! thanks for making this video with concise explanations and good lighting!
You're welcome, rachel, and thank you. ;)
Same issue with one burner not lighting. Going to try this DIY fix. Thank you for the awesome instructions. Great help. 🙂
Thank you very much. That was extremely helpful. Now, I can fix my Sears oven burner that won't light when it's hot. Works when I first ignite it. But, if I turn it off and try to relight it immediately. It won't light. Just goes click, click, click. Must be a faulty igniter. Did it from time it was new pretty much or not long there after.
You're welcome, Kelvin, and that you. FIY--I'd look at the insulator around the igniter wit a magnifying glass to see if the insulator has a crack. The crack can cause the igniter to light initially, but not after the insulator heats up. ;)
Very helpful. I have a similar model with the same issue. By following your procedures, I have fixed the stoves that now function like new. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!
Great to hear, Jack. I'm so happy you were able to fix your stove. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, too!
Thanks for the video. My stove has 2 burners not working, that I’ve ignored for a couple of years. I want to repair it now after watching these instructions.
You're welcome, R Keller. I hope the video helps you fix your burners. Happy DIYing!
@@frugaldiy1 I’ve fixed one and working on the other which has no clicking sound. Thanks
I'm glad you're having some success.
My stove top burners now all work again. Thank you so much 🙏
That's great to hear, Gretchen, and you're so welcome!
Did mine yesterday. Works perfectly now.
Oh, Yorkshire Girl, I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you for letting me know. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Thanks so much for taking your time to share this information. 👍. I had to clean my area up and afterwards it worked great.
You're welcome, Linda from California. I'm glad my video helped you fix your stove. ;)
@@frugaldiy1 Thank you again.
My pleasure, Linda.
Thank you I was able to fix my stove in about 5 minutes.
What a great video. Now I know how to clean underneath the burners. I know my dad used to lift the top on our old stove from the 70's and 80's but with the way things are made now-a-days, you can't fix anything on your own without calling a repair person. My stove is very similar to yours even though it's a Kenmore. I just had to go look and my top has 2 socket screws per burner, so 8 total. I'm wondering if they hold the underneath of the mechanisms in place and the top just pops open with the clips being compressed without removing screws. Only one way to find out. LOL
This worked !! On my 1990s Kenmore Stove.
I have the same stove w/this issue.
Thanks for showing me how to fix, and more importantly how to lift the top for access. Thank you so much.
Joseph, you're very welcome.
Informative video. I fixed two of my burners that were not lighting up. The little hole for the gas to reach the spark was blocked. Thank you for posting this.
RajBhojan, I'm glad the video helped you, and you're certainly welcome.
I watched your video twice & I wanted to say that someone needs to hold a small flashlight at where the clips are (I can not see what they look like)_ & also another time when you start to remove the igniter the video could use some light shining around your fingers to see what you are doing.'This is a really great video about to do the fix the stove issue. Thanks a million.
Thanks for the short course and very nice of you.
Something I learned that would help me in the long run
You're welcome, Shahab. ;)
Ty so much for showing me how to do it myself God bless you 🙏
Excellent, instructional video. I have a HotPoint, looks very similar. I will save this video, for future use. Thank you so much.
You're welcome, ABC XYZ. Thank you for the kind words. FYI--I LOVE Hotpoint appliances. I have an old-school Hotpoint refrigerator, and she's a stalwart. :) Happy DIYing!
What a teacher! 👏
Thank you, ILO. That means a lot to me. Merry Christmas!
This one video saved me enough money to pay this month's cable bill! Thanks!
Oh, that's great to hear, boatman! I started my YT channel to help others DIY and save their hard-earned money. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Thank you I've been having trouble with my gas stove and this helped me alot.
You're welcome, Garrison. I'm so glad the video helped you. Happy DIYing!
Thank you just save me a big headache work perfectly
You're welcome, BK.
Excellent tutorial and close-up camera footage!
Thank you from the bottom of my DIY heart, Jody. I hope the video helps you.
Wow you are saviour, its really working our stove. Thanks
You're welcome, jholice27. Happy DIYing and cooking! :)
Very good information thank you very much, great way to show and explain every step ❤❤
Wow, another exemplary instructional video. You are just outstanding at this in every way. I have taken to watching your videos about problems I don't have and about things I'm pretty sure I can already handle, because (a) you have great tips, (b) these videos are lessons in how to teach, and (c) I just like listening to you.
Are you in a skilled trade or are you just generally handy? (In a way, I sort of hope you're a science teacher, so that kids benefit from your teaching style.)
LOL! ncooty, you warm my DIY heart. It's so kind of you to encourage and support me. I mean that--truly.
I'm just your average DIYer, who thoroughly enjoys working on and fixing stuff. My sister is the same way. We learn as we go and try to encourage others to learn to fix their own stuff and save their hard-earned money. Nothing like the satisfaction of fixing something that would cost you thousands to have a contractor or mechanic fix, but you fix it for a couple of bucks. ;) Right now, I'm working on residing my house, install new windows and doors, running electrical, removing a botch-job whirlpool tub, installing a new tub, doing some plumbing and the list goes on. Dear sister is helping me, and we have a good time working together. It's a good use of my time, and it keeps me out of trouble.
You are the BEST thank you!!! I've used your video help so many times!!!
Oh, Susan, that's so kind and thoughtful of you to say. Thank you! I'm thrilled to hear another woman is enjoying DIYing, like I do. Happy DIYing!
All thumbs up!! Great info. Our stove is back in business.
Thank you, Jim, and that's wonderful to hear! Merry Christmas!
Started first with the clean and tested it. Worked! Thank you!
You're welcome, Bob. Great job and happy DIYing!
Nicely done! Thanks for making this instructional video.
You're welcome, Stanley, and thank you for the kind words. Happy DIYing!
I put 3 pennies under the burner at the 3 contact points to lift it a little higher and make a bigger spark. Worked like a charm.
Great illustration of a reoccurring issue
Owl, thank you for your kind comment. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
P.S.--Love your TH-cam handle!
Fixed one of my burners! Thank you.
A few minutes with sand paper got two bad burners to light. Thank you!
Great to hear, and you're welcome! Good job!
That worked beautifully!
GREAT TIMING JUST MOVED EXACTLY WHAT'S HAPPRNINH THX
I'm glad to hear it, Arden. Hope the video helps you. Happy DIYing!
Spectacular, thorough, clear and complete. Thank you
excellent, clear instruction. thank you very much.
You're welcome, ceylon. Thank you for the comment.
Thank you oodles- EXCELLENT !!!!!!
Happy new year
Thank you oodles back, portervillelouis! ;) Happy New Year and happy DIYing!
This show and tell DIY stove repair video is so concise, clear & o the point that I have subscribed and will be searching your "library" to learn more about solving my own household operating problems. Thanks for taking the itme & making the effort to teach us.
Best wishes to you !
Wow, e noonchester, thank you for taking time to write such a thoughtful and nice comment. Your words mean a great deal to me. Welcome to the channel!
Thank you, woman! I've been wanting to get under there for a while now.
LOL! You're welcome, ma'am.
Thank You for the instructions. I really am surprise at the ease the way you did that.
You're certainly welcome, Terry, and thank you for your kind words. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
My BRAND NEW gas range has one burner that has a hard time lighting. I followed your cleaning procedure and it works much better. Must have been some contamination during manufacturing.
Interesting, Paul. They don't make things or people like they used to. I'm glad the video helped you. Happy DIYing!
Such a helpful video! Thank you for this!
Great video! It provided every solution I was searching for. Thanks
You're welcome, Charles, and thank you for the nice comment.
Very helpful! Thank you so much! When looking for my sandpaper I came across my glass fiber sanding pen (from Radioshack ;) ) It's really great for this purpose. My lower ring was not removable for cleaning so I sanded the surface directly across from the sparking device. Cleaned up 4 of the 5 burners, but the sparking device will need to be replaced on the 5th. I have a built-in gas cooktop, so I'll need to find out how to lift it up.
You're welcome, Geezer2Tech, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. That glass fiber sanding pen sounds like a great little tool to have.
@@frugaldiy1 Yes, I think you would like it. Dipped in a little vinegar, it's good for cleaning electrical contacts in devices with leaked batteries. It's about $9 from Amazon, Home Depot, etc. I just ordered a new one as my current one just ran out of fiber. The one I got was called K Tool International Sanding Pen.
Thanks for the info. I'll give a look at the tool.
Excellent video. I'm going to fix my stove now that i know how
Thank you, Robert. I hope the video helps you fix your stove. Happy DIYing!
Very good video…. I have a base on the front right when facing the stove anyway that one base doesn’t have a vent hole. Is this normal? All the other bases have that vent hole. The one without a vent hole is what is that will put out more BTU tho higher stronger flames.
Thank you, Daniel. I don't know the answer to your question, though. I wish I did.
nice video,can you please explain whats happening to one of my burner,,im having a good spark and i have cleaned all but im not getting any gas at all thank you
Thank you very much. I have that problem in my stove. I'll try to fix it. THANKS
You are very welcome, Jota. I hope the video helps you. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
This lady is the best
Thanks for the Sanding solution
You're welcome, Norman, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Great video,takes the mystery out of it
Thank you, James.
Well, I'll be... Burner is working great now. Thanks!
You're welcome, Doug. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment
Bless your heart lady… I appreciated that
Thank you, Keenan. That's such a nice thing to say. I hope the video helps you.