How to Troubleshoot Your Gas Range

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By eHow Contributing Writer

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Before you call a repairman to fix your gas range, check these things. You may save yourself a bundle.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Make sure the cord is plugged in and that the breaker hasn't tripped.
Step 2

Clean the burner holes with a straight pin if they have become clogged. (You can tell because the flames will be uneven.) Don't use a toothpick because it could break.
Step 3

Re-light the pilot light according to the manufacturer's directions. If the light still won't come on, make sure that the gas is on.
Step 4

Check the igniter if the gas is on and the pilot light is working but you still can't get the cooktop to light.
Step 5

Start a burner with a match if a power failure shuts down the electronic ignition.
Step 6

Open the air regulator if the flames are yellow instead of blue. This indicates that there's not enough air in the gas-air mix. (Another indicator is soot on the bottoms of pans.) The air regulator is found on the gas pipe leading into the burner.
Step 7

Close the air regulator if the flames are high and you hear a hissing sound. That means you have too much air in the mix.

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