Stove, Cooktop and Oven Repair
Ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, gas or electric.
Stove and Cooktop Repair in Alabama
Gas burners that will not light, coils that stay cold and smooth-top zones that stop heating. Call to get connected with an independent provider who repairs stovetops and cooktops.
Part of stove, cooktop and oven repair
For homeowners with a broken washer, dryer, oven, stove, cooktop or freezer. Not for refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, commercial appliances, parts orders or phone-only quotes.
- Call to connectOne phone line, nothing to fill in
- For homeownersLarge household appliances
- Independent providersLocal businesses that take part
- 61 Alabama citiesFour markets and five areas
Common problems
Signs the stovetop needs a repair
Stovetops come in three main types: gas burners, exposed electric coils and smooth glass tops, which include radiant and induction designs. Each fails differently, so the type matters when you call.
- Gas burner clicks but will not light
- Gas burner lights with a weak or uneven flame
- Electric coil stays cold on any setting
- Coil or zone only works on high
- Glass cooktop zone will not heat
- Induction zone does not recognize the pan
- Continuous clicking after the burner lights
The visit
What a technician usually checks
A general outline only. The independent provider decides what the visit includes and explains any findings.
Gas burners
Checks the igniter, spark module, burner cap seating and ports for clogs from spills.
Electric coils
Tests the coil, its receptacle and the infinite switch that controls the heat.
Smooth tops
Tests radiant elements, limiters and switches, or the induction board and sensors.
Controls
Checks touch controls, lockout settings and wiring.
Plain guidance
Repair or replace?
When a repair often makes sense
Igniters, spark modules, coil receptacles, infinite switches and radiant elements are common stovetop repairs and usually worth doing.
When replacement may come up
A cracked glass cooktop can be expensive to replace, so ask for a price before deciding. On older ranges with several failures, some homeowners compare a repair with a new range.
Symptoms
Problem guides for this appliance
Service areas
Stove, Cooktop and Oven Repair by market
Stove and cooktop repair is covered on the stove, cooktop and oven pages for each market.
- Stove repair in BirminghamBirmingham, Trussville, Pelham and nearby
- Cooktop repair around TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, Northport, Brookwood and nearby
- Huntsville stove and cooktop repairHuntsville, Madison, Gurley and nearby
- Stove repair in the Mobile areaMobile, Eight Mile, Grand Bay and nearby
Regional areas
- Pell City, Oxford and East of Birmingham
- Jasper and Walker County
- Fayette, Winston and Cullman
- Decatur and Athens
- Guntersville and Scottsboro
City pages
- Birmingham, AL
- Trussville, AL
- Pelham, AL
- Helena, AL
- Maylene, AL
- Harpersville, AL
- Sterrett, AL
- Locust Fork, AL
- Remlap, AL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Northport, AL
- Brookwood, AL
- Vance, AL
- Brent, AL
- Brierfield, AL
- Huntsville, AL
- Madison, AL
- Gurley, AL
- Hazel Green, AL
- Mobile, AL
- Eight Mile, AL
- Grand Bay, AL
- Irvington, AL
- Bay Minette, AL
- Loxley, AL
- Stapleton, AL
- Pell City, AL
- Cropwell, AL
- Odenville, AL
- Ragland, AL
- Alpine, AL
- Oxford, AL
- Weaver, AL
- Jasper, AL
- Parrish, AL
- Sumiton, AL
- Townley, AL
- Cordova, AL
- Quinton, AL
- Empire, AL
- Double Springs, AL
- Berry, AL
- Bankston, AL
- Brilliant, AL
- Bremen, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Athens, AL
- Courtland, AL
- Moulton, AL
- Town Creek, AL
- Eva, AL
- Hillsboro, AL
- Guntersville, AL
- Grant, AL
- Union Grove, AL
- Scottsboro, AL
Keep reading
Related services
Oven Repair
Ovens that will not heat, heat unevenly or will not turn on.
Freezer Repair
Chest and upright freezers that will not freeze or run constantly.
Dryer Repair
Gas and electric dryers that will not heat, will not start or dry slowly.
Spills can clog the burner ports or wet the igniter, and a misaligned burner cap can block the spark. If the burner is dry and seated correctly but still will not light, the igniter or spark module may need replacing.
Moisture, a cracked igniter or a faulty switch can keep the spark module firing. Let the area dry; if the clicking continues, call a technician.
The glass itself cannot be patched safely and is usually replaced as a whole top. Stop using the cooktop, switch it off at the breaker and ask the provider to price the replacement.
Many do. Mention induction when you call, since diagnosis involves the control board, the coils under the glass and the pan sensors rather than ordinary heating elements.
Next step
Burner not working?
Call to describe what the appliance is doing and get connected with an independent local provider.