If Your Gas Range Won’t Light

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The cooktop burners and the oven are ignited by separate lights. If either pilot light is out, relight it. If both pilot lights are out and will not light then the gas supply is probably cut off. Check that the valve of the gas line is open, it may be located in back of the range or under the cooktop. A gas valve is open when the handle is pointing in the same direction as the pipe. If you have propane, the tank may be empty or under the cooktop. A gas valve is open when the handle is pointing in the same direction as the pipe. If you have propane, the tank may be empty or the tank valve may be closed. Call your supplier for assistance. If you had some work done recently on gas lines or appliances, it is possible that the main valve was shut off. Call your gas company to turn the gas back on and check all pilot lights. If the range seems to be getting gas but still will not work, call for service.

If the pilot light flame ignites but quickly goes out, try increasing the gas flow to the pilot light by turning the adjusting screw. If the flame is the right height, change the gas or air mixture. If the problem persists, look for drafts in the house that may be blowing the flame out. Open windows nearby or slamming doors, especially in a tight weatherproofed house may be the problem.

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