Many gas range owners love the speed, responsiveness, and control of their stove. However, gas range burners can be troublesome when they won’t light on command. We’ll troubleshoot some common causes when your Frigidaire range burner won’t light, specifically when it needs a good cleaning with the right methods.

Don’t be too fast to call for a repair (or takeout) when your Frigidaire range burner won’t light. Many reasons for a range burner not working have DIY fixes you can address quickly and easily at home.

Even though you have a gas range the burners still require electricity to ignite. Here’s how to check your power connection if your Frigidaire range burner won’t light:

Accumulated dirt, grease, and food particles are some of the most common reasons a Frigidaire stove burner will not light. These cooking byproducts can build up and clog burner components, preventing them from igniting. Just as proper oven maintenance can keep your oven clean, regular range maintenance should include cleaning the burners and their components.

Follow these steps to clean a gas range burner’s individual components safely and easily:

How to fix a gas stove burner that won’t light even after these troubleshooting tips? When these interventions fail to fix the problem it’s possible that the stove igniter is broken. The igniter, or spark electrode, is what sparks to light the gas in the burner assembly. 

If the igniter is worn out it may produce a spark that’s too weak to light the burner or no spark at all. Consequently, you may hear the gas stove clicking, but not lighting, when you try to turn on the burner. A broken igniter can’t be repaired and requires replacement. Unless you are an experienced DIYer, we recommend that only a professional technician tackle this task.

Don’t labor in vain over a range burner not igniting. Call Reliable Appliance Service to help with any Frigidaire range repair .