Cooktop repair in Montgomery & Howard County
A cooktop burner that fails is usually a bad igniter or clogged ports on gas models, a failed element or infinite switch on radiant models, and a control or pan detection fault on induction models. AFZ Appliance Repair works in Montgomery and Howard County, MD. Call (240) 758-5566.
Common cooktop problems
| What you notice | Usual causes |
|---|---|
| Gas igniter keeps clicking | Moisture around the burner, a failed spark switch or a damaged igniter |
| Gas flame is yellow or uneven | Clogged ports, a misaligned cap or an air mixture problem |
| One radiant element will not heat | Failed element, limiter or infinite switch |
| Radiant element stays on high | Stuck infinite switch or relay on the control board |
| Induction zone will not recognize the pan | Cookware that is not magnetic, a pan that is too small, or a sensor or board fault |
| Touch controls are locked or unresponsive | Control lock engaged, moisture on the panel or a failed touch board |
Check these before you call
- If the burner got wet during cleaning, leave it off and let it dry for a few hours.
- For induction, hold a magnet to the bottom of the pan. If it does not stick, that pan will not work.
- Look for a lock symbol on touch controls and hold the lock pad for a few seconds.
- If the glass is cracked, stop using the cooktop and turn it off at the breaker.
Types of cooktops we repair
- Gas cooktops
- Radiant glass cooktops
- Induction cooktops
- Coil electric cooktops
- Downdraft cooktops
Cooktop repair by brand
We work on cooktops from GE, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Samsung and LG, plus Thermador and Viking. The model sticker is often on the underside of the burner box, so a look from inside the cabinet below can save a lot of guessing about which parts your unit needs.
See the full brand list. Our repairs carry a 30-day warranty on labor and parts.
Finding the model number
On cooktops, the model and serial number are usually on the underside of the cooktop or the burner box, which you can often see from inside the cabinet below. Read it to us when you call.
Cooktop repair near you
Cooktop repair in Montgomery County
Island cooktops are common in renovated kitchens around Bethesda and Chevy Chase, and their wiring or gas lines can be hard to reach from the cabinet below. In Rockville and Gaithersburg, an igniter that keeps clicking after a spill is often just moisture and may clear once the burner has dried.
Montgomery County communities
AshtonAspen HillBarnesvilleBeallsvilleBethesdaBoydsBrookevilleBurtonsvilleCabin JohnChevy ChaseClarksburgCloverlyColesvilleDamascusDarnestownDerwoodDickersonFairlandForest GlenFour CornersGaithersburgGarrett ParkGermantownGlen EchoGlenmontHillandaleKensingtonLaytonsvilleMontgomery VillageNorth BethesdaOlneyPoolesvillePotomacRedlandRockvilleSandy SpringSilver SpringSpencervilleTakoma ParkWashington GroveWheatonWhite Oak
Cooktop repair in Howard County
Kitchens in Columbia and Ellicott City that were remodeled with induction sometimes run into pan detection issues, and a simple magnet test on the cookware can rule that out. On propane homes around Lisbon and West Friendship, weak or uneven flames can come from the gas supply as well as the burner.
Common questions
Why will my gas burner not stop clicking?
Moisture is the most common reason, often from a spill or from cleaning. Let it dry. If the clicking continues on all burners, a spark switch may have failed.
Can I use a cracked glass cooktop?
No. Stop using it and turn it off at the breaker. Moisture and spills can reach live parts through the crack.
Do you repair induction cooktops?
Yes, from the major brands we service. Tell us the brand and model when you call so we can confirm.
Other repairs
Refrigerator repairFreezer repairWasher repairDryer repairDishwasher repairOven repairRange and stove repairMicrowave repairIce maker repair
