Range and stove repair in Montgomery & Howard County
A stove burner that will not light usually has a wet or dirty igniter, clogged ports or a failed spark module. On electric ranges, the usual causes are a burned socket or a failed infinite switch. AFZ Appliance Repair fixes ranges and stoves at your home in Montgomery and Howard County, MD. Call (240) 758-5566.
Common range and stove problems
| What you notice | Usual causes |
|---|---|
| Gas burner clicks but will not light | Wet or dirty igniter, clogged burner ports, or a misaligned cap |
| Burners keep clicking after lighting | Moisture around the burner, a failing spark switch or a spark module fault |
| Electric surface element does not heat | Loose element, burned socket or failed infinite switch |
| Element stays on high | Stuck infinite switch or a relay on the control board |
| Flame is yellow or uneven | Clogged ports, a misaligned cap, or a fuel setup problem |
| Range rocks or will not sit level | Missing anti-tip bracket or feet that need adjusting |
Check these before you call
- On a gas burner, make sure the cap sits flat and the ports are clean and dry.
- If a burner got wet during cleaning, leave it off and let it dry for a few hours.
- Check the breaker. Electric ranges use a double breaker that can half-trip.
- If you smell gas, turn nothing on or off. Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
Types of ranges and stoves we repair
- Gas ranges
- Electric ranges
- Dual-fuel ranges
- Induction ranges
- Slide-in ranges
- Freestanding stoves
- Pro-style ranges
Range and stove repair by brand
We repair ranges and stoves from GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Maytag and Kenmore, plus Thermador and Viking. Surface burners, spark modules, infinite switches, bake igniters and control boards are the usual repair points.
Our repairs carry a 30-day warranty on labor and parts. See the full brand list.
Finding the model number
On ranges and stoves, the model and serial number are usually on the storage drawer frame, or behind the oven door on the range frame. Read it to us when you call.
Common questions
Why does my gas stove keep clicking?
Moisture is the most common reason, often from a spill or from cleaning. Let the burner dry. If the clicking continues on all burners, a spark switch or module may have failed.
Do you repair dual-fuel and induction ranges?
Yes, from the major brands we service, plus Thermador and Viking. Tell us the brand and model when you call so we can confirm.
Do you repair Viking or Thermador ranges?
Yes. We service Thermador and Viking ranges, along with GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, KitchenAid and Maytag.
Range and stove repair near you
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Montgomery County
Older ramblers in Wheaton and Four Corners often have a standard 30-inch freestanding range, which is usually simple to repair. In Glen Echo and Takoma Park, tight period kitchens can make it hard to pull a slide-in range forward, so protect the floor and never force a gas connector.
Montgomery County communities
AshtonAspen HillBarnesvilleBeallsvilleBethesdaBoydsBrookevilleBurtonsvilleCabin JohnChevy ChaseClarksburgCloverlyColesvilleDamascusDarnestownDerwoodDickersonFairlandForest GlenFour CornersGaithersburgGarrett ParkGermantownGlen EchoGlenmontHillandaleKensingtonLaytonsvilleMontgomery VillageNorth BethesdaOlneyPoolesvillePotomacRedlandRockvilleSandy SpringSilver SpringSpencervilleTakoma ParkWashington GroveWheatonWhite Oak
Howard County
Beyond the gas mains in western Howard County, including Cooksville and Glenwood, many ranges run on propane. A yellow or sooty flame after a move or new installation can mean the burners were not set up for that fuel, so stop using it and call. Newer kitchens around Fulton are more likely to have induction or dual-fuel ranges.
