GE range burner not working

What to expect when you experience a GE range burner not working issue

How is the burner not working problem fixed?

Correcting most burner not working problems usually involves replacing the surface element switch, igniter or ceramic glass cooktop. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a range burner that is not working

When the range burner is not working it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of range failures.

What to look out for with a range burner not working diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your range problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Troubleshooting GE Stove Burners not Working

When GE stove burners are not working, check the gas supply going to the range by trying to start the oven. If you’re able to start the oven, you know that the gas supply going to the range is okay.

If the oven doesn’t work, check the gas supply cut-off valve going to the stove. Open the cut-off valve if you find it shut. That may fix the problem with your GE stove burners not working.

Try lighting the surface burners on your GE stove with a match or lighter to see if the burners are getting gas. If you can light the burners manually, then a problem with the ignition module or ignition switches is preventing the burners from working. You should hear the ticking of sparks on every burner when you turn a burner knob to the “Light” position to start a burner. If some of the burners tick when you a burner knob to “Light”, the check the electrodes for the burners that don’t tick or spark. A spill covering the igniter electrode could be preventing the ignition spark from working on the burners that don’t tick. Unplug the range and clean the igniter electrodes to fix that problem.

If none of the burners tick, you’ll need to schedule service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the burner ignition system on your GE stove.

Troubleshooting a GE Stove Electric Burner not Working

When you find a GE stove electric burner not working, unplug the stove and make sure the burner is completely cool. If the burner is a coil-type element, make sure that the coil burner is pushed all the way into the burner terminal block plug. A loose connection of the coil burner with the terminal block can cause the burner to not work.

To see whether a coil element needs replacing, plug the element into a terminal block of a working burner to see if the element heats up. If it does, then the burner switch or wiring for the non-working burner location will need to be repaired. Make sure that stove burners are cool before switching their locations.

If the coil surface element doesn’t work in a location where a different coil element works, then the non-working coil element will likely need replacing.

If you have a GE electric stove with a ceramic glass top, you’ll likely need to have a service technician diagnose and repair a burner not working. Accessing the burner elements below a ceramic glass top on a GE stove is difficult.

Schedule range repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and repair your range when a GE stove electric burner is not working.