A burner that clicks and does not light is one of the most common calls on a professional range. Often the cause is simple, such as a wet cap or a clogged port. Sometimes it is not, and the checks below help you tell the difference without taking anything apart that you should not.
Start With the Burner Itself
- Turn the knob off and wait until the burner is cool.
- Lift off the cap and look at the base. Make sure the cap sits flat and in its correct position.
- Check for boil-over residue around the small ports. A soft brush or a toothpick clears most of it.
- Dry everything. In a humid kitchen, moisture around the igniter is a frequent reason for a failed light.
Read the Clicking
If every burner clicks continuously with no knob turned, the igniters may be damp or dirty. If only one burner will not light while the others do, the problem is local to that burner. If none light and you hear no clicking, power to the range or the ignition module could be the cause.
Stop If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas, turn the knobs off, leave the area without using switches, and call your gas utility. Do not try to light by match until you are sure. A professional range uses a flame-safety device, and we do not bypass it.
What These Checks Cannot Prove
Cleaning may bring a burner back, but it does not show why it failed. Wear on an igniter, a loose wire or low gas pressure can all look the same from the cooktop. Check whether the range is natural gas or propane, because the right conversion matters.
If one burner stays dark after cleaning, we can diagnose it. We book in three-hour windows, put the price in writing before work and cover repairs for 30 days. See range repair and the areas we serve.