Oven Repair
Ovens that will not heat, bake unevenly or run hot. We test igniters, elements, sensors and controls on every oven type.
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Gas appliance repair for Los Angeles ranges, ovens and dryers
When a gas oven clicks without lighting, a burner flame goes yellow or a gas dryer tumbles cold, we repair the ignition and flame-safety parts on the appliance itself, from igniters to safety valves.
- Phone answered 24/7
- Office in Sun Valley
- Price before the work
$185 to $345 typical for oven glow-bar igniter
Quick answer
If you smell gas, leave the home first, then call SoCalGas or 911 from outside. For appliances that will not light or hold a flame with no odor, we repair the parts on the appliance: igniters, spark modules, burners, thermocouples, flame sensors and appliance safety valves. Call us any hour with the appliance type and symptom, and we give the price before work begins.
We repair Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Bosch, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador and the other names found in Valley kitchens and laundry rooms.
WhirlpoolGESamsungLGFrigidaireKitchenAidMaytagBoschSub-ZeroWolfThermadorVikingKenmoreMiele
Before you call
Safe checks before calling about a gas appliance
Safe checks only. If anything smells hot, sparks or involves gas, stop and call.
- If you smell gas, skip every check: leave the home and call SoCalGas or 911 from outside.
- Confirm the appliance is plugged in, since gas ranges, ovens and dryers need power to ignite.
- Check that burner caps sit flat and centered on the burner bases after cleaning.
- Dry a range top completely after a spill, since moisture in the switches causes constant clicking.
- Look at the gas dryer lint screen and vent outlet, since poor airflow can trip the safety limits.
Symptoms
Warning signs on a gas appliance
- Smell of gasDo not troubleshoot. Leave the home, avoid light switches and phones inside, and call SoCalGas or 911 from outside.
- Oven igniter glows but no flameA glow bar that lights orange but never opens the valve has weakened and no longer draws enough current.
- Constant clickingA spark module that keeps clicking after the burner lights often means moisture in a switch or a cracked electrode.
- Yellow or lifting flamesA lazy yellow flame or one that lifts off the ports points to a clogged burner, a misaligned cap or an orifice problem.
- Gas dryer tumbles coldWhen the igniter glows then goes out with no flame, the valve coils on the dryer are a common cause.
- Grill burner will not stay litOn a built-in grill with flame safety, a burner that goes out when you let go of the knob points to the thermocouple or valve.
The short version
What we repair on gas ranges, ovens, dryers and grills
Gas appliances share one idea: the valve on the appliance stays closed until a safety device proves the gas can be lit. In an oven, a glow-bar igniter must draw enough current to open the safety valve. In a dryer, coils open the valve while the igniter glows.
When those parts weaken, the result is an oven that never lights, a burner that clicks without end or a dryer that runs cold. These are appliance faults, and they are the work we do. We do not run, cut or repair gas supply piping in the home; that belongs to SoCalGas or a plumbing contractor.
Our technicians work on the appliance side of the shutoff valve. We test igniters, valves, spark modules and sensors. Flame color gets checked before we leave.
Step by step
How we handle a gas appliance call
Every visit follows the same order, so you always know what comes next and what it costs.
Phone screening
We ask about gas odor first. If there is any, we tell you to leave and call SoCalGas or 911 before we schedule anything.
Shut off and isolate
On arrival the technician closes the appliance shutoff and unplugs the unit before opening panels.
Ignition and sensor tests
Igniters, valve coils, spark modules and sensors are tested in the lighting sequence to find the break.
Price and repair
We give the price before starting, replace the part, and leak-check every fitting we disturbed.
Test run
We light every burner or run a full cycle, check flame color and confirm the appliance shuts off normally.
Parts and repairs
Gas appliance parts we test and replace
All gas appliance work starts at the appliance's own shutoff. We close it and test each part with a meter. Every fitting we touched is leak-checked before the appliance goes back in service.
- Oven bake and broil ignitersWe measure the igniter's current draw against the valve's requirement, since a glowing igniter can still be too weak.
- Oven safety valveWhen a good igniter cannot open it, the appliance safety valve is replaced as a complete part, never adjusted.
- Spark module and electrodesWe replace cracked electrodes, worn switches and failed modules that cause no-spark or nonstop clicking.
- Thermocouples and flame sensorsThese confirm the flame on grills, older ranges and some ovens, and a weak one shuts the gas off early.
- Gas dryer valve coilsWeak coils let the igniter cycle without flame, and they are tested cold and hot before replacing.
- Dryer flame sensorA flame sensor stuck open or closed stops the igniter or the burner from working in sequence.
- Burners, caps and orificesWe clean ports and orifices, reset caps and set air shutters so the flame burns blue and even.
- Appliance connector at the shutoffWhen a range or dryer is moved for service, we inspect the flexible connector and replace it if it is old or kinked.
Los Angeles price ranges
Gas appliance repair costs in Los Angeles
Most gas appliance repairs fall within a predictable range because the parts are standard. Price climbs with brand and access. It also rises when the unit must be pulled out from the wall.
| Repair | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Oven glow-bar igniter | $185 to $345 | Bake or broil and oven brand |
| Oven or range safety valve | $265 to $545 | Valve type and access behind the oven |
| Spark module or electrodes | $165 to $325 | Number of burners and pro-style models |
| Gas dryer valve coils or flame sensor | $155 to $295 | Which part failed and dryer model |
| Grill thermocouple or valve | $175 to $415 | Built-in grill brand and burner count |
Figures reflect typical Los Angeles jobs. What you pay depends on the part and the diagnosis, and we give you that number before starting the repair.
Here in the Valley
Older Valley ranch homes and their gas appliances
Many 1940s to 1960s ranch homes across the Valley were built for gas, with gas ranges in the kitchen and gas dryer stubs in the garage. A lot of those houses were retrofit after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Some still have old flexible connectors behind ranges and dryers that have been moved many times.
When we pull a range or dryer out in one of those homes, we look at the connector. If it is cracked, kinked or an old uncoated type, we replace it at the existing shutoff. Pipe in the wall is for SoCalGas or a plumber.
Worth weighing
When a gas appliance repair is worth it
Igniters, coils, sensors and spark modules are wear parts. Replacing one on a sound range, oven or dryer is almost always cheaper than a new appliance. It returns the appliance to normal service.
The math changes when a safety valve and a control board fail together on an older entry-level range. A burner box rusted through changes it too. We show you the parts and the price, and if replacement is smarter, we say so plainly.
Neighborhoods and ZIP codes
Where we handle gas appliance repair calls
Our Sun Valley office sends technicians across the Valley and the cities around it. These are the places we visit most for gas appliance repair.
- Sun Valley 91352
- North Hollywood 91601
- Valley Village 91607
- Studio City 91604
- Sherman Oaks 91403
- Van Nuys 91405
- Lake Balboa 91406
- Encino 91436
- Tarzana 91356
- Woodland Hills 91364
- West Hills 91307
- Northridge 91324
- Granada Hills 91344
- Porter Ranch 91326
- Chatsworth 91311
- Mission Hills 91345
- Sylmar 91342
- Sunland-Tujunga 91040
- Burbank 91505
- Glendale 91205
- Pasadena 91101
- La Cañada Flintridge 91011
- San Fernando 91340
- Santa Clarita 91355
- Calabasas 91302
- Simi Valley 93065
- Thousand Oaks 91360
Questions
Gas Appliance Repair questions we hear in Los Angeles
What should I do if I smell gas near a gas appliance?
Leave the home right away and do not use light switches, phones or anything that can spark inside. From outside, call SoCalGas or 911. Do not try to find the leak. Once the utility has made the home safe, call us to repair the appliance itself.
Why does my gas oven igniter glow but never light?
A gas oven igniter can glow orange and still be too weak to open the safety valve. The valve needs a minimum current through the igniter, and as the igniter ages its draw drops. Replacing the igniter fixes most of these calls; we test the valve too.
Do you repair gas lines or run new gas piping?
No. Our gas appliance repair stops at the appliance and its connector at the existing shutoff valve. Running, cutting or repairing supply piping in walls, floors or yards is work for SoCalGas or a plumbing contractor, and we will tell you if that is the issue.
Why does my gas dryer heat for a minute then go cold?
In a gas dryer, that pattern usually means weak valve coils. The igniter glows, the coils open the valve briefly, then they fail as they warm up. We test the coils and the flame sensor and replace the failing part so the burner relights through the cycle.
Is a yellow flame on a gas range burner a problem?
A steady blue flame is normal. A mostly yellow or sooty gas range flame often means a clogged burner port, a misaligned cap, or a burner that needs its air shutter set. We clean and reset the burner and check that the flame burns blue and even.
Can you repair the gas burners on my outdoor built-in grill?
Yes. We repair gas grill burners, valves, igniters and thermocouples on built-in outdoor kitchens. We work from the grill's own shutoff or quick-disconnect. If the yard gas line itself needs work, that goes to SoCalGas or a plumber first.
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