Gas cooktop clicking but not lighting? The 8 real causes — from clogged igniter ports to spark-module failure — and the exact DIY fix for each, in under 15 minutes.
78% of “not heating” service calls are cookware, a child lock or a misread error code — not a broken cooktop. Work these 12 causes in order, with Bosch, Miele, GE and Samsung notes.
Only 3 of the 5 noises an induction cooktop makes are normal. Match your sound — hum, buzz, whir, click or whine — to its cause, and know which one is a real service call.
Look up your exact code — E0–E9, F20–F29, U2, Cd — for Bosch, GE Profile, Miele, Samsung, LG and Frigidaire, with the real cause and whether it’s a DIY fix or a service call.
Gas cooktop smells like gas? Here are the 7 causes from normal to dangerous, the exact safety protocol, and when to evacuate vs when it's fine to keep cooking.
Fix gas cooker problems — clicking but not lighting, low flame, gas smell, weak burner, dirty igniter and more. Step-by-step DIY repair guide and when to call a pro.