How to Fix a Stove Burner That Won’t Light in 60 Seconds

My family is really into cooking and I have a cousin who cooks amazing dishes. He always tells me that gas cooktops are so much better than electric burners. According to him, gas stoves provide better heat control and I completely agree with that! I remember using an electric portable stove to cook pancakes once, and it was a disaster. I couldn’t get the temperature right, so the pancakes turned out either burnt or raw inside.

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But something that annoys me when using stove burners is when it won’t light up. I have to use an igniter lighter just to light it up. So I searched online how to fix it and found this tutorial by Chris Notap. I tried the methods that he shared, and they definitely worked. He will teach you how to fix a stove burner that won’t light in 60 seconds. It turns out it is very easy to do. If you are having the same problem, try these methods at home and see if they work for you.

To learn how to clean your gas stove top, check this out: How To Clean A Gas Stovetop Like A Pro.

How to Start a Stove Burner That Won’t Light

Method 1

Check if the top cap on the burner is misaligned. If it is, move it to the center and try again.

Method 2

Check if there is food around the igniter. Remove if there are bits of food, insects, or sauce. To clean the sauce, dip an old toothbrush into hot water, then scrub it. Wipe with a tissue or dry cloth.

Method 3

Make sure the little notch is clear. The notch allows the gas to get to the igniter. Some gas stoves have a hole drilled down below. In both cases, make sure the slot and hole are clear.

If yours has a slot, just use a toothbrush to clean it, and if yours has a hole, use a paperclip, toothpick, needle, or pin.

Method 4

Check the orifice in the bottom of the tube to make sure there’s no debris over the top of it.

How to Fix a Stove Burner That Won’t Light in 60 Seconds