Cooktop Repair
Your cooktop stove might be your most heavily used appliance in the kitchen. It’s how you make those fabulous meals for breakfast, mix up hot cocoa on a wintry afternoon, and prepare those festive family dinners that’ll make lifelong memories.
But, sometimes, our gas stove cooktops or electric cooktops break down or stop working properly. This can make cooking enjoyable or downright impossible. That’s why it’s important to know the signs of a malfunctioning cooktop and when to call in a cooktop repair professional. Appliance Handyman has always taken cooktop repair seriously. If you’re searching for “cooktop repair near me” and looking for a local company to fix your cooktop, Appliance Handyman should be your top choice.
Common Cooktop Problems
The last thing you want to worry about is whether or not your cooktop will turn on. But if you do experience any issues, the cooktop repair experts at Appliance
Handyman have put together this handy guide for investigating and fixing the most common cooktop problems that homeowners experience.
Cooktop won’t turn on
If your cooktop simply doesn’t turn on, there are several things you can do to identify the problem. The first thing you should always try, and it may seem obvious, is to make sure that the cooktop is plugged in. If it’s plugged in, but still doesn’t work, check to see if the outlet is getting power.
If you can’t get another small appliance to run on the same outlet, you need to contact an electrician to fix the issue. If you are getting power, but the appliance still isn’t working, you need to contact an expert cooktop repair.
Cooktop creates sparks
It’s normal for a gas cooktop to spark a little when you light it, but if this is happening with your electric stove you need to get it repaired immediately and should not use the cooktop until it’s properly fixed. Too much weight or extremely high temperatures can break this important component of your cooktop, leading to dangerous sparks.
These sparks could cause serious injury from electric shock, which is why we recommend contacting a professional electric cooktop repair person at your earliest convenience.
Damaged electric coils
If you cook regularly, chances are that your cooktop’s electric coils will break down at some point. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to repair the coils, so if you notice cracking, blistering or bubbling, it’s time to replace the coils. They are easy to find and relatively inexpensive to buy. However, it’s important to make sure that you are buying the right size of coils for your cooktop.
Consult a professional cooktop repair person if you’re not sure. Also, remember that the average lifespan for an electric cooktop is between 10 and 15 years, so if your model is on the older side, it might be worthwhile to invest in an entirely new appliance rather than spending money on repairs.
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If you’re still having problems with your gas countertop stove or electric cooktop, or you don’t have the time to troubleshoot the issues on your own, call the appliance repair professionals at Appliance Handyman today!
Call us now to book your appointment. We can take care of your cooktop and all other gas appliance repair needs with ease!
