Oven Repair

Today the market for gas stoves has a large number of conscientious manufacturers, but regardless of the reliability, quality and functionality of this piece of household equipment sooner or later breaks down. Therefore, the repair of the gas stove with their own hands is quite a popular event, which is resorted to by many people. Of course, there are such malfunctions, which should deal only with highly qualified specialists, but in many cases you can disassemble and repair the stove yourself.

The most common problems that occur with a gas stove are:

• Insufficient flame from the burner;
• Problems with the oven door;
• The thermocouple of the solenoid valve is not working properly;
• the ignition switch does not work.

 The gas is a source of high explosion hazard. When it is mixed with air, if it reaches a certain ratio, the gas can cause an explosion and extremely serious consequences. Therefore, if a gas stove needs to be repaired, it is imperative that the gas be shut off in the room. It will not be superfluous to open the window vent or the front door. Also, experts recommend completely disconnecting the electric ignition.

Burner repair

The most popular faults of the gas stove - problems with the burner. Often, the flame at first noticeably weakens, then disappears completely. The main reason for this phenomenon is clogged flame-spreaders or burners. This is the result of careless cooking. So, the boiled broth, sauce, lead to the clogging of small holes. In addition, they may be clogged with particles of detergents.

The solution to this problem is obvious and quite simple. It is necessary to remove the burner, disassemble it, and thoroughly clean the nozzle or flare. The best way for this purpose is a "gypsy" needle and a thin needle. Before cleaning the burner, you must wait for the burners to cool completely.

Oven Door Repair

Among the very common "diseases" of gas stoves are problems with oven doors. After some time of operation, this element begins to stick, not close tightly enough. As a result, it does not allow the normal operation of household appliances, so after identifying problems with the door, it must be repaired.

To fix the door of the oven, you need to unscrew the screws that connect it to the stove. It is not necessary to remove the screws completely. After "loosening" the screws, you need to rock the door a little in different directions until it sits on the hinges. To check the tightness of the fit, you can use an ordinary paper sheet, which should be placed between the seal and the edge of the board. If the sheet does not fit properly, the above procedure should be repeated.

Adjusting the solenoid valve thermocouple

The gas leakage control system is very important. It ensures the possibility of avoiding leaks when the flame goes out unintentionally and is directly responsible for the safety of the occupants, so it can not be neglected. However, each additional option of household appliances is a potential source of problems during operation.

Many owners of gas stoves with gas control (thermocouple) are familiar with the following situation: after releasing the button the flame immediately goes out. Thermocouple is a metal pin with a sharpened upper part, which is located directly near the burner. This element serves as a temperature sensor with the following principle of operation: after the flame goes out, the temperature decreases and the gas control automatically shuts off the tap. Therefore, even when the burner is on, the gas does not go.

To fix this problem, it is enough to clean the thermocouple from grease, carbon black, dirt with ordinary sandpaper. If cleaning has not given the expected result, you will have to disassemble the panel and replace the device.

Electric ignition and its repair

Electric ignition of the gas stove allows you to light the fire without the use of a lighter or match. This element requires additional connection to the stove socket, but it significantly increases the safety of household appliances. In general, the igniter fails quite rarely, but it happens. If it is not repaired, you will have to keep striking matches, which is very inconvenient.

There are two main reasons for breakdowns: the igniter can simply be broken while wiping the stove, or it can be very badly clogged with dirt and particles of food being cooked. In both cases, it will be necessary to replace the element. To perform such a replacement, it is necessary to disconnect the gas stove, disassemble the partition located underneath it. Then the old igniter is disconnected from the bracket and a new one is installed. Installation of the new device must necessarily be preceded by disconnecting the ignition control module.

In order not to break anything unnecessary, it is better to contact the experts. If you live in Toronto, Plus Appliance Repair can definitely help.