Gas smell: leave
Do not touch switches; call the utility or 911 from outside.
Oven or stove not heating, igniting or working?
Ovens, cooktops and ranges fail with bad igniters, elements, controls or gas valves. If you smell gas, leave first. Otherwise turn it off and call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent appliance technician does the repair.
Am I in the right place?Yes for no heat, burners that will not light, uneven heating, error codes, or sparking.
Is this urgent?Gas smell is an emergency for the gas utility or 911 first.
What do I do next?Turn it off and call 833-877-1717.
Oven only: oven not heating.
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What to do now
Turn it off
At the controls, and the breaker for electric ranges if it is sparking.
Note error codes
They help diagnosis.
Gas and electrical hazards
If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911. Do not open control panels; ranges have high-voltage wiring. Never use an oven or range to heat a home.
Common causes
Igniter
Gas oven will not light.
Bake or broil element
Electric oven will not heat.
Surface burner or element
Cooktop will not heat.
Control board or sensor
Errors and wrong temperatures.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Brand and model number (usually inside the door or on the back)
- Gas or electric
- Oven, cooktop or both
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles oven and range repair in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Oven or stove not heating questions
What if I smell gas at the stove or oven?
Turn nothing on or off. Leave the building and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Do providers work on GE, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG and other range brands?
Independent appliance providers commonly work on major brands such as Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Maytag, KitchenAid, Bosch and Kenmore. Tell RepairNowUSA the brand and model. RepairNowUSA is not affiliated with any manufacturer, and warranty repairs may need the manufacturer’s own service network.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.