Residential appliance repair
Cooktop Repair in Houston, TX
One burner that will not light, an igniter that keeps clicking, or a glass top that stays cold makes cooking a chore. We repair gas, electric and induction cooktops in Houston kitchens. Get in touch at (832) 332-1641 or through the online request form.
- 10+ years of experience
- 3 months warranty on labor and parts
- Cost told before work starts
- Appliances 20+ years old repaired
Smell gas? Leave first, then call
If you smell gas and no burner is on, do not try to light the cooktop or flip any switch. Leave the house, call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and call us to fix the cooktop after the area is safe.
Common problems
Cooktop Problems We Fix
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Burner will not light
Likely cause: On a gas cooktop, food spills often clog the burner ports or coat the igniter tip. A cracked igniter or a failed spark module can also stop the spark.
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Clicking will not stop
Likely cause: Constant clicking usually means moisture or grease has reached an igniter switch under a knob. It can also be a spark module that is stuck on.
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Element stays cold
Likely cause: On an electric cooktop, the radiant element under the glass can burn out. The switch behind the knob, called the infinite switch, is another common failure.
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Only heats on high
Likely cause: A burner that is either off or full blast often has a worn infinite switch. On a gas cooktop, a damaged valve can make the flame hard to turn down.
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Induction will not sense pan
Likely cause: Induction needs cookware that a magnet sticks to. If the right pan is still not detected, the coil, its sensor or the power board under that zone may have failed.
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Weak or yellow flame
Likely cause: A low, uneven or yellow flame can mean blocked burner ports or a burner cap that is not seated. It can also be a gas pressure issue that needs a proper check.
What we work on
Cooktop Types We Repair
Each kind heats the pan in its own way, so the parts that fail on a gas cooktop are not the ones that fail on induction.
- Gas cooktops
- Electric coil cooktops
- Smooth glass radiant cooktops
- Induction cooktops
- Downdraft cooktops
Gas safety. If you smell gas and no burner is on, do not try to light the cooktop or flip any switch. Leave the house, call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and call us to fix the cooktop after the area is safe.
Brands We Service
We work on 79 brands, from everyday household names to luxury built-in lines. Tell us the brand and model when you call (832) 332-1641 or send a request, and we will confirm we service your cooktop.
Our process
How a Cooktop Repair Visit Works
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What we ask up front
Tell us the type of cooktop, which burners or zones are affected, and whether the fault is constant or comes and goes.
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Burner by burner check
The technician tests each burner or zone in turn. On gas, that means the spark, the flame and the valves. On electric and induction, it means the elements, switches and boards.
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The cost comes first
You get a plain explanation of the fault and the cost to put it right before we touch a part. Going ahead is up to you.
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Repair and heat test
After the repair, every burner is lit or powered and run from low to high. On glass cooktops we check that the hot surface light works too.
Cooktop Repair Across Houston
Kitchens here deal with a lot of moisture in the air, and that moisture finds its way into gas igniters and the switches under the knobs. It is one reason burners click on their own after a deep clean or a very humid day. Storm season brings power surges, and the electronic boards in induction and touch-control cooktops can be damaged by them. Some homes in the area use propane instead of natural gas, so tell us which fuel you have.
The Optimal Appliance US Promise
- Warranty on every repair Our labor and the parts we install are covered for 3 months.
- Cost told before work starts The technician explains what failed and what the repair costs. You decide whether to go ahead.
- 2-hour arrival window We agree on a day and a time window with you, so you are not waiting at home all day.
- Phone and email only A person replies to you by phone or email. No text-message marketing and no chat bots.
Online request
Book Cooktop Repair
Tell us what is wrong. We reply by phone or email to agree on a day.
No payment taken online
Questions
Cooktop Repair Questions
My glass cooktop is cracked. Can I still use it?
Please do not. A crack can let liquid reach the live parts below and the glass can break further when heated. Turn the cooktop off at the breaker and have it looked at.
Why does my gas burner click after I clean it?
Water has likely reached the igniter or the switch. It often stops once everything dries out fully. If the clicking goes on for more than a day, a switch or the spark module may need to be replaced.
How do I know if my pans work with induction?
Hold a fridge magnet to the bottom of the pan. If it sticks firmly, the pan should work. If it slides off, the cooktop will not heat that pan.
Do you repair a range on the same kind of visit?
Yes. A range is a cooktop and oven in one unit, and it has its own page on this site. Let us know which you have when you call.
Reviews
What Customers Say
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile, in the customers' own words.
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I am very pleased with this company’s performance and their tech, Isa, was very kind and respectful. He was knowledgeable and very quick to get started and courteous with his work. He cleaned up everything after, I couldn’t even tell that he moved the washer. The machine is fixed and working perfectly. Thank you so much!
Shannon TrevinoGoogle review
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I had a great experience with Mr. Eivaz from Optimal Appliance. He did an excellent job repairing my refrigerator. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain what was wrong and what needed to be done.
He was also very courteous and careful with his work. Everything was fixed properly, and my refrigerator is working great now.
I really appreciate his excellent service and would definitely recommend Mr. Eivaz and Optimal Appliance to anyone who needs appliance repair. Great job and truly 10/10 service!
Biju ThomasGoogle review
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Taghi was so very helpful to my family! Our washing machine was full of water and I tried everything I could think of, but I could not get the water to drain. Taghi was at my house in less than two hours. He found the problem right away, made the repairs, and cleaned everything up. All of this was on a Saturday! I am so very thankful! I promptly put Optimal Appliance Repair’s number in my phone for my next appliance emergency!
Stacie MorelandGoogle review
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