Stove Burners Not Working? Here’s What You Can Do

A stove that won’t heat properly can throw off your entire cooking routine. Whether you have a gas or electric stove, the issue often comes down to a few simple causes that can be identified and fixed quickly. Let’s take a closer look at why your stove burners might not be working — and what you can do to get them back in action.

Common Reasons Why Stove Burners Stop Working
1. Loose or Damaged Connection (Electric Stoves)
If one of your burners doesn’t heat, the coil or socket connection may be loose or corroded.
Try removing the burner coil and plugging it back in firmly.
2. Faulty Burner Coil
Over time, coils can wear out and stop heating.
Swap the non-working burner with a working one. If the new burner works, you’ll know the coil needs replacement.
3. Defective Infinite Switch
The infinite switch controls the power sent to the burner. If it’s defective, your stove may fail to heat or may stay on full power.
4. Igniter or Gas Flow Problem (Gas Stoves)
If your gas burner clicks but won’t light, you might have a dirty igniter, blocked burner cap, or low gas pressure.
Clean the burner caps and check that the igniter spark is visible.
5. Power or Control Board Issue
If none of the burners work, check the circuit breaker or power connection. In rare cases, the control board might be the problem.

How to Troubleshoot Your Stove

Step 1: Unplug the stove or shut off the gas supply.
Always disconnect power before inspecting your appliance.

Step 2: Clean the burners and sockets.
Remove food debris, grease, and dust that can interfere with connections.

Step 3: Inspect the burner elements.
Look for cracks or burn marks on electric coils. For gas stoves, make sure the burner holes aren’t clogged.

Step 4: Reset and test.
Reconnect power or gas and test one burner at a time.

If the burners still don’t work or heat unevenly, it’s best to have a professional technician diagnose the issue.

Why Professional Stove Repair Matters

DIY fixes can help with simple cleaning or resetting, but electrical and gas issues should always be handled by a trained technician. Professional repair ensures safety, correct diagnosis, and long-lasting results.

Expert Stove Repair in Toronto

If your stove burners aren’t heating, clicking, or igniting properly, our technicians at Star Appliance Repair can help.
We provide same-day stove repair across Toronto and the GTA for gas and electric models of all major brands, including LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, and Frigidaire.

Need expert repair? Call Star Appliance Repair at (647)-847-8774 today!