Stove Top Igniter Replacement

Most gas stoves manufactured since the early 1980s are equppied with an electronic igniter. The igniter provides a spark that lights the pilot light when the burners are operated. This method saves fuel because the burners are only burning gas when the unit is operating instead of all the time as stoves did previously. If the burners on your gas stove top are not lighting, you may need to replace the igniter. You can accomplish this task by following a step-by-step procedure that requires a minimal amount of time and effort.

Tools Of The Trade
Phillips screwdriver
Igniter

Step 1:
Unplug the stove's electrical cord or shut off the circuit breaker associated with the stove.

Step 2:
Remove the burner grates and anything else on the stove top.

Step 3:
Lift up the stove top and place the prop rod underneath it to keep it raised in the service position. Some tops don't have a prop rod because they lock into the upright position when lifted.

Step 4:
Locate the igniter, which is a cylindrical device the size of a roll of quarters and sits next to the pilot light.

Step 5:
Unfasten the two screws that secure the igniter to its bracket using a Phillips screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise.

Step 6:
Pull off the wiring clip from the igniter by hand. Dispose of the old igniter.

Step 7:
Plug the wiring clip into the new igniter and secure it to its bracket using the screws. Lower the stove top and restore power.