Gas cooktop burner clicks continuously even after flame is established.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn burner OFF and allow components to cool. Avoid touching hot grates or caps.
- Dry igniters: If the cooktop was recently cleaned, moisture may be causing continuous clicking. Turn off power, remove burner caps, and allow igniters to air dry. You can gently dry around them with a paper towel.
- Realign burner caps: Ensure each burner cap is properly seated and centered on the burner base so the flame contacts the igniter.
- Isolate burner: Turn on burners one at a time to identify which burner switch is causing the clicking. If clicking continues even with all knobs OFF, a switch may be stuck closed.
- Replace faulty switch: A technician can test and replace the defective burner valve switch or spark module if needed.
When to call a technician: Continuous clicking with dry igniters and properly seated caps usually indicates a faulty switch or module that should be serviced professionally.
Repair Difficulty
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