Stove Not Igniting in Houston, TX
A gas stove that clicks repeatedly without producing a flame is one of the most common stove repair calls, and it's almost always related to the igniter or gas flow rather than the stove's electrical system broadly.
What Usually Causes This
Continuous clicking with no flame at all usually points to the igniter itself, while clicking followed by a weak or delayed flame often points to a partially clogged burner port.
Common causes
- A weak or failed spark igniter
- A clogged burner port restricting gas flow
- Moisture or food debris interfering with the spark module
- A malfunctioning spark module sending power to the wrong or no igniter
- A closed or partially closed gas supply valve
Safe checks you can do first
- Confirm the gas supply valve to the stove is fully open
- Clean around the burner port and igniter tip with a dry brush to remove any food debris or moisture
- Check whether other burners ignite normally, which helps isolate whether it's one igniter or the whole spark module
When Professional Repair Makes Sense
If you smell gas at any point, turn off the supply, ventilate the area, and contact a professional immediately rather than continuing to troubleshoot — igniter and gas valve repairs should always be handled by a trained technician.
Call (281) 200-7303Stove Not Igniting FAQ
We don't recommend it — if the burner isn't igniting properly, there may be an underlying gas flow or valve issue that should be diagnosed first.
This is more likely a spark module or shared electrical issue rather than each igniter failing at once, and is worth having diagnosed as a system.
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