I REMOVED THE FLAME SPREADER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OVEN AND WATCHED THE IGNITOR. THE IGNITER GLOWED AND THE BURNER LIT. ABOUT 30 SECONDS PAST AND THE BURNER WENT OUT, THEN LIT AGAIN. THE SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTICABLE WHEN THE BURNER WENT OFF AND LIT AGAIN. I CHECKED FOR GAS LEAKS IN THE PIPING AND FOUND NOTHING. MY BEST GUESS IS THAT THE IGNITOR IS GOING BAD? I REMOVED IT AND NOTICED A FRAY IN ONE OF THE WIRES, EXPOSING SOME METAL. WHAT SHOULD THE IGNITOR OHM READING BE? IS MY THINKING CORRECT? ANY INFO WOULD HELP, THANKS, TODD FROM NY.
PULLED OUT IGNITOR
- Guest asked 9 years ago
Todd
You are correct on your diagnoses. 98% of the time the igniter is weak and not igniting the gas burner fast enough. The complaint will be a gas smell or a combustion noise from the gas build up when it finally lights. Sometimes customers even say the combustion gas builds up enough to open the door 2-5 inches when it finally lights. All due to a weak igniter. Matt Ace technician
- AV Repair Help answered 9 years ago
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THANK YOU MATT, AS USUAL YOU ALWAYS COME THROUGH, AND I AM GRATFUL.
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