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If your oven fails to ignite, a weak or failed igniter is the usual cause. This guide covers symptoms, causes, error codes, safe quick fixes, and when to book professional replacement.
An oven that fails to light in bake or broil mode often needs an igniter replacement. The igniter provides the heat and signal for gas valves to open. Weak or failed igniters glow but never reach the required temperature, leaving food uncooked. Replacing a faulty igniter restores proper ignition and prevents raw meals.
Causes include igniter filament wear, cracked ceramic housings, loose connections, or voltage drops. Over time, igniters lose amperage strength, failing to signal valves. Thermal stress and contamination from spills accelerate failure. Electrical surges or moisture intrusion can also kill igniters.
Common error codes include F9 (ignition fault), F90, or F30 families in Whirlpool/Maytag; Samsung/GE may show F76/F77 for ignition issues. Bosch and Electrolux often display generic heating error codes or symbols when ignition fails. Some ovens produce no code, just no flame.
Quick fixes: verify gas supply is open, reseat oven racks away from vents, reset breaker, and confirm no control lock. If igniter glows weakly, it must be replaced. Test continuity and amperage; under 3.2–3.6A typically means replacement. Do not bypass safety circuits.
Symptoms include oven not heating, glowing igniter with no flame, long preheat times, or repeated clicking in spark models. Food remains undercooked despite cycles running. Gas smell without ignition is another sign. Inconsistent baking results or partial heating also point to weak igniters.
Call a pro if the oven continues not to light after a new igniter, or if gas odor persists. Techs can verify valve function, test control relays, and ensure gas safety. For wall ovens or built-ins, professional replacement avoids damage. Proper repair restores safe ignition and cooking performance.
Volt & Vector — Professional Appliance Repair in New York City
Volt & Vector is a licensed and insured appliance-repair company based in Downtown Brooklyn, serving Brooklyn and Manhattan below 96th Street.
We provide same-day or next-day service, use OEM parts only, and back all work with a 180-day parts & labor warranty. Our $99 diagnostic is always credited toward the final repair.
Compressor and sealed-system diagnostics, inverter-board failures, defrost sensor replacement, door-gasket sealing, drain and thermistor faults on Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Thermador platforms.
Washer drain-pump and pressure-switch testing, drive-motor control diagnostics, ventless heat-pump service for Bosch & Miele, airflow and heater relay repair, full electronic calibration after installation.
Pump and sump assemblies, leak detection (E15), drain and heater circuits (E24, E09), spray-arm indexing, float-switch and PCB repairs.
Ignition-module testing, control-board triac and relay diagnostics, sensor calibration, surface-element continuity, induction-board replacement, gas-leak verification to NYC mechanical code.
Each repair follows brand-specific factory procedures. No generic shortcuts.
If the client proceeds, the diagnostic credit applies in full. Every visit is logged with readings and photos for warranty traceability.
Only factory-original OEM components from authorized distributors.
Each part is tracked by model, serial, and invoice ID.
We never use rebuilt electronics or aftermarket substitutes.
Refrigeration and sealed-system work performed by EPA 608-certified technicians.
If there’s water leakage, cut the supply immediately.
If smoke, odor, or sparks appear — shut the breaker and disconnect.
Technicians arrive with insulated tools, PPE, and isolation testers rated to 1000 V CAT III.
These steps reduce diagnostic time and ensure correct parts are dispatched.
Brooklyn: Downtown, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Heights, Flatbush.
Manhattan: FiDi, Battery Park, Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, Midtown, UES, UWS, Gramercy, Village.
Text alerts are sent ≈ 30 minutes before arrival.
Volt & Vector maintains a private service database linking symptoms, part numbers, and test results across thousands of NYC appliances.
Every successful repair extends appliance life, lowers energy waste, and avoids landfill scrap.
All replaced components are recycled through certified NYC facilities.
“Repair First” is our environmental and professional baseline.
Professional diagnostics, OEM components, documented results.
Transparent pricing. Zero guessing. Guaranteed repair.
See the full catalog of our services—organized by brand and by appliance—right here.