Gas Range and Stove Repair in Rockford, IL
Updated
Short answer
Clicking but not lighting
GE says gas burners are often slow to light or will not light because the burner is wet or dirty, the electrode is not seated properly, or the burner head and cap are not matched up. After cleaning, the burner keeps clicking until the ports dry: shake out the water and air-dry the heads and caps, or set them in a warm oven for 30 minutes (GE Appliances). For a burner that will not light, GE's steps are to poke the burner holes clear with a needle or paper clip, then wipe the electrode tip and press it down (GE Appliances).
Whirlpool adds checking whether a control lockout is on, and whether all burners or only one fail (Whirlpool).
No clicking at all
If you hear no clicking or sparking, GE says to check the circuit breaker that powers the range; if that is fine, it needs service (GE Appliances). Gas ranges still need electricity for the igniters.
Propane
GE says its gas cooking appliances come ready for natural gas and include an LP conversion kit, which a qualified installer should fit. A bad conversion shows as flames that are too high, yellow, sooty or noisy (GE Appliances). See the propane guide.
What the repair usually is
- Knob or switch: $75 to $150
- Burner replacement: $120 to $250
- Igniter: $150 to $300
- Gas line repair: $150 to $400 or more
- Control board: $200 to $600
Angi puts gas stove repairs overall at $150 to $500 (Angi). InterNACHI expects a gas range to last 15 to 17 years, the longest of any major appliance (InterNACHI).
If you smell gas
Nicor Gas: leave immediately, avoid light switches, phones and anything that can spark, do not look for the leak yourself, and call 888-642-6748 and 911 from a safe place (Nicor Gas).
Sources: Angi, stove repair cost (updated May 3, 2026); GE Appliances, causes of slow or no ignition; GE Appliances, gas burners won't light; Whirlpool, gas burners clicking but not lighting; GE Appliances, LP conversion of gas cooking appliances; InterNACHI, Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes; Nicor Gas, Emergency Information
Common questions
Gas Range Repair: questions
Why does my gas burner keep clicking?
GE says the usual causes are a wet or dirty burner, a misplaced electrode, or a cap and head that are not matched up. After cleaning, the burner clicks until the ports dry out.
How much does gas stove repair cost?
Angi's 2026 average is $179, with most repairs $108 to $251. An igniter costs $150 to $300.
Do gas stoves need electricity?
For the igniters, yes. GE says if burners do not click at all, check the circuit breaker for the range.
How long does a gas range last?
InterNACHI's chart gives a gas range 15 to 17 years, longer than any other major kitchen appliance.
Other appliances
Gas Range trouble?
Tell us the appliance, the brand, the model number if you have it, and what it is doing. A local technician calls back with a time and a price before any work starts.