Cooktop Repair in Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island

Newer homes around Northlake and the lake often have smooth glass cooktops, either as part of a range or set into the counter. Common problems include a radiant element that will not heat, a hot-surface light stuck on, and touch controls that stop responding after a power flicker. Older ranch homes in 28216 more often have coil tops, where burned-out elements, scorched receptacles and switches stuck on high are the norm. Gas cooktops are less common here but do appear, and their usual issue is an igniter that clicks constantly after cleaning or a spill.

Turn off the breaker before touching any element. On a coil top, try the dead element in a different position to see whether the problem moves with it. On gas, let burner parts dry fully and reseat the caps; if you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911. We test the elements, switches, igniters and controls, explain the cause and give the price before ordering parts.