Why does my Smeg gas burner go out as soon as I let go of the knob?

On models with flame-failure protection, you have to hold the knob in for several seconds so the thermocouple heats up and holds the valve open. If it still goes out after a proper hold, the thermocouple may be dirty, out of position or failed. That is a safety part, so it should be replaced rather than bypassed.

One burner on my Locust gas cooktop will not light. Is it the igniter?

Possibly, or the burner cap may be out of position or the ports clogged. Dry and reseat the cap first. If it still will not light, we test the igniter and spark module.

Can you replace a cracked glass cooktop in Oakboro?

Often, if the glass top is still available for your model. Give us the model number so we can check before the trip. Stop using the cooktop until it is repaired.

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Smeg Cooktops: What We Check First

Smeg makes built-in cooktops in gas, induction and electric ceramic versions, many styled to match its ranges and ovens. The gas units use spark ignition from a shared module, with a small switch behind each knob that triggers the spark. Many Smeg gas hobs also carry flame-failure devices, which use a thermocouple beside each burner to hold the gas valve open only while a flame is present. Induction models rely on a power board, cooling fans and coil sensors under the glass.

Wet or dirty igniter switches causing nonstop clicking
Flame-failure thermocouple letting the burner die on release
Misaligned burner caps producing uneven or failed ignition
Induction power board or cooling fan faults shutting zones off

The full explanation, including what you can safely check yourself and when repair beats replacement, is in our Smeg cooktop repair guide.

Burners, elements and planning the trip

On a propane or natural gas cooktop, the usual troubles are burners that will not light, light weakly or keep clicking, caused by wet or dirty igniters, misaligned caps or a failing spark module. Glass-top electric cooktops lose individual elements or switches, and induction boards can be damaged by storm surges. A cracked glass top should not be used until it is replaced, since spills can reach the wiring underneath.

Dry and reseat burner caps, check the breaker and confirm the propane tank has fuel. If you smell gas, shut it off, leave and call your supplier or 911. Sharing the model number when you book helps, since visits here may fall on route days and we want to arrive with the likely part. We give you the price before any repair, and we tell you if a discontinued part makes replacement the better path.