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.

Our glass cooktop in Monroe has one element that will not heat. Is the glass the problem?

Usually not. A dead element on an intact glass top is most often a failed radiant element, a limiter or the infinite switch for that burner. We test each part and replace only what failed.

Do you service gas cooktops on propane in rural homes near Wingate?

Yes. Many rural homes run gas appliances on propane, and we repair those cooktops just as we do natural gas models. Converting an appliance between fuels or work on the gas supply itself is handled by your propane provider.

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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.

Counter-Mounted Cooktops in Remodeled Kitchens

Separate cooktops are less common here than in the big subdivisions to the west, but plenty of Monroe kitchens were remodeled with one, and newer homes around town sometimes have them too. Electric glass-tops lose radiant elements and infinite switches; gas cooktops have igniters that keep clicking or spark without lighting, often after a boilover soaks the burner.

In older Monroe homes, a cooktop may be connected to wiring or a gas line that predates the cabinets around it. That does not usually cause failures, but it can affect how the technician gets underneath and whether anything looks unsafe. We will point out concerns and leave gas line and wiring changes to the right trades.

With the cooktop off and cool, dry any spills, reseat burner caps and check the breaker. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas utility or 911. Our technician tests the elements, switches, igniters and spark module, then explains and prices the repair before starting.