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 Clover cooktop runs on propane and the flames are yellow. Is that a problem?

Yes, it should be checked. Yellow, sooty flames on propane often mean the orifices are not set for that fuel or the burner ports are partly blocked. Stop using the affected burners and book a visit.

Do you repair outdoor kitchen burners at Lake Wylie homes?

Yes, for residential built-in units. We check igniters, valves and burner tubes, which often collect debris or insects. We do not work on the gas supply line itself.

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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.

Propane, natural gas and electric tops around Clover

Some rural properties around Clover have no natural gas line, so gas cooktops there run on propane. A propane cooktop needs the correct orifices for that fuel, and if it was converted, a yellow or sooty flame may mean the conversion was incomplete. If you ever smell gas, leave the house and call the gas supplier or 911 from outside.

Electric coil and glass radiant cooktops in older Clover homes usually fail at the element, the receptacle or the infinite switch. Those are common parts, so a single burner that stays cold is rarely a reason to replace the whole top. Check the breaker after any storm, and stop using a glass surface that has cracked.

Lake Wylie kitchens and outdoor cooking

Newer Lake Wylie kitchens often have induction or gas cooktops set into islands, and some homes add outdoor kitchens with built-in burners. Outdoor units face humidity, pollen and spider webs in their burner tubes, which cause weak or uneven flames. We repair the cooktop or burner unit itself, test the igniters and switches and give you the price before any work.