Cooktop Repair — quick answers
Is a cracked glass cooktop worth repairing?
Sometimes. A chip at the edge may be cosmetic, but a crack through the surface lets spills reach the elements and wiring underneath, which is a shock and short risk. We inspect the crack, test what still works, and tell you honestly whether a glass replacement makes sense.
Why does my gas burner keep clicking after it lights?
The spark module usually thinks the flame is missing. A wet or greasy igniter, a cracked ceramic electrode, or a burner cap sitting slightly off can all cause it. We clean and reseat the parts first, then test the module before replacing anything.
Do you work on induction cooktops?
Yes. Induction failures tend to be electronic: inverter boards, coils, fans, and temperature sensors. We diagnose which zone circuit is out and check ventilation underneath, since a blocked cabinet or dusty fan makes zones cut out under load.
Can hard water damage a cooktop?
Indirectly, yes. Boil-overs from mineral-heavy water leave scale that bakes onto glass and packs gas ports. On sealed burners that scale traps moisture near igniters. Wiping spills while the surface is warm, not hot, keeps the buildup manageable.
How long does a typical cooktop repair take?
Many visits are handled in one trip when the failed part is a common igniter, element, switch, or valve. Control boards and glass surfaces for specific models sometimes need ordering, so we confirm the part number on site and schedule the return.
Should I keep using a cooktop with one dead burner?
For electric, usually yes, though a burned terminal block can worsen. For gas, stop if you smell gas or see a flame lifting off the burner. Shut off the supply and call us; unlit gas flowing into a kitchen is not something to wait out.
