Gas ignition is the single most common cooktop and range call we get in Colorado Springs. The spark that lights the burner is generated by a small igniter electrode and a spark module, and the flame needs a clean path of gas at the burner. Most no-light faults trace to spillover that fouls the igniter, moisture under the cap after cleaning, or a module that has simply aged. The click you hear is the spark trying; the missing flame is the clue to which part is at fault.
First Checks Before You Book
- Make sure the burner cap is seated correctly and fully dry after any spill or cleaning.
- Confirm other burners light, and whether the gas supply is on.
- Note whether one burner clicks or all of them spark together.
- If you smell gas, stop, ventilate the room, and do not keep sparking the burner.
Notes by Brand
- Wolf: sealed dual-stacked burners are reliable but the igniter tips foul from spillover; cleaning and, if needed, a new igniter restores the spark.
- Thermador: Star burners and the ExtraLow settings depend on a clean igniter and a correctly seated cap.
- Viking & La Cornue: open and semi-sealed burners can need the spark electrode and gas orifice cleaned; altitude tuning matters on these.
- Gaggenau & Dacor: a shared spark module firing all burners usually traces to moisture or one shorted switch.
Ignition Fault Guide
| What You Notice | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| One burner clicks, no flame | Fouled cap or worn igniter | Clean cap, replace igniter |
| All burners spark together | Shared spark module or moisture | Dry, isolate switch, replace module |
| Lights then goes out | Weak flame or gas supply issue | Clean orifice, tune air-fuel mix |
| No click at all | Failed module or switch | Test and replace module or switch |
Safety first: if you smell gas, turn the burner off, ventilate, and if the odor is strong, leave and call your gas utility. Do not keep clicking the igniter. Then book a repair.
Burner Clicking but Not Lighting?
Book a visit and we will restore reliable ignition and quote the fix in writing. Diagnostic and travel fees, if applicable, are confirmed before the appointment and before repair approval.
Schedule Service Call TodayQuestions We Hear
Why Does My Gas Burner Click but Not Light?
Continuous clicking without a flame usually means a fouled or wet burner cap, a worn spark igniter, or a spark module that no longer fires cleanly. Cleaning and fully drying the cap after a spill sometimes helps, but a burner that keeps clicking needs the igniter or module checked and replaced.
All My Burners Click at Once. What Does That Mean?
When every burner sparks together, the shared spark module is usually the cause, often triggered by moisture under a control knob or a single shorted igniter that keeps the module firing. We isolate the faulty switch or igniter and replace the module if needed.
Does Colorado Springs Altitude Affect Gas Ignition?
Altitude affects the flame more than the spark. At a mile high there is less oxygen, so a burner that lights but burns weak or simmers unevenly often needs the air-fuel mix and orifices checked. A burner that will not light at all is almost always an igniter or module issue, not altitude.