A Bertazzoni range had two front burners that would not spark.
What our technicians usually find: a worn spark igniter, the spark module, a misaligned burner cap or clogged burner ports.
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Bethesda, MD
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Bethesda, MD
We repair gas, electric and induction ranges in Bethesda houses and condos, from burners that won't light to coils stuck on high. The price is agreed before any work. Separate gas, radiant and induction cooktops are covered in the cooktop notes below.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Bethesda homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
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Bethesda notes
Gas and electric ranges in Bethesda kitchens
Bethesda kitchens run the whole range, so to speak. Plenty of houses still have the freestanding gas range that came with the house, the renovated ones often have a 36- or 48-inch pro-style range from Wolf, Viking, Thermador or Bertazzoni, and some of the downtown condo buildings don't run gas to the units at all, so the range is a smooth-top or induction model.
On gas ranges, most of the calls come down to ignition. Burners that click but don't light usually have a cracked igniter, a misaligned cap or ports clogged from a boil-over. Burners that keep clicking after they light usually have moisture in the switch or a failing spark module. Pull the cap, dry everything, and make sure the cap sits flat before calling.
On electric ranges, a coil or smooth-top element that won't turn off is almost always the infinite switch behind that knob. One that doesn't heat at all can be the element, the switch or a burnt terminal block, which is common on older ranges.
Pro ranges have their own habits. Their burners and simmer systems use more parts than a standard range, and the oven sections often have separate igniters for bake and broil. If you smell gas at any point, leave the knobs and light switches alone, get everyone out of the house and call Washington Gas or 911 from outside.
Bethesda cooktops
Bethesda cooktops: islands, downdrafts and induction
When a Bethesda kitchen gets redone, the cooktop often moves into an island. That's practical for cooking and awkward for repairs, because the gas line, power supply and sometimes a downdraft vent all share a small cabinet below. We bring a light and a lot of patience.
Induction has become a popular choice in the newer and renovated kitchens, and it fails differently from gas. Most induction problems show up as error codes, a zone that won't detect the pan, or a fan that runs and then the unit shuts down. Before calling, check that your pan is magnetic and flat, and that the vents under or behind the cooktop aren't blocked by a drawer full of utensils.
Gas cooktops are mostly about ignition and burner parts. A burner that won't light often has a cracked igniter or a cap that isn't seated. Pro-style rangetops with simmer burners have extra parts, and those need brand-correct replacements.
Smooth-top electric cooktops have two common faults: an element that won't heat and one that won't turn off. The first is often the element or a burnt connection. The second is usually the control switch.
Nearby requests
Stove repair requests near Bethesda
Company data; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Stove Repair page.
Before the visit:
Remove cookware, write down which burner or oven mode fails and stop using the stove if operation feels unsafe.
Seeing an error code on the display? Look it up: Whirlpool range & oven, GE oven & range, Frigidaire oven & range, Wolf range, Wolf wall oven, Wolf steam oven, Thermador oven, or browse all error codes.
Helpful guides
Stove Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Bethesda, MD, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Where else do we repair stoves, ranges and cooktops near Bethesda?
We also provide stove repair in McLean, VA, stove repair in Chillum, MD, stove repair in Washington, DC, stove repair in Arlington, VA and stove repair in Rockville, MD.
This location is part of our stove repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Bethesda, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Bethesda, MD: Downtown Bethesda, Woodmont Triangle and Bethesda Row.
Frequently asked questions
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Bethesda, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my stove or cooktop today in Bethesda?
We're based in Alexandria, about 12 miles from Bethesda. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many stove repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a stove or cooktop in Bethesda?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Igniters, spark switches and burner elements are usually quick, economical fixes; gas valves and smooth-top control panels cost more. Diagnosis names the part, the quote comes before the repair, and a burner stuck on high is always treated as urgent. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What stove and cooktop problems do you fix in Bethesda?
Common calls include burner not lighting, weak flame, electric burner not heating, clicking igniter, control knob problems and uneven heat. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis. On cooktops, common calls include cooktop not heating, burner not igniting, induction error code, cracked glass concern, weak burner output and switch failure.
My gas range in Bethesda keeps clicking after the burner lights. Is it dangerous?
Usually not dangerous, but it needs fixing. Most often water got into the burner switch during cleaning or a boil-over. Let it dry for a day. If the clicking continues, the spark module or a switch needs replacing. If you ever smell gas, get out of the house and call Washington Gas from outside.
Do you repair induction ranges in Bethesda condos?
We diagnose and repair induction and smooth-top electric ranges, including error codes, burners that won't detect a pan, and cooling fans. Some induction repairs come down to a power board, and we'll give you that price before ordering anything.
My induction cooktop in Bethesda shows an error code. What should I check?
Make sure the pan is magnetic and flat-bottomed, then switch off the breaker for a minute to reset the electronics. Check that nothing blocks the cooling vents. If the code comes back, write it down. It tells us which board or sensor to bring.
Can you fix a downdraft vent on an island cooktop?
Downdraft vents that won't rise or lower usually need a gear motor, a switch or a control board. We service JennAir, Thermador, KitchenAid and similar downdraft systems, along with the cooktop itself.
Should I try to fix the stove or cooktop myself first?
You can safely check that the burner caps sit correctly, the igniter area is clean and dry, and the breaker is on. Anything involving gas valves or internal wiring should wait for a technician - and a burner stuck on high should be treated as urgent, not tinkered with. On an induction cooktop, also make sure the cookware is induction-compatible; that alone explains many dead zones.