A Viking range needed all burner and oven igniters replaced.
What our technicians usually find: a worn spark igniter, the spark module, a misaligned burner cap or clogged burner ports.
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Fairfax City, VA
Stove Repair in Fairfax City, VA
From a coil stuck on high to a gas burner that won't light, we repair gas and electric stoves in Fairfax City with the price agreed first.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Fairfax City 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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Schedule service in Fairfax City
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.
Fairfax City notes
Gas and electric ranges in Fairfax houses
Plenty of Fairfax City kitchens cook on electric, often a freestanding range with coil or smooth-top elements, while others have gas from Washington Gas. The common faults are different for each. A Seven Corners request listed below, a Viking range that needed every burner and oven igniter replaced, is a good example of the gas side.
On electric ranges, an element that stays on high no matter where the knob is set almost always has a failed infinite switch. An element that won't heat may be the element itself or a burnt terminal block, which is common on ranges that are 15 years old or more. A range that trips the breaker as soon as one element turns on usually has a shorted element.
On gas ranges, burners that click but don't light usually have a cracked igniter, a wet switch or clogged burner ports. Take off the cap and burner head, clean the ports with a pin, dry everything and reassemble with the cap sitting flat.
If you rent in Fairfax, check with your landlord before booking, since appliance repairs are usually theirs to approve. If you smell gas at any time, don't touch the knobs or light switches. Get out of the house and call Washington Gas or 911 from outside.
Nearby requests
Stove repair requests near Fairfax City
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 Fairfax City, VA, 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 and ranges near Fairfax City?
We also provide stove repair in Fairfax Station, VA, stove repair in Vienna, VA, stove repair in Annandale, VA, stove repair in Tysons, VA and stove repair in Chantilly, VA.
This location is part of our stove repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Fairfax City, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Fairfax City, VA: Old Town Fairfax, Mosby Woods and Fairfax Circle.
Frequently asked questions
Stove Repair in Fairfax City, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my stove today in Fairfax City?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from Fairfax City. 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 in Fairfax City?
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 problems do you fix in Fairfax City?
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.
My electric stove element in Fairfax stays on high. What's broken?
Almost always the infinite switch behind that knob. It controls how much power the element gets, and when it fails, the element runs at full heat. It's a common, inexpensive repair. Turn off the breaker for the range until it's fixed if the element won't shut off.
My range trips the breaker when I turn on one burner. Is it safe to use the others?
It's best not to. A breaker that trips when one element turns on usually means that element has shorted. Leave the breaker off and book a repair. The element or its terminal block can usually be replaced the same visit.
Should I try to fix the stove 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.