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.
Falls Church, VA
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Falls Church, VA
We repair gas and electric ranges in Falls Church, from igniters that click nonstop to coils stuck on high, and tell you the cost 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 Falls Church 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.
Falls Church notes
Ranges in Falls Church kitchens
A Seven Corners request listed on this page was a Viking range that needed every burner and oven igniter replaced. On pro-style ranges the igniters wear at about the same rate, so when two or three start failing, the rest usually aren't far behind. Doing them together can save a second visit.
When a burner won't light, lift off the cap and head before calling, clean the ports with a pin or stiff brush, and make sure the cap sits flat when it goes back. A cap that's slightly off center is enough to stop a burner from lighting.
Plenty of older kitchens here still cook on electric coils. On a coil range, an element stuck on high has a failed infinite switch, and a dead burner is either the coil or a burned receptacle. Try a coil you know works. If it still won't heat, the receptacle or the switch is the problem.
Gas in Falls Church comes from Washington Gas. If you smell gas, don't touch the knobs or light switches. Get everyone outside and call them or 911 from there.
Falls Church cooktops
Cooktops in Falls Church kitchens
Falls Church kitchens cover a wide range of cooktop ages, from smooth-tops put in during remodels twenty years ago to induction in new infill houses. The fixes differ. On a radiant smooth-top, a dead zone is usually the element or its switch. On induction, it's usually a board, a fan, or a pan the cooktop won't recognize.
Cracked glass is its own problem. A cracked smooth-top shouldn't be used, because spills can reach the elements and wiring underneath. Replacement glass is available for many models, often as a complete top assembly, and the price varies a lot by brand.
On gas cooktops, the usual faults are igniters, burner switches and spark modules. Constant clicking after a spill usually means moisture in a switch. Let it dry before calling.
If your cooktop is set into a stone or quartz counter, most repairs are done from above or below without disturbing the counter. Give us the brand and model when you book so we can bring the right parts.
Local requests
Stove repair requests in the Falls Church area
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 Falls Church, 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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Nearby coverage
Where else do we repair stoves, ranges and cooktops near Falls Church?
We also provide stove repair in Arlington, VA, stove repair in McLean, VA, stove repair in Annandale, VA, stove repair in Tysons, VA and stove repair in Vienna, VA.
This location is part of our stove repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Falls Church, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Falls Church, VA: the City of Falls Church, Seven Corners and Idylwood.
Frequently asked questions
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Falls Church, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my stove or cooktop today in Falls Church?
We're based in Alexandria, about 9 miles from Falls Church. 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 Falls Church?
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 Falls Church?
Online stove repair requests from the Falls Church area have been for burners not lighting. 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 burner clicks but won't light. What should I try?
Clean the burner ports with a pin, dry the burner completely and seat the cap flat. If it still won't light, the igniter may be cracked or the spark module may be failing. We test both.
Should I replace all the igniters on my range at once?
On pro-style ranges with several igniters of the same age, it often makes sense, since they wear at similar rates. We test each one and give you the choice.
My glass cooktop cracked. Can it be repaired?
The glass can't be patched, but on many models the top glass or the whole top assembly can be replaced. Stop using it until then, since spills can reach the elements. We'll check part availability and price for your model.
My induction cooktop shows an error code. Can you fix it?
Usually. Induction error codes often point to overheating, a cooling fan, pan detection or a board. Write down the exact code and the brand when you book. Clearing the space under the cooktop and trying a flat magnetic pan sometimes clears it on its own.
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.