Reston, VA
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Reston, VA
Coil burner dead, a smooth-top zone stuck on high, or a gas burner that won't light? We repair electric and gas ranges in Reston and quote before the repair. Separate gas, radiant and induction cooktops are covered in the cooktop notes below.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Reston 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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Stove & Cooktop Repair
Schedule service in Reston
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.
Reston notes
Reston ranges, electric and gas
Plenty of Reston kitchens cook on electric coil or smooth-top ranges, while others have gas. The common faults differ by fuel, so tell us which you have when you book.
On a coil range, a burner that won't heat is either the coil or the receptacle it plugs into. Swap in a coil you know works. If the good coil won't heat in that spot, the receptacle or the switch is the problem. A receptacle with scorch marks should be replaced along with the coil.
On a smooth-top, a zone stuck on high almost always needs a new infinite switch. Turn the range off at the breaker until it's fixed.
On gas, clean the ports and seat the cap flat before booking. A burner that clicks but won't light after that has a worn igniter or a failing spark module.
If the oven side of the range has stopped heating too, mention it when you book. On many electric ranges the cooktop and oven share a control or a terminal block, and one visit can cover both.
Reston cooktops
Cooktops in remodeled Reston kitchens
Reston kitchens have gone through several remodels, and the cooktop often shows which one. Downdraft cooktops that vent through the counter were popular for a while, glass radiant tops followed, and induction turns up in newer condos and recent renovations.
Downdraft units have two jobs and two sets of problems. The cooking side needs the usual elements, igniters or switches. The vent side has a blower, a filter and, on pop-up models, a motor that raises and lowers the vent. A downdraft that roars but doesn't pull smoke often has a clogged filter or a duct problem under the floor.
Induction cooktops mostly fail with error codes, zones that cut out, or panels that stop responding. Check the pan and the ventilation under the cooktop before calling.
Write down the model number from the label under the cooktop. Parts for older downdraft models can be harder to find, and the number tells us quickly whether they're available.
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 Reston, 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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What else does Appliance Surgeon repair in Reston, VA?
Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, cooktops, microwaves, range hoods, wine coolers and HVAC systems, all in Reston, VA; pick the one you need.
Nearby coverage
Where else do we repair stoves, ranges and cooktops near Reston?
We also provide stove repair in Chantilly, VA, stove repair in Vienna, VA, stove repair in Tysons, VA, stove repair in Fairfax City, VA and stove repair in McLean, VA.
This location is part of our stove repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Reston, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Reston, VA: Reston Town Center, Lake Anne and North Point.
Frequently asked questions
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Reston, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my stove or cooktop today in Reston?
We're based in Alexandria, about 20 miles from Reston. 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 Reston?
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 Reston?
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 coil burner works in one spot but not another. What does that mean?
The coil is fine, so the problem is the receptacle or the infinite switch for the spot that won't heat. Look for scorch marks on the receptacle. Both parts are inexpensive and usually replaced in one visit.
Should I replace my old electric range or repair it?
If the problem is a coil, receptacle, switch or element, repair usually costs far less. If the range needs a control board that's no longer made, or the oven cavity is badly rusted, replacement makes more sense. We'll give you the repair price so you can decide.
My downdraft vent runs but doesn't pull smoke. What's wrong?
Start with the filter under the vent grate; a grease-soaked filter blocks most of the airflow. If it's clean, the duct under the floor or cabinet may be crushed or blocked, or the blower wheel may be packed with grease.
Are parts still available for my older downdraft cooktop?
For many models they are, especially common Jenn-Air and GE units, but some older parts are discontinued. Send the model number when you book and we'll check before the visit.
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.