A KitchenAid range had a leaking gas regulator.
What our technicians usually find: a leaking regulator, connection or valve; if you smell gas, leave the home first and call your gas company from outside.
Stove repair in Alexandria
Springfield, VA
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Springfield, VA
Gas burner that won't light properly, a smell near the range, or an electric element that quit? We repair gas and electric ranges in Springfield and quote before we start. Separate gas, radiant and induction cooktops are covered in the cooktop notes below.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Springfield 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.
Springfield notes
Ranges in Springfield kitchens
Two requests in the cards below came from just over the line toward Alexandria. One was a KitchenAid with a leaking gas regulator. The other was a range whose gas burner wouldn't light properly.
A gas smell from the range is the most serious thing a stove can do. Don't use it or touch switches. Get everyone out of the house and call Washington Gas or 911 from outside. A leaking regulator or connection gets repaired after the gas company has made things safe.
A burner that won't light properly is far more ordinary. Boil-overs clog the ports, cleaning knocks the cap off center, and igniters wear. Clean the ports with a pin, dry the burner and seat the cap flat. If it still won't light, the igniter or the spark module is next.
On electric ranges, a dead element is usually the element itself, the receptacle or the infinite switch.
Freestanding ranges also need their anti-tip bracket. If you pull the range out to clean behind it, make sure the back foot hooks into the bracket again when it goes back.
Springfield cooktops
Springfield cooktops, glass and gas
Cracked glass can't be patched. On many models the glass comes as a complete top with the elements attached, and on some it costs a large share of a new cooktop.
Stop using a cracked top in the meantime. Spills can get through the crack to the elements and wiring, and the crack can spread with heat.
A zone that won't heat on an intact top is usually the element or its switch. A zone that won't turn off is almost always the switch.
Gas cooktops mostly need ignition parts. Before calling, clean the burner ports and make sure the caps sit flat.
Smooth-tops have a hot-surface light that stays on until the glass cools. If that light stays on when the cooktop is cold, or never comes on, the indicator or the limiter for that zone needs checking.
Induction shows up mostly in remodeled Springfield kitchens. Its usual faults are a pan the cooktop won't detect, a cooling fan problem or a failed board.
Nearby requests
Stove repair requests near Springfield
A range had a gas burner that would not light properly.
What our technicians usually find: a worn spark igniter, the spark module, a misaligned burner cap or clogged burner ports.
Stove repair in AlexandriaCompany 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 Springfield, 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, ranges and cooktops near Springfield?
We also provide stove repair in Annandale, VA, stove repair in Mount Vernon, VA, stove repair in Lorton, VA, stove repair in Falls Church, VA and stove repair in Fairfax Station, VA.
This location is part of our stove repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Springfield, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Springfield, VA: West Springfield, North Springfield and Franconia.
Frequently asked questions
Stove, Range and Cooktop Repair in Springfield, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my stove or cooktop today in Springfield?
We're based in Alexandria, about 8 miles from Springfield. 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield?
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.
I smell gas near my range. Should I call you?
Call Washington Gas or 911 first, from outside the house. They'll check for a leak and make it safe. Once they have, we can repair the range, including the regulator, valves and connections inside the appliance.
My gas burner lights but the flame is uneven. What causes that?
Clogged burner ports or a cap that isn't seated. Clean the ports with a pin or a stiff brush, let the burner dry and seat the cap. If the flame is still uneven or yellow, the burner may be cracked or the orifice may need cleaning.
Is it worth replacing the glass on my cooktop?
It depends on the model. On some cooktops the top assembly is a modest share of the price of a new one; on others it costs nearly as much. We'll look up the part for your model and give you both numbers before you decide.
What causes a glass cooktop to crack?
Usually a heavy pot dropped on it, or a sudden temperature change, like a hot pan set on a cold, wet spot. Sugary spills are the other risk: manufacturers say to scrape them off right away, carefully, because they can pit the glass as they cool.
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.