A Maytag range had a gas burner that only lit with a lighter, with no clicking.
What our technicians usually find: a worn spark igniter, the spark module, a misaligned burner cap or clogged burner ports.
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Woodbridge, VA
Stove Repair in Woodbridge, VA
Gas burner that lights only with a match, coils that stay cold, or a switch that's worn out? We repair gas and electric ranges in Woodbridge and quote before we start.
Stove Repair
Schedule service in Woodbridge
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Woodbridge notes
Ranges in Woodbridge kitchens
A request from Hybla Valley in the cards below was a Maytag whose gas burner would only light with a lighter, with no clicking at all. No click means no spark is reaching that burner. If the other knobs still make the igniters click, the module is probably fine and the switch behind that one knob is the likely part.
Heavy daily cooking wears burner switches and igniters faster, and boil-overs foul the ports. Clean the burner and dry it fully after a spill; water in a switch can stop the clicking or make it click nonstop.
On electric ranges, a coil that stays cold is the coil, the receptacle or the infinite switch. A coil that glows only in one spot or crackles is close to failing.
Lighting a burner with a match is fine as a stopgap if it catches right away, but if gas flows for a while before it lights, turn it off. If you smell gas, get everyone out and call your gas company or 911 from outside.
Nearby requests
Stove repair requests near Woodbridge
From online booking requests in 2025; 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 Woodbridge, 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
Stove Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide stove repair in Colchester, VA, and serve homeowners in Lorton, VA, Mount Vernon, VA, Springfield, VA and Fairfax Station, VA.
This location is part of our stove repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Woodbridge, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Woodbridge, VA: Lake Ridge, Dale City and Potomac Mills.
Frequently asked questions
Stove Repair in Woodbridge, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my stove today in Woodbridge?
We're based in Alexandria, about 15 miles from Woodbridge. 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 Woodbridge?
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. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance 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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What stove problems do you fix in Woodbridge?
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 burner won't click, but I can light it with a lighter. Is that safe?
As a short-term workaround, lighting it promptly with a long lighter is acceptable, but don't let gas run before lighting. The missing spark is usually the switch behind that knob or the spark module. The Hybla Valley Maytag request we list had this issue.
My electric coil crackles and glows in one spot. What's happening?
The element is breaking down inside and arcing. Stop using that burner and replace the coil. Check the receptacle too, since an arcing coil can burn it.
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.