What We Fix
A cooktop set into the island or counter is often paired with separate wall ovens in Greenfield Hill kitchens, and its faults are usually electrical or ignition related. We repair sealed gas cooktops that click without lighting or will not stop clicking, induction tops with a dead zone or a pan-detection fault, and electric radiant tops with an element that will not heat. We also handle control-lock and error-code issues on the glass-touch models.
Common Problems We See
- Constant clicking: moisture or debris around the igniter, or a shorted spark switch.
- Burner will not light: a fouled cap, a worn spark module, or a gas-flow issue.
- Induction zone dead: a failed coil or the driving section of the power board.
- Pan not detected: a control fault or a pan that is not induction-compatible.
- Electric element cold: a burned-out radiant element or a failed switch.
- Error code on the touch display: a sensor or board fault.
Typical Causes
On sealed gas cooktops, the spark switch under each knob is a frequent failure point. When one switch shorts, it can fire the igniters on every burner at once, producing that endless clicking even after a burner has lit. Moisture from a spill or a recent cleaning is the other common cause and usually clears once the ports are dried. On induction tops, each cooking zone has its own induction coil and a portion of the power board that drives it, so a single dead zone is usually local rather than a whole-unit failure. Electric radiant elements simply burn out with age and are a straightforward replacement.
Brands We Service
We repair cooktops from Wolf, Thermador, Gaggenau, Miele, Bosch, Viking, Dacor, and Jenn-Air. Thermador Freedom induction and Wolf sealed-burner tops are common in local kitchens.
Fault Reference
| Symptom | Likely Cause | What We Do |
|---|---|---|
| Constant clicking | Shorted spark switch | Dry the ports, replace the failed switch |
| Burner will not light | Cap or spark module | Clean and re-seat, replace the module |
| Induction zone dead | Coil or power board | Isolate and replace the component |
| Element cold | Radiant element or switch | Replace the element or switch |
| Error on display | Sensor or board | Read the code and repair the part |
Cooktop Misbehaving?
Book a visit for a written diagnosis. Diagnostic and travel fees, if applicable, are confirmed before the appointment and before repair approval.