Oct 13, 2022 | Gas Oven Repairs
If you have a gas oven low flame, it may be the flame failure device is faulty and needs replacing. A flame failure device ensures that when a flame goes out that no gas escapes protecting you and family from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning should never be taken lightly, it causes far too much harm every year for people not to treat it with respect. Please take time to memorize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning so that you’re familiar with them. Additionally, make sure everyone in the house knows them inside and out. If you even get the inkling that there may be Carbon Monoxide in the air of your home or business, don’t waste of time and call the proper channels immediately. Help extend the life of your oven and its parts by covering sizzling sausages and food which coat the parts like in the pictures below. Gas Oven Low Flame There are other reasons for having gas oven low flame that you can check out and fix on your own. Before doing any of the tips listed below, make sure your gas supply is turned off. You can find the gas line behind the oven, and there is a knob that turns it on or off. Clean the burners. Dirty burners can cause gas oven low flame. Using a diluted baking soda mix and a toothbrush, gently clean the surface of the burner as well as the burner holes. Use one end of a paperclip to poke through the burner and remove any more dirt inside. Check the oven’s thermostat or...Jul 7, 2019 | Gas Oven Repairs, Gas Ovens, Tips & Tricks
Gas oven not getting hot? If oven flame stays low and does not rise to a full flame then there may be a possible fault in the flame failure device that would need replacing. If the oven flame has worked for a while then stops working check the probe that is usually in the flame and see if it has gotten dirty or has been moved. If dirty very carefully clean and make sure it is in the correct position and dry. If all looks okay then it is probably the flame failure device (FFD) which will need replacing. Gas oven not getting hot still? If the oven flame is low and the top cooker flames are low as well there could be a gas flow problem to the whole appliance. Has someone turned off the valve recently for something? It is possible they did not turn it on fully. This would restrict the gas flow to the whole appliance. If your gas oven not getting hot or gas heating appliances causing trouble we can...May 22, 2015 | Boilers, Gas Cookers, Gas Fires, Gas Ovens, How to's, Tips & Tricks
Learning how to detect a gas leak early can save you and your family’s lives. According to the Gas Safe Register, there had been 31 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries in the last three years that resulted from gas leaks. They also said that one in every six homes they have inspected had one unsafe appliance. Gas leaks are serious and can be fatal. In addition to the deadly carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks can also cause house fires and gas explosions. Appliances that are not properly installed or maintained usually lead to a gas leak. However, if you know how to detect a gas leak early, you can leave your home before the situation gets worse. Such is the story of the gas explosion that happened in Upper Arlington, OH earlier this year. In March of this year, the police received a call around 12:46 pm from the neighbor of the home that would eventually explode in two hours. How to detect a gas leak: be wary of the following signs A rotten egg odor. Discolored or dead vegetation over or near the pipeline. A hissing, whistling or roaring sound near a gas appliance or pipeline. Dirt or debris being blown into the air. Persistent bubbles in streams, ponds or wet areas. Flames (if a leak has ignited). If you detect a gas leak, evacuate the area immediately and warn others not to enter the area. From a safe location, call the police, fire department or your local gas company. At the same time, DO NOT: turn natural gas valves on or off turn any electric switch on...Mar 25, 2015 | Gas Cookers, Gas Ovens, Tips & Tricks
Are you using a gas stove? Or perhaps planning to buy one? The stove is the center of any kitchen, and can be one of your biggest investments in your home appliances. While purchasing a new stove can get expensive – depending on the type, model, features and brand – it can last for a long time if used and maintained properly. You can also make the spend worth it by buying one that is most suited for your needs. While stoves come in electric and gas types, gas stoves are more commonly used in the UK. This is because even though gas stoves are usually more expensive than their electric counterparts, they are generally more cost efficient to use and maintain. Gas stove ranges are one of the most popular types because they combine the benefits of having a burner flame and oven for baking. (read more about troubleshooting a gas range) If you are thinking about making the purchase, the pros and cons of using a gas stove listed below may help you make that decision. PROS It is easier to precisely control the temperature to allow better culinary effect. It does not need power supply allowing you to cook – and bake, if you are using a gas range – even during a power outage. It heats up and cools down faster than electric stoves and are therefore more efficient to use. Because natural gas is inexpensive and abundantly available, natural gas stoves are less expensive to operate. Using a gas stove leaves less ambient heat to the rest of the kitchen. There is no waiting time; heat...Mar 19, 2015 | Gas Cookers, Gas Ovens, How to's, Tips & Tricks
Learning how to clean your stovetop properly will help keep your stove in good condition. Most common gas range problems can, in fact, get fixed quite easily. One example of this is when your burners don’t work. (Read more about how to deal with faulty gas rang burners here.) Typically, the main cause of faulty stove burners is build up of food and dirt that block the holes in the burner. This can easily be resolved by cleaning the stove. However, knowing how to clean you stovetop properly and safely is important. Follow our tips below on how to clean your stovetop and make sure your burners are dirt free all the time. Turn off the burners and make sure they have completely cooled off before starting. Make a soapy mixture by filling your sink with hot water and adding ample amount of liquid dishwashing soap. Remove the grates, surface burners and knobs. Soak them in the soapy mixture long enough for the grease to be easily removed. While soaking, scrape off dried food on the surface of the stove. Use a plastic knife or spatula. Metal scrapers can scratch the surface of the stove. Wipe off the dirt you scraped off using a damp cloth. Mix two parts baking soda with one part water. Use this paste and a wet rag to scrub away stubborn dirt that did not come off right away. Pour a small amount of dishwashing soap on a cloth or sponge and wet with water. Squeeze most of the water out so it doesn’t drip all over your stove. Wipe the range clean....Mar 5, 2015 | Gas Cookers, Gas Ovens, How to's, Tips & Tricks, What are we fixing today?
Troubleshooting a gas range may sound like an impossible task. However with the help of a few simple tips, you can fix the most common gas range problems by yourself in no time. Your stove / range / oven is one of the most important appliances in your home. Cooking your daily meals is one of the things your family surely appreciates and enjoys. Those special home made birthday cakes or warm casseroles in the winter are surely etched in your family’s memory forever. Your cooking appliances are even more critical to you if you use them for business. A broken stove or range is surely frustrating, especially when it happens when you are in the middle of cooking something or there is a special occasion being celebrated. Learning a few techniques in troubleshooting a gas range is the answer to this dilemma. Troubleshooting a Gas Range In fact, troubleshooting a gas range is not all that hard. You have to remember a few things though. One, you are working on a gas appliance and you must take all necessary precautions at all times to avoid accidents and risking your and your family’s safety. Second, if you are not sure about what to do, have no previous experience working on gas ranges or gas appliances, or if you don’t feel confident that you can do the job seamlessly, call for a qualified gas safe registered engineer (read more about how to check if your engineer is gas safe registered). Top / surface burner won’t light – If your stove has an electric igniter, make sure it is plugged in....