Gas Oven Igniter Replacement Cost
Gas oven takes forever to light, clicks or glows without lighting, heats intermittently, or won’t hold temperature. The silicon carbide glow bar weakens gradually, ovens limp along for months before it fails completely.
Gas Oven Igniter Replacement Cost runs $150 to $300 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $30 to $80, labor $110 to $220, about 45 to 75 minutes on site.
- Priciest fix is the safety valve failed, up to $350.
- 0 of 2 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is pro.
- Repair, the definitive fix for most gas oven complaints, and gas ranges last 15 to 20 years.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Igniter aged out
A weak igniter glows orange but can’t draw the amps that hold the safety valve open. Techs confirm with a current reading in minutes.
Safety valve failed
Rarer, checked after the igniter tests good.
Repair or replace?
Repair, the definitive fix for most gas oven complaints, and gas ranges last 15 to 20 years. Because it’s a gas appliance, we recommend professional installation unless you’re confident with gas work.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Guide U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Carbon monoxide risk from gas cooking and heating appliances.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every oven & range is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
Why does my gas oven take 15 minutes to light?
That’s the weak igniter death spiral. It eventually pulls enough current to open the valve, but later and later each month. Replace it before "eventually" becomes "never".
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