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Admiral Stove smells like gas

When your Admiral gas range smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner lights can be normal, but a persistent gas smell from the stove is not. The most likely cause is a damaged range valve or gas tube connection. Apply a non-corrosive leak detection solution, or dish soap mixed with water, around the connection points and look for bubbles, but shut off the gas supply immediately if you suspect a leak. A faulty gas valve assembly or safety valve can also allow gas to escape after ignition or while the range is not in use. If the oven smells like gas even though the oven burner lights within 90 seconds, a failing oven igniter may be the cause. A damaged surface burner valve is another possibility. If the odor is a brief smell when the burners first light and quickly disappears, it may be expected. A persistent rotten-egg odor requires immediate action: leave the area, avoid flames and electrical switches, ventilate only if safe, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician. Enter your Admiral range model number to find the exact replacement valve, safety valve, igniter, or other part for your appliance.

01 - Admiral Range/Stove/Oven Valve

While all gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners first light, a persistent smell could be the result of a damaged valve or gas tube. You can apply a non-corrosive leak detection solution, or dishsoap mixed with water, to the valve or tube connection points. The solution will bubble is a gas leak is present. If you suspect a leak is present, you should shut off the gas supply immediately until the issue can be resolved.
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02 - Admiral Range/Stove/Oven Gas Valve Assembly

All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If you still smell gas after the burner has lit, or when the range is not in use, you will need to call a certified technician to fix it.
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03 - Admiral Range/Stove/Oven Safety Valve

All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If you still smell gas after the burner has lit, or when the range is not in use, it's possible the safety valve is damaged and you should contact a certified technician to fix it.
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04 - Admiral Range/Stove/Oven Igniter

All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds, but you still smell gas, it's possible the igniter is failing.
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05 - Admiral Range/Stove/Oven Surface Burner Valve

All gas ranges will have a slight gas smell when the burners light. This is normal. The smell should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If you still smell gas after the burner has lit, or when the range is not in use, it's possible the safety burner valve is damaged and you should contact a certified technician to fix it.
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06 - Expected Gas Odor

All gas ranges will have a slight gas odor when the burners light. This is normal. The odor should go away quickly after the burner has lit. If the distinctive rotten-eggs odor associated with a gas leak is persistent, contact the utility company immediately. For safety, open a window to ventilate the area if possible.
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Could a failing oven igniter cause a gas smell?
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