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Montgomery Wards Stove smells like gas
If your Montgomery Wards stove smells like gas, take the odor seriously. A slight gas smell when a gas range burner first lights can be normal, but the smell should disappear quickly. A persistent stove smells like gas problem, gas smell from stove, or oven smells like gas when the range is off may indicate a damaged range valve or gas tube connection. Check connections only with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water, and look for bubbles. If you suspect a leak, shut off the gas supply, ventilate the area if possible, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician immediately. The most likely failed parts are the range gas valve assembly, safety valve, oven igniter, or surface burner valve. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds but the gas odor continues, the igniter may be failing and allowing gas to build up before ignition. Do not operate the range until the cause is corrected. Enter your model number to find the exact Montgomery Wards replacement part for your gas range, stove, or oven.
01 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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.
Highly Likely
03 - Montgomery Wards 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.
Highly Likely
04 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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.
Highly Likely
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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