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Universal Stove smells like gas
If your stove smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner first 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, especially if you can detect bubbles at a connection when testing with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water. A faulty gas valve assembly, safety valve, or surface burner valve can also allow gas to escape after the burner lights or while the range is not in use. If the oven smells like gas even though the oven burner lights within about 90 seconds, a failing oven igniter may be the cause. Never attempt to repair a suspected gas leak yourself. Shut off the gas supply, ventilate the area if safe, avoid flames and electrical switches, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician immediately. A brief odor that disappears quickly after ignition may be expected, but a persistent rotten-egg odor requires immediate attention. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement valve, safety valve, igniter, or other part for your specific gas range, stove, or oven.
01 - Universal 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 - Universal 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 - Universal 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 - Universal 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 - Universal 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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