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Brown Stove smells like gas
When your Brown stove smells like gas, a slight odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but it should disappear quickly. A persistent stove smells like gas or oven smells like gas problem is most likely caused by a damaged range/stove/oven valve or a leaking gas tube connection. You can check connection points with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or dish soap mixed with water, but shut off the gas supply immediately if the solution bubbles or you suspect a leak. Next, the range/stove/oven gas valve assembly or safety valve may be damaged and should be inspected by a certified technician. A failing oven igniter is another possibility if the oven burner takes longer than 90 seconds to light while the gas smell continues. A damaged surface burner valve can also cause a gas smell from the stove. If your gas oven smells when it is not in use, or the rotten-egg odor persists, leave the area, ventilate it if safe, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Brown gas range, stove, or oven.
01 - Brown 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 - Brown 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 - Brown 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 - Brown 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 - Brown 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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