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GE Stove smells like gas
When your GE stove 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. Shut off the gas supply immediately if you suspect a leak, and use a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water at the connection points only if it is safe to do so. Bubbles indicate escaping gas. A faulty gas valve assembly or safety valve can also cause an odor after the burner lights or while the GE range is not in use, and these repairs should be handled by a certified technician. If the oven smells like gas and the oven burner takes longer than 90 seconds to ignite, a failing oven igniter may be allowing gas to collect. A damaged surface burner valve is another possible cause. A persistent rotten-egg odor requires immediate attention from your gas utility. Open a window to ventilate the area, avoid flames and electrical switches, and leave if necessary. Enter your GE model number to find the exact replacement part for your range, stove, or oven.
01 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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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