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Whirlpool Stove smells like gas
When your Whirlpool gas range smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but a persistent rotten-egg smell is not. The most likely cause is a damaged range/stove/oven valve or gas tube connection. Shut off the gas supply immediately if you suspect a leak, ventilate the area if possible, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician. A faulty gas valve assembly or safety valve can also cause a gas smell from the stove, especially when the range is not in use. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds but the oven smells like gas when preheating, a failing oven igniter may be allowing gas to flow too long. A damaged surface burner valve is another possible cause. Do not operate the range until a suspected leak is repaired, and never use a flame to test for leaks. If the smell disappears quickly after ignition, it may be an expected gas odor. Enter your Whirlpool range model number to find the exact replacement valve, gas valve assembly, safety valve, igniter, or surface burner valve for your appliance.
01 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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.
Highly Likely
05 - Whirlpool 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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