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Dacor Stove smells like gas
When your Dacor gas stove smells like gas, a persistent odor needs immediate attention. A slight gas smell when the burners first light is normal and should disappear quickly. The most likely cause of a lasting gas smell is a damaged range/stove valve or gas tube connection. You can check connection points with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water, but never use a flame. If the solution bubbles, shut off the gas supply and contact a qualified technician. A faulty gas valve assembly is another common cause, followed by a damaged safety valve or surface burner valve. If the oven burner lights within about 90 seconds but the gas smell remains, a failing oven igniter may be allowing gas to flow too long before ignition. If you smell gas when the Dacor stove is not in use, or notice a persistent rotten-egg odor, 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 valve, safety valve, igniter, or other part for your Dacor range, stove, or oven.
01 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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 - Dacor 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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