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Hotpoint Stove smells like gas
If your Hotpoint gas stove smells like gas, a brief odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but a persistent gas smell from the stove is a safety concern. The most likely cause is a damaged range valve or gas tube connection. Apply a non-corrosive leak detection solution, or a mixture of dish soap and water, to the connection points and watch for bubbles. If you detect a leak, shut off the gas supply immediately and contact a certified technician. A faulty gas valve assembly or safety valve can also allow gas to escape after the burner lights or while the Hotpoint gas stove is not in use. If the oven smells like gas even though the oven burner lights within about 90 seconds, the oven igniter may be failing. A damaged surface burner valve is another possible cause. A slight odor during ignition should disappear quickly, but a persistent rotten-egg odor means you should contact your gas utility right away and ventilate the area if possible. Enter your Hotpoint range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact replacement part for your appliance.
01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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