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Americana Stove smells like gas
When your Americana stove smells like gas, a slight odor when a burner first lights can be normal, but the smell should disappear quickly. A persistent gas smell from the stove, oven smells like gas when preheating, or gas odor while the range is off may indicate a damaged range valve or gas tube connection. Check connections with a non-corrosive leak detection solution or soapy water, but do not operate the appliance if the solution bubbles. Next, the gas valve assembly or safety valve may be leaking and should be inspected by a certified technician. If the oven burner lights within 90 seconds but the gas smell remains, a failing oven igniter may be allowing gas to flow too long. A damaged surface burner valve can also cause a gas leak. If you notice a persistent rotten-egg odor, shut off the gas supply if it is safe to do so, ventilate the area, leave the home, and contact your gas utility or a certified technician immediately. Enter your Americana range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact replacement valve, safety valve, igniter, or other part for your appliance.
01 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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 - Americana 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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