Stove Repairs

Stove problems we see across Cape Town

Stove faults usually affect one plate or burner at a time rather than the whole unit, which actually makes them easier to diagnose. The cause depends heavily on whether it’s an electric or gas stove.

Common faults

• One plate not heating — on electric stoves, a faulty element or its switch; on gas, a blocked burner or igniter fault.
• No ignition on gas stoves — a worn igniter or a fault in the spark module.
• Plate stuck on high or won’t turn down — a faulty control switch or thermostat, common on electric coil stoves.
• Gas smell without ignition — treat as urgent; turn off the supply and get it checked immediately.
• Uneven heating across a plate — a warped element or an element reaching end of life.
• Control knobs loose or not responding — usually a worn switch behind the control panel.

What we can help with

We test each plate or burner individually, check the switches and igniters, and explain the fault clearly before doing any work. Because a single faulty plate rarely affects the others, most stove repairs are quick and contained.

When repair makes sense

Elements, switches, and igniters are all standard replaceable parts, so stove repairs are almost always worthwhile rather than replacing the whole unit.

Cape Town service

We assess and repair electric and gas stoves for households across Cape Town, including free-standing and built-in units.

Frequently asked questions