Kitchen Gas Appliances - Gas Range Top Burner Delay
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MikeG57
03-15-05, 03:08 PM
Gas Range Top Burner Delayed Ignition
This is a natural gas GE XL44 that was purchased about 5 years ago. It has sealed burners and all of them act exactly the same. I do not know how long the problem has been going on because I used to rent out this apartment and recently I moved in.
The Problem:
When initially trying to turn on any of the four burners it takes about 30 seconds until I can hear/smell the gas, then it ignites. The ignitors appear to be working fine with a couple of sparks per second. It is just a lot of clicking before I get any action.
When a burner is ignited the flame sometimes increases “mid boil” .
Turning the burner off and re-igniting is not a problem unless you wait about 20 minutes and then you are back to square 1.
If any of the burners is already going turning on a subsequent burner is not a problem.
I don’t know if I am losing pressure or what, I don’t smell gas leaking.
I don’t believe that the ports on the burner heads are clogged, because it re-ignites so easily.
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
This is a natural gas GE XL44 that was purchased about 5 years ago. It has sealed burners and all of them act exactly the same. I do not know how long the problem has been going on because I used to rent out this apartment and recently I moved in.
The Problem:
When initially trying to turn on any of the four burners it takes about 30 seconds until I can hear/smell the gas, then it ignites. The ignitors appear to be working fine with a couple of sparks per second. It is just a lot of clicking before I get any action.
When a burner is ignited the flame sometimes increases “mid boil” .
Turning the burner off and re-igniting is not a problem unless you wait about 20 minutes and then you are back to square 1.
If any of the burners is already going turning on a subsequent burner is not a problem.
I don’t know if I am losing pressure or what, I don’t smell gas leaking.
I don’t believe that the ports on the burner heads are clogged, because it re-ignites so easily.
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Mike
Sharp Advice
03-15-05, 06:55 PM
Hello Mike and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances topic.
Based upon the problem description, may be the appliances gas regulators inability to manage gas flow at start up. Or the gas supply regulator, at the meter is building up too much pressure when little or no gas is used.
Contact the gas supplied first. Have them do a static and flow pressure test at the meter. Nat gas pressure may be building up beyond 10 inches of water column pressure frocing the appliance regulator to slightly lock up.
You should not attempt any checks or repairs at the company equipment. Regardless if the fuel is natural gas or propane. Contact the supplier first. If the pressure at the gas meter is okay, than suspect the regulator on the appliance, etc.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Site Links: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available online.
General Electric Appliance Home Page:
http://www.ge.com
Advertisers & Sponsors Web Sites:
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
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Based upon the problem description, may be the appliances gas regulators inability to manage gas flow at start up. Or the gas supply regulator, at the meter is building up too much pressure when little or no gas is used.
Contact the gas supplied first. Have them do a static and flow pressure test at the meter. Nat gas pressure may be building up beyond 10 inches of water column pressure frocing the appliance regulator to slightly lock up.
You should not attempt any checks or repairs at the company equipment. Regardless if the fuel is natural gas or propane. Contact the supplier first. If the pressure at the gas meter is okay, than suspect the regulator on the appliance, etc.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Site Links: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available online.
General Electric Appliance Home Page:
http://www.ge.com
Advertisers & Sponsors Web Sites:
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics and Repair Technician.
Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."