Cooktops come in three very different technologies, and a good repair depends on knowing which one is in front of you. A gas cooktop is about ignition and gas flow, an induction cooktop is about coils and power boards, and a radiant electric cooktop is about elements and infinite switches. We service all three across the luxury brands in West Chester kitchens, from a Wolf gas cooktop with a stubborn burner to a Gaggenau induction unit throwing an error code.
What We Fix
- Gas cooktops with burners that will not light or keep clicking
- Induction cooktops with dead zones or fault codes
- Radiant electric cooktops with elements that will not heat
- Cracked ceramic glass surfaces on glass-top units
- Spark modules, igniter switches, and gas valves
- Induction coils, power boards, and touch controls
Common Problems
- One zone or burner dead while the rest work.
- Induction not recognizing cookware or flashing an error.
- Gas burner clicks continuously or will not light.
- Touch controls unresponsive on a glass top.
- Fault code shutting down the cooktop.
Typical Causes
On induction the usual failures are a coil or the power board for a single zone, so a dead zone with the others working isolates the fault. On gas the causes are moisture around an igniter, a misseated burner cap, a failed spark module, or a gas valve. On radiant electric it is the element or the infinite switch. A cracked glass surface is both a cause and a warning, since moisture reaching the boards underneath leads to further faults.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Our Fix |
|---|---|---|
| One induction zone dead | Induction coil or zone power board | Test zone, replace coil or board |
| Pan not recognized | Non-magnetic cookware or coil fault | Confirm cookware, test coil and board |
| Gas burner clicks | Moisture, cap, or spark module | Dry and reseat, replace module if needed |
| Electric zone will not heat | Element or infinite switch | Test and replace element or switch |
| Cracked glass top | Impact or thermal shock | Replace ceramic glass panel |
Safety: take a cracked glass cooktop out of use until it is repaired. Water or spills reaching the wiring below can create a shock hazard and additional damage.
Brands We Service
We repair cooktops from Wolf, Thermador, Gaggenau, Miele, Bosch, Viking, Dacor, and Jenn-Air. See all brands.
Cooktop Zone or Burner Out?
Book a technician for prompt service. Diagnostic and travel fees, if applicable, are confirmed before the appointment and before repair approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Does My Induction Cooktop Not Recognize My Pan?
Induction only works with magnetic cookware, so a pan that is not ferrous will not heat and the zone may flash. If magnetic cookware also fails to be recognized, the cause is usually a failed induction coil or the power board for that zone. We test each zone and its board.
Why Do My Gas Cooktop Burners Keep Clicking?
Continuous clicking after a burner lights usually means moisture around the igniter or a burner cap seated wrong. If clicking continues with no flame, the igniter switch or spark module is at fault. We dry and reseat the burner, then test the ignition circuit.
Can You Replace a Cracked Glass Cooktop Surface?
Yes, on induction and radiant glass cooktops we replace the ceramic glass top when a model-specific panel is available. A cracked surface should be taken out of service, since moisture reaching the electronics below can cause further faults.
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