Warning Signs Worth Calling In, Not Waiting Out
Gas stoves rarely fail all at once. Most problems show up first as a change in how the flame looks or behaves, and catching that change early keeps a simple repair from becoming a replacement. A gas smell near the stove is not something to wait out. Turn off the supply, open a window, and call a technician rather than trying to trace or fix a leak yourself.
- A smell of gas near the stove or connection
- A noisy, sputtering, or uneven flame
- Burner ports that are blocked or slow to light
- A flame that stays low no matter the setting
- A burner that cuts out once turned down to simmer
- A flame burning red or yellow instead of blue

