Cooktop Repair — quick answers
Should I keep using a cooktop that smells like gas?
No. Turn every knob off, shut the gas valve if you can reach it, open a window, and leave the burners alone. If the smell is strong, step outside and call your gas utility first, then reach us.
Why does my glass top cycle on and off?
That is usually normal. Radiant elements pulse to hold a temperature. If cycling feels wrong — long cold stretches, or heat that never returns — the infinite switch or element may be failing and needs testing.
Can a cracked glass cooktop be repaired?
Cracks in ceramic glass don't get patched. The surface panel gets replaced. Stop using the cooktop right away, since spills reaching wiring under a crack create a shock and short hazard.
Do hard water spills damage a cooktop?
They can. Mineral crust from Lubbock-area water bakes onto glass and into gas ports. That buildup blocks flame and traps heat. Cleaning helps, but stubborn scale around igniters sometimes hides a part that already gave out.
Is it worth repairing an older cooktop?
Often yes, especially with a common failure like an element, igniter, or switch. Age matters less than part availability. We tell you what we find and what it takes, then you decide the next step.
What should I have ready when I call?
Brand, rough age, and the model number if you can find it on a label underneath or in your paperwork. Then describe what happens — which burner, what sound, what smell. That detail speeds up the diagnosis.
