Why does my hot surface ignitor keep breaking?

High Voltage Applying 120 volts to that HSI will cause it break, and sometimes almost immediately. Having too low of voltage may not let the igniter burn hot enough.

What should I do if my oven igniter is not working?

Visually inspect your igniter to see if it sparks properly. After verifying that you have disconnected the gas supply, press the ignition button on your stove while looking for sparks coming off the igniter. If you are unable to see sparks, you will need a replacement oven burner igniter.

Where is the igniter on a gas range?

While the location varies between models, the hot surface igniter is usually found near the oven burners, you may need to remove the bottom panel in order to access it. Using a small needle, clean the pilot hole where the gas passes through. Remove any dirt, debris, or gunk that may be blocking the gas flow.

How does a hot surface igniter work in a gas oven?

The hot surface igniter is used in modern gas oven burners to open the gas valve and to ignite the gas. As the igniter draws electric current it will heat to a high temperature and glow, as well as cause the bi-metal in the oven safety valve to warp and open the valve releasing the gas to be ignited. This sequence normally takes about a minute.

What does it mean when your furnace igniter is not working?

Repeated clicking in small intervals usually means your igniter is not coming on and working. The only simply remedy for this that anyone can do is to very gently reach in and clean the igniter and the area around it. We can’t emphasize ‘gently’ enough because the igniter tip is very fragile.

What happens when an ignitor goes bad in a furnace?

Instead, these ignitors heat up and touch the surface of the gas to heat the air blowing from the furnace. No matter which type of ignitor is in your furnace, this chain of events lights your heater so that it blows hot air. Don’t worry—an ignitor that goes bad is common for most furnaces.