"Russell" wrote

I can haul it into town for a once over in a shop for free but it is a
heavy
slug.
The $120 is for TWO hours of travel time, if the tech has to come to me.
I know I need an igniter, but I'm not going to buy one if I also need the
valve
in the oven.
Together they are too costly.
A new stove is $800 plus.

If you don't use it much, don't spend too much.
Sear's has two standard clean models for $300
8 more for $400 or less.
Self clean models are $600 and up.