GE Stove Top Pilot Light Problem
 

We have a GE Monarch gas stove top with piezo pilot lights.
Unfortunately, the pilot lights don't work properly. Most often, the
piezo starts clicking when gas is applied but continues after the
burner has lit, which can get old. On other occassions, it doesn't
trigger at all and we need to use a lighter. Sometimes it works
normally. Sometimes one burner is normal while others trigger the
incessant clicking problem.

Does anybody know what might cause this and are there parts available
to fix something like this? The repair guys told me it was cost
prohibitive to make a repair of this type.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

John

John Mathewson wrote:
We have a GE Monarch gas stove top with piezo pilot lights.
Unfortunately, the pilot lights don't work properly. Most often, the
piezo starts clicking when gas is applied but continues after the
burner has lit, which can get old. On other occassions, it doesn't
trigger at all and we need to use a lighter. Sometimes it works
normally. Sometimes one burner is normal while others trigger the
incessant clicking problem.

Does anybody know what might cause this and are there parts available
to fix something like this? The repair guys told me it was cost
prohibitive to make a repair of this type.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

John

I have a like problem and I will be watching someone has an answer. For
now I am using a barbeque lighter that is out of fluid. All I need is the
spark anyway.


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Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

Hi John,

Sounds like valve switches. GE has had their share of problems
with these little switches. Usually one mounted to each burner
valve.

There are about 1/2 zillion different switches in use. Send your
model number & I'll look into it for you. You'll find it either inside
the oven door or behind the bottom broiler drawer.

God bless,

Dave Harnish
Dave's Repair Service
New Albany, PA
www.DavesRepair.com

570-363-2404

I'm a 32-year pro appliance technician, and love sharing what
I've learned - in a FREE Monthly Appliance Tips Newsletter.
(Back issues now posted here too!) www.DavesRepair.com

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We have a GE Monarch gas stove top with piezo pilot lights.
Unfortunately, the pilot lights don't work properly. Most often, the
piezo starts clicking when gas is applied but continues after the
burner has lit, which can get old. On other occassions, it doesn't
trigger at all and we need to use a lighter. Sometimes it works
normally. Sometimes one burner is normal while others trigger the
incessant clicking problem.

Does anybody know what might cause this and are there parts available
to fix something like this? The repair guys told me it was cost
prohibitive to make a repair of this type.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,

John

Hi Dave,

I looked up the model number: ZGU660 ES1BG GE Monarch Black Ceramic
Cooktop with 5 gas burners. The schematic diagram on the bottom shows
trigger switches for the 5 burners and an igniter control unit that
drives the piezo sparks. Something in this setup is not right -- I was
wondering if it might be a grounding problem.

Thanks for your help!

John

"Dave Harnish" wrote in message ...
Hi John,

Sounds like valve switches. GE has had their share of problems
with these little switches. Usually one mounted to each burner
valve.

There are about 1/2 zillion different switches in use. Send your
model number & I'll look into it for you. You'll find it either inside
the oven door or behind the bottom broiler drawer.

God bless,

Dave Harnish
Dave's Repair Service
New Albany, PA
www.DavesRepair.com

570-363-2404

I'm a 32-year pro appliance technician, and love sharing what
I've learned - in a FREE Monthly Appliance Tips Newsletter.
(Back issues now posted here too!) www.DavesRepair.com