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You turn on your oven… the igniter starts glowing bright orange or red… but there’s no flame. No heat. Just waiting.

Sounds familiar? This is one of the most confusing gas oven problems, because the igniter looks like it’s working.

How a Gas Oven Ignition System Works

Here’s what should happen:

You turn the oven on

The igniter starts heating up

It draws enough electrical current (amps)

The gas valve opens

Gas ignites → flame starts 🔥

If any step fails, your oven won’t heat, even if the igniter glows.

The #1 Problem (90% of Cases): Weak Igniter

Most of the time, the igniter is weak, not dead.

✔ It glows, but not hot enough ✔ It doesn’t pull enough amps ✔ Gas valve never opens

Healthy igniter: bright yellow-white Failing igniter: dull orange or red

How to Confirm:

Takes more than 60–90 seconds to light (or never lights)

Glow is dim (not bright white)

Amp reading is too low

Second Possible Issue: Safety (Gas) Valve

If the igniter is working properly but still no flame, the issue may be the gas valve.

Signs:

Igniter glows but burner never lights

Oven works inconsistently

Older oven (8–12+ years)

👉 If the valve has no electrical continuity → it needs replacement.

Could It Be the Control Board?

Less common, but possible.

Watch for:

Intermittent igniter behavior

Error codes

Multiple oven functions failing

⚠️ Always rule out the igniter first — control boards are expensive.

Quick Diagnosis Table

Dull orange glow → Weak igniter

Bright glow, no flame → Gas valve issue

Intermittent glow → Control board/wiring

No glow → Dead igniter or no power

Broiler works, bake doesn’t → Bake valve issue

Safety First

Unplug the oven

Turn off gas supply

Let the oven cool completely

Smell gas? Leave immediately and call your provider

Final Thoughts

In most cases, this issue is a quick and affordable fix. Replacing a weak igniter can get your oven back up and running in under 30 minutes.

If you're dealing with this problem, don’t ignore it, it won’t fix itself, and it usually gets worse over time.

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