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Gas Stove Burner Won't Turn Off

The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Gas stove burner won't turn off are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.

Most Frequent Causes for Gas stove burner won't turn off

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Cause 1Valve

A stove burner that won't turn off could be caused by a faulty burner valve that is unable to close. Try removing the control knob and turning the valve stem by hand. If the stem will not rotate, or the burner stays on in the off position, the valve is likely defective and should be replaced.

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Cause 2Surface Burner Valve

A stove burner that won't turn off could be caused by a faulty surface burner valve that is unable to close. Try removing the control knob and turning the valve stem by hand. If the stem will not rotate, or the burner stays on in the off position, the valve is likely defective and should be replaced.

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Cause 3Control Knob

If the burner control knob is cracked or broken it may not be turning the gas valve stem. Inspect the knob for any damage and replace if necessary.

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Cause 4Knob

If the burner knob is cracked or broken it may not be turning the gas valve stem. Inspect the knob for any damage and replace if necessary.

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