Fixing common problems and getting the most from your gas.
When a gas cooker suddenly starts making a whistling or high-pitched sound, it is natural to wonder whether something is wrong with the gas supply. Sometimes the cause is as simple as a burner cap that is not sitting correctly. Other times, the sound comes with a change in the flame and deserves a closer…
A weak gas cooker flame can make cooking frustrating. Food takes longer to cook, and the flame may look much smaller than it normally does. That does not always mean your gas is finished. A dirty burner, a misplaced burner cap, a regulator problem or a gas-supply issue can also reduce the flame. The key…
A gas cooker flame should normally stay steady once the burner is lit. If the flame keeps going out, especially when you turn the heat down, there is usually a reason worth checking. The cause may be something simple, such as a wet or poorly positioned burner cap. It can also point to an ignition,…
A gas burner should normally produce a steady, even flame. So when you hear a sudden pop, click or small bang while cooking, it is understandable to wonder whether something is wrong. Sometimes a popping sound comes from a dirty or poorly positioned burner. In other cases, it can point to a problem with the…
You turn on your cooker expecting a steady blue flame, but instead you see yellow or orange flames dancing around the burner. It is easy to wonder whether the gas itself is the problem or whether something is wrong with the cooker. A yellow gas flame is worth paying attention to. On a normally operating…
Gas oven not heating properly? Common causes from a dirty burner to a worn door seal or drifting thermostat, with simple fixes for each.
Why does your gas smell? What to do the moment you notice it, the common causes from a worn hose to a loose regulator, and how to find a leak safely.
Gas burner won’t light? The usual causes, from no gas and a wet burner to a dead igniter, with simple fixes to get you cooking again fast.
Is your cooking gas finishing fast? The real reasons, from leaks and high flames to short weight, plus simple ways to make every refill last longer.
Common cooking gas problems solved: why your burner will not light, the flame is yellow or weak, you smell gas, or the gas finishes fast, and how to fix each one safely.