My Kenmore Gas Range Burner Is Not Working and Makes a Clicking Sound

Check the Gas Flow

• Make sure your stove is getting gas from the gas line. Pull out the stove and ensure the connecting gas line is securely fastened to both the stove and the incoming gas line. Also, if you smell gas while the range is clicking -- the smell is much like rotten eggs -- then the stove is receiving gas from the gas line.

Check the Connection Hose

• If you smell gas, but the burner still will not ignite, check the connecting hose for a leak. Turn off the gas valve to your stove and remove the connecting gas line. Inspect the line itself for holes or cracks, and look inside the connector's ends for worn-out seals. If the hose has any issues, replace it.

Dirty Burners

• If a pan overflows onto the burner, the ignition holes can become clogged and prevent the burner from lighting. Remove the burners from the stove top and thoroughly wash them with soapy water; and if needed, gently scrub the ignition holes with a bristle brush. Completely dry the burner before placing it back on the stove.

Bad Burner Switch

• Turn on a burner and check if the electrodes are firing. If they are, you will see a series of small bluish-white sparks around the burner. If you see the sparks, but they are intermittent, some of them are not working or you do not see the sparks at all, replace the burner switch for that surface burner. Contact a Sears appliance center to locate a technician or determine the correct part for your stove.