Amana Oven: not lighting

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Amana oven not lighting? This common issue can stem from a faulty igniter, gas supply problems, or clogged burner ports, leaving you frustrated and unable to cook. Understanding the possible causes can help you troubleshoot effectively.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Amana Models

  • Air trapped in gas line after recent reconnection can prevent lighting; release air via surface burners.

Possible Causes

Faulty or weak igniter (gas ovens)

How to Identify: When the oven is turned on, the igniter fails to glow or does not reach sufficient heat to open the gas valve.

Part: Igniter

Gas supply issues (valve closed, air in line)

How to Identify: Gas supply valve not fully open, recent reconnection of gas line causing trapped air, or low/blocked flow; surface burners may help purge air. Amana official troubleshooting notes air in line can prevent oven ignition.

Part: Gas supply valve/line

Clogged burner ports

How to Identify: Debris, grease or food particles blocking the tiny holes in the burner ports can prevent gas from flowing evenly and igniting. (ApplianceGist

Part: Burner assembly

Thermocouple or safety valve malfunction

How to Identify: The safety mechanism may shut off gas if flame isn’t detected; part is dirty or faulty requiring further testing. (ApplianceGist

Part: Thermocouple/Safety valve

DIY Solutions

Check and ensure gas supply is on

Easy 5–10 minutes
  1. Locate and verify the primary gas valve and oven’s gas valve are fully open.
  2. If the unit was recently reconnected to gas, turn on a surface burner briefly to purge air from the lines.
  3. Attempt to ignite the oven again.
⚠️ Safety First: Ensure proper ventilation and no gas smell before working.

Clean burner ports and igniter area

Moderate 15–30 minutes
Tools Needed: soft brush, toothpick/needle, dry cloth
  1. Turn off gas supply and power to the oven.
  2. Remove racks and access burner area.
  3. Use a soft brush and needle to clear debris from burner ports and wipe ignition area clean.
  4. Reassemble and attempt to light oven.
⚠️ Safety First: Do not use water on igniter; ensure parts are dry before testing.

Professional Repairs

Igniter replacement

Estimated Cost: $150–$300

Gas valve or thermocouple repair/replacement

Estimated Cost: $200–$400

When to Call a Professional

Igniter still fails after cleaning and simple checks
Smell of gas or suspicion of leak
No gas flow despite valves open

Preventive Maintenance

  • Regular burner and igniter cleaning: Clogs that can prevent ignition
    Frequency: monthly

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Amana Oven not lighting?
Your Amana oven may not light due to a faulty igniter, closed gas valve, or clogged burner ports.
How do I fix Amana Oven not lighting myself?
Check the gas supply and clean the burner ports and igniter area for possible blockages.
How much does it cost to fix not lighting?
Professional repairs for a not lighting oven can range from $150 to $400, depending on the issue.
When should I call a technician for not lighting?
If DIY solutions do not resolve the issue, or if you suspect a malfunctioning gas valve or thermocouple, contact a technician.

References & Sources

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Common Issues Reported by Users

  • Igniter failure (2 mentions)
  • Gas inlet valve issue (1 mentions)

User Suggested Solutions

Analysis based on 2 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. agr6e03mms amana range - need to replace igniter
  2. Amana range AGR5844VDW clicks but won't light

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