Gas hob ignition issues??

[macka09]

Hi guys

Do you bother trying to repair hobs these days or just advise to replace?

Family members hob is constantly trying to ignite.

I dont do a lot gas these days since leaving my last employer.

 

[Gasmk1]

Sounds like microswitch is stuck or have the cleaned and liquid has bridged the microswitch. Repair is sometimes more work than replacing with a new one as most have to be removed to repair also depends on make as to whether the parts are obtainable. Cheaper to unplug and use an igniter