My electric stove burner isn't heating — what causes that?

The common causes are a burnt-out element, a worn burner socket, or a failed infinite switch. With an old coil-style burner, it can be as simple as reseating the coil; when it isn't, we'll locate the part quickly.

Why won't my gas cooktop burner ignite?

It's usually clogged igniter ports, a weak or failed spark igniter, or a gas-supply issue. Cleaning the burner cap sometimes clears it; when it doesn't, a Howard County tech will replace the igniter or spark module.

My gas cooktop clicks constantly — what's going on?

It's typically moisture or food under a burner cap, a crooked cap, or a failing spark module. Try drying and reseating the cap first; if the clicking continues, the igniter switch is usually the culprit, and a Howard County tech can swap it out.

Can a cracked glass cooktop be repaired?

Usually, yes. The glass surface can often be swapped out by itself rather than replacing the entire cooktop, and we'll let you know whether that makes financial sense for your model.

How many years should a cooktop last?

A stove or cooktop typically lasts 13 to 15 years. A newer one with a single failed part is worth repairing, but past 15 — or with a cracked top and failing burners — replacement usually makes more sense.

How fast can you send a tech to Howard County?

Most Howard County jobs schedule one to two days out. You'll hear from your technician with an arrival time before they head your way, so there's no waiting around.

Do you charge for the service visit?

Yes — a brand-based service fee covers coming out and diagnosing the problem. The repair itself is priced separately, and nothing happens until you give the okay.

Do your stove and cooktop repairs come with a guarantee?

We back every stove and cooktop repair for 90 days. If the same issue returns in that time, a tech comes back and fixes it at no charge.

What stove and cooktop brands can you repair?

We handle over 50 brands — including GE, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Bosch, Samsung, LG, and the premium cooking brands Wolf, Thermador, and Viking — across gas, electric, and induction cooktops. We use factory-authorized parts and service yours no matter where you bought it. The only exception is warranty work, which we reserve for appliances we sold.

How do you coordinate a repair at my rental property?

We coordinate with the landlord or property manager before scheduling, take a card on file, and pre-charge the service charge with a $350 pre-authorization so on-site repairs under $350 can be approved even if you're unreachable. Should no one be there to grant access at the scheduled time, a second service charge covers the return trip.

Stove & Cooktop Repair In Columbia, MD & Across Howard County

Get Your Kitchen Cooking Again

A dead stovetop means another night of takeout. Take back your kitchen, and schedule a repair with Landers. We'll pinpoint the cause, service it, and back it for 90 days.

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Stove & Cooktop Repair Problems

The Cooktop Problems Columbia Calls Us For

Burner won't heat or light

It's typically the element or infinite switch on electric, or the igniter or spark module on gas.

Burner won't adjust

When the heat won't adjust, it's typically due to a bad infinite switch or surface control.

Gas smell

Leave the house and call your utility first. The cause is often a clogged igniter, a weak spark module, or the gas valve.

Induction won't power on

When a burner won't recognize a compatible pan, a failing induction coil or control board is to blame.

Cracked/scratched glass cooktop

A broken glass cooktop surface is often replaceable on its own, so you can skip the cost of a whole new unit.

Clicking that won't stop

The cause is often a burner cap with moisture or food under it, a stuck spark module, or a wiring problem.

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Repair or Replace

Is Your Cooktop Worth Fixing?

For gas, electric, and induction cooktop repair across Columbia and Howard County, we fix what's worth fixing and tell you honestly when it's time for a new one.

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Repair it

Under 12 years old
A single element, igniter, switch, or spark module fails
No string of recent repairs
Repair runs less than half the cost of a comparable new unit

A Landers technician replaces a broken stove with a new one in Baltimore, MD.

Replace it

It's over 15 years old
A cracked glass top with failing burners, or several parts failing
You've repaired it more than once lately
You're upgrading to gas, induction, or a higher-end brand

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The Repair Process

From Call to Cooking in Four Steps

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Step 1

Reach out an explain the issue with your stove

Step 2

Our techs diagnose the problem

Step 3

We explain your repair vs. replace options

Step 4

We get your kitchen cooking again

Reviews

Why Columbia Calls Landers for Cooktop Repair

These neighbors expected another repair-company runaround. Here's what changed when they called us:

As always, the service technicians from Lander’s are a cut above. Steve diagnosed the issue right away, opened up his tool kit worked magic on our stove, top burners, and we are good to go. I also appreciate how Landers‘s cuts to the chase and tells you what you’re working with in an appliance, what the issues are, discussing how much money you want to put into the appliance, and or when you should consider replacing it. That’s perfect service.

Mark C.

We have a 15 year old Viking Range. Only 2 of the 6 burners worked and the oven took 30 minutes to fire up. Bill, our service man, diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts and now our range works like new.