The oven worked fine the first day and the next day, I was smelling gas while the oven was on. Some explosive combustion each time the gas ignites. This was quite unusual. The whole house was saturated with the gas smell that I opened my doors.
I had my old Ignitor and decided to try it on. I removed the new one, put back my old one that came with the unit back in I turned the oven on, and quietly, it came on without any gas smell or explosive noise.. Thank you guys and pray always! It was used and we got it for a really low price. When we use the oven, it smells very strong all the time of burnt gas exhaust.
I always try to vent my garage but last time I used it even the food tasted like propane exhaust. My husband says these are made for kitchens and that is normal and safe. I disagree a lot and today I only vented it a little by lifting the garage door about 6 inches and when I walked out my eyes started burning. I opened the garage door more now, but I just really want to know if this is normal or if this is more unsafe that we both realize.
Hard to say.. But these ovens are designed to use with hood fans, if needed to ventilate. In your case, all burnt gas going inside the garage. Any thoughts? Since I replaced the lower ignitor, the house smells like gas when the oven is used. If you are outside and walk back in, the smell is very noticeable.
Is it possible the new ignitor witch is in the proper position is still causing it? There was no smell with old ignitor. Burner is clear and both burners light at about 50 seconds. I have this same issue with my Jenn Air. Replaced the igniter, but the smell continue s. Had the plumber check, no leaks. I have an LG stove, When I turn the gas burner on I can sometimes smell gas even though the flame is burning.
I also sometimes smell gas when the oven is on, as well as a loud puffing sound whenever the oven reignites during the baking process. I recommend you to call a technician to replace oven ignitor or if you handy, you can do it by yourself. Hi Gene, we replaced a weak igniter and a gas valve but when we use the oven, no smell with preheating, but when oven triea to maintain heat after it reaches tempurature, it smells of gas.
Any idea what else could be wrong? Just wondering who replaced gas valve? You or somebody else? Did you follow all precautions procedures? Eugene seems to blame everything on a weak ignitor. In much the same manner that carbon monoxide can kill by preventing the body from absorbing oxygen, natural gas or LP gas in the air at high concentrations can have the same effect. Without gas accumulating, there can be no explosion. However just because explosions of modern gas stoves are rare doesn't mean it's entirely possible.
When a stove fails to light for over an hour, that's when there is a possibility that the room fills with gas.
If left unseen this could potentially cause an explosion. In its natural state, natural gas is actually odorless. That's why utility companies inject a substance called mercaptan, which emits an odor that smells like sulfur or rotten eggs.
If there's a very strong smell , you could have a substantial natural gas leak. How long does it take for gas to dissipate in the line? About 5 minutes is plenty.
Just make sure to read up on how many threads the gas lines should be. Average Costs. The gas company will respond to you immediately and at no charge. Their job is to make sure you're safe. The price to fix the leak depends on the type of leak and your geographic location. It is normal to smell a little gas when you first turn the oven on. This is caused by a small amount of gas that is released before it is ignited.
The smell should go away after a few minutes. When installed and used correctly, natural gas is safe and convenient. But gas leaks can occur. These leaks can lead to physical symptoms and, in some cases, the gas can cause carbon monoxide poisoning in people and animals. It is highly flammable, and gas leaks increase the risk of fire and explosion.
Safety note: If you smell gas , but didn't leave the stove on, you may have a gas leak, which is very serious! First, get everyone out of your house immediately and report the leak to your local gas company. Even a small flame or spark can ignite the gas in your home. So, avoid anything that creates a flame. So in the case of a potential gas leak , your single best detector is your own nose.
You can supplement your power of smell with a natural gas alarm, many of which will also test for propane and carbon monoxide. DON'T smoke, or light a match, candle or other flame. How to tell if your symptoms are due to a gas leak headache. Electric stoves are generally safer for households. The best practice is to clean the oven as soon as the food gets ready and the oven cools down. This will simply eliminate the chances of smell.
Some ovens are designed the self-cleaning function, so you can use that feature to ensure optimal cleaning. With the self-cleaning feature, you must remove the accessories and racks. As far as spot cleaning is concerned, you need to use specialized oven cleaners. As for the exterior sides, you can simply use a soapy water solution and a fiber cloth to clean up everything. The gas leakage is actually very dangerous and you need to switch off the oven right away.
Once the oven is switched off, open up all the windows for proper ventilation. Now, call the gas supplier because they will be able to fix the gas connections in your oven. Consequently, when you switch on the preheating function, the packing materials will get hot and burn, resulting in odors. Truth be told, this is an extremely dangerous occurrence and you need to switch off the oven right away.
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