Gas range won't work after a power outage

Symptoms

• Burners and oven won't ignite when there's no power
• Display and clock are blank
• Manual lighting with a match may still work on very old models without electric ignition
• Everything returns to normal once power is restored

Likely causes

• CommonNo household power reaching the range's ignitersMost modern gas ranges use electric spark or hot-surface igniters that require power.
• PossibleBreaker not reset after power returnsSometimes a breaker trips during an outage's power surge and needs manual resetting.
• PossibleControl board needs a reset after a power surgeSome boards get confused by irregular power and need a restart.
• Less commonActual gas supply interruptionIf the outage was tied to a larger utility event, gas supply itself could also be affected, which is separate from the range.

What to do

1. Confirm whether your home's power has actually been restored by checking other outlets or lights.
2. Check the breaker for the range and reset it if tripped.
3. If power is confirmed on but the range still won't ignite, unplug it for about a minute and plug it back in to reset the control board.
4. Try lighting a burner again; a hot-surface or spark igniter should respond once power is confirmed present.
5. If your range is old enough to have a standing pilot, it doesn't need power for burners, but the oven may still need electricity for its safety valve on some models.
6. If the range still won't work with confirmed power, treat it as a normal ignition issue and check the relevant guide (igniter, valve, etc.).

When to call a pro

If power is confirmed but the range still won't ignite after a reset, an appliance technician can check the igniter and control board.

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