Skip to main content
Back to Search Results
0 Comments

How to Clean Gas Burners

Featured pro:
Category: Home Improvement

Your gas stove will work best when you've got clean burners. Eric Stromer shows you how to unclog them.

Step 1
For your gas stove to work its best, you need to make sure there's no build-up on the burners. For starters, turn off the stove's gas line.

Step 2
Then, disconnect the stove's power.

Step 3
Remove the stove's grates and clean the stovetop surface.

Step 4
Lift up the cook top. Prop it open with the inside brace or remove the top altogether.

Step 5
Remove the cap and burner.

Step 6
Wash each of the burner pieces with a scrub brush in warm, soapy water. Let them dry upside down. They will need to completely dry before they are reassembled.

Step 7
Clear the burner openings by poking in a needle or straight pin to clear out any debris.

Step 8
Clean the flash tube opening.

Step 9
Clear the pilot light opening with the needle or pin. Be careful to not enlarge the opening.

Step 10
Reassemble the burner unit once it is completely dry.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

  • pin or needle
  • scrub brush

More Trade Secrets

Add a Comment

Sign in »
*0 / 3000 Character Maximum

15 Comments

Filter by:
electronwizzy

I caught Atlas Tannery maintenance of Pierce Properties Milwaukee being quite lax in this. They keep the gas valve on, clean the stove, drop the tray, blows out the pilot light, lock the vacant room, which then slowly leaks gas into the hallway. I notice the gas smell leak and complain. Thomas B Powers of Pierce Properties gets really mad about any complaint, like roof flooding into rooms, sump pump backup, plumbing leaks, etc. This slum landlord does not want to spend any money on anything. Perhaps he has vandals like this working for him. Pierce Properties also uses name Loon (Saloon?) Investments. 720 W Virginia St 53204, 2538 W National Ave 53204.

March 11 2013 at 8:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
smjr1905

I got it now...thanks for the info..really help me out...how to clean that burner properly

November 24 2011 at 8:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
smjr1905

Hi Eric..I'm trying to watch how you do it to clean gas burner...but I can't watch it...did you cancel it?

November 24 2011 at 8:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
carnageydecor

FOR TAR OR ROOF CEMENT USE WD-40 TO CLEANUP, CLEAN HANDS AND MATERIALS AND TOOLS. DOES NOT HAVE RESIDUAL ODOR OF KEROSENE. NOR THE KERO MESS. ALSO, USE FULL STRENGTH BLEACH IN A PUMP SPRAYER DIRECTLY ON POISON IVY. WATCH IT REACT IMMEDIATELY. NEXT DAY IT WILL BE SHRIVELED DEAD. GOOD FOR 2 MONTHS OR SO. ALSO SPONGE BATHE USING BLEACH IF YOU TOUCHED POISON IVY. BLEACH IS PRETTY DARN SAFE TO USE. ALSO USE BLEACH ON DECK TO KILL ANY SURFACE GROWTH OR SLIPPERY MILDEW ETC. RINSE OFF LATER. AND........DO YOU HAVE A REMEDY TO ERADICATE INVASIVE BAMBOO? HATE IT HATE IT SOOO BAD!!

November 24 2011 at 6:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Millie

For those of you who have electric starters maybe you need to watch the video over again,,UNPLUG the darn thing and you can clean it effectivly,, or tell your maids or housekeepers to do so,,not all of us have the ULTRAMODERN models so this info IS useful IF YOU WATCH the video CAREFULLY.

September 05 2011 at 7:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
skinnycat

Who trusts this guy? And, why can't they have the procedure in writing as well as on video? I like to read it step by step also.

September 04 2011 at 10:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Albert Barouh

The electric start in my gas barbecue gave up. Calle4d the company and said I had to replace it at a charge of $20.
I SAID Ok and they will mail me a new one. Hope it works.

September 04 2011 at 8:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Evelyn

Good Info.

September 04 2011 at 5:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wayetteearp

My stove has electric start. Why does it click click click but wont light on one burner, and the burner is clean?Stove is a year old.

August 15 2011 at 4:33 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Hello Jude

My stove is inset between granite countertops. I don't know where the gas is, so I guess I would need a pro for this one.

August 14 2011 at 7:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

Get our latest tips in your inbox

Latest Tweets From The Pros

  • Sabrina Soto Sabrina Soto : "We all need a splash of bad taste- it's hearty, it's healthy, it's physical. No taste is what I'm against." - Diana Vreeland
  • Sabrina Soto Sabrina Soto : Green with envy. #peonies #emerald #mohair #onset #aol http://t.co/foTF4TOznk
  • Sabrina Soto Sabrina Soto : RT @AnsonGilbert: Just wrapped our final @GMC #tradesecret shoot w/ @AOL, @SabrinaSoto, @NissaWorks @TheLauraKoski. http://t.co/tigmeRd2t1
  • Sabrina Soto Sabrina Soto : NP! High Low shoots again aug/13! RT @CrysRRich: @sabrinasoto I want to make a video for your new season but don't close on house til June.
  • Marc Forgione Marc Forgione: Quinault Salmon, Braised Turnip, Peas @ Restaurant Marc Forgione http://t.co/wxpOKp0zCg