Hotpoint Gas Stove Burner Won't Turn Off — Causes

A Hotpoint gas stove burner that won't turn off is a safety issue first and a repair second — gas keeps flowing and burning with the knob in the off position. Shut the gas off at the wall before anything else, then use this guide to understand the cause.

Do this first#

A stuck-open burner is a gas hazard. Shut off the gas at the wall shutoff valve behind the stove right away, and don't run the other burners until it's fixed. The most common cause is a gas valve stem that no longer closes fully when you turn the knob to off — a repair, not a cleaning job.

Safety first#

Immediately shut off the gas at the wall shutoff valve (turn the handle perpendicular to the pipe). If you cannot reach the shutoff valve, turn off the gas at the main meter.

Do not attempt to force the control knob — this can break the valve stem and create a gas leak.

The likely culprit#

Most likely: a stuck gas valve. Grease and debris work into the valve stem over years of heat cycling, and eventually the stem sticks in the open position so the burner stays lit with the knob off. Because the valve seat wears internally, cleaning isn't a reliable fix — the gas valve gets replaced.

Ranked causes at a glance#

Working through each cause#

1. Stuck gas valve (most common)#

The valve has an internal mechanism that opens and closes as you turn the knob, and grease, debris, and heat-cycling wear let the stem stick open so gas keeps flowing. Because the valve seat itself is worn, cleaning is not a dependable repair — the valve assembly is replaced. This is a gas-carrying component, so it's a job for a technician, not a DIY clean-and-reassemble.

2. Damaged control knob or shaft (common)#

The knob connects to the valve through a D-shaped or splined shaft; if the knob's fitting strips or the shaft is damaged, turning the knob no longer rotates the valve stem and the burner stays on. The knob spins freely or feels loose. Try a new knob first — if the shaft itself is damaged, the valve assembly has to be replaced.

3. Broken valve spring (less common)#

Inside the valve, a spring helps drive it closed when you turn the knob to off. When that spring breaks, the valve can drift back open under gas pressure even after you turn it off. The spring isn't a separately serviceable part, so this also means valve replacement.

The short version#

• Stuck gas valve — most common; the stem won't seat, replace the valve.
• Damaged knob or shaft — common; try a knob first, then the valve if the shaft is damaged.
• Broken valve spring — less common; the valve drifts open, replace the valve.

What the repair usually involves#

Because all three point back to the gas valve, the fix is almost always a valve-assembly replacement — shutting off the gas, removing the burner and control assembly, fitting the correct valve, and leak-testing every joint before the burner goes back in service. On a standard freestanding gas range this typically takes about 45-90 minutes; slide-in and built-in models take longer for access.

Keeping it from coming back#

Wipe spills and grease off the control area so debris doesn't work into the valve stems, and never force a stiff knob — the moment a burner is slow to shut off or a knob feels loose, address it before the stem seizes fully.

When to call a professional#

This is a repair to hand to a technician: a stuck-open gas valve is a leak-and-fire risk, and replacing a gas valve requires proper leak-testing. Shut the gas off at the wall, keep the other burners off, and book the repair promptly. The cost is mostly the valve plus labor, and a tech confirms it before starting.

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