How much does a oven igniter replacement cost?#
An oven igniter replacement typically costs $120 to $240, with most jobs around $180. The glow-bar igniter is a modest part, and it is the most common reason a gas oven stops heating. It is far below the $650 to $3,000 of a new oven, so this is an easy repair to justify.
Oven igniter replacement cost
- What it does: the igniter lights the gas burner.
- Signs it is failing: no heat on a gas unit or a burner that glows but will not light.
- The repair job: replacing the igniter and confirming a clean light-off.
- DIY or pro: a moderate DIY job.
| What you pay for | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Part plus basic labor | $120 |
| Typical repair | $180 |
| Premium part or hard access | $240 |
| A new oven, installed | $650–$3,000 |
Against a new oven at $650–$3,000 installed, a igniter repair at $120–$240 is usually the cheaper fix — unless the oven is already old or has other faults.
Pro note: a glowing-but-not-lighting igniter is the classic weak-igniter sign a tech looks for before touching the gas valve.
Is replacing the igniter on a oven worth it?#
An igniter is worth replacing on nearly any gas oven. At $120 to $240 against $650 to $3,000 for a new one, the repair is clearly the cheaper fix, and a weak igniter is the usual cause of a gas oven that will not reach temperature.
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Oven Igniter replacement cost: FAQ#
How much does a oven igniter replacement cost?#
An oven igniter replacement costs $120 to $240, typically about $180. The igniter is an inexpensive part; the labor to reach it under the oven floor makes up the rest.
Is replacing the igniter on a oven worth it?#
Yes. At $120 to $240 versus $650 to $3,000 for a new oven, the igniter is far cheaper. It is also the most common gas-oven no-heat fix, so it is well worth doing.
What makes the igniter fail on a oven?#
Glow-bar igniters weaken and crack with age and heat cycles. As they weaken they stop drawing enough current to open the gas valve, so the oven clicks or glows but never lights or heats fully.
Can I replace a oven igniter myself?#
A careful do-it-yourselfer can manage it, since the igniter is usually two screws and a wire connector, but it involves the gas system, so many owners have a technician confirm and fit it.
How long does a oven igniter replacement take?#
An igniter replacement takes about an hour, including accessing the burner, swapping the igniter, and confirming the oven lights and holds temperature.
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