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Replacing an igniter on a gas hob

boardtc · 2019-12-16 23:02:52

I have a hob that is not lighting (see below). It will light with a match, not problem. A spark is not being generated by the igniter (white yoke in the circle). I cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide but still no spark. Is that a big job to fix? Do I need a specialist or can it just pop put and I put a new one in? A €90 call…

16-12-2019 11:02pm

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I have a hob that is not lighting (see below). It will light with a match, not problem. A spark is not being generated by the igniter (white yoke in the circle). I cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide but still no spark. Is that a big job to fix? Do I need a specialist or can it just pop put and I put a new one in? A €90 call out to fix an igniter is a bit nuts!

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#2 17-12-2019 4:19pm

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Gas works can only legally be carried out by an RGI (registered gas installer) for obvious reasons.

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