Stove repair costs $80 to $350 for most common repairs. Gas stove igniter replacement — the most frequent gas repair call — runs $100 to $180 total. Electric burner element replacement costs $80 to $150. Control board replacement is the priciest common fix on either type, landing between $200 and $350.
Most shops charge a diagnostic fee of $75 to $95, often waived if you go ahead with the repair. New stoves run $500 to $1,500 or more, so a repair under $300 almost always makes sense. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa gives you the price before any work starts, so there’s no guessing.
How much does stove repair cost?
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Gas stove igniter replacement cost
Gas stove igniter replacement runs $100 to $180 total — that’s the part ($30 to $60) plus about an hour of labor. The igniter is the most common gas stove repair call by a wide margin. If you hear clicking that won’t stop or get no spark at all when you turn the knob, the igniter is usually the problem. Salt air on Florida’s coast accelerates corrosion on igniters, so coastal homes tend to see this failure sooner than the national average.
Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa stocks igniters for most major brands, so the repair typically happens in one visit. Turn the burner off, clean around the igniter port with a soft brush first — sometimes a clogged port mimics a failed igniter and saves you the stove repair cost entirely.
Gas stove burner valve replacement cost
Burner valve replacement costs $150 to $220. If a burner won’t light even after you’ve replaced the igniter, or if the flame is uneven and adjusting the knob doesn’t fix it, the valve is the likely culprit. The valve controls gas flow to that burner, so a sticky or worn valve means you’re not getting consistent fuel delivery.
This is a job for a tech. Gas valve work involves the supply line and fittings — not a safe DIY stove repair. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa carries common valve assemblies for the brands we see most often in Tampa Bay, which cuts turnaround time significantly.
Electric burner element or coil replacement cost
Electric burner element replacement costs $80 to $150 total. The part itself is $15 to $40. If one burner on your electric stove shows a visible burn mark, doesn’t heat at all, or heats unevenly, the element is almost certainly the issue. Electric coil burners on older ranges are the easiest stove repair you can do yourself — unplug the stove, pull the old coil straight out of the socket, push the new one in. No tools needed.
Smooth-top glass cooktop elements are a different story. The glass panel has to come off, which adds labor. Electric stove repair cost for a smooth-top element usually lands at the higher end of that range. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa handles both coil and smooth-top models.
Infinite switch replacement cost (electric stoves)
Infinite switch replacement runs $100 to $175. The infinite switch is what controls burner temperature on electric stoves — it cycles power on and off to hold whatever heat level you set. When it fails, the burner either stays on one temperature regardless of the dial position or won’t shut off properly.
Electric stove repair for an infinite switch takes about an hour. The switch mounts behind the control panel, so a tech needs to pull the panel to access it. If two burners on the same stove are acting up, the switches may be different failures — or it could point to the control board instead. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa will diagnose which it is before quoting the stove repair price.
Control board replacement cost on a stove
Control board replacement is the most expensive common stove repair, running $200 to $350. The board controls multiple functions — burners, display, timers — so when it goes, the symptoms are usually broad: error codes you can’t clear, multiple burners failing at the same time, or a display that’s dead or flickering. Both gas and electric stoves have control boards, and the failure pattern looks similar on both.
Before quoting a board replacement, Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa confirms the board is actually the problem. A bad board on a stove that’s 10 years old is usually still worth fixing — a new stove at the same price point will cost $700 or more. On a stove older than 15 years, weigh the stove repair cost against replacement more carefully.
Stove repairs you can DIY
Some stove repairs are genuinely easy to do yourself. Electric coil burners are the best example — unplug the stove, grab the old burner, pull it straight out of the socket, and push the new one in. Replacement coils cost $15 to $40 at any appliance parts store. No tools, no wiring, five minutes. Drip pans are even simpler — lift out the old ones and drop in new ones.
On gas stoves, cleaning the igniter port with a straight pin or soft brush costs nothing and fixes weak or intermittent sparks more often than you’d expect. Food debris blocks the port and the igniter can’t do its job. Clear it out before assuming the igniter is dead.
But never DIY gas valve or gas line work. That’s not a stove repair — that’s a safety issue. A leak you can’t smell is possible, and the consequences aren’t worth the savings. Call a tech for anything that involves gas supply to the burner.
When stove repair is worth the cost
The 50% rule works well here. New stoves run $500 to $1,500 or more, so any stove repair under $350 is almost always worth doing — that’s well below the replacement threshold. Most of the common repairs covered above fall in that range.
Gas valve and gas line issues are a different category. Cost aside, always call a pro. There’s no safe DIY option when gas supply is involved.
Three situations where replacement makes more sense than repair: a control board replacement quote on a stove that’s 15 or more years old, multiple burners failing at the same time on an older unit (usually signals broader electrical decline), or a cracked glass cooktop. Crack repair on a glass cooktop isn’t feasible — you’d be replacing the glass surface at $300 to $600, and on an older stove that often costs more than the appliance is worth.
Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa gives you a straight answer on whether the stove repair cost makes sense before you commit to anything.
Stove repair in Tampa Bay, FL
Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa fixes gas and electric stoves same day across Tampa Bay. Igniter clicking, burner that won’t light, control board errors — Mike has seen all of it and carries the most common parts on the truck so most repairs wrap up in one visit. You get the stove repair price upfront before any work starts, not after. Call or book online today.
Common questions about stove repair cost
How much does it cost to fix a gas stove burner that won't light?
Gas stove igniter replacement runs $100 to $180 in most cases — that covers the part and about an hour of labor. If the igniter is fine but the burner still won't light, a valve replacement adds $150 to $220. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa diagnoses the right cause before quoting.
Is it worth repairing an electric stove?
Usually yes. Electric stove repair cost for most common issues — burner elements, switches, even control boards — falls between $80 and $350. New electric stoves start around $500 and go well past $1,000. Any repair under half the replacement cost is generally worth doing, especially on a stove under 12 years old.
How do I know if my stove control board is bad?
The clearest signs are error codes that won't clear, multiple burners failing at the same time, or a display that's dead or flickering. A single bad burner usually points to a simpler fix. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa confirms the board is the actual problem before recommending a replacement — control board cost at $200 to $350 isn't the first thing to assume.
How long should a stove last?
Most stoves last 13 to 15 years with normal use. Gas stoves in coastal areas — like much of Tampa Bay — can see igniter failures earlier because salt air corrodes the igniter electrode. Regular cleaning around igniter ports helps. A well-maintained stove hitting the 10-year mark is worth repairing for most common issues.
What's the difference between repairing a gas vs. electric stove?
Gas stove repair cost tends to be a bit higher because gas valve and igniter work requires more caution and parts cost more. Electric stove repair is often simpler — coil burner swaps are even DIY-friendly. Control board replacement runs similar on both types, $200 to $350. Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa handles both gas and electric stoves across Tampa Bay.