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Cooktop Burner Won't Stay Lit in Austin, TX

When a burner lights then goes out, we focus on flame sensing and flame-safety response — different from weak continuous flame or a total no-ignition failure.

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Serving Austin ZIPs: 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78745, 78758, 78759, 78729, 78748
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Burner Won't Stay Lit — Flame Sensing and Safety Shutdown

A burner that ignites briefly then extinguishes often points to flame-sensing or flame-safety systems, poor flame contact at the sensor, burner misalignment, or unstable supply at light-off.

Typical symptoms

Flame appears, then shuts off within seconds
Repeated light attempts needed to keep a burner going
One burner drops out while others stay lit
Clicking continues after a brief flame

Common causes we verify

Flame sensor / thermocouple not proving flame (where equipped)
Burner head or cap alignment moving the flame away from the sensor
Weak initial flame that fails flame-safety checks
Ignition/supply instability at startup
Valve or control logic dropping gas after failed proof of flame

How We Diagnose Burners That Will Not Stay Lit

We watch ignition-to-run transition and flame-sensing contact, not just whether a spark occurs.

Ignition-to-run observation

We time how long flame holds and whether shutdown looks like a safety response.

Sensor and flame position

Misalignment that leaves the sensor in cool air is a frequent root cause.

Burner geometry

Caps and heads are reseated and inspected before replacing safety components.

Supply stability at light-off

Unstable delivery can extinguish a new flame even when steady cooking later looks fine on other burners.

Repair Approach When Flame Will Not Hold

Alignment and sensing-path repairs are common. Valve or control work is quoted after flame-proof behavior is confirmed (typical labor $120-$240, parts extra).

Safe homeowner checks: after cool-down, reseat the burner cap squarely. Do not bypass flame-safety devices.

Burner Won't Stay Lit FAQ

Questions when flame lights then drops out.

How is this different from won't ignite?

Won't ignite means little or no successful light-off. Won't stay lit means flame appears, then safety or supply conditions drop it.

Can a dirty burner cause shutdowns?

Yes. Debris and poor cap seating can keep the flame from proving correctly to the safety system.

Is it safe to keep relighting?

Repeated failed light attempts can release unburned gas. Stop and book diagnosis if the burner will not hold.

Does the $39 diagnostic apply toward repair?

Yes, it applies toward the repair total if you proceed.