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GE Cooktop Repair Error Code F4

Error code F4 isn't random — we verify what triggered it.

  • Appliance: GE Cooktop
  • Meaning: Touch/control input error
  • Coverage: 78734

Recent Cooktop Repair Repairs in Lakeway

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Top verified matches for GE Cooktop Repair code F4 in Lakeway.

GeorgetownJan 13, 2026VERIFIEDREPAIRED

WHIRLPOOL Repair

$274
Parts + Labor
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Issue

Appliance: Gas Cooktop Brand: Whirlpool Issue Type: Electrical Short / Ignition System Failure Customer Complaint The customer reported that the circuit breaker would trip when using the gas cooktop.

Fix

During diagnostics, it was discovered that one of the spark switches had melted, causing an electrical short. The most likely cause was liquid spillage during cooking, which penetrated the control area and damaged the spark ignition switch.

Parts:

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* Prices shown are from past completed jobs and include parts and labor. Actual repair cost varies by model, diagnosis, and part availability.

What error code F4 means on a GE cooktop

This code often points to a sensor, control, inverter, or safety-related condition.

How technicians usually fix it

A code narrows the issue but must still be tested properly before replacing anything.

Typical fix: Inspect touch interface and connectors; test/replace UI or main board as needed.

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