This is a gas valve that controls the flow of gas to a surface burner on a gas range or cooktop. It connects to the burner control knob and regulates the flame from high to low settings. Replace this valve if a burner will not ignite, the flame cannot be adjusted properly, you smell gas when the knob is in the off position, or the knob turns without resistance.
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Gas cooktop home inspector turned 2 valves too far and jammed them into themselves then went into lock mode Jay L. • Sammamish , WA • April 20, 2026
Replaced the 2 gas valves. Cleaned everything!
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