GE Gas Burner Won’t Ignite: Safe Checks and the Gas-Odor Boundary
A burner may click without lighting because a cap is wet or mis-seated, but persistent unburned gas odor changes the situation immediately.…
About
Biography
Michael Reeves is the content specialist behind this site's appliance guides. Michael researches common GE appliance faults, translates technical service information into plain language, and works with experienced technicians to keep safety guidance accurate.nnThe goal is simple: help homeowners understand what's happening with their appliance and what's safe to check before a professional visit.
How we work
Editorial responsibilities & review approach
Writes appliance guides and error-code explanations, coordinates technical review with experienced technicians, and updates content when guidance or products change.
Content is prepared for clarity and safety, checked against appliance documentation, and updated when guidance or products change. Readers can report a correction through our contact page.
Writing
Recent articles
GE Dishwasher Leak Detected: Protect the Floor and Electrical Area First
A leak-detected message or visible water under a dishwasher should be treated as a containment problem before it becomes a parts problem.…
GE Microwave Runs but Does Not Heat: External Checks Before High-Voltage Service
A microwave can light, run the fan, and turn the tray while failing to heat. That symptom can involve door sensing, controls,…
Diagnostics
Error-code guides
GE Washer DE Error Code
DE — Main electronic-control-board failure
GE Refrigerator dE Error Code
dE — Defrost system did not operate properly in the previous 24 hours
GE Range Probe Error Code
Probe — Temperature probe open or unplugged
Technical review
Recently reviewed content
GE GFE28GYNFS French Door Refrigerator
French-door GFE28GYNFS model reference for cooling, frost, and dispenser diagnostics.
GE GDT665SSNSS Dishwasher
Built-in GDT665SSNSS dishwasher reference for drain, cleaning, and panel faults.
GE GTW840CPNDG Top-Load Washer
Top-load GTW840CPNDG washer reference for drain, spin, and lid-lock service.
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