Samsung Gas Stove Keeps Clicking [Here’s Why and How to Fix It]

Click, click, click. 

Every time you turn a knob on your Samsung gas stove, you’ll hear that familiar clicking sound before the burner ignites. 

If the clicking continues after a burner is lit or turned off, it is no longer a normal part of your stove’s operations. Although it’s most likely not serious, it is a problem that you need to address to keep your stove in tip-top shape.

Not to worry, the fixes are quick and easy. Even without professional help, you can finish in under 20 minutes by following our guide carefully.

Let’s get right into it.

Why is my Samsung gas stove clicking?

A Samsung gas stove clicks because of the spark electrode that activates when you turn a knob. 

If you hear clicking after a burner is lit, the electrode is trying to ignite the burner even though there’s no need to. It could be caused by poor alignment of burner caps, dirt build-up, or moisture.

How to Fix Samsung Gas Stove That Keeps Clicking

You can fix a Samsung gas stove that keeps clicking by cleaning dirt build-up and excess moisture on the burners and knobs. Then, reinstall all the parts to their correct positions.

If none of these fixes work, the ignition switches might have permanently shorted. Replace them to stop the clicking.

Learn about the common causes of a Samsung gas stove igniter that keeps clicking and how to fix the issue. We have step-by-step instructions to help you get your stove in tip-top shape again.

Causes	Solutions
Poor Alignment of Burner Caps	• Turn off the burners, and unplug the stove. If the burners are hot, give them enough time to cool down. • Remove the grates on the stove and set them aside. • Check all of the burner caps if they are locked in place. If a cap looks skewed or slides off easily with your touch, pull it off. • Align the cap with the posts on the center of the burner to lock it in place. • Try moving the cap with your hand to check if it is secure. • Turn the knob to ignite the burner, and check if the clicking noises recur.
Dirt Build-Up on the Burner Caps and Heads	• Turn off the burners and unplug the gas stove. Give your unit enough time to cool down before cleaning it. • Take off the grates and set them aside. Then, remove the burner caps and heads.  • Wash them in hot soapy water, and rinse them off in running water. • Use a stiff brush or a plastic scouring pad to remove hardened food residue. • Unclog the small holes using a pin or needle. • Wipe the burner bases with a damp soft cloth. Make sure water doesn’t get into the burner bases and gas orifices. • Wipe all of the parts with a dry cloth. Or, let them air dry before reinstalling them in their correct positions.  • Refer to your user manual if you forget which part goes where. Turn on the burners and check if the clicking stops.
Dirt Build-Up on the Knobs and Controls	• Turn off all the burners and unplug the gas stove. • Pull off the knobs from the control valve stems. Wash them in warm, soapy water, and rinse them in running water. • Wipe the knobs with a dry, soft cloth. Then, let them air dry to remove residual moisture. • Clean the stainless steel surface behind the knobs using a damp cloth, and wipe it dry. • Reinstall the knobs in their correct control valve stems once they are fully dry.  • Keep them in the OFF position. • Turn on a burner and check if the clicking stops.
Excess Moisture in the Ignition Switches	• Unplug the stove from its power source. Then, let the switches dry out. • Plug in the stove after a few minutes and check if the clicking stops. If it doesn’t, give the switches a long time to air dry. • If it still doesn’t stop after several hours, replace the switches.
Faulty Ignition Switch	• Unplug the stove and turn off the gas supply. Then, move it around to have more working space. • Remove burner grates and caps and set them aside. Then, unmount the burner base.  • Disconnect the spark wire from the surface igniter.  • Pull out the knobs from their control valve stems. • Open the oven door and remove the screws on the control panel. Lift the panel to release it. • Unmount the cooktop, and disconnect the wire retainer and harness. • Unplug the wires from the spark module, and cut the zip ties securing the spark switch wires. • Pull out each switch from the valve stem, and remove the entire ignition switch assembly. • Get the replacement part and install each switch to the correct valve stem.  • Reconnect the wires to the spark module. Secure the spark switch wires using new zip ties. • Place the wire harness on the control panel, and reconnect the wire connector. • Reinstall the cooktop. Make sure the spark electrode wires are visible and accessible before securing the cooktop. • Reinstall the control panel. Realign the knobs on their respective stems. • Secure the orifice holders to the top of the stove. Reinstall the burner bases, caps, and grates. • Turn the gas and power back on. Finally, check if the clicking stops.

Poor Alignment of Burner Caps

A burner cap that is out of alignment can cause clicking noises in your Samsung gas stove. You can confirm this by doing a quick visual inspection of the burners.

Turn on the knobs on the stove and check each burner. If you see an unevenly distributed flame, with one side higher than the other, it’s a sign of a misaligned cap.

On the center of each burner, you’ll see alignment posts where the caps are supposed to sit. If you align a cap properly, it should lock into place.

However, if it’s misaligned, it will wobble or slide out of place, especially when the burner is lit. This is what causes the clicking noises and the uneven flame on the stove.

The fix is very simple and quick. It doesn’t require any repairs or replacements at all.

Make sure your burner caps are cool before removing them. Once they are safe to touch, you can simply take them off and realign them correctly.

Solution: To realign the burner caps on a Samsung gas stove, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Turn off the burners. If they are hot, give them enough time to cool down.
• Step 2: Remove the grates on the stove and set them aside.
• Step 3: Check all of the burner caps if they are locked in place. If a cap looks skewed or slides off easily with your touch, pull it off.
• Step 4: Align the cap with the posts on the center of the burner to lock it in place.
• Step 5: Try moving the cap with your hand to check if it is secure.
• Step 6: Turn the knob to ignite the burner.
• Step 7: Check if the clicking noises recur.

Dirt Build-Up on the Burner Caps and Heads

One of the most common causes of clicking noises on a Samsung gas stove is dirt build-up. 

Food residue and grime can harden and build up on the burner caps and knobs if you don’t clean your cooktop regularly. As a result, it will click non-stop even when your burners are already lit or when they aren’t in use.

Although food residue often disintegrates from the heat of your stove, it can build up and reach different parts of your unit.

Be careful when you disassemble and reassemble the burner caps and heads on your stove. You have to remember their exact location because they are not interchangeable.

If you don’t install these parts correctly, the clicking noises might not stop. Plus, your burners won’t function properly.

Solution: To clean dirt build-up on a Samsung gas stove, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Turn off the burners and unplug the gas stove. Make sure your unit has cooled down before cleaning it.
• Step 2: Remove the grates and set them aside.
• Step 3: Take off the burner caps and heads. 
• Step 4: Wash them in hot soapy water. Then, rinse them off in running water.
• Step 5: Use a stiff brush or a plastic scouring pad to remove hardened food residue.
• Step 6: Unclog the small holes using a pin or needle.
• Step 7: Wipe the burner bases with a damp soft cloth. Be careful not to get water inside the burner bases and brass gas orifices.
• Step 8: Dry all of the parts before reinstalling them in their correct positions. Refer to your user manual if you forget which part goes where.
• Step 9: Plug in the gas stove.
• Step 10: Turn on the burners and check if the clicking has stopped.

Tips: • Never use abrasive cleaners and scrubs to clean the stove and its components. • Never clean the stove components (e.g. knobs, burner caps, and heads) in the dishwasher. • Never use the self-cleaning function of the oven to clean the stove components.

Dirt Build-Up on the Knobs and Controls

Aside from the burner caps and heads, dirt can build up behind the knobs and controls of your gas stove, especially if you cook a lot. 

Food residue, liquid spills, and oil splatters can accumulate and reach the ignition switches, which are located behind the knobs. If all that grime and gunk reach the switches, they might get permanently shorted.

In such cases, you’ll have to replace them.

Cleaning the knobs and controls regularly can help you prevent this from happening. It will also keep your stove running at peak performance.

Samsung gas stoves can have either single, dual, or triple heating elements. Each type will have a unique set of knobs with the controls printed on them.

After cleaning the knobs, you need to realign them correctly. For them to function properly, you must match the controls with the position of the knobs.

Solution: To clean the knobs and controls on a Samsung gas stove, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Turn off all the burners and unplug the range. 
• Step 2: Take off the knobs from the control valve stems.
• Step 3: Wash them in warm, soapy water.
• Step 4: Rinse them in running water.
• Step 5: Wipe the knobs with a dry, soft cloth. 
• Step 6: Clean the stainless steel surface behind the knobs using a damp cloth. Then, wipe it dry.
• Step 7: Reinstall the knobs in their correct control valve stems once they are fully dry. 
• Step 8: Keep them in the OFF position.
• Step 9: Turn on a burner and check if the clicking has stopped.

Tips: • Single element: If the knob is in the OFF position, the Hi setting should be on the left and Lo on the right.  • Dual element: It has two control scales: HI Front to LO and HI Bridge to LO. With OFF in the middle, HI Bridge will be on the left and HI Front on the right. • Triple element: It has three control scales: HI Small to LO, HI Middle to LO, and HI to LO Large.  All knobs should have OFF in the middle. HI Small will be on the right and LO Large on the left. Then, HI Middle should be next to the LO setting.

Excess Moisture in the Ignition Switches

During cooking, pots may overflow and spill all over your gas stove. Just like food residue, liquid spills can cause your unit to click non-stop. 

It’s important to clean these spills immediately after your unit cools down to prevent excess moisture from getting into the ignition switches.

Located behind the knobs, the switches initiate ignition by sending an electric current to the spark electrode.

If moisture finds its way to the switches, they may get shorted. They will malfunction and start sending a continuous current to the spark electrode, which triggers it to click non-stop.

Solution: To remove excess moisture on the ignition switches, simply unplug your unit from its power source. Then, let the switches dry out.

If clicking recurs after several hours of drying, the switches might have permanently shorted. You must replace them to stop the continuous clicking and sparking of the burners.

The repair is a little complicated, but not impossible. Without a doubt, it is cheaper than getting a brand-new gas stove.

Faulty Ignition Switch

Each time you turn a burner knob, a valve opens and sends gas to the venturi. From there, it combines with air to create an ideal mixture for combustion.

During this process, the spark ignition switch closes and allows 120 volts of alternating current (VAC) to flow to the spark module.

The module sends high-voltage pulses to each electrode. These pulses create sparks between the electrode and the burner cap to ignite the gas and air mixture and produce a flame on your burner.

If it is defective, it can prevent voltage from reaching the electrode, which stops it from clicking or igniting the burner. Or, it can send continuous voltage to the spark module, causing it to click and spark non-stop.

As mentioned, spills are a common cause of shorted switches. Most of the time, you can stop the clicking noises by drying the switches.

If you’ve tried drying the ignition switches, but they still click non-stop, they must have permanently shorted. You must remove and replace them to stop your stove from continuously clicking. 

Solution: To replace a faulty ignition switch, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug your unit from its power source, and turn off the gas supply.
• Step 2: Pull the range away from the wall to gain a larger working space.
• Step 3: Take off the burner grates and caps. Then, set them aside.
• Step 4: Unthread the screws mounting the burner base. 
• Step 5: Disconnect the spark wire from the surface igniter. Make sure they don’t slip under the cooktop.
• Step 6: Carefully remove the knobs.
• Step 7: Open the oven door and unthread the screws on the control panel.
• Step 8: Lift up the panel to release it.
• Step 9: Unmount the cooktop.
• Step 10: Disconnect the wire retainer and the wire harness.
• Step 11: Unplug the wires from the spark module.
• Step 12: Cut the zip ties securing the spark switch wires.
• Step 13: Remove each switch from the valve stem. Then, remove the entire ignition switch assembly.
• Step 14: Install the new switches on the correct valve stems. 
• Step 15: Reconnect the wires to the spark module.
• Step 16: Use new zip ties to secure the spark switch wires.
• Step 17: Place the wire harness on the control panel. Then, reconnect the wire connector.
• Step 18: Reinstall the cooktop. Make sure the spark electrode wires are visible and accessible before securing the cooktop.
• Step 19: Reinstall the control panel.
• Step 20: Realign the knobs on their respective stems.
• Step 21: Secure the orifice holders to the top of the stove.
• Step 22: Reinstall the burner bases, caps, and grates. Make sure they are aligned and installed correctly.
• Step 23: Turn the gas and power back on.
• Step 24: Check if clicking stops.