Reasons Why a Gas Stove Won't Ignite

Common reasons a gas stove won't ignite include dead batteries, misaligned igniter, a wet burner head, or the gas valve not being turned on. Usually, the issue I encounter is dead batteries. In this case, simply replacing the battery with a size 1 battery will allow it to ignite again. If it takes too long to ignite and doesn't, and you smell gas, don't keep trying. It's very dangerous, so remember to open doors and windows to let the gas dissipate.