This page covers what's specific to Houston. For the full checklist — causes, safe checks, and repair or replace — see stove & range repair.
Houston at a glance
- Main appliance stress
- Long humid summers; storms and flooding
- Hurricane season
- June 1 – November 30 (NOAA)
- Natural gas
- CenterPoint Energy across much of the area
Gas safety first
Act now
- Smell gas? Don't use switches or flames. Leave and call 911 or CenterPoint Energy from outside.
- Don't relight or use a gas range that was in floodwater until it's inspected.
After a power outage
Modern gas ranges need electricity for electronic ignition and oven controls. When power returns, reset the clock, then test one burner and the oven. If burners click but won't light, start with the checks in our gas burner guide; if the oven won't heat, see oven not heating.
Tip-over brackets
Safety
If your range was moved for cleanup or flooring repair, confirm the anti-tip bracket was reinstalled.
Common Houston range calls and what's usually involved
| What you notice | Usually involved | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Burner clicks but won't light after cleanup | Wet or misaligned burner cap | You — let it dry, reseat the cap |
| No spark on any burner after an outage | Spark module or power to the range | Technician |
| Oven won't heat (gas) | Igniter too weak to open the valve | Technician |
| Clock blinking, oven won't start | Clock not set after power loss | You — set the clock |
Cooking during and after an outage
- Never use a gas range or oven to heat your home.
- Never run portable generators, grills, or camp stoves indoors or in a garage — carbon monoxide risk.
- If burners light with a match during an outage, follow your manual's instructions; skip it if the manual doesn't allow it.
How a repair request works
- 1Call usTell us the appliance, the brand and what it's doing.
- 2Describe the problemBrand, model, symptoms, and what you've already checked.
- 3Provider reviews itThey contact you to accept and to ask anything they need.
- 4Diagnosis and quoteThe provider confirms any diagnostic fee and the repair price before work starts.
Common questions
Is my gas stove safe to use after a hurricane?
If it wasn't flooded and there's no gas smell, it's usually fine once power returns. If it was flooded or you smell gas, don't use it — have it inspected.
Do I need to reset my oven after a Houston power outage?
Usually just the clock. Some ovens won't heat until the clock is set. If the oven shows an error code or won't heat after that, request a diagnosis.