How to Fix a GE Gas Range Burner That May Be Clogged

Sometimes, overflowing liquids or bits of food can get into surprisingly small spaces on your gas stove. Over time, this buildup can block the gas flow to one or more burners, resulting in uneven flames or no flame at all.

In this quick DIY tutorial, you'll learn how to fix a GE gas burner that isn't lighting properly or producing a low flame. If just one burner isn't working like the others, there's a good chance the gas port (also called the spud or orifice) is clogged with debris or carbon buildup.

🎥 Watch the full video below to see the simple fix in action.

How to clean a clogged gas burner spud

Here's what happened: On this GE stove, the largest burner — typically the hottest and most powerful — barely produced any flame. The other burners were working fine, which ruled out a gas supply issue. The likely culprit? A clogged burner orifice.

Step-by-step fix

1. Turn off the burner and let everything cool.

2. Remove the burner cap or cover plate — this is the metal disc that helps distribute the flame.

3. Locate the tiny gas port (spud) where the flame originates.

4. Insert a toothpick into the hole and gently move it in and out to dislodge any carbon, grease, or food debris.

5. Reassemble and relight the burner.

If the flame improves significantly, you've cleared the clog. This easy fix can restore full flame performance in seconds — no special tools or gas line repairs required.

Final tips

• Don't use metal tools or pins — they can damage the orifice.

• Make sure all burners are completely cool before attempting to clean them.

• This fix works best for burners that light weakly but still get gas.