The short answer
We repair gas, electric, and induction cooktops from Wolf, Viking, and Thermador in Calabasas homes, along with Sub-Zero refrigeration. A technician diagnoses the problem on site, explains what failed and why, and handles the repair once you approve it.
When a cooktop acts up, dinner stops. Burners click without lighting, flames burn yellow or lopsided, an induction zone flashes an error code, or a touch panel ignores you. We repair premium cooktops in Calabasas homes in ZIP code 91302, coming from our base in Van Nuys, about 12 miles to the northeast. Most of the kitchens we see pair a Sub-Zero refrigerator with a Wolf, Viking, or Thermador cooktop, and we work on all of them. We are an independent repair company, not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these brands. That lets us focus on one job: finding the actual cause and fixing it, without swapping parts by guesswork.
Cooktop problems we fix in Calabasas kitchens
Most cooktop calls come down to a few patterns. Gas models usually have ignition or flame problems. Electric and induction models more often have trouble with controls, heating elements, or electronics. Here are the symptoms homeowners describe to us most often:
- A burner clicks but won't light, or keeps clicking after the flame catches
- A weak, yellow, or uneven flame, or a burner that goes out on low
- The simmer setting is too hot, or the high setting is too weak
- An induction zone that won't recognize a pan or shows an error code
- A radiant electric element that stays cold or won't shut off
- Touch controls that are unresponsive, beep, or lock up
- Knobs that are loose, stiff, or don't line up with the flame setting
Gas cooktops: Wolf, Viking, and Thermador
Gas cooktops in this class are built to run hard, but they depend on small parts that wear out or get contaminated. A burner that clicks nonstop is often a sign of moisture or grease near the igniter, a cracked igniter, or a failing spark module. A lazy or yellow flame can point to a misaligned burner cap, clogged burner ports, or an issue with gas pressure or the valve.
Each brand has its own burner design. Wolf uses dual-stacked sealed burners, which give both high output and a low simmer, and each tier can have its own problems. Thermador's star-shaped burners have many ports that need to stay clear. Viking cooktops often draw heavy use, and their valves and igniters show that wear over time. We check how the specific burner is supposed to behave before deciding what needs to be replaced.
Induction and electric cooktops
Induction cooktops are becoming more common in remodeled Calabasas kitchens, and they fail differently from gas. Common causes include a failed power board, a cooling fan that stops working and lets the electronics overheat, a damaged sensor, or a problem with the home's supply circuit. An error code is a starting point, not a diagnosis. We test the components to confirm which part has actually failed.
On radiant electric cooktops, we check elements, infinite switches, and control boards. If the ceramic glass top is cracked, we'll tell you plainly whether it can be replaced and whether that makes sense for your unit.
Tell us what your appliance is doing.
What to expect from a visit
We schedule a time that works for you and come prepared to work on high-end cooking equipment. The technician tests the cooktop, explains what is wrong in plain terms, and goes over your options before starting any repair. When a part needs to be ordered, we tell you what it is and what happens next.
Because we also repair Sub-Zero refrigerators and other Wolf, Viking, and Thermador appliances, you can mention any other problems in the kitchen during the same visit.
Before you call: a few safe checks
Some cooktop problems have simple causes. Try these steps first, and stop if anything seems unsafe. If you smell gas, don't use the cooktop or flip any switches. Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
- Make sure burner caps and grates are seated flat and centered
- Let burners dry completely after cleaning or a boil-over, then try again
- Check the breaker for induction and electric models
- Confirm the control lock isn't turned on
- Use cookware that works on induction (a magnet should stick to the bottom)
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