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Why does my Gas Range smell like gas?

Updated May 2026 - reflects current gas range safety concerns and repair trends. A gas smell from your range is a serious safety concern and is usually caused by a gas leak, burner not igniting properly, or a pilot light going out. Even a faint odor of gas should never be ignored—immediate steps…