06/08/2026
*How We Repair Gas Grillers & Industrial Stoves – Capetown Appliance Repair Legends*
We don’t do patch jobs. We fix it properly, safely, and to code. Here’s our full process 👇
# # # *Step 1: Booking + Callout*
- *Same-day or next-day* in all of Cape Town
- Tell us: Brand, how many burners, gas or LPG, and what’s wrong
- *Call-out fee*: R350. Covers travel + full diagnosis. Waived if we do the repair
- We bring common parts in the van: burners, jets, thermocouples, valves, igniters, regulators
# # # *Step 2: On-Site Safety Check + Diagnosis*
Safety first because it’s gas.
1. *Gas leak test*: Soap test + pressure test on all connections, hoses, and regulators
2. *Full inspection*: Burners, jets, valves, oven thermostat, flame failure devices, pilot lights, door seals, ignition
3. *Compliance check*: Ventilation, hose expiry date, regulator size, isolator valve
4. We explain the fault to you + give 2 options: repair now or quote for parts
# # # *Step 3: The Repair*
*For Gas Grillers:*
- *Weak/no flame*: Strip and clean burners + jets. Replace blocked or rusted burners
- *Won’t ignite*: Replace piezo igniter, electrode, or thermocouple
- *Gas leak*: Replace hose, regulator, or valve and re-test
- *Uneven heat*: Re-align burners, replace warped grill plates
- *Full service*: Degrease, check gas pressure, calibrate flame
*For Industrial Stoves:*
- *Oven problems*: Replace thermostat, oven element, door seal, hinges, or gas valve
- *Burner problems*: Clean/replace jets for correct blue flame, replace burner taps, pot stands
- *Pilot/FFD issues*: Replace flame failure device + thermocouple so it stays lit safely
- *Leaks/Tripping*: Find the leak, replace copper pipe fittings, re-pressure test
- *Deep clean + tune*: Strip top, clean grease traps, set burner air shutters
We do 80% of repairs in 1 visit. If we need a special part we order it and come back.
# # # *Step 4: Testing + Compliance*
- *Burn test*: Check every burner for correct blue flame, no yellow tipping
- *Oven test*: Heat oven to 200°C and check thermostat holds temp
- *Final leak test*: Again, before we leave
- *Gas COC*: If it’s a new install, relocation, or major repair, we issue a Certificate of Conformity by a registered gas practitioner. Required for insurance + landlords
# # # *Step 5: Handover + Warranty*
- We demo the stove/griller with you so you see it working
- *Invoice* + *6-month workmanship warranty* on labour and parts fitted
- *Maintenance tips*: How to clean jets, when to replace hoses, ventilation rules
# # # *Why customers call us for gas:*
1. *Registered*: Legal and insured. No backyard gas work
2. *Speed*: Most commercial kitchens can’t wait 3 days
3. *Honest*: If your 20-year-old stove is unsafe, we’ll tell you instead of “fixing” it
4. *One team*: We do electrical + gas + COC so you don’t juggle 3 contractors
*Common faults we see in Cape Town:*
Blocked jets from fat, perished LPG hoses, failed thermocouples, and thermostats that don’t hold temp.
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Got a griller or industrial stove acting up?
Send me:
*1. What it’s doing* - no flame, oven cold, gas smell, etc
*2. Brand + how many burners*
*3. Your suburb*
I’ll tell you what’s likely wrong and a rough cost before we come out.