GE Range Electrode (WB13K18)

The GE Range Electrode is the component that generates the spark used to ignite the burner on your gas range. It works by receiving a high-voltage pulse from the igniter module, producing a spark at the burner tip that lights the gas as it flows from the valve. This small but essential part keeps your cooktop burners lighting quickly and reliably every time you turn the knob.

The GE Range Electrode can wear out over time due to heat exposure, grease buildup, cracking of the ceramic insulator, or physical damage from spills and heavy use. A damaged or fouled electrode may produce a weak spark, spark at the wrong time, or fail to spark at all, leaving one or more burners unable to light without a match.

Look for these symptoms to help determine if the electrode on your range needs to be replaced:

- One burner will not spark or ignite when the knob is turned

- Burner sparks continuously even when the knob is in the off position

- Spark at the burner is weak, irregular, or takes multiple tries to light

- Visible cracks or chips on the ceramic tip of the electrode

- Clicking sound occurs but no flame appears at the affected burner

- Grease or residue buildup around the electrode that cleaning cannot resolve