Star Salamander Broiler Burner Not Igniting in Middleburg, FL
Surface burner clicks but no flame, or no spark at all. Igniter, spark module, or gas valve. We fix this on Star salamander broilers across Middleburg. Call early and a technician is usually at your door that same afternoon.

Why your Star salamander broiler is burner not igniting
Here's how burner not igniting typically presents on a Star salamander broiler: surface burner clicks but no flame, or no spark at all. Igniter, spark module, or gas valve. More often than not it traces back to loose igniter wiring. Left unaddressed, the kitchen loses a station it can't work around.
Most likely causes
- Clogged burner ports
- Loose igniter wiring
- A weak spark electrode
- A dirty or wet igniter
Known Star salamander broiler weak points
- griddle thermostat and thermocouple failures causing no or uneven heat
- electric griddle/charbroiler element burnout
- uneven plate heating from failed burners on gas units
- pilot and gas-valve issues on gas charbroilers
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
Do this first — it takes two minutes: confirm the burner ports and igniter are dry and free of spilled food or debris. Also, check whether other burners on the same unit ignite normally, which narrows the fault to one burner or the whole unit. If that doesn't fix it, if it still won't spark, the igniter, spark module, or gas valve is at fault, and gas components aren't a homeowner repair by code in most areas.
How we fix it
First we diagnose the Star salamander broiler end to end, so you're not paying to swap parts on a guess. OEM parts are widely available through the Middleby/Star network and Parts Town; gas charbroiler repairs need a licensed technician. Most burner not igniting jobs finish same-day, at a flat price, under our warranty.
Independent commercial service experienced with Star cooking equipment; not authorized by the manufacturer.
What Middleburg homeowners say
on the First Coast
“They squeezed our Star salamander broiler in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. No runaround — they told me honestly what it needed and fixed just that.”
“No waiting around — the Star salamander broiler was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. The tech explained exactly what went wrong before touching anything.”
“The Star salamander broiler died mid-week and they had it sorted before I'd even rearranged my schedule. Fair price, no surprise fees, and the Star salamander broiler has worked perfectly since.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee for the diagnostic?
A flat $149 covers the on-site diagnosis and rolls into the repair price. What we quote is what you pay — no add-ons.
Do you offer same-day service in Middleburg?
We do — Middleburg is on our daily route, with same-day and after-hours emergency slots. The earlier you call, the better the odds of a same-day visit.
Is the repair guaranteed?
Every repair is backed by a 1-year labour warranty and a 6-month parts warranty. If the same issue returns in that window, we come back at no charge.
What does a Star salamander broiler that is burner not igniting usually cost?
Most repairs for a Star salamander broiler that is burner not igniting run $200–$880 including parts and labour. The $149 diagnostic is credited in full toward the repair when you go ahead, and you get a flat quote before any work starts.
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