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Cracked Glass Top Stove

Glass top stoves have a sleek appearance that’s nearly unmatched when it comes to modern kitchen décor. However, glass can be prone to breakage, and if you’re not careful, your chic appliance can become a risk for those in your household. If your glass top stove happens to crack, consider taking action to have it replaced immediately.

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Our appliance professionals replace cracked glass top stoves to ensure that you and your family remain safe. Schedule an appointment online to get started on your replacement.

A crack in the glass not only ruins the aesthetic of your kitchen, but it also poses a number of safety hazards including:

  • Risk of Fire

  • Increased change of electric shocks

  • Shattered glass that causes cuts or burns

Causes for Your Broken Glass Top

Knowing the cause of your cracked glass top can help you avoid any further damage in the future. 

If you’re not sure why your glass has cracked, read on to learn about some potential causes.

Thermal Shock

Thermal shock occurs when a surface such as glass experiences a sudden increase or drop in temperature. 

When you place hot cookware on a cold glass top, the heated glass expands while the cooler glass parts contract. This sudden contrast can create cracks. Cold items placed on a hot glass top can also cause uneven contraction and subsequent cracks.

Mechanical Stress

Mechanical stress happens when a surface is manipulated based on the amount of stress applied. In the case of a glass top stove, mechanical stress could be considered any of the following:

  • Brute force impact
  • Heavier weight on one side of the glass than the other
  • Aggressive pushing or pulling on one side of the glass

Any of the above could result in cracked glass and should be avoided.

Normal Wear and Tear

Over time, your glass top may develop nicks or scratches from normal wear and tear. Although this damage would be considered routine, it weakens the glass and makes it more susceptible to cracks.

Poor Insulation

Your glass top could be poorly insulated. When this happens, heat cannot spread evenly throughout the surface. The uneven heating can cause cracks to form in the glass.

Manufacturing Defect

If your glass top stove originally came with small chips or other imperfections, the glass was already weak and prone to breakage from day one. It would then take less effort to crack the glass.

Impact

While this possibility may seem the most obvious of them all, you would be surprised by how heat changes your glass’s ability to break. If you were to drop something heavy on your glass surface when it’s hot, you could more easily crack it from the impact.

All Mr. Appliance franchises are locally owned and operated and may offer fewer or more services than those listed here. To learn more about the glass stovetop services offered in your area, contact the Mr. Appliance nearest you for details or a customized on-site assessment.

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FAQs About Residential Glass Top Stove Repair and Service

Decades of experience, highly skilled service professionals, and a commitment to exceptional customer service have made Mr. Appliance a trusted leader in appliance maintenance and repairs. Our commitment to keeping your appliances up and running includes using our many years of experience and expertise to answer your questions. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about residential glass top stove repair and service.

  • If your glass top stove cracks, turn it off immediately and stop using it. Don’t cook on the surface, and cover the crack to keep food or debris out. A professional glass top stove repair is the safest way to replace the damaged surface and prevent further risks.

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