MECH-IGNITER
GE Profile · PB935YPFS 30 in Slide-In Gas Range 22,000 BTU with True European Convection
The hot surface igniter has weakened and no longer draws enough amperage to open the gas safety valve — #1 most common gas range repair; igniter may glow but gas does not flow because safety valve requires 3.2-3.6 amps minimum; test with amp clamp; replace igniter
Error MECH-IGNITER on the GE Profile PB935YPFS 30 in Slide-In Gas Range 22,000 BTU with True European Convection means: Gas Oven Igniter Worn or Failed. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Gas Oven Igniter” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $40-$60). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · oven
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While many oven repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $180-$250.
oven · 2 fixes
oven · 2 fixes
oven · 2 fixes
dryer · 2 fixes
dryer · 2 fixes
Stuck Touch Pad Key
Electronic Oven Control (ERC) Failure
Oven Over-Temperature Condition
Open Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD)
Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor
ERC Relay Drive Circuit Failure
Stuck Function Key (Bake/Broil/Clean)
Shorted Meat Probe Circuit
The GE Profile PB935YPFS 30 in Slide-In Gas Range 22,000 BTU with True European Convection has 8 other known error codes:
Error code MECH-IGNITER also appears on 5 other GE Profile models:
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