Burner won’t ignite
A worn spark igniter, a cracked electrode or burner caps that are wet or out of place.
Von is a Kenyan household name, sold through Hotpoint stores across the country. We repair Von cookers, fridges, washing machines, water dispensers and microwaves, and stock the parts that fail most often.
Pick your Von Hotpoint appliance. Tell us what it’s doing and we’ll usually know the likely cause before we arrive.
A worn spark igniter, a cracked electrode or burner caps that are wet or out of place.
The flame failure device (thermocouple) has worn out, so the gas cuts off when you let go of the knob.
Blocked jets from spills, a wet or cracked igniter, or a faulty spark generator.
Dusty condenser coils, a failing thermostat or a slow gas leak.
Low gas from a leak, dusty condenser coils, a failed fan, thermostat or start relay.
We find and fix the leak first, then pull a vacuum and refill with the right gas for your fridge.
The spin motor, its capacitor, the brake or the lid switch.
Water left in the drum, or a code like 5C, OE or E18. Usually a blocked filter, hose or a worn drain pump.
Clothes come out soaking. Unbalanced loads, a drain fault, a worn belt or motor brushes.
A burnt-out heating element or thermostat, or the switch at the back is off.
Switch off at the back, a failed thermostat, fan or cooling compressor, or low gas.
Worn taps, a cracked reservoir or a loose bottle seat.
A failed magnetron, high-voltage diode or capacitor.
A burnt waveguide cover or damaged cavity paint. Stop using it until it’s fixed.
A worn turntable motor or coupler.
Many Von gas cookers have a flame safety valve. If the oven or burner goes out when you release the knob, hold it in for 10 to 15 seconds after lighting. If it still goes out, the thermocouple needs replacing.
Photos from our technicians’ recent jobs.
Still not sure? Call 0725 570 499 or send a photo of the fault on WhatsApp.
Yes. Von cookers are among the appliances we repair most. We replace igniters, thermocouples, gas valves, knobs, thermostats and oven elements.
Usually. Most faults are a thermostat, relay, fan or gas leak, which cost far less than a new fridge. We tell you honestly if it isn’t worth it.
The diagnosis is free. The technician finds the fault on your Von Hotpoint cooker, tells you the full price for parts and labour, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Most bookings in Nairobi and Kiambu get a same-day visit. Common Von Hotpoint parts travel in the van, so many repairs are finished on the first visit.
We fit genuine Von Hotpoint parts wherever they are available and tell you clearly when only a compatible part exists. Every repair carries our warranty.
No. HomeFixit is an independent repair company and is not affiliated with Von Hotpoint. If your Von Hotpoint appliance is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, contact the seller first; once it is out of warranty, we can help.
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Free diagnosis, genuine parts and a warranty on every repair.