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Maytag Range Cooktop Showing H: Surface Still Hot

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: H on a Range Cooktop
Appliance: Range
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What H on a Range Cooktop means

On Maytag electric and gas freestanding and slide-in ranges, such as the MER8650ES or MGR6751BDW, an H appears in the heat setting window of a surface cooking area that is still too hot to touch, even after you turned it off. It is a hot-surface reminder built into the control, not a malfunction. The letter should disappear on its own once the glass or element has cooled. An H that stays on, or flashes, long after the cooktop has cooled is the situation worth a closer look.

Common causes of H on a Range Cooktop

Normal residual heat after cooking
Cooktop control that has not cleared the hot-surface reading after cooling
Power disturbance that left the display stuck

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Make sure every surface control is off. 2. Wait for the cooktop to cool completely. 3. If the H is still lit or flashing, switch off the range's breaker for one minute. 4. Switch the breaker back on. 5. Turn on a burner or element briefly to confirm the cooktop works. Do not touch the surface while the H is showing.

! Why to stop there

An H that persists on a cold cooktop means the control still believes a zone is hot, and we have to test the circuit to see why.
We check the cooktop control and its wiring, not just replace the glass or a board.
You see a written price first, and our repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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H on a Range CooktopH on a Range Cooktop questions

Is the H a warning I should take seriously?

Yes, treat it as a reminder not to touch the surface. It means a cooking area is still hot. It normally fades by itself as the cooktop cools down.

How long should the H stay on?

It stays until the surface has cooled enough to touch safely. If it is still lit well after that, or it flashes, a breaker reset is worth trying and then a service visit.

Will you repair an older cooktop?

Yes. Many of these ranges are still in service, and we repair them. If the cost does not make sense for your range, we tell you so before you decide.

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Still unsure about H on a Range Cooktop?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 936-6390