How to Replace a Glass Cooktop

It’s surprisingly easy to scratch or break a glass cooktop; it generally happens when it’s hot. The good news is that you don’t have to replace the entire stove. Learn how to replace a cooktop in this HGTV video:

You’ll need a pair of thin but protective work gloves, a Phillips head screwdriver and a shop vacuum.

Before you start, you should have a replacement cooktop. Many stoves and ranges have a model number on the inside or on the back of the stove. Replacement parts can be ordered online and shopped straight to your house.

You may want to gently slide your stove away from the counter into the kitchen so you can work more easily. After ensuring there’s no power going to your stove, open the oven door. There should be two Phillips head screws holding your cooktop to the stove frame. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws. Set the screws aside so you can re-install them later.

You’ll now need to remove the cooktop from the stove frame and set it aside. if the cooktop is broken, there may be sharp pieces of glass or ceramic in the work area. Be sure to use gloves so you don’t cut yourself. Use a shop vacuum to remove the broken pieces. If the burners are not attached to the stove frame, simply lift off the cooktop and set it aside. If the burners are attached to the top itself, remove the screws on both sides. Clean the area using the shop vacuum if there’s any debris.

Install your replacement cooktop by sliding the cooktop onto the frame (there should be noticeable notches where it slides on). Secure the cooktop to the frame using the two screws you removed in the beginning. Push the stove back into the wall and plug it in.