Suddenly my gas range/stove emits a kerosene-like odor when I operate the stove, and especially when I operate the oven — but our service is natural gas.
I called the local gas utility, and they sent a tech out. The tech said there were no leaks. He inspected all around the house, replaced the service meter (the old one was vintage 1981) and poked around with a sniffer to look for, I presume, underground leaks.
He asked if I had painted or cleaned anything lately. I haven't. No paint, no cleaners, etc. I did clean the range top about a week ago, but I used the same stuff I always use and have never had this gas-like smell before. Furthermore I have not cleaned the oven.
The scent is nauseatingly strong when I operate the oven, but still present when I only operate the range.
I read on some forums that the oven igniter might be bad, but all the stove burners and the oven light quickly as they always have.
Best Answer
For an accummulation of gas, you would smell rotten eggs. I suspect something spilled on the floor under the appliance, or something plastic fell back behind it.