Common oven repair problems: 3 Most common problems

Oven repair problems can be frustrating. There is no way to avoid them. Sometimes they’re inevitable so it’s best to be prepared. Knowing the most common causes of oven problems will help you diagnose any problem that may be occurring and to identify potential solutions. These are the most common oven repair problems and their likely causes.

Most Common Oven Repair Problems

The oven does not heat/Oven doesn’t bake evenly

These are the most common complaints we hear about oven repair. The cause(s) of the problem(s), however, are often the same. An oven that is not heating evenly or baking evenly can often be caused by a faulty igniter. The two-fold job of an igniter is to draw electricity through the safety valve to make it open and then heat up enough to ignite the gas. If the igniter becomes weak, it won’t be able to properly open the safety valve, which can cause high temperatures or no heat. A failed bake element is another possibility. It is possible that it needs to be repaired if it doesn’t glow red or shows obvious signs of damage. Because the oven is being heated only by the broiler, this will result in uneven baking.

The oven broiler is not working

Oven broilers use high heat to quickly cook food (ideal for meats) and then give it a brown crust. There are several reasons your oven may not be cooking properly when the setting is turned on. The igniter is one possibility, but it’s worth checking the spark electrode and broil element. The broil element should glow red hot if it is functioning correctly, just like the bake element. The broiler spark element is located right next to it and acts as a spark plug. The broiler will not ignite if it is damaged or worn out.

The oven does not need to be cleaned by itself

The most common parts that fail when your oven doesn’t self-clean are:

• Door Switch. The cycle won’t start if the door is not locked.
• Temperature Control Thermostat. The thermostat may work fine for baking or broiling but not for self-cleaning. This makes it difficult to test the thermostat on your own. It is likely that you will need the assistance of a technician to determine if the part needs to be replaced.
• Thermal fuse. To prevent your oven’s overheating, thermal fuses are used. If the fuse trips (turns off the oven’s power), it will need to replace. After it has tripped, a thermal fuse cannot be reset.