(Newswire.net — October 1, 2019) — Your oven is one of the most important appliances in your home. While you may not use it every day, it’s hard to live without it. So, when something goes wrong with it, you need to know how to fix it or when to call a pro. Here are a few tips on how to repair oven.
How to Repair Oven
This post covers some common oven problems and how to fix them. In the end, you should be able to know what to do when the oven is not heating or won’t heat to the right temperature.
The Oven Won’t Heat
An oven that won’t heat is usually the result of a faulty heating element (for an electric burner) or a faulty igniter (for a gas oven). If both the gas burner and gas oven has stopped working, the problem is most likely with the gas line, and that calls for professional repair. However, if the issue is with the igniter or heating element, you may be able to replace them yourself.
- Be sure to turn off the power to the oven before servicing it — the same goes for your microwave.
- Remove the old heating element or igniter with a screwdriver. Igniters are usually located underneath the oven, while you can access the heating element inside the oven.
- To get to the igniter, remove the storage tower or broiler
- If the heating element is hidden, you may need to call a technician to replace it for you.
The Oven Won’t Heat to The Right Temperature
- This often points to an issue with the temperature sensor, heating element or gas igniter.
- Check the temperature sensor, it could be touching the oven’s inside wall.
- Make sure the sensor is functional using an ohmmeter. The resistance should rise as the oven’s temperature increases.
- Replace the sensor if it isn’t working
- Confirm that the gas igniter or heating element is working, and replace if necessary.
- Adjust the oven’s temperature dial after calculating the average temperature readings over time.
The Oven Door Won’t Shut
An oven with a door that won’t shut isn’t safe for use. Here are some steps to fix it:
- Unplug the oven and turn off the gas, if it uses gas
- Remove the door from the oven by pulling the door up then straight out. If it’s not pulling up, check for screws holding the hinges in place inside the oven and unscrew them.
- Replace any hinges that need replacing and clean your oven while you’re at it
- Check for broken door springs. You’ll likely see the spring by sliding out the bottom drawer and looking under the oven.
- Use pliers to remove any broken springs. The ends are likely to wrapped around bolts Replace the springs in the same manner as the old ones.
- You also want to replace the gasket around the door
- If the oven still won’t shut, you may have to replace the door sensor.
Bottom Line
Oven problems are never fun. But with a few tips on how to repair oven, you should be able to restore your unit and other appliances to working conditions in little to no time. All you need is some elbow grease and knowledge on how to deal with a few common problems. Worst comes to worst, you can always reach out to a professional for additional help.