Range & oven repair
Buena Vista, Lexington & Rockbridge County
Electric and gas ranges, wall ovens and cooktops. An oven that won’t heat, uneven baking, a burner that won’t light or a door that won’t close usually traces back to an element, an igniter, a temperature sensor or the controls.
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- Surface burner or element
- Bake element
- Oven door gasket and hinges
Troubleshooting chart
| Problem | Possible cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Oven won’t heat | Failed bake element (electric), weak igniter (gas), temperature sensor, control board | Test each part in the heating circuit, replace the one that failed. |
| Bakes unevenly or runs hot or cold | Faulty temperature sensor, failing element, worn door gasket, calibration | Measure the real temperature, replace the sensor or gasket, recalibrate. |
| Gas burner won’t light or keeps clicking | Wet or dirty burner cap, cracked spark electrode, spark module, misaligned cap | Clean and align the burner, replace the electrode or spark module. |
| Electric burner or element is dead | Burned-out element, loose terminal, infinite switch | Test the element and switch, replace the failed part. |
| Door won’t close or stays locked | Broken hinge, worn gasket, self-clean lock motor stuck | Replace hinges or gasket, test and free the lock. |
| Error code, or controls don’t respond | Touchpad failure, control board, power supply fault | Read the code, test the board and keypad. |
Check these before you call
- Make sure the clock isn’t flashing and the oven isn’t set to delayed start or a Sabbath mode.
- Electric ranges use a double breaker; check it. On gas, make sure the valve behind the range is open.
- For a burner that won’t light, lift off the cap, let it dry fully, and reseat it squarely.
- Note any error code and the model number, usually on the frame behind the storage drawer or oven door.
Questions
- My gas oven takes a while to light. Is that normal?
- A short delay is normal: the igniter has to glow hot before the gas valve opens. If it takes several minutes, or never lights, the igniter is usually weak.
- Is self-clean safe on an older oven?
- Self-clean runs the oven extremely hot, which is hard on thermal fuses and control boards in older ranges. If yours is getting on in years, a gentler cleaning method is the safer choice.
- Do you repair cooktops and wall ovens?
- Yes: gas, electric coil and glass-top cooktops, plus single and double wall ovens.
Range & oven still not working? Book a repair visit.
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