Has your electric oven stopped working and wondering what the problem could be? Here are some of the common electric oven faults:
Power problems
When your oven has power problems, it fails to start. If there’s power in the socket and the appliance isn’t starting, the fuse may have blown. The electrical supply may also have been interrupted; therefore, you should check the main fuse board and ensure that everything is okay. If your oven has a digital timer, it might have stuck in automatic. You should reset the timer using the given instructions.
Oven has power, but not heating up
This problem is brought about by a number of factors such as faulty thermal fuse or thermal switch. It can also be brought about by a faulty oven element. You should check the two parts and ensure that they are intact. You should carefully take a look at the element and ensure that there are no broken pieces on it. If there are any pieces, you should consider replacing the element.
Oven burns food
This happens when the temperature is too high. You should check the thermostat sensing bulb and ensure that it’s intact. Sometimes, the bulb comes loose and ends up on the floor of the oven or heating element. If the bulb is in the right place, you should consider recalibrating the thermostat. Recalibration is a sensitive process; therefore, you should seek the services of a qualified electric oven repair professional.
Door and control knobs get too hot
This is common when the cooling fan is faulty or is blowing air out from the top of the appliance. You should check if your oven has a fan. If the fan isn’t working, you should replace it.
Oven door doesn’t close or has fallen off
The main causes of this problem are faulty hinges. Here the hinges might have broken or become misaligned. It’s also possible that the door seal might have perished on become loose. In this case, you only need to replace the seal.
Electric oven repair costs
Electric oven repair costs depend on the part of the oven that you want to repair. For example, if you want to replace the heating element you will need to part with $20-$30.
Conclusion
This is what you need to know about the common problems with electric ovens. To avoid problems, you should avoid undertaking electric oven repair on your own—you should hire the services of a professional.