Oven Not Heating

The short answer: on electric ovens a burned-out bake element is the most common cause. On gas ovens it’s usually a weak igniter.

If the temperature is just inaccurate, a sensor is more likely.

What usually causes it

• Burned-out bake or broil element. Common on electric ovens.
• Weak igniter. Common on gas ovens.
• Faulty temperature sensor. Gives wrong readings.
• Failed control board. Less common than people assume.
• Tripped thermal fuse. Cuts power to the heating circuit.

What you can check yourself

• Check the settings. Confirm it’s on Bake, not Delay Start or a lock mode.
• Check the breaker (electric ovens). Flip the double breaker fully off and on.
• Look at the bake element. With the oven cool, a blister, break or burned spot means it needs replacing.
• Gas ovens: an igniter that glows without lighting the burner is likely weak. If you smell gas, leave and call your gas utility.

How to prevent it

• Avoid heavy spills on the element.
• Don’t use abrasive cleaners on the sensor.
• Run self-clean only when necessary.

When to call a technician

Call us if:

• The element or igniter looks fine but there’s no heat
• The oven heats but the temperature is wrong
• You smell gas (leave and call your gas utility first)

These repairs involve live voltage, gas or hidden parts, so we recommend leaving them to a professional.

Service call: $89, waived when you go ahead with the repair. Warranty: 90 days on every repair.