Common Oven Problems That Need Urgent Repairs
An efficient oven is essential for fast and even cooking, which makes the stove a critical kitchen appliance. You cannot afford to have this appliance fail even for a short while.
However, while ovens are built to be durable, your oven may break down from time to time like any other appliance. The first step to getting your oven up and running again is to understand common oven issues and their causes.
The Oven Won't Heat Up
The main benefit of an oven is that it heats up quickly, so you can start cooking almost immediately. If the appliance does not heat or takes longer than usual to heat up, you know you have an underlying oven problem on top of a hitch in your dinner plans.
In the case of a gas oven, failure to heat up may indicate a malfunctioning igniter. In this case, check if the oven produces clicking sounds when you turn on the gas. If not, you need to replace the igniter. If your oven is electric, check if there's power running in the oven.
If these quick fixes don't work, your oven may have a more severe issue, such as a damaged heating element. This will require professional repairs.
The Oven Heats Unevenly
If your food looks and tastes more thoroughly cooked on one side, your oven may have several broken components. For example, if the temperature sensor fails, the component cannot send the correct signals to the oven's heating elements. As a result, the heating elements won't heat up evenly, and your food will cook unevenly.
Another possible culprit of uneven heating is a defective bake element. The bake element provides most of the heat during the baking cycle. If the element burns out, it won't heat up properly, and your food will be overcooked or burnt on one side.
In addition, a faulty broil element can also cause uneven cooking. The broil element provides direct heat when you're broiling food. If the broil element fails, then your broiled food will not cook or brown evenly.
You can fix these problems by replacing the broken component. However, it is best to leave these repairs to a professional oven repair technician.
The Oven Door Won't Close
A properly functioning oven door is crucial to keep the heat inside and ensure that your food cooks evenly. If the door doesn't close or seal properly, heat will escape, and your food won't cook correctly.
One possible reason for a misaligned oven door is a broken hinge. The hinges hold the door in place and allow the door to open and close smoothly. If one of the hinges breaks, that causes door misalignment, which prevents proper door closing.
The Oven Won't Self-Clean
The self-cleaning feature of ovens is a godsend for busy homemakers. However, if the feature doesn't work, you'll have to do the cleaning manually.
One common reason for a non-functioning self-cleaning feature is a faulty door switch. The door switch ensures that the self-cleaning cycle doesn't start when you open the door. If the switch is broken, the self-cleaning cycle will not begin even if the door is closed.
If the door switch is functional, a faulty control board is the most likely cause of this problem. The control board controls all the oven's functions, including the self-cleaning cycle. If the control board is damaged, the self-cleaning feature fails.
If you notice any of the issues above, don't attempt to repair the oven yourself, as you may cause further damage that necessitates expensive repairs. Instead, contact us at A-Appliance Xperts Inc for appliance inspection and diagnosis. Our experienced technicians will quickly identify the problem and provide cost-effective repairs.
