Oven Repair Nova Scotia
MAAR24 Appliance Repair
When you are in need of oven repairs in Nova Scotia and the surrounding areas, our licensed technicians are here to help. With decades of experience, we believe that honesty and transparency are important, which is why you only pay for what you need!
Common oven problems
Oven thermostat is not working properly
If you notice that your electric oven isn’t heating up to the correct temperature and food comes out under-cooked, this many be caused by a defective electric oven thermostat. Thermostats measure the temperature inside the oven cavity, switching the electric element on and off to maintain the desired temperature.
While the convenience of simply pushing a button and getting a clean oven is certainly attractive, there are trade-offs you might want to consider before pressing “start.” Fumes can be irritating to those with respiratory problems, and the extreme heat of the self-cleaning process can be damaging to oven parts.
If you’re unable to open the oven door when the self-cleaning is over, your door lock/motor assembly may be malfunctioning. First, try to “reboot” the oven by unplugging it, waiting 5 minutes, and plugging it back in: sometimes this resets the lock and your oven door will be back to normal.
If the temperature control thermostat becomes defective, it can stop your oven from turning on. This doesn’t happen often, but if the igniter is working, your best option might be to simply replace the temperature control thermostat and see if that solves the problem.
Oven won’t heat to the right temperature
If you notice that your electric oven isn’t heating up to the correct temperature and food comes out under-cooked, this many be caused by a defective electric oven thermostat. Thermostats measure the temperature inside the oven cavity, switching the electric element on and off to maintain the desired temperature.
Oven interior light is not working
Check and make sure that there’s power to the oven—maybe it came unplugged or a circuit shut off. You can also check to see if the problem is the switch located inside the oven door, the one that signals to turn on the light when you open the oven.
How do I know if my oven element is burnt out?
The heating element you’re checking should be bright orange when fully heated (about 10 minutes after it’s set to 350 degrees). This shows it’s functioning normally. If it isn’t bright orange, or if only parts of it are, this probably means the element is burned out and needs to be replaced.
Oven can’t maintain temperature
Although the oven will take a bit longer to heat up, once it reaches temperature, that temperature will remain more stable, since the stone acts as a buffer between the oven’s heat source and your food.
Trouble maintaining temperature
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If you find yourself with an oven that will not turn on, the first thing you should determine is if the oven is at fault or if perhaps a circuit breaker has been tripped. If the power supply to the oven is not responsible, the next thing to check is if the oven’s heating elements are at fault.
Oven door does not close properly
Look for the bolts that secure your hinges to the door or to the oven. If they are loose, use a screwdriver or nut driver to tighten them so that the hinges are kept from wobbling and, therefore, hold the oven door in better alignment to close completely. It’s also possible that your hinges are bent but otherwise fine.
If your oven knob is not turning, the problem is likely with the peg shaft or the knob cap. To begin fixing the issue, you need to take the knob handle off. To get the knob off, gently pull it off with your hand or ease it off with a butter knife. Now that the knob is off, you can take a look at the peg shaft.
When turned on, a well-functioning oven should have its fan evenly distribute heat that is radiated by the heating element. However, if there’s a fault in either the heating element or the fan, this interferes with the ideal and optimal heating of your oven.
An oven that won’t heat is usually the result of a faulty igniter (for a gas oven) or heating element (for an electric oven). If both your gas oven and your gas burners have stopped working, the problem is most likely with the gas line, and will require professional repair.
Turn off the breaker in your home’s electrical service panel and leave it off for a full 30 seconds. Then, turn the breaker back on. In addition to resetting your oven, this measure will force your oven to double-check its own diagnosis. If there’s no error in the unit, the error code will disappear after a reset.
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An oven that won’t heat is usually the result of a faulty igniter (for a gas oven) or heating element (for an electric oven). If both your gas oven and your gas burners have stopped working, the problem is most likely with the gas line, and will require professional repair.
Error code on the electronic panel
A system error code is an error number, sometimes followed by a short error message, that a program in Windows may display in response to a particular problem it’s having.
Why does the fan on my oven keep running after I have turned it off? The fan you can hear is actually a cooling fan which is located behind the control panel. This will continue to run for a while after the oven has been turned off to assist the cooling process.
A new door costs anywhere from $50 to $200. The price to hire an appliance technician ranges between $100 and $200 per hour, so you should plan on paying between $150 and $400 to replace your door.
The most common reason why an oven will not turn off is that one of the control board’s relays has shorted. The control board’s relays send voltage to the bake and broil circuits.
Cooktop or oven knob won’t turn
Take a pair of pliers and gently try to turn the peg to change the temperature. If the peg turns and works successfully, the issue is with the knob, which can easily be replaced. If the peg still does not move when you try to turn it, the peg has probably gotten stuck.
Oven Parts You Might Need To Replace
- Oven bake element
- Oven broil element
- Stovetop terminal block
- Coil surface element
- Door switch
- Control knob
- Grease filter
- Sealed surface burner
- Baffle
- Convection Oven
- Fan Blade
- Gasket
- Oven Burner
- Oven Thermocouple
- Oven Convection Fan
- Oven Light Bulb
- Oven Vent Tube
- Terminal Block
- Oven Door
- Oven main board
- Oven thermostat
- Oven heat element
- Oven over hit sensor
- Oven Rack
POPULAR QUESTIONS
Why won’t the oven door open after self-cleaning?
If you have a self-cleaning unit that fails to open after the cycle has finished, there are a couple things you can try. First, you can plug out the unit and plug it back in after 5 minutes, then try to gently open the door. The second thing you can do is to set the cycle again and cancel it after 15 minutes.
How do I find the model and serial number of my oven?
There are a couple locations where the model and the serial number of your oven can be. Your oven should be labeled either behind the door, on the left leg behind the drawer, under the cooktop (lift-up styles) and inside the drawer (front frame).
Why doesn’t my oven cook properly?
In most cases, your oven isn’t cooking properly because of 3 elements: the igniter, the bake element or the broil element. When the bake element works properly, it looks red hot. A faulty bake element causes uneven temperatures and needs to be replaced by an oven repair professional. If your oven’s broil element doesn’t work, only the bake element will work, which will result in unevenly cooked food as well.
My oven overcooks my meals. Why?
When your meals come out overcooked from the oven, the problem is most likely the thermostat, which is designed to regulate the temperature in your oven. An oven repair professional can fix this problem for you.
Why am I hearing popping noises from my oven?
For noises like this, it is good to check the igniter and burner as they might be burned out or blocked. If you don’t feel comfortable checking this issue on your own, call for an oven repair technician as soon as possible.
If your oven isn’t turning on, it could be because of fuse problems, issues with your oven’s igniters, or faulty switches and/or sensors. If you are dealing with an oven that won’t turn on, call our oven technicians for speedy repairs.
Why does my oven’s fan make noises?
If you are hearing loud noises as soon as you turn on the oven, the reason is most likely the circulation fan. If you’re hearing noises after the oven has been on for a while, the cause is probably the cooling fan.
How do I clean my oven properly?
There are many oven cleaning products available on the market today. To keep your oven clean for a long time, we recommend cleaning food spills right away. This will eliminate the possibility of stubborn stains that are difficult to remove. If you prefer home-made remedies, you can use a mixture of warm water and baking soda and leave it overnight. Remove the paste residue tomorrow morning.
In most cases, the cause of bad odors from your oven is lack of proper maintenance. That could be grease residue or any kind of food spillage. Cleaning products not recommended for oven maintenance can also cause these smells, so make sure you use products that have been tested on ovens.
Why does smoke come out of my oven at high temperatures?
A simple reason for this can be food residue. Always check for any kind of residue before you start baking.
You can keep your oven in tip-top shape by performing the following tasks:
Clean your oven regularly.
Don’t clean under your oven’s knobs.
Unplug your oven when you’re cleaning it with water.
Inspect your oven’s burners.
