Stove & Oven troubleshooting
Oven Not Heating or Heating Unevenly? Here's Why
An oven that won't heat properly usually has a failed heating component or a sensor that's reading wrong. Here's the likely cause.
Common causes
Failed bake/broil element (electric)
Pro repairA burned-out element won't glow evenly or at all — often visible as a break or blister.
Weak oven igniter (gas)
Pro repairA worn igniter glows but can't get hot enough to open the gas valve, so the oven won't light.
Bad temperature sensor
Pro repairA faulty sensor makes the oven run too hot or too cold, causing uneven cooking.
Control board or thermostat fault
Pro repairThe control board or thermostat can misread or fail to power the heating circuit.
What you can check yourself
- Confirm the oven isn't in a delayed-start, timer, or Sabbath mode.
- On electric, look for a visibly broken or blistered bake element.
- On gas, watch the igniter — if it glows more than ~90 seconds without lighting, it's weak.
- Use an oven thermometer to check how far off the temperature really is.
When to call a pro
Oven heating parts involve high voltage or gas — once you've ruled out settings, it's a job for a technician. We carry common elements, igniters, and sensors.
Most stove & oven repairs run $120–$450 — see our repair cost guide.
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FAQ
Oven not heating — questions
An oven that won't heat properly usually has a failed heating component or a sensor that's reading wrong. Here's the likely cause. The most common causes are failed bake/broil element (electric), weak oven igniter (gas), bad temperature sensor.
You can safely check a few things first: Confirm the oven isn't in a delayed-start, timer, or Sabbath mode. On electric, look for a visibly broken or blistered bake element. On gas, watch the igniter — if it glows more than ~90 seconds without lighting, it's weak. Oven heating parts involve high voltage or gas — once you've ruled out settings, it's a job for a technician. We carry common elements, igniters, and sensors.
Most stove & oven repairs run $120–$450 in the San Francisco Bay Area, parts and labor — you get a flat-rate quote before any work begins. See our repair cost guide for details.
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