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Oven & Range Troubleshooting & Maintenance

An oven that won't heat evenly or a burner that won't light can usually be repaired. Learn the common causes.

Troubleshooting Articles

Oven Not Heating to the Right Temperature

Bake element, temperature sensor, or control board — how a tech narrows it down.

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Gas Stove Burner Won't Light

Igniter or gas valve? Safety-first guidance for a gas range that won't ignite.

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Electric Range Burner Not Heating

From the element to the infinite switch, the likely fixes for a dead burner.

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Oven hot surface igniter and burner tube
How Oven Igniters Work

Glowing Red, But the Gas Never Lights?

In modern gas ovens, the igniter isn’t just a match — it draws electrical amperage to open the safety gas valve. As igniters age, they may still glow, but fail to pull enough current (typically 3.2 to 3.6 amps) to release the gas valve.

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