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GE Profile oven won't heat up
Common reasons your GE Profile oven won't heat up
The most common reasons your GE Profile oven won't heat up are a cracked igniter, defective electronic control board or a defective control panel.
37% of the time it's the Igniter
31% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
8% of the time it's the Control Panel
24% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE Profile oven
Igniter Replacement
When an oven igniter is faulty, it can prevent a burner from igniting, resulting in no heat from the bake or broil burners in the oven. A failed igniter could also cause difficulty in lighting the burner, requiring multiple attempts to achieve ignition. The igniter may emit a clicking sound without successfully lighting the gas, indicating a malfunction. In some cases, the igniter may not produce any visible spark at all. An igniter failure can lead to delayed ignition, causing a noticeable delay between turning the knob and the burner lighting.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in an oven, including a lack of power or heating in the oven, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the oven, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, controlling cooking time and controlling the self-clean cycle of the oven. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may prevent the oven door latch from engaging, or may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the oven or emit a burning odor. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to confirm if replacement is necessary.
Control Panel Replacement
A defective oven control panel can produce various symptoms affecting the appliance's performance. The control panel may be unresponsive, failing to register inputs or adjust oven mode and temperature settings. The display might show erratic readings or become entirely blank. Additionally, a malfunctioning control panel could lead to issues with the ovens heating, resulting in uneven cooking, failure to reach the desired temperature or the inability to heat at all.
Why is my GE Profile oven not heating up?
Here’s a popular and safe DIY video that shows how to safely diagnose and repair a GE gas oven heating failure:
The first thing that you’ll need to check when your GE oven isn’t heating is the gas supply.
Check the Gas Supply
If your surface burners are working, then you know your oven should be getting gas as well. If the burners aren’t working, check your gas supply cut-off valve to make sure that it's open. If it is open and you’re not getting gas, then you need to contact your gas supplier to figure out what’s wrong.
Some ranges have a service cut-off valve on the pressure regulator that shuts off the gas supply to the oven and not the surface burners. If your range has one, make sure that service valve is open.
Here’s an image that shows that service valve:
Test the igniter
Pull the bottom panel out of your cold oven. Start the oven and see if the igniter glows.
If the igniter glows you may be convinced it’s working and want to replace the safety gas valve. But the safety gas valve rarely fails. The igniter can glow but not get hot enough to open the safety gas valve. In fact, this is the most frequent failure when an oven burner won't ignite even though the igniter is glowing bright. Replacing the igniter in this situation usually fixes the problem.
If you're uncertain whether your glowing igniter has failed, you can have a trained service technician check the amp draw through the igniter circuit.
If the igniter wasn’t glowing, you’ll need to use a multimeter to test it.
Unplug the range. For safety, always disconnect power before checking resistance. To check the resistance of the igniter, put the meter leads on the igniter terminals. If you measure between 10 and 2,500 ohms, then you know your igniter is okay.
If the igniter measures no continuity, then you need to replace the igniter. Here’s a video showing you how:
Test the safety gas valve
Next, check resistance on the safety gas valve. The safety gas valve should measure less than 5 ohms of resistance. If the safety gas valve measures no continuity, you can have a service technician replace that part.
If the igniter and the safety gas valve both check okay, then you could have a problem with wiring, or a defective electronic control board.
When you’re unable to find and fix a GE oven heating problem on your own, schedule repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to repair the oven.
Why is my GE Electric Oven Not Heating?
To troubleshoot a problem with your GE electric oven, follow the tips in this safe DIY video:
What to expect when you experience a GE Profile oven won't heat up issue
How is the won't heat up problem fixed?
Correcting most won't heat up problems usually involves replacing the igniter, electronic control board or control panel. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven that won't heat up
When the oven won't heat up it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.
What to look out for with an oven won't heat up diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
When a GE Profile oven refuses to heat, the matter could involve a broken igniter (gas) or a compromised heating element (electric). Lukewarm heat extends bake times and can ruin the textures of your favorite meals. Instead of tolerating endless waiting, try oven technician for a skilled assessment. Once repaired, you’ll enjoy consistently reliable temperatures and smoother meal planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Repair Oven Resources
Look out for these common oven problems and act quickly when you see these issues happening.
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Glossary Terms
A thermocouple is a sensor used for measuring temperature, consisting of two different metal wires joined at one end, which generate a voltage proportional to temperature changes.
An oven bag is a heat-resistant, nylon or polyester bag designed for cooking a wide variety of foods in the oven, ensuring moist and flavorful meals by trapping moisture and flavor inside.
An oven rack is a removable shelving unit inside an oven that holds cookware, allowing air to circulate around the food for even cooking and baking.
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