GE range not working
Common reasons your GE range is not working
The most common reasons your GE range is not working are an inoperative electronic control board, faulty igniter or a bad switch.
34% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
21% of the time it's the
Igniter
16% of the time it's the
Surface Element Switch
29% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE range
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in a range, including a lack of power or heating in the oven or surface element, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the range, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, and controlling cooking time. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the range and may 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.
Igniter Replacement
A faulty range igniter can prevent a burner from igniting, resulting in no heat from the bake or broil burner in the oven, or from a surface burner. 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.
Surface Element Switch Replacement
A bad surface element switch may make turning the surface element on or off difficult, or a damaged switch shaft may feel loose or wobbly. The malfunctioning switch could cause uneven heating or prevent the element from reaching the desired temperature. In some cases, the surface element may not turn on at all, or it may continue to heat even after the control is turned off, posing a safety risk. If you suspect the switch on your range is bad, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect the switch for you.
What to expect when you experience a GE range not working issue
How is the not working problem fixed?
Correcting most not working problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, igniter or surface element switch. 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 a range that is not working
When the range is not working 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 range failures.
What to look out for with a range not working diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your range 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.
Troubleshooting a GE Gas Stove Oven not Working
When your GE gas stove oven is not working, check the control settings. The control lock feature on range could be enabled. That feature is used to prevent unintentional activation of the stove’s oven controls. A lock icon is displayed on the control panel when the control is locked.
To unlock the controls, press and hold the Gas/Control Lockout button or Lock Controls pad for three seconds. If the Lock Controls pad is not visible, you can try pressing the COOK TIME and TIMER ON/OFF pads simultaneously for three seconds. If these suggestions don’t work, follow the procedure described in the owner’s manual for your GE gas stove to disable the control lock feature on your model. The lock icon on the control panel will disappear and you should be able to start the oven.
If you’re able to set the oven control but the GE gas stove oven is still not working, a service technician will likely need to diagnose and repair the oven. A bad igniter is the most frequent cause of an oven heating failure in a GE gas range. The igniter glows and heats to a point where its resistance is low enough to let enough electrical current flow to the safety gas valve to open that valve so gas flows through the burner tube and ignites. A weak igniter may glow but won’t get hot enough to initiate the ignition sequence. A broken igniter won’t glow at all.
Other problems that can prevent the oven from working in a GE gas stove include a bad electronic control board, defective oven temperature sensor, bad safety gas valve and a wiring failure.
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GE Electric Range Oven Not Working Troubleshooting
If your GE electric range oven is not working, check to see if the surface burners work. If nothing heats on the range, check the house circuit breakers for the range. Reset the house circuit breakers and the oven may begin working again.
Check to see if the control lock is enabled on your GE electric range. You won’t be able to start the oven with the control locked. Disable the control lock if the lock icon is displayed on the control panel.
Unplug the power cord and check the bake element for damage when your GE electric range oven is not working. Let the oven cool completely and look for cracks, breaks or damage to the oven bake element. If you see physical damage to element, have a service technician replace it.
Other causes of a GE electric range oven not working include a defective electronic oven control board, a faulty oven temperature sensor and a wiring failure.
Schedule range repair service to fix your GE electric range when the oven is not working. We’ll send a Sears Home Services repair technician to your home and have the oven working again in no time.
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