Hotpoint oven won't heat up
Common reasons your Hotpoint oven won't heat up
The most common reasons your Hotpoint oven won't heat up are a cracked igniter, defective electronic control board or a defective control panel.
57% of the time it's the
Igniter
26% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
8% of the time it's the
Control Panel
9% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Hotpoint 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.
What to expect when you experience a Hotpoint 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.
Hotpoint Oven Will Not Heat Up Troubleshooting
When your Hotpoint oven will not heat up, check the bake element for damage if you have an electric model. If the bake element is damaged or broken, you’ll need to have it replaced. Schedule oven repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician replace a broken oven bake element.
A problem with the house circuit breaker will also prevent an electric Hotpoint oven from heating. Reset the house circuit breaker for your Hotpoint oven if you find it tripped.
Sometimes, a power surge through the electric supply lines going to your home will lock up the control board and prevent the oven from working. Reset the electronic control board on your Hotpoint oven by unplugging the power cord or shutting off the house circuit breaker to completely disconnect electrical power from the range for 2 minutes. Restore electrical power and see if the oven heats.
A blown internal fuse or tripped high-temperature safety switch inside the oven can prevent a Hotpoint oven from heating. Have a service technician diagnose and repair the oven if you suspect this type of failure.
In a Hotpoint gas oven, a bad igniter, problem with the gas supply or bad electronic control board can prevent the oven from heating.
Make sure the gas cut-off valve for the oven is fully open. Open that valve if you find it shut.
If these troubleshooting tips don’t help, schedule oven repair services to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and repair your Hotpoint oven that will not heat up.
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