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The most common reasons your Whirlpool oven element is not working are a bad control thermostat, cracked igniter or a broken bake element.
35% of the time it's the Control Thermostat
17% of the time it's the Igniter
13% of the time it's the Bake Element
35% of the time it's the Something else
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If the control thermostat in an oven is bad, it may prevent the oven from heating properly or from heating at all, creating the perception of no power to the oven and resulting in an inability to cook food effectively. A faulty thermostat might also hinder the oven's ability to turn off, causing it to run continuously. If you suspect the control thermostat in your oven is bad, have a Sears Home Services professional address the issue and replace the part if necessary.
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.
A broken oven bake element will prevent the element from heating. In some cases, the bake element may show visible signs of damage, such as cracks, blisters, or burn marks. A failing element may exhibit an inability of the oven to reach or maintain the set temperature. You may notice uneven cooking or prolonged cooking times. If the element is severely damaged, it may cause sparking, smoking or odd noises during operation. Having a Sears Home Services professional address these symptoms promptly is essential to ensure consistent and effective baking performance in the oven.
First, unplug the range or shut off the house circuit breaker to completely disconnect electrical power to the range or oven.
Access the oven element if it’s a hidden bake element using the procedure shown in this video:
If the element is exposed, you’ll be able to inspect it without removing the bottom oven panel.
Check the oven element for cracks, pealing or damage.
Replace the element if it’s obviously damaged or broken.
If you need to have a service technician replace the oven element, schedule oven repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to install a new oven element.
With the range or oven still disconnected from electrical power, pull the oven remove the mounting screws and pull the element into the oven cavity or access the element wiring connections on the back of the range or oven.
Measure resistance through the element using a multimeter.
You should measure around 10 to 20 ohms through the element if it’s good.
If you measure infinite resistance through the element, it’s broken and needs to be replaced.
If the element seems to be okay, follow the steps in this popular and safe DIY troubleshooting video to determine the cause of the heating failure in your oven:
If you’re unable to find and fix the cause of the oven heating failure on your own, schedule repair service and we’ll send a technician to your home to fix the problem.
Correcting most element not working problems usually involves replacing the control thermostat, igniter or bake element. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to a successful Whirlpool oven repair. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
When the oven element 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 oven failures.
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.
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When your oven malfunctions, the decision to repair or replace it can be a tough call.
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