STOVE

Stove Repair Team….Tips

The stove is another major household appliance in our homes. It is something we have to use every single day as this is what we have to use to cook our food. At times they may fail us due to minor problems which need fixing urgently. MTService Stove Repair Team are always a call away in situations like these. We offer the best repair services for all types of stoves. No matter the brand, size, old, new or even commercial we will able to fix it to its original state. It is the right way to do appliance repair. The solution will always be provided whether it is an electric or a gas stove. We do this in the shortest time possible as we understand time is of the essence to their customers. Stove repair at times need replacement of the parts; this is because heating may result in some parts burning out hence becoming damaged. When new parts are needed for your stove, we will supply you with the very best as we are members of a network of trusted suppliers. The parts do come with a warranty. As long as all instructions are followed, we will always own up to their mistake in case it breaks down again.

What happened to your broken stove?

If you have bought a stove for the first time, MTService Technicians will help out in the initial installation. Initial installation is very critical, and many things may go wrong hence it is better to have the help of a technician. Electric or gas we will gladly fix everything for you until it is up and running. If it’s electric, the wires will be connected to you, if it is a gas too, we will do their magic, and your stove will be ready for use in no time.  When doing your installation, do not forget to contact MTService Appliance Repair for any installation help or even queries as we are the best in the region.

Stove maintenance is key, trust our team

When your stove is set up and ready for use, do not forget the maintenance part. From time to time, call MTService Appliance Repair for our maintenance and repair service. With just a call you can schedule a visit for these. Stove maintenance is of so much importance to ensure that it does not breakdown or malfunction without your knowledge. Maintenance is also so much pocket-friendly than the repair services. As we say, prevention is better than cure, make dates with the appliance doctors for advice and help in any difficulty with your stove use.

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Solve these common stove problems: the gas burner won’t light, the oven won’t heat and the electric burner won’t heat.

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If the burners on your stove don’t light or the oven isn’t heating, you can usually solve the problem in five minutes–and save the cost of a service call. A quick cleaning usually puts your range back in business. However, we also show you how to trouble-shoot new-style electronic ignition burners and ovens.
Time
Instant!
Complexity
Simple
Cost
$20 – $100

Problem 1: The gas burner on a gas range won’t light

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Standard gas range

On a standard range the key parts, the igniters or pilots, are under the top, which lifts up on hinges.

Repair pros tell us that this is the most common gas range problem. There are two type of gas ranges–the standard gas range and the sealed burner range.

Range Repair Safety

All the repairs and cleaning that we show can be safely done without shutting off the gas to the stove. But don’t leave a burner dial on. It’ll emit gas into the room. If at any time you smell gas, turn off the gas at the shutoff behind the range or at the main supply near the meter and ventilate the room. Then call your local utility or a service professional for assistance. (Look under “Appliances, Service and Repair” in your Yellow Pages.)

Always unplug your range before working on it!

Solution 1: Clean the pilot or igniter

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Photo 1: Access the pilot or igniter

LIFT the hinged top. Most stove tops lift up. However, stoves with sealed burners don’t have tops that lift.

A one-minute cleaning will solve 75 percent of burner problems. To get at the ignition system, lift the lid of your stove (Photo 1). Give it a rap with the heel of your hand if it’s stuck. If your stove has sealed burners, identified by the igniter or little nub at the back of each burner, the lid won’t lift.

But you can clean the igniter the same way (Photo 4). If your burner still doesn’t ignite, go to Solution 2. Identify a standing pilot by a small gas tube running to a tip with a hole at the center of two burners (Photo 2). If the pilot (flame) is burning, skip to Solution 2. Identify spark ignition (igniter) by the ceramic nub either under the top (Photo 3) or beside the burner in a sealed burner range. It clicks when it’s working.

Solution 2: Clean the burner assembly

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Photo 1: Remove the burner assembly

Lift the burner assembly off the support arm as you slide it away from the burner valve port. It just rests there. Remove the shipping screws if they’re still in place. (You don’t have to reinstall them.) Your burner assembly may look a bit different from ours, but you can clean all the components the same way.

This takes five minutes. Clean the burner assembly the same way for both spark ignition stoves and standing pilots. You’ll need a small diameter brush. We purchased a tube brush from a drugstore.

Appliance parts stores have them too. If you have sealed burners, you’re limited to cleaning only the burner ports (Photo 3). The other parts are sealed so they won’t get clogged.

Set the assembly in place and try your burners. If they still won’t ignite and you own a spark ignition stove, go to Solution 3. If you have a standing pilot, raise or lower the flame height slightly by turning a small setscrew located on the small gas line feeding the pilot. Consult your owner’s manual or call a pro to help find this screw and to tell you the proper setting for your range.

Solution 3: Check the spark ignition system (electronic ignition)

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Photo 1: Switch replacement

Pull off the burner dials and remove any screws that secure the front cover. Remove the cover. Slide the wires off the terminals and insert them into the new switch in the same location. Some connections have a pressure clamp to secure the wire (Photo 2).

Switches, control modules or igniters can go bad on a stove with electronic ignition. Use the following guide to test these devices.

  1. Check that the stove is plugged in, there is power to the outlet, and the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped. Spark ignition stoves need electricity to power the igniters. If your oven light turns on, you have power.
  2. Test if the switch (Photo 1) is at fault by turning a functioning burner to the “Light” position while simultaneously turning the one that’s not working to “Light.” If the burner that wasn’t working now comes on, the burner has a bad switch. See Photo 1 for instructions on replacing a switch.
  3. One at a time, turn each burner dial to “Light” for three seconds, then off again. Watch the igniters to see if they spark while you’re doing this. (Turning off the kitchen lights may help you see them.) Replace the module (Photo 3) if none of the igniters sparks. This is a common problem. (See “Tips for Buying Replacement Parts)
  4. Call in a pro to test the igniters. Igniters rarely fail, but they are difficult to test.

Problem 2: The oven won’t heat

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Photo 1: check the fuse

Check your owner’s manual to see if your oven ignition system has a fuse. Ours was located under the cooktop, though locations vary. Replace it with the same size fuse if the fuse element is burnt.

Before you open your wallet and call a professional to repair your oven:

  • Reset your “time cook” function if your oven has one. They are often set wrong and prevent the stove from coming on. Service pros see this problem often, much to the homeowner’s embarrassment!
  • Make sure the stove is plugged in and you have power to the outlet. Electronic ignition systems and some standing pilots need electricity to operate.
  • Check the oven ignition fuse (Photo 1). You’ll need your owner’s manual to locate it.
  • Check the pilot, if your oven has one (Photo 2). If it’s out, clean and relight it according to the manufacturer’s directions. If you’re unsure how, call a service pro.

Problem 3: An electric range burner won’t heat

How to Repair a Gas Range or an Electric Range

Photo 1: Remove a bad burner

Compare the nonfunctioning burner with the other burners. If it looks pitted and scorched, unplug the range, then slip the burner out of its socket and replace it. To remove a burner, simply lift it slightly and pull the prongs from the socket. You may have to wiggle it slightly to get the prongs to release. Some burners are held by a screw that you must remove.

If your range has a burner that’s not working, chances are you can fix it without any special tools. To diagnose a burner problem, go through the steps in order. If the burners still don’t work, call a service professional for help. Our list should take care of 95 percent of the problems that could occur with a burner. If you see burnt wires, have a pro look at the range. It could indicate a bigger problem.

  1. Check the burner for wear. If it’s pitted and scorched (Photo 1), replace it.
  2. Check the connections for a solid contact (Photo 2).
  3. Remove a functioning burner of the same size and try it in the socket that’s not working. If that burner works, replace the bad burner with a new one.
  4. Inspect the burner socket. If it’s charred or scorched, replace it (Photo 3). There are two main types of wire connections. Sockets have either screw connections (Photo 3) or wire leads that you attach to the range wiring with the supplied ceramic wire connectors.

Caution

Always unplug your electric range before removing a burner.

Tips for Buying Replacement Parts

Before you go to purchase a part, write down the brand name, model number and serial number of the range. The range will have an engraved plate with this information usually located under the cooktop lid or on the back. Look in the Yellow Pages under “Appliances, Parts” for a supplier. Call first to be sure the part you need is in stock. Or order over the Internet.

Required Tools for this Project

Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.

  • 4-in-1 screwdriver

Old toothbrush
Small screwdriver
Needle
Small tube brush