7 Common Signs You Need to Repair Your Oven

7 Common Signs You Need to Repair Your Oven

While most newer ovens are extremely reliable, they may have their problems from time to time. Knowing when your oven is showing signs of going out or needing repair can help to ensure that you seek assistance before the problem worsens.

Odd Smells Coming From Your Gas Oven

Especially if you have a gas oven, you may notice a rotten egg smell. Natural gas companies will add rotten egg smells to their gas to inform homeowners if there is a leak in their homes. If you smell this odor, it's best to turn off your gas supply and contact a professional to fix the leak.

Electrical Oven Glitches

If you're fumbling with the controls on your oven and it's not responding, you likely have an electrical problem. Additionally, if you notice power fluctuations, it's also an indication that something is wrong. Corrosion, shorted-out wiring, or even high currents can be to blame. It will increase your risk of electrical shock or injury.

Undercooked or Overcooked Food

If you notice that the foods you're cooking all seem to be undercooked or burnt, the thermostat inside of your oven is likely starting to malfunction. However, other internal components like the heating element, control, and fan can also be to blame in certain situations. It's best to have your oven evaluated by a professional to identify and repair the issue.

Your Burner Is Not Working

If you try to use one of the burners on your stove and it won't heat up, it could be an internal problem with that burner. Common early warning signs of this issue include the burner taking forever to turn on, or it won't be as powerful as before. Depending on the type of energy your oven uses, this could be a problem with the electrical or ignition component of the individual burner.

Excessively Long Preheating

While waiting to put your food in the oven can be challenging enough, an oven that is taking excessively long to preheat is a problem. A faulty temperature sensor problem is likely to blame. If your oven takes longer than a few minutes to get up to temperature, it's time to contact a professional for repairs.

The Oven Door Won't Seal

Over time, any pressure put on the oven door can cause the hinges inside the door to bend. This can cause the door not to seal properly. You should resist the urge to use your oven if the door isn't closing right. Instead, call our appliance repair experts to fix the hinges or refit your oven door.

It Won't Turn On

If you turn your oven on and it won't start, it's likely that your next step is to check the power cord. If your appliance is plugged in properly and the circuit breaker isn't tripped, you likely have an electrical issue with your stove that needs to be addressed by a professional.

Contact Us Today

If your oven shows any of the warning signs above, it's time to call us at Command Service Center to get quick oven repair service. Our experts can help get the job done if your home needs other appliance repairs. Call us today!