When your oven goes out, it can be a real headache to fix. But with a little know-how and some basic repairs, you can get your oven up and running again in no time.
Here’s how to do a basic oven repair:
When your oven doesn’t have an automatic switch, check to see if the power cord is plugged into an outlet and into the wall — if it isn’t, plug it in and check the voltage against the mark on the wall. If there’s no voltage at all, your oven may need a new power cord.
If you smell gas or see flames coming out of your oven, chances are there are gas leaks. Turn off all the appliances in the house that use electricity (this includes dryers and other heating devices) before trying to repair your oven. Use a gas detector/sniffer to locate any sources of leakage.
Once you find them, Fix them using one of these tips: acetylene torch – This will seal any cracks in pipes that could cause gas to escape; use caution as this can be very dangerous electric water heater cutoff valve – Cut off power at the circuit breaker before trying this; if it doesn’t work try blowing out any obstructions with a jet from a vacuum cleaner; remove obstructions from other areas using a snake or wire brush Repair torn pipe solder – Apply heat until the solder melts and flows back into the pipe. Once solder is in place, use a wire brush to remove any excess.
Before you start repairing anything, take a quick sweep of the oven with a vacuum cleaner to clean up any gunk or spilled food. Use a damp cloth to wipe down any surfaces that seem dirty.
If one or more parts of your oven are broken, you’ll need to replace them. Follow these steps: 1) Unplug your oven and remove the bakeware and other removable parts; if there are any wires attached, disconnect them 2) Select the part you’re going to replace 3)snap off the old part 4) Remove the new part from the packaging 5) Place it on the broken part and snap it into place 6) Plug in your oven and test it out
May be you’ve followed these steps and your oven still doesn’t work, don’t worry — there are plenty of other repair options out there. Just make sure you get help from a professional if the job is too big or difficult for you to tackle on your own.
Maybe you need to do more than just replace a blown fuse or reset the timer on your oven, or if your oven is not heating up or cooking correctly, you may need to take it to an appliance repair specialist.
Here are some tips for more complex oven repairs:
- Check the wiring. If your oven is not working, check to see if there is any electrical damage to the wiring. Broken wires can cause a variety of problems with an oven, from not being able to get it to heat up properly to actually blowing out fuses.
- Test the power supply. Make sure there is adequate power going into the oven before attempting any repairs. Sometimes replacing a fuse isn’t enough and you will need to replace the power supply as well.
- Remove and clean the cooktop surface. Many times poor cooking results from dirty cooktop surfaces that trap food and oils on the surface and in between the grates. Cleaning with a damp cloth will often do the trick. Make sure there are no active burners before cleaning so you don’t start a fire!
- Repair broken or cracked cookware or tiles. If your cookware is cracked or broken, it can be difficult to get an accurate temperature reading while cooking so it may be best to replace it all together rather than try to fix it yourself. Damaged tiles can also pose a safety hazard so be sure to call in a professional if that is the case.
With a population of over 2.5 million people, Dubai is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. This means that there are a lot of people and a lot of things going on at all times. That can mean trouble for your appliances, and it’s no different when it comes to your oven. If your oven starts giving you problems, don’t hesitate to call us at +971 54 273 0904. We’re experts in oven repair, and we can help get your oven back up and running as quickly as possible.
Here are some of the most common issues that we see in Dubai:
- Oven not heating up or cooking properly
- Oven door not closing properly
- Oven not staying lit
- Broken elements in the oven