Common Oven Faults
I repair a wide range of common oven problems, from simple faults to more involved electrical, control and heating issues.
| Oven Fault | Possible Causes |
|---|---|
| Oven not heating | Failed heating element, faulty thermostat, blown thermal fuse, selector switch fault, wiring issue, PCB/control board fault |
| Oven not getting hot enough | Weak heating element, faulty temperature sensor, thermostat fault, damaged door seal, fan issue, calibration problem |
| Oven overheating | Faulty thermostat, failed temperature sensor, control board fault, stuck relay, cooling fan fault |
| Oven heats unevenly | Faulty fan motor, failed fan element, poor air circulation, damaged door seal, incorrect shelf position, thermostat issue |
| Fan oven not heating | Failed circular fan element, faulty fan motor, thermostat fault, selector switch issue, wiring fault, PCB fault |
| Oven fan not working | Failed fan motor, obstructed fan blade, faulty wiring, selector switch fault, control board issue |
| Grill not heating | Failed grill element, faulty selector switch, thermostat fault, wiring issue, control board fault |
| Oven has no power | Blown fuse, tripped circuit breaker, faulty socket or isolator switch, damaged power cable, control board fault |
| Oven tripping electrics | Heating element leaking to earth, damaged wiring, faulty fan motor, moisture ingress, faulty mains filter, control board fault |
| Oven door not closing properly | Worn hinges, damaged door seal, misaligned door, broken latch, loose door glass or fixings |
| Heat escaping from oven door | Damaged door seal, worn hinges, warped door, loose inner glass, poor door alignment |
| Oven light not working | Blown bulb, faulty lamp holder, wiring fault, switch fault, control board issue |
| Oven making loud noises | Worn fan motor bearings, loose fan blade, cooling fan fault, vibration from panels, foreign object near fan |
| Oven smells of burning | Food or grease build-up, damaged wiring, overheating element, faulty fan motor, electrical fault |
| Oven display not working | Control board fault, failed display module, power supply issue, loose wiring, clock/timer fault |
| Oven buttons or controls not responding | Faulty control panel, damaged touchpad, selector switch fault, PCB fault, moisture behind controls |
| Oven clock or timer fault | Faulty clock module, failed control board, power interruption, damaged buttons, wiring issue |
| Oven error code showing | Temperature sensor fault, fan issue, heating fault, door lock fault, control board fault, wiring issue |