Explore the common types of oven repairs and how much they cost based on the problem, the part, and the type of oven. This guide will tell you the average cost to repair an oven.
How to Replace Your Oven Heating Element in Less Than 30 Minutes
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
COMPLETION TIME
30 minutes
COST
$50–$100
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What you'll need:
TOOLS
- Screwdriver (usually Philips)
- Pliers
- Gloves
- Multimeter
- Oven thermometer
SUPPLIES
- Replacement heating element
The coil at the bottom of your oven is called the heating element. It uses electric resistance to heat up. You will need to replace the heating element in your oven if heat no longer radiates from it, there is no electrical current, or your food is cooked unevenly.
Angi Tip
While the terms oven, range, and stove, are often used interchangeably, they are different. Range and oven refer to units with both an enclosed cavity and an open-air cooking surface. Stove refers solely to an enclosed cavity (wall ovens) and stovetop, or cooktop, refers solely to an open-air cooking surface.
These units don’t break often but when they do, replacing it is a simpler DIY task and can save you hundreds of dollars in labor costs should you choose to do it yourself.
Disconnect All Power
Photo: by sonmez / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty ImagesTrust us, the low cost of this DIY is the only shock you’ll want to experience while replacing your oven’s heating element. There may or may not be a switch on your oven to turn off the power. Flipping it to the off position is a good idea. If you can locate a plug, unplug the appliance as well. Just to be extra careful, locate the circuit breaker in your house and switch off power to the entire room where the oven is located.
At this stage, use a multimeter to confirm that the power is off. You can do this by touching the probe against the exposed wires.
Prep the Oven
Photo: k0wkin / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty ImagesAlthough it isn’t completely necessary, it’s a good idea to put on some general-purpose work gloves at this stage. Sometimes the oven has tiny shards of metal that you wouldn’t want lodged in your skin. Another optional step is to remove the oven door. If you can replace a heating element in an oven without doing so, you don’t need to add this extra step. Remove all oven racks at this stage. Once removed, clean the oven if it’s dirty. If the element or the oven itself is damaged, consider potential oven repair costs.
Remove the Heating Element
Photo: QunicaStudio / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty ImagesLocate where the heating element is attached. Usually, it is in the main body of the oven, at the back or side and is often a matchbox-sized attachment with two screws. Use the screwdriver and remove the screws, pull out the mounting bracket once they’re removed. Disconnect each spade wire connector with pliers, then simply pull the heating element out of the oven.
Replace the Heating Element
You’re over halfway done! All you need to do is reverse the steps. First thing, slide the new heating element into the oven and reattach the wire connectors onto each probe. You may need pliers to clamp down the spade, ensuring it’s a tight fit. Once you know they are secure, reattach the mounting plate by placing it back into the oven and insert the mounting screws. Make sure everything is tightly secured.
Test the Oven
Photo: brizmaker / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty ImagesNow that everything is in place, you’ll need to turn the power back on. Start by plugging the oven back into the wall—even though there isn’t power—and then flipping the power back on the circuit breaker. Once you’ve confirmed power is on in the room, turn the oven on. The new heating element should glow orange. You’ll want to calibrate your oven by using an oven thermometer to ensure the oven setting of 350 degrees Fahrenheit matches the thermometer.
DIY vs. Hiring a Pro
If you can turn a screwdriver and locate the power unit for your kitchen, there really isn’t a need to hire a professional. Even while working carefully and methodically, this simple DIY fix shouldn’t take much more than 30 minutes.
However, you may not be able to complete the task because of an injury, such as a broken wrist or bad hip, which can prevent you from accessing or removing the heating element. Another reason you may choose to use a pro is if you don’t consider yourself much of a DIY’er. In this case, you’ll need to hire a local electric appliance installation professional to replace the heating element in an oven. Professionals may charge between $50 to $150 per hour. Due to the job’s simplicity, you should also expect a service fee of around $50 to $100.
Number of Homes with Electric vs. Gas Ovens
Wondering how your oven stacks up against other Angi customers? According to Angi data, nearly 51% of customers cite having an electric oven, while almost 47% report having a gas oven.
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