Many of us are starting to plan our holiday meals and surely everyone has a favorite holiday dish in mind. Before you break out the recipe book and dive into your favorite holiday treat, make sure your oven is in working order. The fastest way to put a damper on the holiday cheer is to burn dinner and cause a fire disaster! Maytag oven repair specialists know that the most common reason for oven repair calls is a broken heating element in the appliance. Learn how to check your oven’s heating element.
Checking For Failed Heating Elements in An Oven (for electric ovens only):
- Is your oven not heating properly? Does it not heat up when turned on? If not, the heating element is likely the problem.
- Check the wall plug. Is it secure? Look at the fuse box or breaker box. Make sure the thin metal strip inside is not broken. Flip the switch off and on. Check the oven again. Still not working?
- Remove the racks from inside the oven to give yourself space to look at the heating elements. Turn on the oven light and check the baking or broiling heating element. If both are not working, there is a problem with the oven itself and you need to call for appliance repair in Brooklyn.
- If one works but the other does not, look for burnt wires, charring, cracking, or discoloration. If any of these things are apparent, you need a replacement heating element.
