Oven Not Heating
Common causes, what you can check yourself, and when to call a professional — a practical guide for New York homeowners and property managers.
Most likely causes
When we get service calls in Brooklyn and Manhattan for this issue, one of these is almost always the culprit:
- Failed bake element (electric)
- Weak or failed igniter (gas — the #1 cause)
- Failed safety valve
- Blown thermal fuse after a self-clean
- Control-board relay failure
What to check before calling a professional
Work through these in order. If none resolves the problem, it's time to schedule service.
- On an electric oven, watch the bake element — it should glow bright orange within 60 seconds
- On gas, listen for a click and watch for glow at the igniter — no glow means igniter
- Check the breaker
- Do not run self-clean until repaired
When to call Appliance Flix
Appliance Flix provides appliance repair services throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. We repair refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, ranges, and cooktops for homeowners, landlords, and property managers. If you've tried the basic troubleshooting steps above and the problem continues, contact us to schedule a service visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my oven turn on but not heat?+
On gas, a weak igniter that glows but never gets hot enough to open the safety valve. On electric, a failed bake element that's cracked or open-circuit.
