Oven and Stove Repair

     Right behind refrigerator and freezer in importance is your oven and stove. These are absolute necessities when cooking for you and your family on a daily basis, and problems with these appliances can be a real pain. When you call Waco Appliance Repairs today, these appliance problems will be a thing of the past. Problems with your burner not lighting or heating, or your oven not heating, leaking, or self cleaning will be properly diagnosed and fixed by the best technicians in Waco. Our friendly and extremely competent staff will do a full inspection of the appliance to assure our customers get nothing but the best service in home appliance repair. Customer satisfaction is our main goal and we will do everything possible to completely satisfy our customer needs. The next time you are in need of either oven or stove maintenance, call Waco Appliance Repairs at 254-249-5391 and get same day service for your appliance service needs.

Common Issues with Ovens

An oven is an essential appliance in the kitchen that is used for cooking and baking a wide range of foods. However, like any other appliance, ovens can experience problems are sure to be a huge inconvenience and will be very frustrating when you are ready to cook your food. Some common issues with ovens include uneven heating, malfunctioning temperature controls, and broken elements.

Uneven Heating

• Damaged Heating Element: One of the main reasons why you oven may be cooking food unevenly is from a damaged or broken heating element. The heating element is what allows the oven to reach the temperature at what you set it at, and when there is an issue with it, it could be hotter or colder in some areas of the oven. The heating element will need to be replaced, and the technicians at Waco Appliance Repair will have the necessary parts to help replace this part for you.
• Dirty Oven: Over time as you use the oven, there will be food that is spilt that could splatter on the heating element or other areas of the oven that prevent proper circulation. The oven should be cleaned from time to time to ensure that it works efficiently or you could use the oven self-cleaning process to help clean it.

Faulty Ignition

• Damaged Igniter: Most common cause for your oven not heating or igniting is because you have a damaged igniter. When you turn your oven on, a working ignitor will turn red for a certain period of time to help ignite the oven. If it does not turn red at all, then there is an issue with the igniter and it will need to be replaced.

Oven Door Won't Close

• Door Hinge Issues: The door hinge is a part that help latch the oven door to it's body with bolts. Sometimes these hinges can get damaged or become loose overtime where all you need to do is tighten up the bolts or just get a replacement for the hinges. It is a relatively cheap fix that will help ensure your oven door closes properly and keeps the heat in.
• Debris: Another reason your oven door won't close properly is because there is debris in the way. Many times food or other items can get stuck around the seal of the door and prevent it from closing properly. Always check the seals and make sure they are clear of debris before moving on and checking for another reason. The seals themselves could also be damaged or contorted so that the oven door won't close.

Common Issues with Stoves

Stoves are a crucial appliance in all households. They are essential for cooking meals and can be either gas or electric. With how often a household will use their stoves, eventually there will be issues, and you do not want to have to go for a long period of time without a working stove. Below are some common issues that could come up with your stove.

Burner Not Lighting (Gas Stove)

• Clogged Burner: In the case of a gas stove burner not lighting, the most likely cause is a clogged burner. A clogged burner will not have enough gas escaping to be igniting by the spark of ignitor system. This could be a simple fix such as getting a brush and cleaning all around the burners to try to break up the debris all around the burners.
• Faulty Igniter: The igniter on your gas stove may be faulty or worn out. Any easy way to know if there is a problem with your ignitor, is to turn on your burner and ignite it with a lighter or match. If it lights, then the ignitor will need to be replaced. 

Burner Not Heating (Electric Stove)

• Power Supply: The first thing to check is to make sure that the stove is properly plugged in and the outlet is receiving power. A good test to see if it the power supply isn't the problem is to plug in a different appliance and see if that one works. Additionally, check if the circuit breaker is tripped and reset it if necessary.
• Faulty Control Board: The control board is responsible for controlling various functions of the stove, such as temperature and time settings. A faulty control board can cause the stove not to turn on. If there are issues with the control board, is usually will display an error code or it may not be responsive at all. The stove manual will have an explanation for error codes and the fixes for them. In the case where the error code cannot be solves or the board is unresponsive, then the board will have to be replaced.
• Broken Heating Element: The heating elements in the stove can wear out over time or become damaged, which will not allow the stove to heat up. Check if the heating elements are broken or damaged by using a multimeter. If it is broke, then it will need to be replaced