Electric ovens are an amazing cooking appliance, and it's not until something is wrong with it that we realise how often we use them. If you do a lot of cooking it can be a shock to the system to lose your right-hand man (we mean your cooker, of course). But no need to worry! Just because you need to make some electric cooker repairs doesn't mean you have to start browsing for a brand new oven, we are here to help you out!
Here's a guide explaining some electric cooker repairs and the replacement parts you may need, so keep reading!
Oven not heating up
If your electric oven isn't heating up then you won't be making tasty warm home-cooked meals any time soon, luckily (kind of) this is a common problem and more often then not quite simple to correct.
Solution: Try changing the oven element. This is the part of the over responsible for heating it up, so we stock a whole range of high-quality replacements. Click here to see our oven elements.
Unevenly cooked meals
If you have a fan assisted oven that suddenly stops cooking your food evenly it can be very frustrating trying to cook something properly.
Solution: The oven fan is what pushes the heat around your oven evenly, replacing a busted oven fan will help it cook your food evenly once more! See our oven fan replacements.
Door won't close properly
Your oven will struggle to heat up and stay warm with a loose door. This can happen after years of opening and close your oven with a bit too much force.
Solution: If your oven door is hanging off, or is too stiff you probably have a problem with your oven door hinges or the door pin/catch.
Oven keeps overheating
If you keep finding that your food is coming out a bit more... crisp than you had intended, you may find that it really isn't to do with your culinary skills after all.
Solution: It may be that your thermostat is no longer able to read the temperature of the oven which is why it keeps heating up. Find replacement oven thermostats here.
Before ordering any replacement part for your electric cooker repairs it is important to make sure that your new part is compatible with your oven. To do this use our model and manufacturers search filter and find results that will be a perfect fit! Details will be listed in our product description.
For any questions about electric cooker repairs or about any of the products we supply, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to help with all your cooker related queries so contact us today.
If your oven is not cooking evenly we suspect you're ending up with some very questionable meal times. Whether half your pizza is burnt to a crisp while the other is unbaked, or a roast that is still half raw - an oven that isn't cooking evenly can be a real pain.
If you're having this issue we can help you figure out what is wrong with your oven and what you need to do to fix it, so for some oven advice, keep reading:
My oven is not cooking evenly
If your oven is heating up fine and all the other components are working and you're following the cooking instructions correctly (we have to ask...) then the problem is probably with your fan. A fan assisted oven is designed to better push the heat around your oven cavity, to fix the problem that traditional ovens had. This is to prevent your oven from unevenly cooking your food.
If you need to replace your oven fan you can find plenty of high-quality oven fan motors by clicking here. For a full guide on how to replace your oven fan yourself, you can read our full guide here.
My oven isn't staying at the right temperature
Another reason your oven is not cooking your food evenly is that your cooker may be having trouble maintaining the temperature you set it to. This can happen when you have a faulty thermostat as the over can no longer tell how hot it is getting. The thermostat alerts your oven when it has reached to level you set it to, so if it is broken you may find your oven is changing temperature, either under or overheating your meals. To see our replacement oven parts you can click here. To see how to replace it yourself, view our helpful guide.
My oven isn't getting hot at all
If you food actually doesn't seem to be getting hot at all it may be something wrong with your oven element. Your oven element is the part of your oven that is responsible for getting your oven hot, without it the oven is of very little use! To find our genuine and alternative replacement oven elements, click here. For a full guide on how to change your oven element, view our guide.
To see our full collection of oven replacement parts you can click here. We have thousands of parts for every make and model of over. Make sure to use the search filters and read the product descriptions to make sure you are ordering a part that is compatible with your appliance.
If you're still unsure about why your oven is not cooking evenly or about any of our replacement products, we are more than happy to help. Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team so that we can help you today, contact us now.
Are you having trouble lighting your oven? If your gas oven is failing to light, this could be due to a number of different problems. Appliances in the home are quite often subject to wear and tear and this will require a little troubleshooting to find the cause of the issue.
Reasons Why Your Oven Is Not Lighting
In order to find out why your oven is not lighting, take a look at our step-by-step guide.
- First, check the gas supply lines and the igniter. If your top igniter is working, but the oven cavity itself will not light, it is the oven igniter that may have a problem. This is not a problem with the gas.
- Secondly, check the gas tank. If the gas is low, this could be why your oven is not igniting.
- Check your cooker values are switched to the 'on' position.
- Locate your oven igniter and check it is clean. If the igniter is covered in dirt, this could be why your oven will not light. Gently clean the igniter and remove any debris.
- Find the pilot hole which emits the gas. Using a needle, insert it into the hole and gently clean away any buildup or debris that could be restricting the gas.
- Next, check if the igniter sparks. To do this, turn the gas off and press the ignition button. If you cannot hear the clicking noise or see any sparks, this is why your oven is not lighting and means the igniter needs replacing.
- Finally, inspect the wiring and look for any discrepancies. If any of the wires are loose, ensure you turn the oven off and then process to tighten the connection with a screwdriver.
Replacement Parts for an Oven That's Not Lighting
After troubleshooting your oven and finding the cause of the problem, you may need a replacement part. We stock plenty of spare parts that can solve your problem here at CookerSpareParts. Here's a look at just a few.
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These are just a select few replacement parts for an oven that's not lighting. You can browse the full range here. If you have any questions, you can get in touch on 02920 452 510.
Gas ovens are becoming a somewhat uncommon sight in British kitchens, but gas oven problems still occur. Electric cookers - though more expensive to run - are simpler to install, easier to clean, and better at cooking food evenly than their gas-powered counterparts, and so it's not too difficult to see why a lot of people are opting for electric appliances nowadays.
That being said, there are still plenty of gas ovens in use, and if you're reading this, you may well have one in your own home.
Unfortunately, there are quite a few gas oven (or any kind of oven, for that matter) problems that could occur while you own one. We're here today to help you work out what's wrong with your gas appliance and, hopefully, get it working again!
Gas oven problems - what's the matter with it?
For specific information on your gas oven problem and how to solve it, choose the scenario that most closely resembles the issue you're experiencing:
- There's no gas reaching the oven when I switch it on. This indicates that you probably have a problem with your gas supply. Check your meter - is it in the 'ON' position? Are you up to date on your utility bill payments? If the answer to both of those questions is 'yes', you should contact the 24hr gas emergency service immediately as there may be a leak. The number to call is 0800 111 999.
- The oven isn't heating up. This problem may occur because your ignition generator isn't working - i.e. gas is flowing into the oven, but the component that ignites the flammable gas isn't doing its job and may need replacing. Alternatively, there may be a problem with the oven burner itself - if this is the case, you can buy a replacement burner here.
- The oven heats up, but the temperature is wrong. If your gas oven frequently over- or under-cooks your food, it may be because your oven thermostat (the part that tells the burner when to heat up and when to cool down) is faulty or not calibrated properly. Of course, it could be something far simpler - for instance, if your oven's door seal is broken, heat may be escaping from the oven cavity and forcing you to leave your food in for longer.
Do you still have gas oven problems? Contact the Cooker Spare Parts team for further assistance!
IMPORTANT: You should not conduct any work on a gas oven (or any gas appliance) unless you are a member of the Gas Safe Register. Gas appliances can be dangerous, and only qualified personnel should attempt to service them.
A selector switch (or function switch as it is sometimes referred to) may be small, but is a very important part. It is situated just behind your control knob and it is the component that allows you to switch between various functions - such as the grill, fan heating, etc.It is a primary component for your cooker and therefore it's vitally important that you replace it as soon as it begins to become faulty or if the spindle has snapped off with the control knob.
Here at
Cooker Spare Parts we have a terrific selection of
Oven Selector Switches but because they come in a whole variety of shapes and sizes, we strongly recommend that you check that the selector you wish to purchase is compatible with your appliance. You can do this by selecting the manufacturer and model number of your appliance in to the search filters. You will then be provided with a list of spare parts that are compatible with your appliance.
If you're unsure how to fit your oven selector switch, please follow this step-by-step guide.
How to fit an oven selector switch
Safety notice: Please ensure your cooker is switched off before beginning any work.
- If your cooker is built-in, you'll need to remove it from it's cavity. To do this, remove the screws that are holding it to the cabinet. These are situated on the front of your oven. You can then lift out the oven, and disconnect the power cable from the back of your cooker.
- Next, you'll need to remove the top panel of your cooker. Again, this is held together by four screws. These screws may require a torque head screwdriver to be removed.
- Next, remove the control knob attached to the selector switch (if it is still attached to your selector switch). This can be pulled off easily.
- Now that you can access the selector switch, you can begin to remove it. It's held in place by two torque head screws that are situated at the front of the switch, you'll need to remove them.
- Now it's time to remove the complicated wiring. Before you do anything, we strongly recommend you take a photo of the of the switch with the wires attached, so you can re-wire it in the correct way.
- To fit your new switch, just do the opposite of what you just did. Fitting the switch to the front of your cooker, and then wiring the switch in the correct way.
- Then, all you need to do is attach the top panel and if your cooker is built in, fit it back inside your cavity.
