Oven Repair
Quick answer
An electric oven that will not heat usually has a failed bake or broil element; a gas oven that will not light usually has a weak igniter. Uneven baking points to the temperature sensor or the convection fan. HomeAdvisor puts a typical oven or stove repair at $130–$310, about $200 on average. Call (888) 217-0236 for a technician in your ZIP.
Follow the short menu, then your 5-digit ZIP. The line goes quiet for a few seconds while it connects; stay on. If it does not connect, call once more: companies taking calls change minute to minute.
Signs you need a appliance repair technician
- The oven does not heat or heats slowly
- Food burns on one side or underbakes
- A gas oven clicks or glows but does not light
- An error code on the control panel
- The door does not close or seal
If you smell gas, turn the oven off, do not use any switches, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside.
What to check before you call
- Look at the bake element for breaks or blisters
- Check the breaker, and that a gas range's supply valve is open
- Use an oven thermometer to see how far off the temperature is
- Note the brand, model and any error code
What the appliance repair technician does
- 1
Diagnoses
Tests the element or igniter, the temperature sensor and the control board.
- 2
Replaces the part
Bake or broil element, igniter, sensor, thermostat, door gasket or hinge.
- 3
Calibrates
Runs the oven to temperature and checks it holds.
Oven repair cost
| Job | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oven or stove repair, typical | $130–$310 (about $200) | HomeAdvisor |
| Oven repair, national average | $150–$400 | Fixr |
Control boards and built-in or double ovens sit at the top of the range. Sources: HomeAdvisor cost guides (2025), Fixr cost guides (2025).
Ready to book a appliance repair technician?
One call reaches an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP, answered 24/7.
Follow the short menu, then your 5-digit ZIP. The line goes quiet for a few seconds while it connects; stay on. If it does not connect, call once more: companies taking calls change minute to minute.
Step-by-step guides
Oven Won't Turn On: Power, Control Lock, Self-Clean or Fuse, and When to Call
No power, a locked control, a door still locked after self-clean, or a blown thermal fuse.
Gas Oven Won't Light: The Igniter, Gas Supply and When to Call
An igniter that glows but is too weak to open the gas valve is the usual cause.
Oven Not Heating or Won't Preheat: Bake Element, Igniter or Sensor
A failed bake element, a weak gas igniter or a bad temperature sensor: how to tell which in five minutes.
Oven repair: common questions
Why is my electric oven not heating?
A failed bake element is the most common cause; you can often see a break or blister on it. If the element looks fine, the temperature sensor, a relay or the control board is next.
Why won't my gas oven light?
Usually the igniter has weakened: it glows but not hot enough to open the gas valve. It is a common replacement part.
Is it worth repairing an oven?
Elements, igniters and sensors are modest repairs. A failed control board on an older range is where many owners weigh replacement.
Other appliance repair services
(888) 217-0236 is the appliance repair line. HearthDry is a referral service; the company you reach is independent.