Quick answer
A Frigidaire oven that will not heat most often has a burned-out bake element on electric models or a weak igniter on gas models. A failed temperature sensor or a relay on the control board can also stop the heat, and a control lock or delay start can look like a fault. Check the settings, look at the element, watch the igniter, and note any F-code on the display. HomeAdvisor puts typical oven repairs at $130–$310. Call (888) 217-0236 to reach an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP; the line is 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.
Written & reviewed by Marcus ReedIICRC WRT
Reviewed November 4, 2026· Next review May 2027
Frigidaire ovens fail to heat for the same few reasons as most ovens. The display can help: many models show an F-code when the control detects a fault.
Check the Settings
- Control lock on, or a delay start program waiting.
- Clock unset after a power outage on some models.
- Sabbath mode, which changes how the oven behaves; the manual shows how to exit it.
Electric Models
The bake element at the bottom of the oven is the most common failure. Look for a break, a blister or a section that stays dark when the oven is on. If broil heats and bake does not, the bake element or its circuit is the likely cause. See oven not heating.
Gas Models
The igniter wears out. When you set bake, it should glow and the burner should light within about a minute and a half. A weak igniter glows but the burner lights slowly or not at all, so preheat takes far too long. See gas oven won't light.
Talk to an appliance repair technician
One call reaches an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP, answered 24/7.
Sensor and Control
| What you notice | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| F-code on the display | Sensor or control fault; note the code |
| Overheats or swings widely | Temperature sensor |
| Display works, no heat, element and igniter fine | Relay on the control board |
| Heats, but not to temperature | Sensor, weak igniter or failing element; see oven temperature not accurate |
What a Repair Costs
HomeAdvisor puts typical oven repairs at $130–$310, about $200; Fixr puts oven repairs at $150–$400. A control board sits at the higher end. See oven repair.
The Call
Call with the model number and any F-code when the settings are ruled out. (888) 217-0236 is answered 24/7 and connects you to an appliance repair company taking calls in your ZIP for washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, cooktops and freezers. Follow the short menu, enter your 5-digit ZIP and stay on while it connects; if it does not connect, call once more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Frigidaire oven not heating?
Usually a failed bake element on electric models or a weak igniter on gas models. A temperature sensor, a control board relay, a control lock or a delay setting are the other causes.
What do F-codes on a Frigidaire oven mean?
They point to a fault the control detected, often in the temperature sensor or the control itself. Note the code and look it up in the manual or give it to the technician.
Why does my Frigidaire oven take so long to preheat?
A weak gas igniter or a failing element, or a sensor reading wrong. Test the temperature with an oven thermometer.
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