If the bake element in your oven is burned out, only the broil element will heat the oven, causing uneven heating. When it's working right, the bake element glows red hot. If it doesn't glow red, it's not heating up. If it's burned out, it often looks damaged. Check the bake element for holes or blisters. To see if it's burned out, use a tool called a multimeter to test if electricity flows through it well (this is called continuity). If the bake element doesn't have continuity, you need to replace it.
Some types of ovens or ranges use a relay board to send power to the broil element or the igniter. If the relay board is broken, it might not send power, and the oven broiler won't work. You can check the board for signs of damage or a broken part. After looking at the oven's wiring diagram, you can also use a tool called a multimeter to test if power is reaching the broil element or igniter.
The igniter pulls electricity through the oven safety valve to open it, allowing gas into the oven burner and lighting it. If the igniter is getting weak, it can take longer than usual to open the safety valve, which can cause problems with the oven's temperature. To see if the igniter is broken, watch it when the oven is heating. If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without lighting the gas flame, it means the igniter is too weak to open the oven safety valve the right way. If the igniter is weak, you need to replace it.
If the broil element in your oven is burned out, only the bake element will heat the oven, causing it to heat unevenly. When it's working right, the broil element glows red hot. If it doesn't glow red, it's not heating up. If it's burned out, it often looks damaged. Check the broil element for holes or blisters. To see if it's burned out, use a tool called a multimeter to test if electricity flows through it well (this is called continuity). If the broil element doesn't have continuity, you need to replace it.
The oven sensor works with the oven control board to control the oven temperature. If the oven's temperature is off, the sensor might be broken. You can test the sensor using a tool called an ohm meter. When the temperature goes up, the resistance measurement also goes up. The company that made the oven sensor decides what the right resistance is. If we have a video showing how to test this part, watch it to learn how to test the oven sensor. There can be other reasons for oven temperature problems, but this is a common one.
The oven control board and the oven sensor work together to control the temperature. The sensor changes its electrical resistance as the oven temperature changes. When the oven gets hotter, the sensor's resistance increases. If the sensor doesn't give the right resistance, the oven might not heat evenly. Also, if the control board doesn't correctly read the sensor's resistance, the oven's temperature could be wrong. Some oven models let you adjust the control up to 35 degrees Fahrenheit higher or lower. Check your oven's manual to learn how to adjust the control.
The convection element works with other heating parts to warm the air moving around inside the oven. If the convection element is burned out, the oven won't heat evenly. To check if the convection element is burned out, use a tool called a multimeter to test if electricity flows through it well (this is called continuity). If the convection element doesn't have continuity, you need to replace it.
The control board and the oven sensor work together to control the oven's temperature. The sensor changes how much it resists electricity based on the oven's temperature. As the oven gets hotter, the sensor resists electricity more. If the sensor doesn't resist electricity correctly, the oven may not bake evenly. Also, if the control board doesn't read the sensor's resistance correctly, the oven's temperature could be off. Some ovens let you adjust the control up to 35 degrees Fahrenheit higher or lower. Look at your oven's manual to learn how to adjust the control.
The convection motor powers the fan that moves the air around inside the oven. For the oven to heat evenly, it needs to circulate the air. If the convection motor doesn't work, use a tool called a multimeter to check if electricity flows through it (this is called continuity). If the motor doesn't have continuity, you need to replace it. If the motor still makes a humming noise, try to rotate the motor shaft with your hand. If it doesn't turn easily, you should replace the convection motor.
An oven door seal that's ripped or damaged won't fit tightly between the door and the oven's frame. This can make the oven struggle to heat up to the right temperature and stop it from baking evenly. Check the seal for any damage and replace it if needed.
A ripped or damaged oven door gasket won't fit snuggly between the door and the oven's frame. This can make the oven struggle to heat to the right temperature and stop it from baking evenly. Check the gasket for any damage, and if needed, replace it.