Essential FAQs for Efficient Electric Oven Repair Services

If your oven takes longer than usual to cook your meals - baked or roasted, it could be that either the heating element or the thermostat are at fault. Consult an appliance repair technician as they might need to be replaced.

Unusual or burning smells come from food debris or grease on the heating element. This means that your oven is due for a thorough clean. Just to be on the safe side, inspect the heating element for damages after cleaning, and contact a professional, if necessary.

The tripping could be down to a short circuit or a faulty heating element. In both cases the safest course of action is to unplug the oven and call an electrician. Don’t attempt to rectify the problem, even if you have some knowledge, as electrical issues are best left to the professionals.

If the oven door won’t close, the hinge or the door seal could be damaged. Inspect these components, and replace them, if you have the necessary knowledge, making sure to take safety precautions first like unplugging the cooker. Or best - call a repairs specialist.

If the oven light is not turning on, the bulb has burned out, or there could be an issue with the bulb socket. Try replacing the bulb first to see if this is the problem, making sure the cooker is unplugged while you are doing it. It’s best to call an oven repair technician who will have the skills and experience with these issues.

Electric cookers have integrated safety temperature sensors preventing the oven from operating if the thermostat or the cooling fan are faulty. The oven will turn off on its own as to not overheat. Have a professional repairman over to inspect the fan and the thermostat, and replace them if necessary.

An electric oven may be taking too long to preheat due to a weak heating element or a temperature sensor issue. Unplug the cooker and inspect the heating element, if you have the expertise, otherwise call a professional appliance repair specialist, who’ll be able to rectify the issue.

Safety first – disconnect your appliance from the socket. Use an oven detergent or a mixture of baking soda and water on the glass, leave it for 15 minutes, then wipe it with a damp cloth. You can remove the glass part from the door to clean it on both sides, using the manufacturers manual on how to do that.

If you don’t clean your oven after every use, food residue and grease get stuck to the heating element and oven racks, and next time you use your cooker, they’ll burn, with smoke eventually coming out of the oven. Make sure to regularly clean the inside of the oven, including scrubbing the racks, to avoid this issue.