Cheap appliances aren’t good, and good appliances don’t come cheap. So, if you own a Frigidaire electric range, you’ve probably paid a pretty penny for it.
While these top-of-the-line appliances are very sturdy and reliable, all home appliances are prone to malfunction over time due to regular wear and tear.
But when you think about how often you use your appliances, and how long they tend to last, doing a bit of maintenance and performing the occasional small repair seems like a small price to pay.
Luckily, when things do break down, you can often troubleshoot and repair some of the most common electric range issues yourself.
So if you own a Frigidaire Electric Range, keep reading and we’ll explain how to fix some of their most frequent problems.
Warning: Always make sure your electric range is neither hot nor plugged in before attempting to make any repairs. Touching a heated or energized electric range can cause severe burns and electrocution.
If only one of your surface elements doesn’t heat up, try switching it with a working heating element on your range. If the alternate part works, the fault is with the component itself, which will need to be replaced.
Otherwise, if you swap the elements and the burner still won’t work, the receptacle might be the culprit.
Unfortunately, you can’t repair a bad heating element.
But the good news is that you can easily purchase replacement Frigidaire electric range heater elements either online or from a local appliance repair shop.
Then, all you’ll need to do is replace the faulty component with the new one, and you’re done.
On another note, if none of the heating elements are working, the range might not be getting any power.
Ensure the range properly plugged into a wall socket, and that the plug has power and. If everything seems fine, the problem may be with the internal circuitry of the oven, which has caused the oven to short circuit your home’s main electrical breaker.
In that case, you’ll likely need to call a technician for professional help.
If your Frigidaire oven takes forever to preheat, your heating elements may have become faulty.
To troubleshoot this, start by turning the oven on and checking if the element has any uneven colouring when it begins to heat up. Cold spots will show up as dark patches on the element, and also indicate that its no longer working properly.
In this case, replacing the element will usually solve the issue.
Oven door seals can also wear out and deteriorate with age.
A worn-out seal will have gaps and bends, which might be letting some of the heat escape form the oven while it’s trying to preheat.
In this case, replacing the door seal with a new one should resolve your long preheat time. But just make sure to replace it with a door gasket made for your specific make and model.
It’s also good to note that some hidden element ovens may have a longer preheat time.
If neither the stovetop nor the oven on your Frigidaire appliance is working, the most likely culprit is yourthe power supply. In some cases, the unit might simply be unplugged, or an electrical short may sometimes
If your Frigidaire’s outlet is wired to a circuit breaker, make sure it hasn’t tripped.
Some older homes or range models may have fuses instead. So, also make sure to check for a blown fuse and replace if necessary.
If the range still refuses to turn on, check the wall socket and the power plug for any signs of burning or arcing.
If none of the above solutions work, consider seeking professional help.
In some cases, a dirty surface burner can cause uneven heating.
Over time, food spills can build up on the glass heating elements, which can eventually cause this common problem. So if you haven’t cleaned your range surface in a while, cleaning it with a heavy-duty cleaner might fix the problem.
Also, a warped or worn-out burner may cause you food to heat unevenly. In most cases, you won’t be able to repair these problems, and will need to replace it.
While you can use these tips to solve some common issues with your Frigidaire Electric Range, you may occasionally need to contact a professional repair company to help you out.
In fact, even when you think that your appliance may be unfixable, an expert will be able to replace a few parts and get things working again.
Check the oven’s heater elements for any breaks, scars, blisters, arcing, or burning. A faulty bake or broil element will tip the balance of the oven heating.
Also, sometimes you may have an issue with the oven’s temperature sensor, which could be why it can’t maintain the temperature evenly.
Take a look in your oven and make sure that the sensor probe hasn’t been bent and isn’t touching the oven walls, which could cause a faulty reading.
If your oven is heating properly, but the lights don’t turn on, you’re most likely just dealing with a burnt lightbulb. However, in some cases, your lights may no longer work due to a wiring problem inside the inside’s main control panel.
Therefore, start by swapping the bulb out with a new one to see if this can resolve your issue.
But if changing the bulb doesn’t work, the bulb receptacle might be faulty or it might be a wiring issue.
If you ever need appliance maintenance, repairs, or installation service, don’t hesitate to contact Denver Appliance Repair!