Is your oven not heating up but the stove works? It can be a frustrating issue, but a few solutions are worth considering. The oven and stove of a cooking range share the same energy source. However, many homeowners find that while their stove is working fine, their oven isn’t. Both components are integral in a cooking range, so why does this problem happen?
When the oven of a self-contained cooking range is not working, but the stove is fine, it is usually due to a faulty component in the oven. Apart from the energy source, the stove and oven have separate burners and heating elements. If one malfunctions, the other remains working. A key component failing will cause the oven to not heat up.
Like the stove, the oven on your range has a set of heating elements. These components work separately from each other. The stove’s heating element is wired independently from the oven, and separate knobs on the control board control both. That’s why if the oven’s connection is damaged, the stove will continue to work without the oven, and vice versa. Book a Samsung range repair service if this happens.
Damaged Heating Element
A conventional oven has two heating elements for baking and broiling. When the element is damaged, it can cause your oven to stop heating. You can check the heating element for continuity to see if it is damaged.
Depending on the mode you choose, the different heating elements function differently.
Baking: Two or all elements heat up at moderately high temperatures.
Broiling: Only the top element operates at its highest temperature.
Roasting: Two or all elements operate at higher baking temperatures.
Given the different modes, you can test each to see which heating element has stopped working. The top element is damaged if the oven doesn’t heat up while broiling. The bottom element is damaged if the oven is not hot for baking. The element or temperature sensor might be faulty if the oven doesn’t heat up while roasting.
In short, testing the oven in different modes can help identify the problem with a non-working oven. You should also check the heating elements to see if they are broken or deformed. Physical signs are usually conclusive.
The Thermostat Could Be Malfunctioning
A faulty or malfunctioning temperature sensor is one common reason your oven is not sufficiently heating up. Also called a thermostat, the sensor controls the oven’s temperature according to what you set it to.
The temperature sensor is usually located in the cooking chamber, connected to the control board. If your oven’s heating elements work fine, a faulty thermostat can erroneously shut off the oven as it heats. If the temperature sensor is the culprit, call an appliance professional immediately.
The Gas Oven Igniter Is Broken
In a gas-powered oven, an igniter ignites the natural gas in the burners. The igniter should glow red hot throughout the baking process. Otherwise, the burner won’t work. So if your burners shut down mid-baking, you should check the igniter.
Dirt and grease can also prevent the igniter from working. So cleaning the igniter can help resolve the problem. However, if it persists, contact a professional for guaranteed results.
Gas Safety Valve Failure
A gas oven burner comes with a safety valve. The valve senses changes in resistance due to a burning hot igniter and allows gas to flow into the burner. If the safety valve fails, it will shut off the gas supply, and your oven won’t heat.
You will need to take the oven apart to access the safety valve. Otherwise, you can check if the igniter is glowing hot. If the igniter works and no gas flows into the burners, you are likely looking at a bad safety valve.
Oven Control Board Is Not Working
Gas and electric ovens feature an electronic control board that connects every component. A failing control board may cause the oven to fail, as it no longer receives the correct signal from the main processing unit.
Damaged wires and loose connections can affect the control board’s functions. If this happens, it is recommended to let an expert diagnose and repair the problem. So the next time you experience your oven not heating up but stove works, don’t hesitate to call Samsung Repairs.
Contact the experts at Samsung Repairs for reliable oven repair services. Whether your oven or stove is not working properly, you can count on our technicians to fix the problem in no time.