OVEN NOT HEATING UP: POSSIBLE CAUSES AND FIXES

The door to your oven helps to lock hot air inside the oven cavity to promote baking, roasting and broiling. If your oven door isn’t closing all the way, that heat can escape and leave your oven interior with low or no heat. 

Ensure that you’re closing your oven door completely before turning the appliance on. Some self-cleaning ovens have a lever that secures the door into a locked position. If your oven has this locking lever, check to see that it is in the “unlocked” position before preheating. Double-check that the oven racks are in correctly and pushed in fully. Also, make sure the bakeware is not too big for the oven cavity. If your oven door is still not closing all the way, you may need professional assistance.

Whether you have a gas or electric oven, you may notice heating issues when the heating element malfunctions. Faulty or clogged ignitors can cause a problem with gas oven heating, while broken or damaged bake and broil elements can cause your electric oven to malfunction.

You may want the help of a licensed technician when dealing with heating element issues as the solutions may require complex repairs.

Sometimes the solution to an oven not heating up is as simple as taking a quick trip to your home’s circuit breaker. If your household has blown a fuse, reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse if necessary. 

Improper installation and disrupted power supply connection can lead to your oven not heating. Make sure all terminal wires are in the correct locations of their matching colors and that all hex nuts on the terminal block are tightly secured. Be sure to enlist the assistance of an electrician before attempting a solution involving rewiring your appliance.

Be sure to check that your gas valve has been turned on after installing a gas oven as this installation error may be the cause of your heating problems. 

If your oven has not been plugged into an operational, grounded outlet with proper voltage, it will not be able to turn on and heat properly. If you’re unsure about your electrical connection, contact a licensed electrician for assistance.

Select models offer a control panel with a “Lock” or “Demo Mode” feature that can limit the oven’s functionality when selected. Check your oven’s control panel for the “Control Lock” button and reset it by holding the button for three seconds. 

Consult your oven’s product manual for more detailed instructions about its control functions.

Gas and electric ovens both have a thin tube located in the back of the oven that functions as a temperature sensor. This sensor gauges the temperature inside your oven to increase or decrease heat during the baking process. If the sensor has been moved or damaged, it can cause your oven not to heat.

Inspect your temperature sensor and move it back into place if it has been bumped out of its proper position which is at a 90° angle to the back of the oven. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to replace the sensor.