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KitchenAid oven won't heat up
Common reasons your KitchenAid oven won't heat up
The most common reasons your KitchenAid oven won't heat up are a cracked igniter, defective electronic control board or a defective control panel.
28% of the time it's the Igniter
22% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
21% of the time it's the Control Panel
29% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a KitchenAid oven
Igniter Replacement
When an oven igniter is faulty, it can prevent a burner from igniting, resulting in no heat from the bake or broil burners in the oven. A failed igniter could also cause difficulty in lighting the burner, requiring multiple attempts to achieve ignition. The igniter may emit a clicking sound without successfully lighting the gas, indicating a malfunction. In some cases, the igniter may not produce any visible spark at all. An igniter failure can lead to delayed ignition, causing a noticeable delay between turning the knob and the burner lighting.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in an oven, including a lack of power or heating in the oven, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the oven, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, controlling cooking time and controlling the self-clean cycle of the oven. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may prevent the oven door latch from engaging, or may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the oven or emit a burning odor. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to confirm if replacement is necessary.
Control Panel Replacement
A defective oven control panel can produce various symptoms affecting the appliance's performance. The control panel may be unresponsive, failing to register inputs or adjust oven mode and temperature settings. The display might show erratic readings or become entirely blank. Additionally, a malfunctioning control panel could lead to issues with the ovens heating, resulting in uneven cooking, failure to reach the desired temperature or the inability to heat at all.
Why does my KitchenAid oven not heat up?
Many different failures can prevent your KitchenAid oven from heating up. In an electric oven, a failed heating element, bad temperature sensor, defective control board or wiring failure will prevent the appliance from heating. A bad ignition system, defective temperature sensor and faulty electronic control board will keep a KitchenAid gas oven from heating.
Follow these expert tips to resolve heating problems in your KitchenAid oven.
How to Fix a KitchenAid Gas Oven that is not Heating
If your KitchenAid gas oven uses a Direct Spark Ignition system to light the oven burners, a dirty igniter can keep the oven from heating past. Unplug the power cord or shut off the house circuit breaker for your oven or range and check that spark igniter for a spill. Also check the oven burner for a spill near the spark igniter. Clean the igniter and/or the oven burner and the oven may heat proper.
Other problems that prevent a KitchenAid oven with a spark ignition system from heating include:
- Wiring failure.
- Failed electronic control board.
- Bad spark module.
The Direct Spark Ignition system is complicated and difficult to diagnose for most appliance repair DIY’ers. You’ll likely need to schedule oven repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician repair your KitchenAid oven when its spark ignition system isn’t working.
If you have a KitchenAid gas oven with a glow bar ignition system, a weak igniter could be causing the problem. Here’s a video that shows how to troubleshoot and fix a gas oven with a glow bar ignition system that isn’t heating up:
A weak glow bar igniter is a common cause for this type of KitchenAid oven not heating.
Electric KitchenAid Oven Not Heating
When you have an electric KitchenAid oven that won’t heat, a bad bake element, faulty oven temperature sensor or defective electronic oven control board could be causing the heating failure.
Follow the DIY troubleshooting steps in this video to fix the problem:
If you’re unable to find and fix the heating problem in your KitchenAid oven, schedule appliance repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to repair the oven for you.
What to expect when you experience a KitchenAid oven won't heat up issue
How is the won't heat up problem fixed?
Correcting most won't heat up problems usually involves replacing the igniter, electronic control board or control panel. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven that won't heat up
When the oven won't heat up it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.
What to look out for with an oven won't heat up diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
When a KitchenAid oven won’t heat up, worn igniters, malfunctioning burners, or broken elements are usually to blame. You risk incomplete baking or slow roast times if the temperature never climbs high enough. A quick visit from kenmore oven repair near me—or similar brand-specific assistance—can swap out failing components. The result is a fully heated oven ready for daily and holiday cooking alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Repair Oven Resources
Look out for these common oven problems and act quickly when you see these issues happening.
When your oven malfunctions, the decision to repair or replace it can be a tough call.
Identifying the root cause becomes paramount when your oven starts acting up.
A malfunctioning oven can disrupt meal preparations, necessitating swift action.
Glossary Terms
A thermocouple is a sensor used for measuring temperature, consisting of two different metal wires joined at one end, which generate a voltage proportional to temperature changes.
An oven bag is a heat-resistant, nylon or polyester bag designed for cooking a wide variety of foods in the oven, ensuring moist and flavorful meals by trapping moisture and flavor inside.
An oven rack is a removable shelving unit inside an oven that holds cookware, allowing air to circulate around the food for even cooking and baking.
A dishwasher impeller is a rotating component within the dishwasher's pump that circulates water throughout the unit during a wash cycle, ensuring efficient cleaning by spraying water at high pressure.