Maytag oven not turning on
Common reasons your Maytag oven is not turning on
The most common reasons your Maytag oven is not turning on are a defective electronic control board, defective control panel or a dead power supply.
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Control Panel15% of the time it's the
Power Supply13% of the time it's the
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Maytag oven
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.
Power Supply Replacement
If the power supply board is dead, the oven will not power up. The burners won’t heat and the oven light won’t come on. This is because the power supply in an oven connects the incoming power from your home’s electrical supply to the components inside the oven. It also sends power from the control board to the oven. A defective power supply may interfere with the display on the control panel, and fail to protect the oven from power surges, potentially causing damage to electronic components like the main control board. If your oven is not powering up, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect it and replace the power supply board if necessary.
Why is my Maytag oven not coming on?
A Maytag oven suddenly not getting power could have a tripped house circuit breaker.
Check the house circuit breaker for the oven and reset the breaker if you find it tripped. This may restore power to the oven.
Some ovens have a high-temperature thermostat in the control area that will trip if temperature near the control board reaches 300 degrees or higher. This thermostat will not reset so you’ll need to have the oven repaired when it won’t power up because that thermostat tripped.
A wiring failure in the power supply circuit going to the electronic control board or a defective electronic control board can cause a dead display in an oven.
When you’re unable to find and fix the power problem with your oven on your own, schedule oven repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the appliance.
Why is my oven not heating?
If the display gets power but your oven won’t heat, a power problem, failed electronic control board, defective temperature sensor, wiring failure, bad bake element or tripped safety thermostat could be causing the problem. Also, an error code in the display on the control panel will prevent the oven from working.
For an electric oven that won’t heat, check the house circuit breakers because a tripped circuit breaker can prevent the oven from heating even though the display works.
Check the bake element
Shut off the house circuit breaker for the oven and check the bake element for damage. If the bake element is physically damaged, replace it.
Here’s a video that shows how to replace the bake element in an oven:
If the bake element in your oven is different and/or you need to have a service technician replace element for you, schedule appliance repair and we’ll install a new bake element for you.
What to expect when you experience a Maytag oven not turning on issue
How is the not turning on problem fixed?
Correcting most not turning on problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, control panel or power supply. 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 is not turning on
When the oven is not turning on it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling Maytag oven repair with a local Sears Home Services professional who can 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 not turning on 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 your Maytag oven refuses to power up, the culprit could range from a tripped thermal fuse to a shorted electronic control board. Repeated resets might not cut it if underlying connectors are worn. Instead of trial-and-error, let gas oven repair near me or electric repair pros pinpoint the real cause. A quick fix restores reliable performance, sparing you from lukewarm dinners and holiday stress.
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