Electric oven not heating
A cold electric oven most often has a burned-out bake element. You may see a break or a blister on it. Other causes are a bad sensor, a relay on the control board or a tripped breaker.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Des Plaines, IL
Oven not heating, burner won't light or the temperature is off? We repair gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Des Plaines.
- Repairs across Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Oven, stove and cooktop problems we fix in Des Plaines
An oven that won't heat or a burner that only clicks usually comes down to one worn part: an igniter, a bake element, a temperature sensor or a switch. Our technicians diagnose gas and electric ranges in Des Plaines, explain what failed and give you a written quote before the repair. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas utility or 911 first.
Burner clicking nonstop
Endless clicking usually traces to the switch behind a knob, often after a spill. A replacement switch stops it.
Display blank or error code
Error codes point to a system, not always a single part. We check the sensor, the wiring and the control the code refers to.
Gas oven not heating, but the stovetop works
A gas oven that won't light while the cooktop works fine points to the oven igniter, the valve or the control. Our qualified technicians test them in that order.
Broiler not working
Broil problems are often a single part. We confirm it with a meter before ordering.
Oven not reaching the set temperature
If food takes much longer than the recipe says, the temperature sensor may be reading wrong, or an element or igniter may be weakening.
Oven running too hot or burning food
Burned bottoms and dark edges when the settings haven't changed often mean the temperature sensor or the control is at fault.
Gas burner clicking but not lighting
If a burner sparks but won't catch, check that the cap is flat and dry. If it still won't light, the igniter or spark module needs a technician.
What the repair visit covers
- Temperature testWe measure what the oven actually reaches.
- Element and igniter testsWe test the parts that make the heat.
- Sensor and control testsTemperature sensor resistance, relays and the control board checked.
- Burner and switch checksSurface burners, caps, igniters, switches and spark modules checked.
- Written quoteCause explained and parts and labor quoted in writing before work starts.
- Repair by qualified techniciansFailed parts replaced; gas valve and igniter work done by qualified technicians.
- Test and leak checkOven run up to temperature, burners lit and gas connections checked for leaks.
Repair options
Gas and electric rangesFreestanding and slide-in ranges, gas, electric and dual-fuel.
Heating partsThe parts that turn power or gas into heat.
Door and lock partsDoor gaskets, hinges and self-clean lock assemblies.
Wall ovensSingle and double wall ovens, serviced in place or pulled when needed.
Controls and sensorsParts that read and regulate the heat.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Des Plaines two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: white appliances. The reason for the call: an oven that wouldn't heat up. Finished kitchen: the oven with a new bake element installed, heating evenly with the oven light on. On site this meant temperature test, sensor and control tests, plus repair by qualified technicians.
Before
AfterOven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in a 1980s two-story, Mount Prospect
A 1980s two-story in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The main complaint was an oven that no longer held its temperature. The result: the oven with a new bake element installed, heating evenly with the oven light on. Work included written quote, repair by qualified technicians, plus test and leak check.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1980s two-story: oven, stove & cooktop repair
A 1980s two-story in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. Before: black appliances. The reason for the call: an oven that wouldn't heat up. After: the oven with a new bake element installed, heating evenly with the oven light on. On site this meant temperature test, element and igniter tests, plus written quote.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1950s ranch: before and after
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →The repair visit
- Tell us the symptomDescribe what the oven or stove is doing and send the model number from the frame or drawer.
- Diagnosis visitWe come out and pin down the failed part.
- Written quoteParts and labor in writing, with a straight answer on repair versus replace.
- Repair and testThe part goes in, the oven heats to temperature and every burner lights.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Can I use the stovetop if the oven is broken?
Often, yes, if the problem is limited to the oven and there's no gas smell, burning odor or exposed wiring. When in doubt, turn it off and wait for a technician.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Get out first, then call the gas company or 911. Appliance repair comes after the utility checks the leak.
Why does my gas oven igniter glow but the oven won't light?
That's the classic sign of a weak oven igniter. Our qualified technicians replace it and check the valve.
Why won't my stove burner light?
Usually the cap is off-center, the burner ports are clogged or the igniter is wet. If it clicks but won't catch after drying and cleaning, the igniter or spark module needs replacing.
How much does oven repair cost?
It depends on the part, the model and whether it's gas or electric. We charge for the diagnosis and give a written quote for parts and labor before repairing.
Do I need a permit for oven and stove repair in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Dishwasher RepairDraining, cleaning, leaking and door problems found and fixed.
Microwave RepairOver-the-range and built-in microwaves diagnosed and repaired safely.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.