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.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Elk Grove Village, IL
Oven not heating, burner won't light or the temperature is off? We repair gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Elk Grove Village.
- Repairs across Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Oven, stove and cooktop problems we fix in Elk Grove Village
Cooking appliances fail in fairly predictable ways. In Elk Grove Village we see broken bake and broil elements, igniters too weak to open the gas valve, ovens running hot or cold, surface burners that won't light and self-clean locks that stay shut. Gas valve and igniter work is done by qualified technicians.
Oven not reaching the set temperature
Slow preheat and pale baking point to the heating part or the sensor that controls it. We check with a thermometer and a meter.
Gas burner clicking but not lighting
A burner that clicks without lighting usually has a wet or dirty igniter, a misaligned burner cap or a clogged port. Cleaning and seating the cap often fixes it.
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.
Uneven baking
Hot spots usually mean heat isn't being spread or held. We check the convection fan, the elements and the door gasket.
Electric burner or element not working
When one burner stays cold while the others work, the fault is in that burner's element, switch or wiring. We trace it.
Gas smell near the stove
Gas odor means leave first, call the utility or 911 from outside, and don't use switches or flames. We handle the appliance repair after the area has been cleared.
Oven not heating after self-clean
Cleaning cycles stress the wiring and parts. When the oven dies after one, we test the fuse, sensor and control.
What the repair visit covers
- Safety and power checkWe confirm power, gas supply and that there's no gas odor before testing anything.
- Temperature testWe measure what the oven actually reaches.
- Element and igniter testsWe test the parts that make the heat.
- Sensor and control testsWe check what tells the oven when to heat and when to stop.
- Door, lock and gasket checkWe check that the door seals and the lock releases.
- Written quoteCause explained and parts and labor quoted in writing before work starts.
- Test and leak checkWe heat it, test it and confirm the gas side is tight.
Parts we replace
Door and lock partsDoor gaskets, hinges and self-clean lock assemblies.
Controls and sensorsTemperature sensors, control boards, infinite switches and spark modules.
CooktopsDrop-in cooktops set into the counter.
Wall ovensSingle and double wall ovens, serviced in place or pulled when needed.
Heating partsBake and broil elements, oven igniters and surface elements.
Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailElk Grove Village kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: oven, stove & cooktop repair
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Elk Grove Village. Before: black 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, element and igniter tests, plus sensor and control tests.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near South Side, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The main complaint was an oven that wouldn't heat up. After: the oven with a new bake element installed, heating evenly with the oven light on. Work included safety and power check, temperature test, plus test and leak check.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Mount Prospect
The site: a 1980s two-story in Mount Prospect. What we started with: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: 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. The job covered door, lock and gasket check, written quote, plus test and leak check.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Elk Grove Village
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →The repair visit
- Tell us the symptomCall or use the form with the problem and the model number.
- Diagnosis visitA technician tests heat, ignition, sensors and controls to find the cause.
- Written quoteA clear quote before work, and whether the range is worth fixing.
- Repair and testThe part goes in, the oven heats to temperature and every burner lights.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
Who do I call about a gas smell in Elk Grove Village?
Your gas company's emergency line or 911, from outside. Keep the number from your bill somewhere handy.
Why won't my stove burner light?
A clogged port, a misplaced cap or a wet igniter stops a burner from lighting. If those check out, we look at the igniter and spark module.
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.
Which brands do you repair?
We work on most major range, oven and cooktop brands. Send the model number and we'll confirm.
Is it worth repairing an oven?
A common rule of thumb is to replace when the repair costs more than half the price of a new range and the old one is well into its life. We'll tell you where yours stands.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
Refrigerator & Ice Maker RepairNot cooling, frost, leaks and dead ice makers diagnosed and fixed.
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.