Electric oven not heating
If the broiler works but bake doesn't, the bake element is the usual suspect. We test it, the sensor and the control before replacing anything.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Chicago & the Suburbs
Oven not heating, burner won't light or the temperature is off? We repair gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Chicagoland.
- Repairs across the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Oven, stove and cooktop problems we fix in Chicagoland
Cooking appliances fail in fairly predictable ways. In Chicagoland 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
If food takes much longer than the recipe says, the temperature sensor may be reading wrong, or an element or igniter may be weakening.
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.
Uneven baking
When baking comes out lopsided, we look at airflow, heating and the seal, then fix the part that's off.
Electric burner or element not working
On a smoothtop, one dead zone usually means a failed radiant element or its switch. We test both and replace the one that's out.
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.
Burner clicking nonstop
Igniters that keep clicking after the burner lights often have a wet or failing burner switch. We dry, test and replace the switch or spark module.
Self-clean door stuck locked
After a self-clean cycle, the door lock should release once the oven cools. If it stays locked, the lock motor, latch switch or control may have failed.
What we check and fix
- Safety and power checkBreaker, gas shutoff and a quick safety check come first.
- Temperature testWe measure what the oven actually reaches.
- Element and igniter testsBake and broil elements and igniters tested for continuity and current draw.
- Burner and switch checksEach burner tested to find the one that won't light or heat.
- Door, lock and gasket checkDoor gasket, hinges and the self-clean lock inspected.
- Written quoteCause explained and parts and labor quoted in writing before work starts.
- Test and leak checkOven run up to temperature, burners lit and gas connections checked for leaks.
Repair options
CooktopsDrop-in cooktops set into the counter.
Door and lock partsParts that seal and lock the oven door.
Gas and electric rangesThe everyday range in most kitchens, whichever fuel it uses.
Wall ovensBuilt-in ovens in a wall cabinet.
Controls and sensorsParts that read and regulate the heat.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Older ranges and wall ovens
Older gas ranges and wall ovens are simpler inside, which can make them easy to repair, as long as parts can still be found.
Condo and townhome towns
Electric range in a condo
In a condo we follow building access rules and repair the range in place where we can.
Palatine, Oak Park, Lombard, Evanston, Woodridge, Arlington Heights
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair: before and after
Before
AfterOven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Park Ridge
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. What bothered the owners most: an oven that wouldn't heat up. The result: the oven with a new bake element installed, heating evenly with the oven light on. On site this meant element and igniter tests, written quote, plus test and leak check.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Wheaton two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Wheaton Center. Before: almond appliances. The reason for the call: an oven that no longer held its temperature. Finished kitchen: the oven with a new bake element installed, heating evenly with the oven light on. The job covered safety and power check, burner and switch checks, plus test and leak check.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elmhurst
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elmhurst. 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 safety and power check, element and igniter tests, plus burner and switch checks.
Oven, Stove & Cooktop Repair in Elmhurst →The repair visit
- Tell us the symptomCall or use the form with the problem and the model number.
- 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: common questions
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the house right away, don't use switches, phones or flames inside, and call the gas utility or 911 from outside. Call us for the repair once it's been made safe.
Who do I call about a gas smell in Chicagoland?
Call the gas utility that serves Chicagoland, or 911, from outside the house. Their emergency number is on your gas bill.
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.
Why is my oven not heating?
On electric ovens it's usually a burned-out bake element; on gas ovens a weak igniter. A sensor, a fuse or the control board can also be the cause.
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.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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