Range/Stove/Oven Repair
A range/stove/oven repair is a process needed to be done in order for these appliances to be functional again. Malfunctioning of these appliances can never be avoided but we could still make some ways in order for it to be back from its working state. These appliances are important parts of our households and without it working well, our lives especially the lives of homemakers would be so much difficult.
Before deciding to go for a range/stove/oven repair, it is important to know first the differences between the three.
What is the difference between a stove, a range and an oven?
Stove
The stove often refers to stovetops with various burners. It is mostly used for surface cooking like frying, boiling and other cooking methods.
Oven
It is an enclosed appliance. It is commonly used for baking, roasting, broiling and other cooking methods.
Range
A range is referred as a combination of both the stove and the oven. The top part of a range has several burners (usually 4) while the lower part contains the oven. It allows people to combine more than 1 cooking method with just using a single appliance.
Common problems that needs a range/stove/oven repair:
The appliance stopped working If this happens, you need to check all the wiring, fuses and circuit breaker. It is also important to know if even the light of the appliance is working. There might also be blown fuse that lead to the problem. A tripped circuit breaker might also be one of the reasons. All the wirings and connections in the house to the appliance should be checked if it is properly attached and not broken.
The appliance will not heat or bake. Usually, an appliance will not heat or bake because the baking or heating element is not working. It might also be burnt. In case the element was burnt, a replacement is needed for it to work again. The clock does not work The clock is a very important element of an appliance especially if it is used for self-cleaning and timing. Having the timer work properly ensures you that the food will be cooked according to what you want or else, the food might be undercooked or overcooked. The light does not work The first thing to do is to check if the bulb of the oven is burnt. If it is, the light bulb should be replaced. If not, the problem might be because of the switch not working well. You might need to change it as well.The appliance is sparking Unplugging or turning off the appliance first should be done in order to avoid fires and other accidents that might bring danger to both the people and the house. Let it cool down first. Afterwards, try to find the source for the sparks. After you found it, have a range/stove/oven repair and replace all of the defective and components you have found. You could do some of the repairs yourself if you are very knowledgeable about these appliances but it is still better to ask for help from professionals to avoid further damage. Many companies offers range/stove/oven repair and even provides diagnosis on what the problems might be and how to solve it.