8 Clear Signs Your Oven is in Need of Repair

Home ownership comes with many benefits; it also comes with many appliances that will eventually need to be repaired or replaced over time. One of the most basic home appliance is, of course, the oven, a necessary fixture in the home that allows you and your family to enjoy warm, hearty meals. But when the oven goes, so do those lovely meals. If you suspect something is wrong with your oven or if it has stopped working altogether, you will need to call in an expert repair technician to identify and address the problem. In this post, we will introduce you to eight clear signs that indicate your oven is in need of repair. 

1. It’s Making Strange Noises: Generally, a properly functioning oven should not make noise. When you start to hear an abnormal ticking, whirling, buzzing, or scratching, it is usually an indication that something is wrong with the oven. There could be a loose or faulty part that is to blame for the noise. If this is the case, you will need to immediately turn off your oven and call a technician to inspect and repair the oven. Left unfixed, a bad part could catch fire, destroying your oven and putting your household in danger. Catch the abnormal noise problem early on so that is doesn’t turn into a bigger issue. 
2. Your Oven is Emitting Abnormal Odors: Instead of filling your home with the scent of freshly baked bread or a mouth-watering chicken casserole, your oven is emitting peculiar odors that you have never smelled before. This is definitely a red flag that requires professional attention. If your oven is giving off strange odors, it could be due to a warped wire that could catch fire or even a gas leak. Whatever the case, it is important to call a professional repair technician to look at the problem and get it fixed before an even more serious problem could arise. The best thing you can do in a situation where you smell something that is unfamiliar is to turn off the oven and wait until a professional can identity and repair the issue. 
3. Your Food is Always Coming Out Burnt: If your food is always coming out of the oven burnt, your thermostat or some other faulty part could be the culprit. Even if your dishes seem to be coming out burnt only once in a while, it is necessary to have a professional technician look at the oven in order to prevent a potential fire. 
4. Your Food is Always Coming Out Cold or Raw: On the other end of things, if your food is routinely coming out of your oven cold or even raw, you definitely will need to have the appliance looked at. Usually, when the oven is not heating your food, it is due to a broken part or other important heating device. Unless you have previous experience with installing new parts into your oven, a professional repair technician will be required to install a new heating part. 
5. You Notice Some Electrical Problems With Your Oven: If your oven takes a long time to turn on or doesn’t even turn on at all, it is usually the fault of some electrical issue. Also, if your oven does not seem to be operating with the same level of power, it can often be caused by an electrical problem. It could be any number or electrical issues including a broken wire, bad current, or poor control. Because there is the serious risk of electric shock, you will definitely want to call in a professional repair technician who knows how to address electrical issues in a safe manner. 
6. The Burners Are Giving You Problems: When talking about ovens, it is easy to get fixated on just one part of the oven and neglect the burners on the stove altogether. However, if your stove burners are not working properly, it leaves your largely inconvenienced and unable to make a number of dishes. Whether you have a gas or electric stove, any kind of burner will eventually need some sort of repair. If your burners are not heating as powerfully as they used to or they just aren’t working at all, call a repair technician to identify the problem and get your burners back in working order again. 
7. The Oven’s Preheating Time Seems to Take Longer: If it feels like you are waiting for an eternity for your preheat timer to go off, then there could be something wrong with your oven. The temperature sensor probe may need to be repaired or replaced if it takes longer than a few minutes for your oven to heat up. After all, modern day ovens are made to heat up swiftly, so if it isn’t, then something is wrong. Another issue worth mentioning is that the older an oven is, the more likely it is that it will take much longer to heat up. However, even with older ovens, you might not have to replace the whole appliance right away. So long as you get the proper repairs when something is wrong and replace certain parts, your older oven can continue to last you for a considerable amount of time. 
8. The Oven Door Isn’t Shutting Properly: Fortunately, an oven problem like this is usually easy to identify and fix. An oven door that won’t close is usually due to a broken or missing hinge. Call up your local repair technician and have them take a look at your oven door. They will be able to get the problem fixed sometimes in as little as a few minutes. 

Do you have an oven that is in need of repair? Or is there another appliance in your home that needs fixing? Please don’t hesitate to contact us today with any questions or concerns you might have. Our expert team is ready to help you with any home appliance need whether it is for your oven, dish washer, washer, dryer, or refrigerator. You can also visit our official website to view our full list of repair services.