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If you’re faced with an oven that’s well and truly on the fritz, there’s no need to panic! While this culinary catastrophe is undeniably inconvenient, there are a few common reasons your oven might be failing, all of which can be resolved with a little help from Cooker Spare Parts!

A Quick Safety Reminder: Whether you have a gas or electric oven, it’s important that you don’t start tampering until you’ve disconnected the power/gas supply! If in doubt, seek the help of a professional engineer.

 

1.    Test the Severity of the Problem

Identifying the cause of your mealtime misfortune starts with a quick assessment. If you’re not sure how well your oven is (or isn’t) heating up, follow these simple steps:

1. Place a temperature gauge inside the oven and set the temperature to a high heat (250/300°c). 

2. Give your oven a while to heat up (5 or 10 minutes).

3. Check the temperature gauge – has your oven reached the desired temperature? 

 

2.    Identify the Cause of the Problem

My Oven is Stone Cold…

It’s fair to say that something has gone severely wrong inside your oven if the temperature gauge is still showing 0°c! Here are a few common causes of a conked-out cooker:

It could be…

  • The Heating Element

The heating element is the fundamental heat source in your oven, if that goes, you might as well throw the towel in… (or head to Cooker Spare Parts to order a new one!)

Most ovens have two elements, one in the base of the oven for baking and one in the top of the oven for grilling. It’s important that you identify which is broken.

  • The Gas Ignitor

For gas ovens to heat up, a critical spark is required. Safe to say, if your ignitor is inoperative then your oven won’t be getting warm anytime soon.

  • The Selector Switch

The selector switch is the knob on the outside of your oven that you use to set the temperature.

These parts are prone to breaking and sticking over time, so it’s possible that your oven is fine (it just doesn’t know what you want it to do!)

 

My Oven Gets Warm, But Not Hot…

If your oven assessment showed that your oven is getting a little toasty but not quite reaching its peak, there are a few things that could be faulty.

It could be…

  • The Temperature Sensor

Many electric ovens have a temperature sensor so they can regulate their internal heat. You guessed it, if the temperature sensor stops working then the oven won’t know when it’s acclimatised!

 

3.    Solving the Problem

Head to Cooker Spare Parts to order your replacement parts!

Gas Hob Ignition Keeps Clicking

There's nothing worse than preparing to make a home-cooked meal and realising a component of your cooker isn't working. If you've gone to use your gas hob and found the ignition keeps clicking rather than igniting, this can really halt your cooking process.

Unless you're a cooker expert (no need to feel ashamed, we can't all be cooker experts) you may not know why this is happening or how to fix it. Luckily, we are here to help (cooker experts have these responsibilities) and can point you in the right direction if your gas hob ignition keeps clicking

If your gas hob ignition keeps clicking the replacement part you need will most likely be a electrode.

The electrode is the part of your cooker that transfers power to light your ignition that allows you to cook your meals. If your electrode is faulty, a flame will not ignite and you will instead be met with that annoying click, click, clicking noise you are trying to fix. 

Luckily, here at Cooker Spare Parts, we have a great selection of electrode replacements that will fix the problem in no time. Before ordering your replacement part we strongly recommend making sure it is compatible with your cooker. Our website allows you to do this easily, you'll just need your cooker model and manufacturer. Once you have these you can use the filters to narrow down the results and find the part that best suits your appliance.

If you're still unsure about why your gas hob ignition keeps clicking, or need help to find a suitable replacement for your cooker we can help. Feel free to get in touch with our cooker specialists with your oven query, we are more than happy to be of assistance. Contact us today

Gas Oven Problems

Gas ovens are becoming a somewhat uncommon sight in British kitchens, but gas oven problems still occur. Electric cookers - though more expensive to run - are simpler to install, easier to clean, and better at cooking food evenly than their gas-powered counterparts, and so it's not too difficult to see why a lot of people are opting for electric appliances nowadays.

That being said, there are still plenty of gas ovens in use, and if you're reading this, you may well have one in your own home.

Unfortunately, there are quite a few gas oven (or any kind of oven, for that matter) problems that could occur while you own one. We're here today to help you work out what's wrong with your gas appliance and, hopefully, get it working again!

Gas oven problems - what's the matter with it?

For specific information on your gas oven problem and how to solve it, choose the scenario that most closely resembles the issue you're experiencing:

 

  • There's no gas reaching the oven when I switch it on. This indicates that you probably have a problem with your gas supply. Check your meter - is it in the 'ON' position? Are you up to date on your utility bill payments? If the answer to both of those questions is 'yes', you should contact the 24hr gas emergency service immediately as there may be a leak. The number to call is 0800 111 999.

  • The oven isn't heating up. This problem may occur because your ignition generator isn't working - i.e. gas is flowing into the oven, but the component that ignites the flammable gas isn't doing its job and may need replacing. Alternatively, there may be a problem with the oven burner itself - if this is the case, you can buy a replacement burner here.

  • The oven heats up, but the temperature is wrong. If your gas oven frequently over- or under-cooks your food, it may be because your oven thermostat (the part that tells the burner when to heat up and when to cool down) is faulty or not calibrated properly. Of course, it could be something far simpler - for instance, if your oven's door seal is broken, heat may be escaping from the oven cavity and forcing you to leave your food in for longer.

Do you still have gas oven problems? Contact the Cooker Spare Parts team for further assistance!

IMPORTANT: You should not conduct any work on a gas oven (or any gas appliance) unless you are a member of the Gas Safe Register. Gas appliances can be dangerous, and only qualified personnel should attempt to service them.

gas cooker parts

Your cooker is an appliance you use near enough every day, but you may not think you know much about it. You oven is made up of a number of gas cooker parts, including: Oven burner, spark generators, thermostats, and a flame failure device. If for any reason any part of the your gas cooker becomes faulty, we are confident we have a replacement part - to view all of gas cooker replacement parts, click here.

As there are some variations between gas cookers, the parts you need may be a little different, here are some key gas cooker parts that make your oven work:

oven burner

This part of your gas cooker is responsible for actually cooking your food. For a gas cooker to come on, the lighter needs to be lit. When you turn on your oven you are effectively lighting the burner. 

Ignition Generators & Switches
A working spark/ignition generator will light the gas that your oven needs to work. Found in ovens that rely on electric ignitions, it generates a spark that lights the natural gas used to fuel your oven. 

Flame Failures & Thermocouples
Instead of an electric ignition generator, some gas cookers will have a part that creates a constantly-burning pilot flame. This means that the natural gas is allowed to flow through the appliance, where the gas is then ignited by the pilot flame. 

Gas Thermostats & Gas Taps
As the name would suggest, this part measures the temperature of your oven whilst the burner is lit. This allows you to set your oven to a certain heat so you can cook food at the correct temperature. If this part becomes faulty it can cause your food to be over or under cooked. 

If you want to learn more about parts of a gas oven, or need some advice about which parts apply to your model, feel free to get in touch with our expert team. Call us on, 02920 452 510.




The humble gas oven has been with us since the 19th century, and while electric ovens are rather more common nowadays, gas ovens are still used in countless kitchens all over the world. While they can only be installed by a Gas Safe-registered engineer here in Britain, they are generally a lot cheaper to run than their electrical counterparts, which is a big plus if you're looking to ensure that your kitchen is as cost-effective as possible.

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But how does a gas oven actually work? Today, we'd like to take you 'under the hood' of your gas appliance to explain what each individual part does and how they all come together every night to cook your dinner.

Gas oven parts

First of all, we're going to introduce you to the key components of a gas oven. These include:
  • Oven Burner - This is the part that actually cooks your food. When you switch on a gas oven, what you are actually doing is lighting the burner.

  • Spark/Ignition Generator - Found in gas ovens that rely on electric ignition (more common in modern appliances). When you turn on the oven, this part generates a spark that lights the natural gas used to fuel your oven.

  • Flame Failure Device/Thermocouple - Some gas ovens (especially older models) have a constantly-burning pilot flame instead of an electric ignition generator. While these ovens are turned on, natural gas is allowed to flow through to the appliance, where it is ignited by the pilot flame; if the pilot flame goes out during cooking, it's the job of the flame failure device to cut off the gas supply so as to prevent the build-up of flammable gas.

  • Thermostat - A thermostat measures the temperature inside your oven when the burner is lit. This part is responsible for ensuring that your food is being cooked at the temperature you set using the oven controls.

How gas ovens work

Gas ovens cook food via a gas-fuelled burner. These appliances require a steady supply of natural gas to function - the gas is ignited by either an spark generator or a small pilot flame depending on the model.

When you turn on your gas oven, what you are actually doing is opening the gas supply and allowing gas to flow from the mains to your appliance. You may have to press an ignition button to activate the spark generator inside your oven - this will create a spark that ignites the gas and lights the burner. Alternatively, if your oven uses a constantly-lit pilot flame, this will ignite the gas for you.

During cooking, the thermostat inside your oven measures and regulates the heat to ensure that the oven cooks at a consistent temperature without getting too hot. Once the temperature reaches the required level, the burner will be extinguished and the gas supply cut off. When things begin to cool, the oven will switch itself back on until it is back to the right temperature.

Need a new part for your gas oven? Go to the Cooker Spare Parts homepage and enter your make and model number to find compatible spares!