AEG Oven Repairs

Established all the way back in 1883, German company AEG (short for Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft - no wonder they decided to just use the initials!) have long been a leading light in the European appliance industry. Founder Emil Rathenau got his start selling light bulbs and generator, but nowadays the company produces all sorts of home appliances, including washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and of course cookers.

Of course, if you're reading this, you're probably not here to learn about the history of the company that made your oven - you're here because that oven isn't working properly and you're wondering "How do I fix my AEG Appliance?". Described below are a few common cooker problems that may be the cause of your AEG oven angst; if your specific issue isn't addressed here, please feel free to contact the Cooker Spare Parts team and we'll be happy to advise you.


Oven won't heat up, what can I do?

If your AEG oven isn't warming up at all, the problem may well be the element. This is the coil that actually heats up when the oven is switched up, but if it is damaged or faulty, it might not be doing its job properly.

Solution: Buy a new oven element and refer to our how-to guide when replacing the old one.


Why is my oven the wrong temperature?

Perhaps your oven is overshooting the temperature you set and burning your food, or maybe it's not getting hot enough and your meals keep coming out underdone. Either way, the culprit is most likely your AEG oven's thermostat - this is the part that measures the temperature in the oven and tells the element to stop heating up once your specified temperature has been achieved.

Solution: Browse our range of AEG oven thermostats and order a new one to fit your model.


Door won't shut properly, how do I fix it?

When cooking, it's vitally important to ensure that your oven door is properly closed. Leaving the door open even a little will allow heat to escape from the oven cavity, wasting energy and prolonging your meal's required cooking period. If your door won't close properly - and this may happen for a number of reasons - it's a good idea to fix the problem ASAP.

Solution: Check your oven's door hinges and replace if necessary. Also, inspect your oven door seal to ensure that it is completely intact. You may even have to replace the oven door itself if substantial damage has occurred.


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If you're still wondering how to fix your AEG appliance, we will be happy to help. Call our team of experts on 02920 452 510, and we will do everything we can to help!
If the electric oven that you use to cook your meals has stopped working, there are a number of possible reasons why. So you know you need to make some electric oven repairs, but which?
 
Most of the things that often go wrong with electric ovens are relatively easy to fix, so don't start worrying about how you're going to afford a new cooker just yet - first, have a read of this guide to common electric oven repairs and see if you might be able to correct the issue yourself.
 
Electric Oven
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SAFETY FIRST! Before attempting any electric oven repairs, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance. Never work on an electrical appliance that is still connected to the mains. If in doubt, don't risk damaging your oven and/or harming yourself - call in a professional.
 
 

Oven element

Problem: The oven is not heating up because the element (the bit that actually gets hot when you switch the oven on) isn't working.
 
Solution: This electric oven repair is fairly common, to fix it order a new oven element for your appliance and use this to replace the faulty element.
 
 
 

Thermostat

Problem: Your oven's thermostat - which measures the heat inside the oven and switches off the element once the desired temperate has been reached - is not working properly. As a result, your oven is not getting hot enough, getting too hot, or failing to heat up at all.
 
Solution: Purchase a replacement thermostat for your electric oven and replace the one that isn't working.
 
 
 

Terminal block

Problem: Your appliance is plugged in and switched on at the wall, but no electricity is reaching the oven and it won't turn on at all.
 
Solution: You may need to replace your cooker's terminal block so that electricity can reach the appliance itself.
 
 
 

Oven fan

Problem: The fan inside your electric fan oven is not functioning properly. As a result, your food is cooking unevenly (this happens because the heat is not being distributed evenly around the oven by the fan).
 
Solution: Buy a new oven fan assembly and replace the faulty parts as necessary.
 
 
 

Oven door seal

Problem: Your oven is losing heat because the rubber door seal is broken or missing. As a result, the oven takes longer to heat up and uses more energy than necessary.
 
Solution: Order a new oven door seal and fit to the door.
 
 
 
Still struggling to identify what electric oven repairs you need to make? Get in touch with the Cooker Spare Parts team and we'll do our best to assist!
"How

There are many parts to your cooker, each with a different role to play, but your oven thermostat is one of the most important parts of all. Found in both gas and electric cookers, the thermostat is an electro-mechanical switch that's in charge of regulating the temperature of your oven - but how does a thermostat actually work?

How does a thermostat work?

An oven thermostat regulates the temperature inside an oven. The thermostat's temperature-sensitive probe measures the oven's warmth, switching the heat on and off as necessary to maintain the correct temperature.

While all thermostats fulfil more or less the same function, different appliances sometimes use different types of thermostat. How your oven thermostat works will likely depend on when your cooker was made.

How older thermostats work

In older ovens, the thermostat is connected to a long copper tube that extends into the main body of your oven. This copper tube reads the temperature of your oven by heating up and relaying this heat back to your thermostat. Once the tube has heated to the set temperature, your thermostat will cut off the the heat source. When the temperature in your oven starts to drop, the thermostat will reactivate your oven burner/element, heating up the oven once again. This cycle continues to repeat over and over again whilst your oven is in use, ensuring that the temperature stays constant.

How newer thermostats work

More modern thermostats are attached to a long probe that extends into your oven. The thermostat is wired to a control board that controls your cooker's components, including the oven's heat source (whether that's a gas burner or an electrical heating element). When the probe senses that your oven has reached the designated temperature, it'll send a signal to the thermostat, which then tells your circuit board to turn off the heating supply. If the probe senses that your oven's temperature has dropped, it'll send another signal to your control panel to ignite the heating source once again.

Need a new oven thermostat?

If you find that your oven's thermostat is not functioning properly, you should not hesitate to replace it, as it may be causing your meals to come out over- or under-cooked. Whatever age your cooker is, we're confident that you'll find a compatible replacement thermostat here at Cooker Spare Parts.

If you've purchased a new oven thermostat and you're unsure of how to fit to your new cooker, you may find this step-by-step guide helpful.

Indesit are one of the most popular, and best manufacturers of cookers - but that doesn't mean they aren't prone to faults. Even the best cookers can have bad days, and if your Indesit cooker has unfortunately become faulty, it's not the end of the world - we have a sublime selection of spares that'll have your cooker performing as good as new in no time at all! 

However, if you don't have much knowledge of cookers, it can be hard to diagnose the problem, and to know which cooker part requires replacing - but that's where can help! Below, we've gone through some of the common problems you may be experiencing, and recommend which cooker part to purchase to resolve this problem. 

Uneven or Overcooked Food


We're pretty certain no-one enjoys uneven or overcooked food. And the part that is likely causing this issue, is a faulty oven fan. Your oven is fitted with two types of fans - a cooling fan, and a circulation fan. The roles of the fans are quite obvious. Your cooling fan is responsible for regulating the temperature in your oven, and the circulation fan is responsible for circulation the heat the heat in your oven to ensure that your meal is evenly cooked. Only fan assisted oven will feature a circulation fan. If your cooling fan or circulation fan inside your Indesit cooker, you can view a range of replacements by clicking here

Stiff Oven Door


If you find yourself in a battle to open and close your door, the lies with your oven door hinges. Over time, the hinges of your oven door can be prone to faults, resulting in your oven door to become stiff, and requiring a monumental effort to open and close. If your oven door is not closing properly, heat will be allowed to escape your oven cavity, which will then result in your meals to take longer than required to cook, and no-one likes having to wait for their meals to cook. This problem can be resolved by purchasing a high quality, affordable replacement from Cooker Spare Parts! To view our range of Indesit oven door hinges, please click here

Long Cooking Times


 If there's one thing that frustrates people more than anything, it's long cooking times. There's nothing more irritating than having to wait even longer for your food to cook because your oven is under-performing. If your oven is taking a while to heat up and cook your meals, or isn't even producing any heat at all, you could have a faulty oven element. Your cooker's oven element is the part responsible for producing the heat inside your cooker that will enable you to cook your meals. If your oven element is faulty, you may find that your cooker will take longer to heat up, or if the condition of your element is really bad, it may not heat up at all. As your oven element poses such a vital role inside your cooker, it's important you replace it as soon as possible, and we have the perfect selection of Replacement Indesit Oven Elements that allow you to do just that!

We also sell other cooker parts to resolve your cooker problems. To view our entire range of Indesit cooker spares, please click here. If you have any questions that you need answering, please do not be afraid to give us a call on 02920 452 510 - we'd be happy to answer any of your questions.
Stoves Oven Door Catch

No matter which cooker you have, whether it's Stoves, Rangemaster or any other major manufacturer, the thought of it becoming faulty and having to repair it can be rather daunting. As a result, many people are rather content on just ignoring the problem and continuing to use it as normal - even when the issue can be easily resolved. 

Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we want to ensure that everyone can enjoy a home cooked meal, risk and problem-free. That is why we supply such a vast range of spare parts and create these helpful guides - like this one!
 
If you've noticed your cooker door isn't closing properly, you may start to find your meals taking longer to cook. This problem is due to a faulty oven door catch, which is really simple to fix.
 

How to Replace an Oven Door Catch

  1. Disconnect your appliance. It's important that you ensure your cooker is turned off from the mains to eliminate any risk to your safety whilst you perform your repair work.

  2. Remove the side panel of your cooker. You can do this by removing the two screws at the front and the back of your cooker.

  3. Remove the screws that are holding the catch in place.

  4. Now screw your new catch into place. Make sure the holes line up for the screws. Important note: The holes for the door catch are not threaded, but the screws provided will cut their own thread, allowing you to screw the latch securely in place.

  5. Test your new catch by closing your door. On some cooker models, you can adjust the striker pin to allow your door to close securely. You can do this by just screwing the pin out with a pair of pliers.

  6. Once you're happy, screw the side panel back in place.
And there you have it! It's really that simple to replace your oven door catch! To view our extensive range of oven door catches including Rangemaster and Stoves oven door catches, please click below!. If you require any more advice on replacing any other parts of your cooker, we are happy to help! Just give us a ring on 02920 452 510.