Electric ovens are generally easy to repair because there is not much that goes wrong with them. Repairing an electric oven often just means replacing a part or two, so in the first instance, all you have to do is diagnose which part needs replacing.

That said, if you don't know much about the inner workings of a cooker, it can be a little baffling when your oven breaks. To help you out, we have compiled a list of common faults to help you diagnose the issue with your electric oven and buy the right replacement part. After diagnosing the problem, you'll hopefully be able to understand why your electric oven isn't working and get it back up and running again.

The most common problem

If your electric oven isn't working, the most likely explanation is that the heating element is faulty. The element is the part of the oven that actually heats up, and it's relatively easy to replace.

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Need a more detailed explanation of what's wrong with your oven? Read on...

There's no power reaching my oven.

No power to your cooker can be caused by a number of things:

  • Check that the oven is switched on
  • If plugged into a socket check that the fuse is still working
  • If connected to the mains, check your main fuse board in the house, your electricity may have been interrupted during the day.
  • If your oven has a digital timer, it might be stuck in automatic.
  • If you have checked all of these possibilities call out an engineer.

My oven has power, but it's not heating up.

Does your oven’s light and fan comes on but doesn’t heat up?

  • Check if there is any damage to the element – if this is the case then the element will need replacing, click here to view our extensive range of oven elements.
  • If you have checked the element but can see no damage it, check your thermal fuse or thermal switch. If these have gone you can buy a replacement here.

My oven keeps cutting out.

 Your oven cutting out could be caused by two issues:

  • The cooling fan might be faulty. If you find you need a replacement part, click here.
  • The thermal switch is not working properly.

If your oven overheats and then cuts out, this is likely to be a problem with your thermostat.

My oven door won't close properly.

Having difficulty closing your oven door? Check the hinges and seal:

  • Check the hinges have not broken and are still intact
  • Check that the hinges have not become misaligned
  • Door seals diminish with age and can become loose causing your oven door not to close properly. If this is the case your seal will need replacing, you can view our range of replacement seals here.

IMPORTANT: If you are going to replace a part on your electric oven, please make sure you have completely disconnected the appliance from the mains. Don’t try to replace any part you are not sure about – always call in an expert.

Still not sure what's wrong with your electric oven? Contact Cooker Spare Parts for further advice!

There are few things in life more frustrating than getting home, preparing the dinner that you have been looking forward to all day, only to find that your oven, or more specifically, your grill has stopped working.

There are a number of reasons as to why your grill might have packed up suddenly. Luckily troubleshooting your grill is not a very complicated task. When troubleshooting your grill, it is important that you can correctly identify the problems and understand how to repair the issues.   We've put together this guide to help you figure out why your grill is not heating up, usually it's because there's a fault part that needs replacing. 

What to check if your grill is not heating up: 

 

  1. Is anything working on the oven appliance at all?
  2. Are the hobs working? 
  3. Does the main oven work? 
  4. Is your oven fan running? 
  5. Is the oven lamp running? 
  6. Does your temperature light come one?

 

Once you have answered yes to all the questions above then we can be certain that it is either one of two possible issues:

Loose Connection

If your cookers grill has broken down, then it could mean that the connection to the heating system has become lose. To check this, firstly make sure you have disconnected the electricity and gas supply to your cooker. You will then need to pull your cooker out to access the electrical components located at back of your cooker, remove the access panelling and from there you should be able to locate the wire that is not connected properly. If you cannot identify the issue, then you will need to call out an electrician, they will be able to identify the issue or, in the worst case scenario, replace your whole grill system.

Heating Element is broken

The most common cause of grills not heating up is because the element has somehow become damaged. By unscrewing the heating element, you will be able to conduct a visual examination of you element to access the damage.

If the heating element is damaged in any way it will need to be replaced. Simply head over to our Replacement Grill Element department, enter in your cooker's manufacturer, and model number, and select the grill element you require.

Here at Cooker Spare Parts, we know that when your cooker has broken down, you want to get it fixed as quickly as possible. Trying to find the right parts can quickly become an overwhelming task, the Cooker Spare Parts team know everything there is to know about all the parts that we sell, so if you run into difficulty trying to find your specific part, don’t hesitate to contact us, we will find the right cooker parts for you in no time.

Cooker hob

Some people use the hob even more than they use the oven, and so a broken hob can quickly spell disaster in the kitchen. How will you boil your rice, fry your bacon, and simmer your soup now?

Well, given that most cookers have more than one hob, you could always just use one of the non-broken ones. Still, it’s nice to have a fully-functioning cooker – after all, there may well come a time when you’re cooking loads of different things at once, and when that day arrives, you’ll need your hobs to be firing on all cylinders!

With that in mind, here are some tips for diagnosing your poorly hob and getting it back in working order...

Please note that this article is intended for informational use only. Cooker Spare Parts will not be held responsible for any damage that occurs while you are trying to repair your oven. Always unplug your appliance before attempting any repairs, and call a professional if you don’t know what you’re doing.

  • Loose connections? Malfunctioning hobs (particularly malfunctioning electric hobs) are quite often caused by loose connections and faulty wiring. Consider contacting a qualified electrician.

  • Don't overload it! If you're trying to cook several different things at once - perhaps for some big family dinner - it may be that your cooker simply can't handle another hob's worth of work. Switch everything else off and try the unresponsive hob again; if it works, it may just be that your cooker doesn't have a very good circuit rating.

  • Blown fuse? If all the lights went out when your hob stopped working,the problem is likely to be a blown fuse (which caused your electricity supply to trip)

  • Out of its element! Some hobs rely on heating elements, just like ovens. If the hob element is dead, you probably just need to purchase a replacement.

  • Broken simmerstat? Another part that may need replacing is the simmerstat. This regulates the energy used by your hob, and if it is broken, it may not allow your hob to light at all. You can purchase a new simmerstat here.

  • Lid problems? Some cookers (particularly gas cookers) come with glass lids that cover the hobs when they're not in use. The manufacturer will often include a shut-off valve to ensure that the hobs cannot be lit when the lid is down; if this safety valve is malfunctioning, it may stop the hobs from lighting regardless of whether the lid is up or down.

  • Give it a clean! The accumulation of grease and gunk can, over time, clog up a gas hob, rendering it unable to function. A good, thorough clean is sometimes enough to get things working again.

  • Check your supply! If you use a gas cooker, then the problem may not lie with your appliance at all, but with your gas supply. Call in a tradesperson and get them to check your gas (particularly if you are having problems with other gas appliances in your home).

Important: Only a registered gas-safe engineer can legally perform repairs on a gas appliance.

Oven light bulb

Most modern ovens come fitted with lights - they come on when the oven is on, and switch off when the oven is off. The light helps you to keep an eye on your food without opening the door and letting the heat out; this is particularly important when you’re baking a cake because opening the door prematurely in that situation will lead to some serious sponge sinkage!

Now, the average oven will still cook your food perfectly well without a working light bulb, but the lack of light will make your life that little bit harder. And hey, replacement oven bulbs aren’t hard to come by, so why stay saddled with a broken one?

Oven light not working? Here are a few words of advice:

A broken oven light can be a real pain, but it's an easy fix so it's worth finding an appropriate replacement. Here's something to think about before you choose a bulb that will fix and oven light that isn't working. 

  • Don’t use a normal light bulb. A casual Google search (you can type in anything related to oven bulbs, really) will yield dozens of people who are wondering whether they can get away with putting a standard light bulb in the oven. Standard bulbs are cheaper and easier to come by than a proper oven bulb, but don’t be tempted to cut that corner – normal light bulbs are not designed to cope with oven temperatures, and they will shatter immediately upon coming into contact with hot liquid.

  • Be sure to purchase the right bulb for your cooker. As with any other cooker part, it’s important to buy something that’s compatible with your specific appliance. Sizes and shapes can vary hugely from one cooker to another, so don’t assume that any old oven bulb will do the trick – do a bit of research and get it right first time. Knowing your cooker’s brand and model number will help you to narrow it down.

  • Sometimes, the bulb isn't the problem. Some people purchase a new light bulb and fit it to their cooker, only to find that the light is still refusing to switch on. If this happens to you, it probably means that your old bulb was absolutely fine (sorry!) and you’ve got a more fundamental problem with the wiring. If your oven light isn’t working no matter what you do, we recommend consulting an electrician before proceeding any further. Oh, and remember – if you’re going to attempt any electrical work, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE COOKER FIRST.

 Got all that? Good!

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How to replace your oven fan

Your oven won't be much use without a working oven fan, and unfortunately one of the most common problems in cooker repair is when the fan no longer works. It can be extremely expensive to hire a cooker repair engineer - not to mention extremely costly! 

We are here to help you to show you how to replace your cooker fan because the task is quite simple once you know how. Our step by step guide will ensure that you can quickly and simply replace your cooker fan with one of our replacement motors or fans and get your oven back in working condition in no time! 

Step-by-Step How to Replace Your Oven Fan 

1. Unplug your cooker. First things first - ensure that your cooker is not plugged in before you attempt to replace your oven fan. 

2. Remove oven door. We would recommend that you remove your oven door for ease of access. Otherwise, it might be a little tricky to reach! Your oven door should be attached with hinges.

3. Remove back-plate inside oven. Whether your oven is free-standing or built-in, the likelihood is that you will need to remove the 'back-plate' from inside your fan oven to reach the fan. Occasionally the fan will be located visibly inside the oven which is significantly easier, though once the back plate has been removed, the process is fundamentally the same. Fan elements used to heat your oven will most likely be located at the rear of the oven, behind the backplate. The backplate will normally be held in place with anywhere between 2 and 6 screws, simply unscrew the back plate

4. Check for visual signs of oven fan failure.In some cases, your fan oven element will show visual signs of failure and can be burnt, broken or split. On many occasions, however, there will be no visual signs of failure, so remember a broken fan is not always obvious. 

5. Unscrew old element and replace your oven fan. In most cases, there will be no need to remove the oven element in order to complete the repair. If the fan is simply screwed in place then you have a very easy task at hand - simply unscrew the old element, disconnect the wires and then screw in a new fan. Make sure to take note or to take a picture to make sure you remember which way round the wires fit in order to reattach the wires to your new oven fan.

If the fan has been screwed into the rear of the oven then the oven will need to be removed from the housing in order to remove the back cover and unscrew the fan.

Many would recommend a genuine replacement fan from the brand of your cooker, though we have found that high-quality alternative spare parts do the trick perfectly well if your budget is a little tighter! Whichever you choose, you're guaranteed to find it in our motors and fans section. 

If you need any help please don't hesitate to get in touch - we'll offer you assistance wherever we can!