Oven Not Heating? Easy Ways to Diagnose and Fix It

If your oven won’t heat up, you’re probably frustrated and wondering if you need a professional or a quick DIY tweak. The good news is many heating problems have simple, safe solutions you can try at home before picking up the phone.

What Usually Stops an Oven from Heating?

First, know the usual suspects. A burnt‑out heating element is the most common culprit – it’s the metal coil that glows red when the oven runs. If it’s broken, the oven stays cold. Next up is the thermal fuse or thermostat; these safety parts shut off the heat when they sense excess temperature. Faulty door switches, bad wiring, or a malfunctioning control board can also leave you with a cold oven.

DIY Checks You Can Do Right Now

Grab a screwdriver and follow these steps. 1) Power check: Make sure the oven is actually getting electricity. Plug something else into the same outlet or look at the circuit breaker. 2) Door latch: The oven won’t heat if the door isn’t fully closed. Open and close it a few times to ensure the latch clicks. 3) Settings: Double‑check you’re not in a “warm” or “keep‑warm” mode. Sometimes the knob or digital panel is set to a low temperature by mistake.

If those basics are fine, it’s time to peek at the heating element. With the oven unplugged, locate the element (usually at the bottom for electric ovens). Look for any breaks, blisters, or black spots. A multimeter set to ohms can tell you if the element is still conducting. No continuity means it needs replacing.

Next, test the thermal fuse. It’s a small, white or black component attached to the oven’s wiring. Remove it and check continuity the same way – a broken fuse will read “infinite” on the meter. Replacing a fuse is cheap and straightforward.

If the element and fuse are good, the issue may be the thermostat or the electronic control board. Those parts require a bit more skill and sometimes a specialist’s diagnostic tools. At this point, it’s wise to call a pro.

When to Call Glastonbury Appliance Repair

You should reach out to Glastonbury Appliance Repair Services if you notice any of these signs:

• Repeated error codes on the digital display.
• Burnt smells or visible smoke when you try to run the oven.
• Multiple component failures – for example, a new heating element still won’t heat.
• Any concern about handling electrical parts safely.

Our technicians are trained to test heating elements, replace fuses, and diagnose control‑board problems quickly. Because we work locally in Glastonbury, we can get to you fast and often finish the repair in one visit.

Typical repair costs for a heating element replacement range from £70 to £120, while a faulty thermal fuse is usually under £50. Control‑board issues can run higher, but we always give a clear quote before starting any work.

Don’t let a cold oven ruin dinner plans. Start with the quick checks above, and if you’re still stuck, give Glastonbury Appliance Repair a call. We’ll have your oven heating up again, so you can get back to baking, roasting, and everything else your kitchen loves.