Look at the element
A broken or blistered electric element is visible.
Oven not heating or not reaching temperature?
An oven that will not heat usually has a failed igniter on gas models or a burned-out element on electric models, or a sensor or control fault. Turn it off and call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent appliance technician does the repair.
Am I in the right place?Yes for no heat, slow heating or wrong temperature.
Is this urgent?Gas smell or sparking: turn it off; for gas, leave and call the utility.
What do I do next?Turn it off and call 833-877-1717.
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RepairNowUSA editorial review · Last substantively reviewed October 13, 2026 · Review standards
What to do now
Gas igniter glow
A gas oven igniter should glow before the burner lights.
Check breakers
Electric ranges use a double breaker.
Sparks and gas
A sparking element should be switched off at the breaker. A gas smell means leave and call the gas utility or 911.
Common causes
Igniter
Gas oven clicks or glows but does not light.
Element
Electric oven.
Temperature sensor
Wrong temperatures.
Control board
Error codes.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- Brand and model number (usually inside the door or on the back)
- Gas or electric
- Error code
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles oven repair in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Oven not heating or not reaching temperature questions
Why is my oven not heating?
Usually a failed igniter or element, or a sensor or control problem.
Can I call at night or on a weekend?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.