Evidence-based oven & range diagnosis

Oven not heating

Separate settings and supply from element, igniter, sensor, or control faults.

Stop immediately for smoke, burning odor, sparking, gas odor, a melted plug, or water near electrical parts.

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Choose the exact appliance model

Select a verified model when available. If yours is not listed, you can use general checks, but model-specific teardown instructions stay locked.

Exact-model follow-up

Published oven & range guides

Primary sources

Check the evidence

  • Why is my oven not heating?
    Whirlpool · accessed 2026-09-16

    Whirlpool identifies supply, element or igniter, door seal, and temperature sensor as distinct possible causes.

  • Recalls & Product Safety Warnings
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · accessed 2026-09-16

    Recall remedies and stop-use instructions override general troubleshooting.

  • CPSC Issues Winter Safety Warning
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · accessed 2026-09-16

    CPSC advises people who smell gas to leave the area immediately and obtain assistance.