Frigidaire Oven Not Heating? How to Fix It

Ovens are one of the most essential appliances, so it’s especially stressful when they’re not functioning. Frigidaire ovens are known for being reliable, but even the most reliable appliance can experience faults sometimes. If your Frigidaire oven isn’t heating, don’t start looking for the number of an electrician just yet. There are a few simple DIY fixes you can try to get your oven up and running again in no time. Let’s get started. 

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Check the Power Supply

If your Frigidaire oven is electric, a power supply is crucial to ensure it heats properly. If the circuit breaker has tripped or the wiring is loose, power won’t be able to flow to the oven to enable it to perform all its functions. If the power supply is to blame for your heating issues, your oven won’t be functioning at all—even the clock display and light won’t be working. If this is your issue, here’s how to figure out the source of the problem:

• Carefully inspect the oven’s plug and the power cord from the oven to the outlet. If it appears to be damaged, you’ll need to get an electrician to rewire it as most ovens need to be hardwired into your home’s electrical system. 
• If the outlet and power cord appear to be normal, check the circuit breaker. The switch that corresponds to your oven should be labeled ‘oven.’ If it’s tripped, it will be in the off position. Reset it to the on position, then test to see if your oven is now heating normally. 

Check the Gas

If you’ve got a gas model of a Frigidaire oven, your oven will require a consistent and reliable gas supply to heat it. If your gas supply is interrupted, you may find that although the clock display still works, none of the burners or the oven will light. To confirm a gas issue:

• First make sure that the gas is turned on by checking the gas shut-off valve behind your oven. It should be fully open. 
• Check the gas line to make sure it isn’t bent or kinked and check if you can smell the telltale signs of a gas leak. 
• Contact your gas supplier to ensure there aren’t any planned outages or known issues. 
• If the issue persists, hire a professional to investigate further. Dealing with gas is too dangerous for someone without experience. 

Check the Igniter

If you have a gas oven and are certain the gas supply is fine, you may have an issue with the igniter. The igniter provides a spark that ignites the gas, allowing it to burn and heat your oven. If this is faulty, your oven won’t be able to heat up as the gas can’t ignite. If the oven igniter is faulty, you may find that the hobs still work, and you may also notice a smell of gas when you attempt to light the oven. Here’s what to do:

• Locate the igniter and watch it carefully as you try to light the oven. If there’s no spark or light, the igniter may be faulty. 
• Disconnect the oven from the power supply and shut off the gas. 
• Disconnect the igniter and undo the wiring. 
• Test the igniter with a multimeter to see if it’s functional. If there’s no continuity, the igniter isn’t working properly. 
• Source a new igniter that’s compatible with your Frigidaire oven model and install it in place of the faulty one. 
• Test your oven to see if it works with the new igniter in place. 

Inspect the Heating Elements

If your oven is electric, it uses two elements to heat the interior: a bake element and a broil element. If either element is damaged, the oven will heat unevenly, and if it’s not functioning, the oven won’t heat at all. The broil element is located at the top of the oven and the bake element is at the bottom. Here’s how to test which one is malfunctioning:

• Lay a single layer of bread slices in an oven tray. 
• Preheat your oven to medium/high heat, and place the tray in the center of the oven. 
• Bake the bread slices for about half an hour or until they start to brown. 
• Inspect the browning for signs of uneven heating. If the tops aren’t browning, the broil element is faulty. If the bottoms aren’t browning, the bake element is faulty. If the bread on the left or right side of the tray isn’t browning, then one of the elements may be partially malfunctioning. 

Once you’ve identified the faulty element or elements, the one with the problem will need to be replaced. 

• Disconnect your oven from the power. 
• Unscrew the faulty heating element and disconnect the wiring. 
• Confirm that the element is faulty by testing it with a multimeter. If there’s no continuity, it’s broken and needs to be replaced. 
• Purchase a replacement element that’s compatible with your Frigidaire oven model. 
• Put the new element in place, ensuring the screws and wires are properly connected. 
• Restore power to your oven and test if it’s now heating evenly. 

Check the Temperature Sensor Is Functioning

The temperature sensor regulates your oven’s heating, ensuring that the oven maintains the correct temperature. If the sensor is damaged, your oven can have heating issues, including overheating and underheating. Here’s how to check it:

• Disconnect your oven from the power. 
• Locate the temperature sensor. In most Frigidaire models this is on the back internal wall, but you can check your manual to confirm. 
• Disconnect the temperature sensor, and test it with a multimeter. It should measure at about 1100 ohms. 
• If the reading is off, source a replacement sensor, ensuring it’s compatible with your oven model. Discard the faulty sensor and install the new one in its place. 
• Restore power and test if the oven is now heating properly.