Common Oven Faults

Your Sunday roast, child’s birthday cake and secret lasagne recipe would all be impossible without your trusty oven. We all take our oven for granted, treating it like part of the furniture, and it’s only when it starts acting faulty we realise how dependent we are on the convenience that it provides us.

Whether you have an electric or gas oven, Wollongong Service Company can help rescue you from culinary calamity. When it comes to oven repairs, our professional technicians have extensive experience in dealing with the full gamut of problems that may arise.

The following issues commonly afflict household ovens:

• Gas oven faults generally involve issues with the supply and ignition of gas;

• Faulty heating elements are often behind electric oven malfunctions;

• Temperature issues are a common fault, including uneven heat distribution or the oven cooking at a higher than the set temperature. The source of these issues is usually a clogged air circulation duct, defective fan, thermostat or switch;

• A dodgy door is another common reason ovens don’t work as well as they should. When oven doors have problems with opening or closing properly, the culprit is usually a broken or worn gasket, latch, locking mechanism or hinge spring;

• Another common cause for oven repairs are light issues, such as when the light doesn’t turn on or won’t switch off. The solution is usually as simple as replacing a blown bulb, defective door switch or light socket;

• General wear and tear is a major contributor to oven faults. By regularly cleaning your oven you can avoid grease and carbon build-up, keeping your appliance operating at optimum level and extending its lifespan.

Across the south coast, from Kiama to Stanwell Tops, for wall ovens, under bench ovens and freestanding stoves, the Wollongong Service Company has all of your oven repairs and servicing needs covered. Contact us today for an obligation-free chat.