Kitchen Gas Appliances - Yet another gas oven that won't mantain temp
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scottnkaytie
11-22-05, 01:27 PM
Hi
I am also having the problems of my gas oven not maintaining temp and taking a long time to preheat. The oven will get up to heat slowly and then every once in a while (maybe 1 out of 10 times) the heat will drop. I can hear the "clicking" to try and light gas but it is as if there is no gas to light. Sometimes I can smell gas others I can't. The oven will give up after a few series of attempts. If I stop and restart the oven it seems to help 80% of the time. The stovetop burners very rarely have any problems (maybe 1 out of 200) attempts.
I have replaced the ignitor,valve,etc on one oven and now have a brand new oven in there and I have the same problems.
I think I have determined that the problem seems to only happen if the gas dryer is running, or the furnace is running, or if I am washing a series of dishes in hot water or clothes in hot water.
The question is this: Do you think I am having a gas pressure problem here? I have checked for leaks and can't find any. The oven is the furthest gas appliance from the regulator which is the original to the house (5o yrs old). There is a gas water heater, gas dryer, gas furnace and gas oven. Could I install a regulator inline to the oven?
Thanks
Scott
I am also having the problems of my gas oven not maintaining temp and taking a long time to preheat. The oven will get up to heat slowly and then every once in a while (maybe 1 out of 10 times) the heat will drop. I can hear the "clicking" to try and light gas but it is as if there is no gas to light. Sometimes I can smell gas others I can't. The oven will give up after a few series of attempts. If I stop and restart the oven it seems to help 80% of the time. The stovetop burners very rarely have any problems (maybe 1 out of 200) attempts.
I have replaced the ignitor,valve,etc on one oven and now have a brand new oven in there and I have the same problems.
I think I have determined that the problem seems to only happen if the gas dryer is running, or the furnace is running, or if I am washing a series of dishes in hot water or clothes in hot water.
The question is this: Do you think I am having a gas pressure problem here? I have checked for leaks and can't find any. The oven is the furthest gas appliance from the regulator which is the original to the house (5o yrs old). There is a gas water heater, gas dryer, gas furnace and gas oven. Could I install a regulator inline to the oven?
Thanks
Scott
Sharp Advice
11-22-05, 06:01 PM
Hello Scott and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances topic.
Rare problem but gas volume and pressure is always possible. Not sure which type of gas you are using. Not mentioned. If the gas is natural gas, contact the supplier. Only they (gas company) should attempt to resolve the problem, if it is caused by their equipment. And they would resolve the cause, if it effects all the appliances you have and it is their equipment.
Same as above will apply to the propane supplier. Neither company wants customers tampering with their equipment. Huge safety concerns.
Based upon the problem description, worth looking into but not a do it yourself task. The problem description would or could indicate a gas volume from the meter supply problem. Very likely but not confirmed yet. Needs to be.
Problem may be low gas supply cuased by gas companies meter and or regulator. Even a restricted supply to the meter is possible. None of these are customer concerns. Call the supplier and have them determine the exact cause.
Once the actual cause is determined not be be gas company equipment, very likely the service person will advise you want the problem is specifically with the stove and or oven.
Likely a defective appliance regulator. Service person may be able to help you and or advise you. But that part should not be replaced until gas supply from supplier is determined not to be the exact cause.
Cautionary Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Use the reply button to add missing information (fuel type). Using this method keeps the topic back up to the top of the list automatically. No need to post a new question...:)
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Rare problem but gas volume and pressure is always possible. Not sure which type of gas you are using. Not mentioned. If the gas is natural gas, contact the supplier. Only they (gas company) should attempt to resolve the problem, if it is caused by their equipment. And they would resolve the cause, if it effects all the appliances you have and it is their equipment.
Same as above will apply to the propane supplier. Neither company wants customers tampering with their equipment. Huge safety concerns.
Based upon the problem description, worth looking into but not a do it yourself task. The problem description would or could indicate a gas volume from the meter supply problem. Very likely but not confirmed yet. Needs to be.
Problem may be low gas supply cuased by gas companies meter and or regulator. Even a restricted supply to the meter is possible. None of these are customer concerns. Call the supplier and have them determine the exact cause.
Once the actual cause is determined not be be gas company equipment, very likely the service person will advise you want the problem is specifically with the stove and or oven.
Likely a defective appliance regulator. Service person may be able to help you and or advise you. But that part should not be replaced until gas supply from supplier is determined not to be the exact cause.
Cautionary Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Use the reply button to add missing information (fuel type). Using this method keeps the topic back up to the top of the list automatically. No need to post a new question...:)
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Web Sites Moderator Hiring Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."