Kitchen Gas Appliances - GE Gas Oven Problem
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LisaS
12-06-05, 01:38 PM
Hello
I have a GE model JGBC20GEV2WH gas oven and it will no longer heat. The burners (4) on the top all work, but the oven will not heat. As a matter of fact, I don't even smell the gas when its turned on. :wall:
Anyone have any suggestions? I can't locate my manual and I am dreading calling for a repair call. Those can be pricey. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Lisa :-)undefinedundefined
I have a GE model JGBC20GEV2WH gas oven and it will no longer heat. The burners (4) on the top all work, but the oven will not heat. As a matter of fact, I don't even smell the gas when its turned on. :wall:
Anyone have any suggestions? I can't locate my manual and I am dreading calling for a repair call. Those can be pricey. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Lisa :-)undefinedundefined
Sharp Advice
12-06-05, 06:54 PM
Hello Lisa and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances topic.
If the stove does not have constant burning pilot flames but does have a hot surface glow ignitor ignition system, half the problem may already be solved. This type of ovens are usually easier for the do-it-yourself person to fix...:)
If the glow bar ignitor is glowing and the burner fails to light, most likely the glowing hot surface ignitor is too weak to provide enough of an ignition source. That being the most likely problem cause, replacing the glow ignitor will resolve the problem.
A hot glowing surface ignitor, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the (HSI) glow ignitor bar is weak.
If the ignitor fails to glow at all and all other selections and optional selections on the control panel are set correctly, the coil will need to be replaced with a new part. Replacing it should solve the problem.
Ovens with touch pad controls use electronic computerized circuit boards. The entire circuit board could be removed and taken to the local appliance parts dealer for testing and or replacement.
A defective solenoid valve in the gas valve can also cause this type of problem. The solenoid is a coil of wire that creates a magnet which energized with current.
When the coil gets hot, it losses the electrical charge and the valve the solenoid is holding open closes. Replacing the gas valve resolves the problem if it is the gas valve that is causing the problem.
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
For more detailed information etc. read the recent postings within this forum. The questions already asked describe like or similarly related problem descriptions as your question.
These prior postings and all the replies offered within them contain almost all the required information needed to the many possible problems with an ovens hot surface ignition system.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers.
Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers can also perform tests on parts and stock replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
If you need further assistance use the reply button. Doing keeps the question at the top of the daily list automatically.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Reading this sticky note will provide plenty of additional help.
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 additional information or questions. Using this method keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
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If the stove does not have constant burning pilot flames but does have a hot surface glow ignitor ignition system, half the problem may already be solved. This type of ovens are usually easier for the do-it-yourself person to fix...:)
If the glow bar ignitor is glowing and the burner fails to light, most likely the glowing hot surface ignitor is too weak to provide enough of an ignition source. That being the most likely problem cause, replacing the glow ignitor will resolve the problem.
A hot glowing surface ignitor, working correctly, will glow an intense bright yellow orange in color. Any reddish color or a dull orange color indicates the (HSI) glow ignitor bar is weak.
If the ignitor fails to glow at all and all other selections and optional selections on the control panel are set correctly, the coil will need to be replaced with a new part. Replacing it should solve the problem.
Ovens with touch pad controls use electronic computerized circuit boards. The entire circuit board could be removed and taken to the local appliance parts dealer for testing and or replacement.
A defective solenoid valve in the gas valve can also cause this type of problem. The solenoid is a coil of wire that creates a magnet which energized with current.
When the coil gets hot, it losses the electrical charge and the valve the solenoid is holding open closes. Replacing the gas valve resolves the problem if it is the gas valve that is causing the problem.
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
For more detailed information etc. read the recent postings within this forum. The questions already asked describe like or similarly related problem descriptions as your question.
These prior postings and all the replies offered within them contain almost all the required information needed to the many possible problems with an ovens hot surface ignition system.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers.
Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers can also perform tests on parts and stock replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
If you need further assistance use the reply button. Doing keeps the question at the top of the daily list automatically.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Reading this sticky note will provide plenty of additional help.
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 additional information or questions. Using this method keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
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PCTech
12-21-05, 08:50 PM
i have the same problem however i figured through some research that its due to a faulty oven ignitor. You probably need a new one? Does the broiler light? If so then this is most likely the problem. A post like this has already been answered, check it out: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?p=780573#post780573 . good luck!
f5snopro
12-22-05, 03:50 PM
I have the same problem as well. The igniter was definately bad for me (cost $70 to replace), but it also turned out the gas valve was bad as well. $130 to replace that. I'm no appliance expert, but I was able to easily trace the problem for my model with some basic trouble shooting skills and a multimeter. Good luck!
Sharp Advice
12-23-05, 07:35 AM
Hello: f5snopro
Not all that uncommon to replace both the ignitor and the gas valve during a repair. Done very often by service techs. Insures the job gets done right the first time and no call backs often ever develope after the first repair. Which very often results during the warranty period for the ignitor replacement. (30 to 90 days depending upon service agency.)
Which, in that case, would be a second return service call. A free return service call back to refix the same appliance.... :( during the warranty period for the ignitor replacement. Always better service to the customer to do the entire job right the first time than to have to make a free.... :mad: return second service call.
Not all that uncommon to replace both the ignitor and the gas valve during a repair. Done very often by service techs. Insures the job gets done right the first time and no call backs often ever develope after the first repair. Which very often results during the warranty period for the ignitor replacement. (30 to 90 days depending upon service agency.)
Which, in that case, would be a second return service call. A free return service call back to refix the same appliance.... :( during the warranty period for the ignitor replacement. Always better service to the customer to do the entire job right the first time than to have to make a free.... :mad: return second service call.