Kitchen Gas Appliances - Gas oven woes
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popsoftheyear
10-04-08, 05:34 PM
Well, today was my first attempt at fixing an oven we got for free from some random person. All 4 burners work, and the broiler works. But the bottom or bake part of the oven doesn't. The igniter gets nice and red hot but the oven never starts kicking gas out to light.
Sooo after much research (to even figure THIS stuff out) and finally concluding it was the igniter that was the problem, according to the web posts I have managed to find, I switched the broiler one down since I really just need the oven to work for now. And ... no luck ...
The igniter I THOUGHT was bad I put up on the broiler just as a test, and the broiler still works fine.
So what I'm wondering is this: Does this pretty much guarantee that the igniters are both ok after all?? And if so... now what? I need to replace the ... gas valve? (I won't even ask how to find the thing at this point...)
Thanks for your time. I program computers and spend some time in programming forums, and I know that some people ask questions that have been asked a million times. Sorry if I'm one of those people... I really have tried to find all the information I can and am just exhausted at this point. But I sure did learn a lot!
-Scott
Sooo after much research (to even figure THIS stuff out) and finally concluding it was the igniter that was the problem, according to the web posts I have managed to find, I switched the broiler one down since I really just need the oven to work for now. And ... no luck ...
The igniter I THOUGHT was bad I put up on the broiler just as a test, and the broiler still works fine.
So what I'm wondering is this: Does this pretty much guarantee that the igniters are both ok after all?? And if so... now what? I need to replace the ... gas valve? (I won't even ask how to find the thing at this point...)
Thanks for your time. I program computers and spend some time in programming forums, and I know that some people ask questions that have been asked a million times. Sorry if I'm one of those people... I really have tried to find all the information I can and am just exhausted at this point. But I sure did learn a lot!
-Scott
Sharp Advice
10-12-08, 08:31 AM
Hello Scott and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and to the Gas Appliances topic.
Swapping out (switching) the igniter's is an excellent test to determine if the igniter is working. If the one that seems to be weak allows the other burner to work, chances are that igniter is working as it should. Not for sure but very likely.
Possible cause for problem described is a defective (high resistance) gas control valve. Which is the part the ovens burner sets on and the part that has the brass or bronze orifice. Also has two electrical wires attached to it.
Replacing the gas control valve is very likely to resolve the condition (problem) described. Often best to replace both the gas valve and the igniter at the same time. A practice often used by service techs. Better insures long term service operation.
Read the sticky note for more details and repair info: here (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808)
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers on line web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available on line.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using the reply button keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically and keeps all communications on this subject in this thread.
Regards and Good Luck. Web Site Host, Moderator Hiring Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator, Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
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Swapping out (switching) the igniter's is an excellent test to determine if the igniter is working. If the one that seems to be weak allows the other burner to work, chances are that igniter is working as it should. Not for sure but very likely.
Possible cause for problem described is a defective (high resistance) gas control valve. Which is the part the ovens burner sets on and the part that has the brass or bronze orifice. Also has two electrical wires attached to it.
Replacing the gas control valve is very likely to resolve the condition (problem) described. Often best to replace both the gas valve and the igniter at the same time. A practice often used by service techs. Better insures long term service operation.
Read the sticky note for more details and repair info: here (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808)
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers on line web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available on line.
Cautionary Reminder Note:
Before attempting any repairs, be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall receptacle power source first.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using the reply button keeps or moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically and keeps all communications on this subject in this thread.
Regards and Good Luck. Web Site Host, Moderator Hiring Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator, Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Driving Safety Reminder: Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."