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Frigidaire oven not turning on
Common reasons your Frigidaire oven is not turning on
The most common reasons your Frigidaire oven is not turning on are a defective electronic control board, defective control panel or a dead power supply.
57% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
13% of the time it's the Control Panel
8% of the time it's the Power Supply
22% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Frigidaire oven
Electronic Control Board Replacement
An inoperative electronic control board can lead to various failures in an oven, including a lack of power or heating in the oven, or prevent the oven from turning off. This is because the board serves as the brain of the oven, controlling crucial operations such as regulating oven temperatures, running cooling fans, controlling cooking time and controlling the self-clean cycle of the oven. If the electronic control board malfunctions, it can disrupt communication between many different components. A failing board may prevent the oven door latch from engaging, or may cause a chattering or clicking noise from the oven or emit a burning odor. Due to the potential impact on multiple components, it is advisable to have a Sears Home Services professional conduct diagnostic tests on the board to confirm if replacement is necessary.
Control Panel Replacement
A defective oven control panel can produce various symptoms affecting the appliance's performance. The control panel may be unresponsive, failing to register inputs or adjust oven mode and temperature settings. The display might show erratic readings or become entirely blank. Additionally, a malfunctioning control panel could lead to issues with the ovens heating, resulting in uneven cooking, failure to reach the desired temperature or the inability to heat at all.
Power Supply Replacement
If the power supply board is dead, the oven will not power up. The burners won’t heat and the oven light won’t come on. This is because the power supply in an oven connects the incoming power from your home’s electrical supply to the components inside the oven. It also sends power from the control board to the oven. A defective power supply may interfere with the display on the control panel, and fail to protect the oven from power surges, potentially causing damage to electronic components like the main control board. If your oven is not powering up, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect it and replace the power supply board if necessary.
Why is my Frigidaire oven not coming on?
When your Frigidaire oven has a digital display and the control panel doesn't light up, reset the house circuit breaker for the wall oven if it's tripped.
If the oven has power but the control is dead, you may need to replace the electronic control board.
Here’s a video that shows how to replace the electronic oven control board in a range:
Replace the electronic oven control board in a wall oven differs significantly in how to access the part. You’ll typically need to pull the oven out of the cabinet to access the control board.
If you need to replace the electronic control board in a wall oven, you’ll likely need to have a service technician complete that repair.
In an oven that uses dial controls, a tripped house circuit breaker or a failed oven control thermostat can be the problem when you find the wall oven not working at all.
Reset the house circuit breaker for the wall oven if it's tripped. If the oven has power, you may need to replace the oven control thermostat.
Here’s a procedure that describes how to replace the oven control thermostat:
How to replace the oven control thermostat in an oven.
Resetting the Thermal Switch on a Frigidaire Oven
When Frigidaire wall oven won’t heat after you run the self-cleaning cycle, the thermal switch might have tripped. Most Frigidaire electric wall ovens have a safety switch—called a thermal switch—on the back of the appliance that trips if temperatures in the oven get too hot.
Sometimes, the self-cleaning cycle in your oven can accidentally trip the thermal switch because it uses high temperatures to burn off grease and food residue.
It's easy to reset the thermal switch, but getting to it is a bit trickier. Watch this video to see how to get to the switch, reset it and get baking again.
If you suspect that the thermal switch tripped on your Frigidaire oven and you’re unable to access and reset it on your own, schedule oven repair service and we’ll fix the oven for you.
What to expect when you experience a Frigidaire oven not turning on issue
How is the not turning on problem fixed?
Correcting most not turning on problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, control panel or power supply. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for an oven that is not turning on
When the oven is not turning on it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of oven failures.
What to look out for with an oven not turning on diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your oven problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
When a Frigidaire oven won’t respond to any controls, the problem could range from a loose wire to a fried electronic panel. Trying to reboot it without pinpointing the root cause can lead to repeated failures. Instead, arrange electric range repair near me or gas service if your model uses fuel. Professional insight ensures you’re not left with a permanently cold oven.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Glossary Terms
A thermocouple is a sensor used for measuring temperature, consisting of two different metal wires joined at one end, which generate a voltage proportional to temperature changes.
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An oven rack is a removable shelving unit inside an oven that holds cookware, allowing air to circulate around the food for even cooking and baking.
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