An oven that doesn’t heat evenly makes cooking even the simplest meal into a frustrating chore. One side of the dish might be cooked to perfection, while other parts may be undercooked or burnt to a crisp. A wide range of problems can cause uneven heating, most of which can be easily fixed by an oven repair expert.

Why Isn’t Your Oven Heating Evenly?

1. Burnt-Out Element

If either the broiler or bake element is burned out, the other will have to heat the oven by itself. This usually results in very different temperatures inside the appliance, so your food may be burnt on one side but cold on the other. If either the top or bottom element doesn’t glow when the oven is on, calling an oven repair expert for a replacement will probably fix the issue.

2. A Faulty Temperature Sensor

If both elements seem to be working, check the temperature sensor that controls the oven. Put an oven thermometer inside the appliance and set it for 200 F. When the oven is finished preheating, compare the thermometer to the oven’s built-in readout. If your oven is significantly hotter or colder than 200 F, you may need a technician to replace the sensor.

3. Worn-Out Convection Element

The convection element and fan circulate air through the oven, eliminating hot and cold spots that can affect your food. Diagnosing a defective convection element is a more complex project best left to an expert with the right tools. Fortunately, replacing the convection element is a fairly straightforward project that can make cooking fun again.
 

If your oven just isn’t heating the way it should, call on the experts at Complete Appliance Service. For 40 years, their highly trained technicians have provided prompt oven repairs to homeowners throughout Ohio’s Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, offering cost-effective solutions and service you can count on. Visit their website for more on their services or call (513) 661-3708 to schedule an oven repair today.