Electrolux Oven: not heating, vibrating

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Electrolux oven not heating and vibrating? This issue often manifests as the oven failing to reach the set temperature or not heating during bake or broil functions. Additionally, you may notice a vibrating or humming noise, particularly when the fan is in use. Understanding the potential causes can help you address the problem effectively.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Electrolux Models

Electrolux support notes that fan noise during True Fan cooking may be due to dirty or defective fan requiring cleaning or technician service.

Possible Causes

Faulty heating element (electric ovens)

How to Identify: Element does not glow red when heating, visible blisters/holes, oven fan runs but no heat.

Part: Bake or broil heating element

Weak or defective igniter (gas models)

How to Identify: Igniter glows weakly or does not ignite flame within ~90 seconds, oven stays cold.

Part: Gas oven igniter

DIY Solutions

Inspect & tighten loose components

Moderate 15-30 minutes

Tools Needed: screwdriver

Turn oven off and disconnect power/gas.
Remove oven racks and inspect interior panels.
Tighten any loose screws or panels inside the oven cavity and around the fan housing.

⚠️ Safety First: Ensure unit is completely powered off before opening panels.

Clean fan and interior surfaces

Easy 20-40 minutes

Tools Needed: soft brush, vacuum, cleaning cloth

Disconnect power.
Remove accumulated debris around convection or cooling fan areas.
Clean oven cavity surfaces and fan blades; ensure nothing obstructs movement.

⚠️ Safety First: Power must be off to avoid injury.

Professional Repairs

Replace heating element

Estimated Cost: $50 - $150

Replace gas igniter

Estimated Cost: $80 - $200

Replace convection/cooling fan motor or blade

Estimated Cost: $80 - $250

Replace temperature sensor/thermostat

Estimated Cost: $50 - $120

When to Call a Professional

Oven remains cold after basic DIY cleaning and tightening.

Gas smell present or igniter clicking repeatedly without flame.

Vibration accompanied by grinding, high-pitched noise, or electrical burning smell.

Preventive Maintenance

Clean oven cavity and fan regularly: Fan vibration noise and debris buildup
Frequency: every 3 months
Inspect heating elements annually: Heating failure due to degraded elements
Frequency: annually

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Electrolux Oven not heating, vibrating?

Common causes include a faulty heating element in electric ovens or a weak igniter in gas models.

How do I fix Electrolux Oven not heating, vibrating myself?

You can inspect and tighten loose components or clean the fan and interior surfaces.

How much does it cost to fix not heating, vibrating?

Professional repairs range from $50 to $250 depending on the specific issue.

When should I call a technician for not heating, vibrating?

If DIY solutions do not resolve the issue or if you're uncomfortable performing repairs, contact a technician.

References & Sources

Electrolux Oven does not heat up Official
Electrolux Oven makes noise with fan Community

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

65%

DIY Success Rate Difficulty: Either

Common Issues Reported by Users

Faulty heating element
Loose or damaged internal wiring
Defective control board

User Suggested Solutions

Inspect and replace the heating element. Unplug the oven, remove the back panel, disconnect the faulty heating element, and install a new one. Reassemble and test.
Check for loose or damaged wiring. Unplug the oven, remove the back panel, and inspect all wiring connections for wear or looseness. Repair or replace as necessary.
Test and replace the control board if needed. Unplug the oven, remove the control panel, test the board for continuity, and replace if defective.