Electrolux Oven: not heating

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Electrolux oven turning on but failing to heat? This common issue can stem from a faulty heating element, weak igniter, or even a power supply problem. Understanding the root cause is essential for effective troubleshooting and repair.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Electrolux Models

  • Electrolux official troubleshooting suggests checking for features like ‘Demo mode’, clock set status or child lock that can mimic heating problems.

Possible Causes

Faulty bake or broil heating element

How to Identify: The element does not glow when oven is set to heat; visible breaks, cracks or blisters on the element surface; multimeter shows no continuity.

Part: Bake/Broil heating element

Weak or failing igniter (gas models)

How to Identify: Igniter glows weakly or fails to ignite the gas flame within ~90 seconds; oven won’t light heat source.

Part: Oven gas igniter

Temperature sensor or thermostat malfunction

How to Identify: Oven does not reach set temperature; multimeter resistance out of spec for sensor; temperature reading on oven thermometer differs greatly from setting.

Part: Oven temperature sensor/thermostat

Control board or electronic control failure

How to Identify: Display works but no voltage sent to heating elements; visible burn marks on board; diagnostic error codes related to control issues.

Part: Electronic control board

Power supply issue (tripped breaker or insufficient voltage)

How to Identify: Oven display is on but heating elements do not receive full power (one leg of 240 V missing; breaker has tripped; oven not receiving correct voltage.

Part: House electrical circuit / oven power input

DIY Solutions

Check power breaker and oven settings

Easy 5-10 minutes
Tools Needed: None
  1. Ensure oven temperature and function are correctly set.
  2. Check house electrical panel for a tripped breaker or blown fuse and reset if needed.
  3. Try setting a simple bake function to see if heating initiates.
⚠️ Safety First: Do not attempt internal repairs with oven connected to power.

Inspect heating elements for visible damage

Moderate 15-30 minutes
Tools Needed: Screwdriver, Flashlight
  1. Disconnect oven from power supply (turn off breaker).
  2. Open oven and inspect bake/broil elements for cracks, blisters, or breaks.
  3. If elements show damage, order the correct replacement part for your Electrolux model and install according to manufacturer instructions.
⚠️ Safety First: Ensure power is completely off before accessing internal components.

Professional Repairs

Replace faulty igniter (gas model)

Estimated Cost: $100 - $250

Replace temperature sensor or thermostat

Estimated Cost: $80 - $200

Control board replacement

Estimated Cost: $200 - $500

When to Call a Professional

You have a gas model and suspect igniter or gas valve issues
Diagnostic multimeter testing required
Internal electronic components (control board/sensor) need replacement
You’re uncomfortable working inside high-voltage appliance

Preventive Maintenance

  • Inspect and clean oven cavity and vents: Sensor and heating inconsistencies due to debris and blockages
    Frequency: monthly
  • Check door seals and hinges: Heat loss that can mimic heating problems
    Frequency: annually

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Electrolux Oven not heating?
Common causes include a faulty bake or broil heating element, weak gas igniter, or power supply issues.
How do I fix Electrolux Oven not heating myself?
Check the power supply, inspect heating elements for damage, and ensure oven settings are correct.
How much does it cost to fix not heating?
Professional repair costs range from $80 for sensors to $500 for control board replacements.
When should I call a technician for not heating?
If DIY solutions don't resolve the issue, or if you're uncomfortable performing repairs, call a technician.

References & Sources

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

50%
DIY Success Rate Difficulty: Professional

Common Issues Reported by Users

  • Heating element failure (5 mentions)
  • Thermostat issues (3 mentions)
  • Control board malfunction (3 mentions)

User Suggested Solutions

  1. Fixed wiring issues (ground wire, red wire connections)

    Success rate: 19.0%

  2. Resetting the oven from 'set the clock' mode

    Success rate: 6.0%

  3. Replacing relay board and thermostat

    Success rate: 6.0%
Analysis based on 11 community discussions
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Community Discussions

ovens not heating up after power cut

The oven was in demo mode, which was resolved by following the user manual.

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Both bottom heating elements not working

Both bottom heating elements were burned out and needed to be replaced.

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not heating up

The oven was in 'set the clock' mode after power restoration, which prevented it from functioning normally. Pressing the 'clock' button resolved the issue.

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fast-preheat function not working

Fast preheat must be started from the beginning of the cycle, not in the middle.

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grill element broken, upper element gives 40 ohm but doesn't heat

The ground wire was bent and laying in insulation, causing issues. The upper element was not heating due to a disconnection.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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