Electrolux Oven: not holding temperature

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Electrolux oven not holding temperature? This common issue can lead to uneven cooking and undercooked meals, as the oven struggles to maintain the set temperature. Fluctuating temperatures may be caused by a faulty temperature sensor, degraded heating element, or heat loss through the door seal.

Urgency: Medium

Possible Causes

Faulty or miscalibrated temperature sensor

How to Identify: Food cooks unevenly and temperature measured with a separate oven thermometer differs significantly from the set temperature; sensor may have incorrect resistance or be touching oven wall.

Part: Oven temperature sensor / probe

Heating element degradation (electric ovens)

How to Identify: Electric element fails to glow evenly or shows visible damage; oven struggles to maintain and reach set temp.

Part: Bake heating element

Door seal / gasket heat loss

How to Identify: Visible tears or gaps in door gasket; heat escapes and oven struggles to maintain temperature.

Part: Oven door seal / gasket

Preventive Maintenance

Regularly clean interior and vents: Heat retention issues from debris or airflow blockage
Frequency: monthly
Inspect door gasket for wear: Heat loss due to deteriorated seal
Frequency: annually

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Electrolux Oven not holding temperature?

Common causes include a faulty temperature sensor, degraded heating element, or a door seal issue.

How do I fix Electrolux Oven not holding temperature myself?

There are no DIY solutions available for this issue; professional assistance is recommended.

How much does it cost to fix not holding temperature?

Repair costs can vary; consult a technician for an accurate estimate.

When should I call a technician for not holding temperature?

If the oven consistently fails to maintain temperature, it's best to call a technician for assessment.

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

60%

DIY Success Rate Difficulty: Either

Common Issues Reported by Users

Faulty temperature sensor
Defective oven control board
Malfunctioning bake element

User Suggested Solutions

Check and replace the temperature sensor. Ensure the oven is unplugged, locate the sensor (usually at the back of the oven), disconnect it, and test for continuity with a multimeter. Replace if faulty.
Inspect and, if necessary, replace the oven control board. Disconnect the power, remove the back panel, and check for any burnt components or loose connections. Replace the board if damaged.
Examine the bake element for damage or wear. Unplug the oven, visually inspect the element for blisters or breaks, and test for continuity. Replace if defective.

Analysis based on 1 community discussions
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Oven not able to hold temperature

Community Discussions

Oven not able to hold temperature

Check continuity of the bake/broil/convection element and replace oven bake relay board or main control if necessary.