Ge Oven: not heating properly

Based on 6 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not heating properly: Adjusted the thermostat probe and uncoiled the copper line (100% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Thermostat issues (2 mentions)
  • Burner switch malfunction (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Adjusted the thermostat probe and uncoiled the copper line

    Success rate: 17.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  2. Replaced the burner switch with WB24T10058

    Success rate: 17.0% DIY: Yes Easy

Can I Fix This Myself?

100% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. GE 1955 J245 Deluxe Spacemaker Over thermostat fix / replace
  2. Maybe buy an oven that "beeps" after it preheats. [vent]
  3. GE Oven replacement burner switch

Community Discussions

leftmost range burner is malfunctioning, burns extra hot, continues to fire after being turned off

Replaced the burner switch with WB24T10058 as suggested by a local repair shop.

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Burner switches are toast on all four—so they just heat and heat after about 10 mins

Replace the burner switches for $300 CAD.

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oven takes a long time to preheat and does not maintain temperature

Let the oven preheat for 25-30 minutes before baking and adjust temperature settings accordingly.

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temperature is about 50+ degrees off, too low/cold

Adjusted the thermostat probe and uncoiled the copper line to improve temperature sensing.

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Two burners on one side of the stove output well on high but turn off at lower settings.

Adjust the low flame setting on the burners, possibly due to conversion from Natural Gas to Propane.

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