In the United States at least, whether you call it a stove, an oven or a range, all of us have some kind of cooking device in our kitchen. Now while renters can pick up the phone, and call their landlord when they have problems or need appliance repair Eaton, NY 13334, home owners cannot. Some problems can be fixed by the homeowner, but others require the help of a professional, like a Maytag appliance repair Eaton, NY 13334. The first thing you need to do in order to determine whether you can fix the problem yourself, or need to call in a professional is to diagnose the problem.
Electric Ranges
If you have an electric freestanding range and it will not turn on at all then there are few steps to try first:
• Check the breakers, even if the electric is not off all over the house, it could have thrown a fuse in the kitchen.
• Check to see if it is plugged in all the way, and make sure the cord isn’t damaged. If you don’t see anything obvious, unplug the range, and remove the back panel. Check inside for loose or damaged wires.
• If you see any damaged wires then you need to call a professional.
• If you have checked everything and cannot find the problem, then you need to call a professional.
If one of the burners doesn’t heat up, this is nearly always a bad element:
• Wiggle the element, if it is loose this might fix the problem.
• Change out the element.
• Check the prongs, if is just buildup then you can clean it, this may fix it.
• If you see burned or scorched areas on the prong, then call for Maytag Range repair Eaton, NY 13334.
You have a double oven electric stove, and one of the ovens doesn’t work:
• If one of the ovens doesn’t get hot enough, check to see if the oven door seals properly. If it doesn’t, it will not maintain the correct temperature.
• Check the thermostat by putting an oven thermometer in and verifying the temperature.
• If you have a newer model Maytag, like the Gemini range, these troublesckhooting tips may not work properly. If this is the case, you will need to call a professional stove repair Eaton, NY 13334.
Gas: single and double oven free standing range
Both kinds of gas freestanding ranges have the same types of issues. If your range will not start at all:
• Check to see if the pilot is lit, and make sure your tank has gas in it.
• If some of the elements require electricity, check the circuit breaker.
• If neither of the steps work, then you will need to call in a technician.
The temperature is incorrect:
• Check the thermostat, you may be able to realign the bulb or adjust it with a small screwdriver. If it is faulty, you will have to replace it.
One of the burners won’t work:
• Check for moisture, if it is wet then the flame will not light.
• Check to see if any of the burner holes are clogged, if they are then you can clean them out with a toothpick appliance repair Eaton, NY 13334.