April 19, 2023

Range symptoms

Learn how to fix your range when the oven won't heat, the oven door won't unlock or a gas burner won't spark or ignite. When your range is acting up, use the troubleshooting advice listed for your range's symptom to fix the problem. When you figure out what's wrong, enter your model number in the search bar to find the repair parts you need. Follow the installation steps in our range repair guides to replace the parts and get your stove working like new again.

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Symptoms common to all ranges

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April 19, 2023

Main causes: broken oven door lock assembly, wiring failure, electronic control board problem…

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Main causes: broken broiler element, weak or broken broil burner igniter, control system failure, faulty temperature sen…

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Main causes: power supply problem, control thermostat or electronic control board failure, broken element, bad burner ig…

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Main causes: bad bake element, broken burner igniter, control system failure, blown thermal fuse, faulty temperature sen…

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Main causes: food splatters, spilling food on the oven door, allowing liquid to drip through oven door vent when cleanin…

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Main causes: faulty temperature sensor, electronic control board problem, control thermostat failure, weak burner ignite…

January 10, 2024

Main causes: power supply failure, blown thermal fuse, bad relay control board, damaged terminal block, wiring failure…

gas ranges

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Main causes: burner igniter switch failure, bad spark module, dirty or damaged spark electrode, wiring failure…

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Main causes: gas supply problem, faulty pressure regulator, clogs in burner or orifice, control system failure, faulty t…

electric ranges

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Main causes: impact from dropping an item on the glass surface, ceramic glass surface flaw, surface element temperature …

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Main causes: faulty surface element, burner control switch failure, temperature limiter not working properly, loose wiri…

Most common repair guides to help fix your ranges

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your range.

How to replace a range oven door switch

How to replace a range oven door switch

The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Replace the switch if it ...

Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less
How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

Oven door not locking? You can replace the lock assembly in less than 30 minutes. Here's how....

Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your ranges

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your range.

How to clean and maintain your stove

How to clean and maintain your stove

Learn how to clean and maintain your stove to keep it in top shape....

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier....

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect....