If your oven is not heating but the burners work, the range has at least some power or gas supply, but the oven heating system still may be blocked by settings, control lock, demo mode, delayed start, door lock, failed igniter, bad bake element, temperature sensor issue, control failure, or a gas regulator problem on some ranges. Stop if you smell gas, see sparking, notice melted wiring, or the breaker trips. Do not replace an igniter or element without confirming the model and electrical or gas safety first.
Burners work but oven stays cold Likely cause: Oven igniter, bake element, regulator, control, sensor, or setting issue. Homeowner action: Check settings and door lock, then schedule service.
Oven starts then shuts off Likely cause: Ignition failure, sensor problem, control issue, or overheating safety fault. Homeowner action: Take note of timing and error codes.
Display works but no heat Likely cause: Demo mode, control lock, delayed start, relay, element, or igniter issue. Homeowner action: Cancel settings and check the manual.
Gas odor near oven Likely cause: Delayed ignition, failed igniter, gas leak, or burner issue. Homeowner action: Turn it off and leave the area if odor is strong.
Electric element does not glow Likely cause: Failed bake element, wiring, relay, or power issue. Homeowner action: Do not touch the element; call for diagnosis.
Door locked after self-clean Likely cause: Self-clean latch or control state. Homeowner action: Let the oven cool and do not force the latch.
DIY difficulty: Low for visible, exterior, settings-based, cleaning, loading, and thermometer checks. Moderate when the appliance must be moved slightly or monitored across a cycle. High for any repair that requires removing service panels, testing live voltage, handling gas components, accessing sealed refrigeration parts, or disassembling drive components.
Estimated homeowner check time: 15 to 45 minutes.
Tools needed: Flashlight, owner manual, phone for photos or error codes, appliance thermometer when temperature is involved, towels for minor cleanup, and mild soap for approved cleaning.
Safety risk: Medium. The risk becomes high if there is gas odor, burning smell, repeated breaker tripping, flooding, overheating, damaged wiring, or any need to access internal components.
When to call a professional: Call when the safe checks below do not restore normal operation, the symptom returns, the appliance shows repeated error codes, or the repair would require electrical, gas, sealed-system, control-board, motor, or cabinet disassembly.