Can I fix a stove that doesn't heat?

Question

Hi fellow friends,

My tenant is complaining that the oven isn't working.

The stove top works but the oven doesn't. Is there a way to fix this or I have to replace the oven?

I feel like every property I own needs a new stove right now.

Jason Allen · Answer

Honestly, unless it's something trivial that you could do yourself, it's cheaper and more expedient just to buy a new one. Check for home center/ appliance store sales and just replace it.

Chris Seveney · Answer

@Penina Rapaport Kalatsky

Be cheaper to buy a new stove than try and fix it honestly

Carlos Ptriawan · Answer

Used good condition stove is only 150 bucks in our place with delivery included , if broken they will replace with another one ….

Henry T. · Answer

yes you can. MOST IMPORTANT, make sure you shut off the breaker. Even though the oven is off, there is still power going to one side of the element. With the breaker off you are totally safe. Double check safety by confirming the burners don't turn on.Get the stove model number. Find what the oven element looks like and the part#. Find and order one on ebay or amazon for $25. Open the oven. get a philips screwdriver and release the screws holding the element in the back.  Pull out the element and disconnect it. Connect the new one.

John Underwood · Answer

If your going to fix it yourself it might just be a heating element. This is likely the problem.

Watch a YouTube video on your stove.

Penina Rapaport Kalatsky · Answer

Thank you all so much for your responses! I appreciate it! Great idea to check these four areas and great idea to buy dented from home-depot. Thank you!

Sandy G. · Answer

Hi.  Any idea how old the stove is?  We usually replace them instead of trying to fix.  You may fix it and then something else on it will go out.  We've also learned the hard way and on the advice of other landlords in purchasing used appliances to save $$.  But you never know how long the used replacement will last.  If buying used, always check the date of manufacture.  Check out Home Depot and Lowe's for scratch and dent deals.  I find myself strolling through that section almost every time I go just in case I spot a good deal.  They tend to reduce them even more around the holidays like the 4th of July, President's Day, Labor Day, etc.  Find out if there's a Lowe's outlet near you they offer scratch and dent appliances at 40 - 60% off and reduced further on holidays too.  We've found some really great deals on fridges there.  Sure they may have some superficial scratches, dents etc. but at least it is new and should be worry free for 8 - 10 years or more.  Also tenants will NEVER appreciate a brand new appliance so a few scratches or small dents here and there do not matter to me especially when the savings is so great.  Besides, it is inevitable that tenants are going to dent and scratch any appliance that you install anyhow.  I take pictures of all appliances upon move in (or upon replacement) to document their condition and I explain they will be charged to denting/scratching them.  I also stress to them the fact not to use abrasive scouring pads to "clean" stainless steel.  You would be surprised how much damage people can do trying to "clean" them.

Alecia Loveless · Answer

@Penina Rapaport Kalatsky Lately we’ve been buying the longest warranty we can from Lowe’s for all our new appliances. It’s not that much more for either a 3 or 5 year warranty and we’ve just had stuff not lasting.

We have some room for storage so when we are upgrading units we’ve been able to keep a couple older but working fridges and stoves for use in emergency situations. That way if something breaks we can put in a temporary appliance and wait for the warranty repair or replacement or for the new appliance to become available if it’s not in stock.

If the appliance is newer we try to repair it. If it’s older we replace it.

Theresa Harris · Answer

Find out how much a service call is and then decide.  This from the person who bought 2 new fridges in the last 3 months.

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