The Anatomy of Oven Repair

When a major appliance goes down, it's hard not to hit the panic button. They play such crucial roles in our everyday lives, and we tend to take their functionality for granted. The oven is one such appliance; it can be surprisingly hard to get by without this versatile cooking machine. When dealing with major appliance repairs, the mind immediately flashes dollar signs. How much is this going to cost me to fix? If you're not mechanically minded, the situation can be even tougher. What is broken? Do I need to call a technician? What parts will I need to order? Reference our guide below and detailed key to identify your symptoms, the likely problem, part, and cost for your oven repair.

You'll see immediately that many repair parts cost far less than $50, and many repairs take only 15 minutes or so to complete. Things have already become less intimidating! The other thing that makes oven repair so easy is that it usually requires the use of only the basic tools you probably already have in your toolbox.

So before you reach for the phone to call that repairperson, possibly spending hundreds of dollars in the process, consult our guide and use it alongside the PartSelect part finder to locate, order, and ship. Then begin repairing your oven quickly and easily yourself. You'll save money, and learn along the way that a broken oven doesn't have to leave you broke!

By Steve Ash

This infographic is part of our Anatomy of Repair Series:

• The Anatomy of Refrigerator Repair