Philly Appliances Repair
Oven & stove repair

Oven not holding temperature in Philadelphia.

An oven that swings hot and cold, or drifts away from the number on the dial, usually has a failing temperature sensor, a weak bake element, or a control board no longer regulating properly. I find which one it is and fix it same-week across Philadelphia and the Main Line.

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Why it happens

Why your oven won't hold temperature.

The usual culprits, in plain words. I confirm which one it is before quoting anything.
01

Temperature sensor

The probe inside the cavity tells the board how hot it is. When it drifts, the oven regulates to the wrong number and your baking is the first thing to notice.
02

Bake element or igniter

An element that has weakened, or a gas igniter that is slow to open the valve, means the oven cannot hold what it reaches.
03

Control board

The last thing to suspect, not the first. Boards are the expensive part, so this one gets proven before it gets replaced.

How much does it cost to fix a oven that won't hold temperature?

Every visit starts with a flat $89 diagnostic, and that $89 is applied to the repair. Most repairs of this kind start from $285, including parts, and every job is backed 90 days. If it is not worth fixing, I tell you that instead of selling you a repair.

FAQ

Temperature questions, answered straight.

Straight answers on cost, coverage and timing. Still not sure? Text 267-388-3044.
My oven is 25 degrees off. Is that normal?
A small offset can often be calibrated. A drift that changes as the oven heats is a sensor problem, not a calibration one.
Everything bakes unevenly now.
That is usually the element or the fan on a convection oven, rather than the sensor.
Can I test it myself?
An oven thermometer on the middle shelf will tell you how far off it is, and that number genuinely helps me before I arrive.
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Why Philly keeps calling

What Philadelphia neighbors say after a oven repair.

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Melissa G.
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"Super responsive and fixed my washer and oven doors! Great job."

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Carol M.
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"Great service very professional and explained everything he was doing great price would recommend to family and friends."

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Lisa G.
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"Great first time using this local company. Rapid response, on time, reasonable prices and solid repairs. Highly recommend."

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