Kenmore: Not Heating
If the oven stays cold or preheat stalls, we first confirm whether bake, broil, or both are missing heat. That split points to elements/igniters, sensing faults, thermal limits, or relay output problems.
Learn more →Serving 78738. Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll send one verified technician.
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This complaint often has 2–3 common root causes. We test them in a logical order.
If the oven stays cold or preheat stalls, we first confirm whether bake, broil, or both are missing heat. That split points to elements/igniters, sensing faults, thermal limits, or relay output problems.
Learn more →Slow preheat or low bake temperature usually comes from weak heat output, sensor drift, or control calibration faults rather than one generic bad part.
Learn more →Uneven baking and hot spots usually point to convection airflow problems, weak heating zones, or temperature sensing drift.
Learn more →If the oven door will not close or the gasket leaks, heat escapes, preheat slows, and electronics can run hotter than normal.
Learn more →We service many Kenmore models — model number optional when booking.
We diagnose Kenmore codes — even rare or undocumented ones.
Most jobs fall into the $129-$219 labor range. The technician confirms the exact failure during the $39 diagnostic.
Some symptoms are safety-related. If you’re unsure, stop using the unit until a technician confirms the cause.
Yes — coverage includes 78738 and nearby areas.