April 20, 2023

Range repair guides

From range bake elements to control boards to oven igniters and glass cooktops, these step-by-step repair guides and videos will help you fix the problem with your stove. The repair guides cover all major range brands, including Amana, GE, Kenmore, Whirlpool and more. Sears PartsDirect also has more range DIY repair help, including troubleshooting articles and videos, error code charts and solutions for common symptoms. Search for your model number to find a complete list of parts available for your range and order the part you need.

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Repair guides for Repair guides common to all ranges

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your range.

How to replace a range oven door switch
July 20, 2018

How to replace a range oven door switch

The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Replace the switch if it …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a range oven door lock assembly
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

Oven door not locking? You can replace the lock assembly in less than 30 minutes. Here's how.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Repair guides for gas ranges

How to replace a gas range oven igniter
June 20, 2015

How to replace a gas range oven igniter

If your gas oven doesn't heat up, the problem could be a faulty oven igniter. These step-by-step instructions guide you …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace oven door hinges on a gas range
June 01, 2015

How to replace oven door hinges on a gas range

See how to replace the oven door hinges on a gas range yourself, in just 30 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a gas range oven door outer glass panel
June 01, 2015

How to replace a gas range oven door outer glass panel

You can replace the outer glass panel on an oven door in 45 minutes or less following these step-by-step instructions.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace an oven temperature sensor on a gas range
June 01, 2015

How to replace an oven temperature sensor on a gas range

See how to replace an oven temperature sensor on a gas range.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a range spark igniter switch
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range spark igniter switch

Follow these steps to replace the spark igniter switch—sometimes called a burner switch or spark switch—on a gas or dual…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to convert a gas range to operate on LP gas
February 20, 2015

How to convert a gas range to operate on LP gas

If you need to convert your gas range to operate on LP gas, use this guide as a reference when following the instruction…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a range spark igniter electrode
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range spark igniter electrode

Learn how to replace the spark igniter electrode for the surface burners on a gas range or dual-fuel range.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a range spark module
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range spark module

Follow these step-by-step instructions to put the fire back into the surface burners on your gas range by replacing the …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a gas range oven control board
February 01, 2015

How to replace a gas range oven control board

These step-by-step instructions explain how to replace an oven control board on a gas range…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Repair guides for electric ranges

How to replace a range exposed bake element
July 20, 2018

How to replace a range exposed bake element

This DIY repair guide shows how to replace an exposed bake element in just 15 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a range hidden bake element
June 20, 2015

How to replace a range hidden bake element

These step-by-step instructions guide you through replacing the oven hidden bake element in an electric range.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace the oven broil element on an electric range
June 20, 2015

How to replace the oven broil element on an electric range

Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace the broiler element in an electric oven.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace an oven temperature sensor on an electric range
June 20, 2015

How to replace an oven temperature sensor on an electric range

These step-by-step instructions guide you through replacing an oven temperature sensing probe.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace an electric range oven door outer glass panel
June 01, 2015

How to replace an electric range oven door outer glass panel

Learn how to replace a damaged outer window panel on your oven door with these step-by-step instructions. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace oven door hinges on an electric range
June 01, 2015

How to replace oven door hinges on an electric range

If your oven door flops open fast, it's time to replace the hinges. Follow these step-by-step instructions to do it your…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a range glass cooktop
March 20, 2015

How to replace a range glass cooktop

These step-by-step instructions explain how to replace a damaged ceramic glass cooktop on an electric range. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a range surface element control switch
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range surface element control switch

The surface element control switch lets you turn the stovetop elements on and off, and to set the heat level. These step…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a range radiant surface element
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range radiant surface element

If the element on your glass cooktop isn't heating up even though it gets power, replace it yourself, in about 45 minute…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a range relay control board
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range relay control board

Follow these instructions to replace the relay control board if it isn't responding to signals from the microprocessor d…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace an electric range oven control board
February 20, 2015

How to replace an electric range oven control board

If the electronic oven control board isn't powering the bake and broil functions, you can replace it in less than half a…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a range solid surface element
February 20, 2015

How to replace a range solid surface element

Follow these steps to install a replacement if the solid surface element on your range isn't working.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a range coil surface element
February 01, 2015

How to replace a range coil surface element

Easily replace a coil surface element in 15 minutes or less by following these step-by-step instructions.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Most common symptoms to help you fix your ranges

Choose a symptom to see related range repairs.

Main causes: power supply failure, blown thermal fuse, bad relay control board, damaged terminal block, wiring failure…

Main causes: faulty temperature sensor, electronic control board problem, control thermostat failure, weak burner ignite…

Main causes: broken broiler element, weak or broken broil burner igniter, control system failure, faulty temperature sen…

Main causes: bad bake element, broken burner igniter, control system failure, blown thermal fuse, faulty temperature sen…

Main causes: broken oven door lock assembly, wiring failure, electronic control board problem…

Main causes: food splatters, spilling food on the oven door, allowing liquid to drip through oven door vent when cleanin…

Main causes: power supply problem, control thermostat or electronic control board failure, broken element, bad burner ig…

Effective articles & videos to help repair your ranges

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your range.

How to clean and maintain your stove

How to clean and maintain your stove

Learn how to clean and maintain your stove to keep it in top shape.…

Oven door won't open: troubleshooting door lock problems on a range video

Oven door won't open: troubleshooting door lock problems on a range video

Troubleshoot and repair problems with your range when your oven door locks shut and you can't get it open.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…