Month: September 2021

Oven Repair or Replacement

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Post date September 29, 2021
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Oven Range Repair vs Replacement

Many oven repair specialists will recommend that you replace your oven when it is over 15 years old. However, if you have been using your oven for just a few years, it is better to repair than replace it. In fact, many oven related problems can be fixed quickly and easily, and many technicians can complete the repair within as little as an hour.

Repairing an oven is much cheaper than replacing it, and it is better to reuse your oven because buying a new one and installing it is often a difficult process. Another thing to consider is the average oven repair cost.

Typically, the repair cost will range from $140 to $300 depending on the extent of the damage and the types of parts required for your oven. Not to mention the time needed to fix the presenting issues.

Average oven replacement cost

If you are going to replace your oven, you will need to invest a lot of money since buying a brand-new oven is not cheap. According to several consumer reports, an oven’s average price will run anywhere from $900 to $4000.

Therefore, you will need to have the budget for this hefty expense, or you can just stick to your old oven for a few more years. That is why repairing your oven is the obvious budget friendly choice. Of course, you can troubleshoot the problem on your own, but we recommend that you get in touch with a professional oven technician to diagnose and repair the oven for you.

Is it better to replace or repair your oven?

The simplest option is to repair an oven, but you need to hire a qualified, skilled, and experienced oven repair specialist because they can effectively diagnose the issue sometimes over the phone at no cost, while also advising you of how to avoid misuse. Otherwise, you may have to pay a call out fee which normally includes the first half hour of labour, and the technician can often provide you with the details of the problem on the same day.

Straightforward repairs cost little more than the call out fee, and if you decide to hire them for a more in-depth repair, technicians do not charge a second call out fee. They can also source the parts needed for the repair and labour is backed with a 60-day limited guarantee, so you can feel confident that the repair is done correctly, and your oven is working as you expect it to be.

However, if your oven problem keeps coming back, it is time to invest in a new and more modern oven because it will be more expensive to maintain a faulty oven in the long run.

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Are You Misusing Your Oven? Here Are Our Maintenance Tips

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Post date September 13, 2021
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Are You Misusing Your Oven? Here Are Our Maintenance Tips

The way you use your oven will often affect its functions and condition. In fact, there are times when it is easier to ignore damage we cause- like putting a pizza on the oven rack until it bubbles over and makes some serious mess. This may seem normal, but the mess in your oven can lead to issues and malfunctioning.

Here are some common mistakes people make when using their ovens and some tips to avoid unnecessary repairs.

Incorrectly positioning the oven rack

It is important to position the oven rack correctly because the food on the lower rack will most likely be browner, while those placed higher up will have a crispier texture. When you are unsure, it is best to use the centre rack. This will ensure that the heat distribution will be even in the middle of the oven, and that could provide better browning throughout your dish.

Lining the bottom of your oven with a foil

It is not advisable to place a foil at the bottom of your oven because the reflection of that foil may create hot spots. This could lead to a host of issues like your food is unevenly cooked or it is cooked too quickly. Not to mention that it could fuse the bottom of your oven, and that could void your warranty.

For gas ovens, using foil is not a great idea as it can block air circulation, and that could hinder or affect the cooking process. There is also a chance of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal. Therefore, you should not use foil on your oven floor and just opt for a cookie sheet to catch the spills.

Not cleaning spills quickly

Many people think that food spills will just bake-off, but that’s a mistake! In fact, foodstuff and grease may accumulate at the bottom of your oven, and that could damage the heating element. Food spills can also damage the oven liner, and that could lead to overheating, and your oven may even stop working.

That is why it is essential to clean any spills inside the oven, but you need to do this once the oven has cooled down. Also, to avoid any future spills, just place a cookie sheet or pan at the bottom of the rack to catch spills and wayward ingredients.

Leaving the racks in the oven then setting it to self-clean

Keeping the racks in the oven during its self-clean cycle may damage the oven liner or its coating. This may damage the racks or make them hard to slide in and out. Therefore, it is recommended that you always remove the track from the oven when you are setting it to self-clean.

If you find that your oven is not working correctly after misuse, contact Oven Repairs Brisbane and we will be able to fix it for you ASAP.

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How To Correct Your Temperature Setting

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Post date September 8, 2021
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How To Correct an Oven’s Temperature Setting

The temperature setting on your oven may change or drift away from factory settings, especially if you have been using it for years. When this happens, you will find that your oven consistently roasts or bakes food slower or faster than the time you expected, or the time specified in the recipe. Fortunately, you can recalibrate your gas or electric oven so it can get closer to the original setting. Here’s how:

Find the oven’s average temperature

Before you can adjust your oven, you will need to know its actual average temperature. For this purpose, you will need to put an oven thermometer on the middle rack section of your oven and set the appliance to 180 degrees Celsius. Then, let it preheat for at least 10 minutes to level out the temperature spike inside your oven.

After 10 minutes, try checking the oven thermometer through the window and see if the reading falls and rises several times throughout the whole baking cycle. List down at least two or more temperature readings. Keep in mind, the more readings you list down, the more accurate your average total temperature is. In fact, even oven repair technicians take a reading every 5 to 10 minutes to ensure that they are getting the accurate temperature inside the oven.

Set the temperature offset to make up for the difference

In calculating the temperature, the difference between 180 degrees and the readings on your oven thermometer is the offset value you will need to set when you recalibrate the oven. For most ovens, you can recalibrate by about 2 degrees C in either direction. However, if the average temperature is off by more than 2 degrees, then you will need to replace the thermostat and temperature sensor.

Common recalibration steps for ovens

Recalibration steps may vary depending on the oven’s manufacturer, so it is best to check your manual for specific instructions related to your model. Of course, you can always find a guide on the web by searching the model number of your oven.

Oven with push-button controls

The first thing to do is press the bake button until you see the offset setting on the temperature display. Make sure that it is to 0 or 00 unless you recalibrated the oven before. Once you set the offset value, use the arrow keys to either decrease or increase it, depending on the difference you found using your oven thermometer.

Lastly, press the bake button again to save your settings.

Oven with knob controls

For ovens with knobs, you will need to pull off the temp knob first so that you can see a small adjustment screw at the back of the knob. It will usually be labelled with hotter at one end and cooler at one end. Depending on the offset value, try loosening the screw just enough that you can move it.

Repeat this process, then recheck the actual average temperature to see if you still need to adjust the screw to get the best setting for your oven

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