How to fix one non-functional burner of electric oven range?

Question

My roommate didn't want me to use of the burners on our electric oven range. I suspect he has done something (of course, he is trying to act innocent now) and as a result, only that burner suddenly stopped working. That is, it is not heating up at all when I turn it on. The other three burners work fine. What could he have possibly done and how can I fix it? Answers with a little bit of illustration will greatly help. Thanks much.

Answer 1

Probly he may have pulled it wilecleaning.
The element is inserted into a 2 prong connecton
that furnishes power to the element.loosen the 2 screwes holding the element in the connection.
screw the back in tight.positon the element,and
turn it on.
I wish the best of luck

Answer 2

It could be the burner, the receptacle you plug your burner into, both, or something more complicated. Or, something as simple as it not being fully plugged back in.

After inspecting the burner for an absence pit-tings or melted gaps in the coil, check the receptacle (Have you turned the power off yet ? Please do so) . Usually they are attached to the stove by one screw. Free it from the stove and check the contacts inside. Sometimes they can get gummed up from spilled foods. They can also arc and short out. If it needs replacing, be sure to cut your wires close to the old receptacle so that you have enough wire to work with when installing the new part. You should be able to find a replacement at Home Depot. Take the part with you (and the model number of the stove, just in case); they should be able to help you find what you are looking for. Good luck ;)

Answer 3

Depends on stoves age. If relatively new(10 years) you should be able to grab the burner, lift up slightly, then pull out of sockets. You may have to remove the burner pan first. If this works, burner can be replaced at home stores or appliance stores. Also, the burner can be held in place by 2 small screws.

Answer 4

You can buy replacement burners. Just find out the brand of the stove, take the old burner to the store with you and get a new one.

Answer 5

Pull the burner out and then reset it. It may be loose. They usually plug in. If not, the burner may have burned out. Or a wire may have come loose. The burners can be replaced.

Answer 6

It is often the terminal block that is bad on the range. That's the place where the element pushes in to. First, try the element in a different spot on the stove. If it works okay, the element is good and you'll need to replace the terminal block. They're not hard to change and you can pick them up in any appliance parts store.

Answer 7

You can switch burners of the same size. If one of the other burners works in it place and you need is a new burner. If it doesn't work you need a repairman or another stove.

Answer 8

element may have burnt out, which does happen sometimes....or a wire may have broke , which also happens.
Try to get a look under the top. Most ranges have a fairly easy way of getting under there. Make sure the POWER IS OFF FIRST!!!!! About the only way to know for sure what the problem is, is to use an ohm meter. If you don't know how to use one, you'll need someone who does.

Answer 9

Buy a replacement burner at an appliance repair store or hardware store.
Call some of the ones in your area to save running from store to store 1st...
Take the burnt out element with you for correct sizing...Although I think that size is pretty standard.
hope this helps.............

Answer 10

a lot of electric burners unplug by pulling on them....maybe it is loose. raise the burner and pull gently but firmly on it....it should come right out. then replug it and try to use it.
if it does not work then...you can buy another one and plug it in.