Ovens and ranges have the longest lifespan of any major appliance: 13-20 years. That makes most oven repairs worth doing, because you're protecting an appliance with a decade or more of remaining life. Repairs run $100-$400 for the most common problems.
Electric Oven: Common Repairs and Costs
Bake element (bottom): $125-$225. Broil element (top): $125-$225. Oven thermostat/temperature sensor: $100-$200. Control board: $250-$450. Door hinge or spring: $75-$150. Element replacements are the most common electric oven repair. The element glows red, heats the oven, and eventually burns through after 5-10 years of use. You can sometimes see the break: a visible crack, blister, or burn-through on the coil.
Gas Oven and Stove: Common Repairs and Costs
Igniter: $150-$250. This is the #1 gas oven repair. The igniter glows to reach ignition temperature, then opens the gas valve. A weak igniter glows but never gets hot enough to open the valve, so the oven clicks but doesn't light. Gas valve: $200-$350. Surface burner igniter (stovetop clicking): $100-$175. Gas regulator: $150-$250. Safety note: if you smell gas when the oven is off, turn off the gas supply valve, leave the house, and call your gas company before calling a repair technician.
Why Oven Repairs Almost Always Make Financial Sense
An oven or range costs $700-$3,000+ to replace. Most repairs cost $100-$300. Even at the high end ($450 for a control board), you're spending 15-65% of replacement cost on an appliance that lasts 13-20 years. A 10-year-old oven has 3-10 years of life left. Paying $250 for a new igniter on a $1,500 range saves $1,250 compared to replacement.
The One Oven Repair That Might Not Be Worth It
A failed control board on an oven over 15 years old. The board costs $250-$450 and the oven has used 75-100% of its lifespan. Other electronic components (temperature sensor, relay, display) may follow within 1-2 years. This is the one scenario where replacement might make sense. For everything else on an oven under 15 years, repair it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does oven repair cost?
Most oven repairs cost $100-$400. Element replacements run $125-$225. Igniters (gas ovens) cost $150-$250. Control boards are the most expensive at $250-$450.
Is it worth repairing a gas oven?
Almost always yes. Gas ovens last 15-20 years, and most repairs cost $100-$300. Even on a 12-year-old oven, a $200 igniter replacement saves $800+ compared to buying a new range.
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