Oven and Stove Repairs in Port Elizabeth. South Africa
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| Most Defy oven and stove use the GTLH thermostat |
Showing posts with label oven thermostate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oven thermostate. Show all posts
Faulty Bake Element symptoms
Stove Repairs in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Stoves and Ovens are Household Appliances that get used daily, when the oven goes faulty it creates chaos in most kitchens. In this post I am going to cover 3 of the most common symptoms of a faulty Bake Element.
Oven Temperature are inconsistent
The oven heats up to the desired temperature (only once) and then the temperature start dropping and in most cases it never comes on again. This phenomenon happens because the thermostat switches the top element on during the preheat phase but switches the top element off once it has reached the desire temperature. The top element will never switch on again during the bake setting - causing the oven to go colder and colder.
Oven pre-heats slowly
Because the bake element doesn't come on and only the top element is heating - it then takes so much longer to preheat the oven cabinet.
No Heat in Oven
When there are no heat during baking setting it could be two things,
PS;there are more symptoms you can look out for like; is the oven light on or is the digital timer on. these are rare symptoms but I we can chat about them some other time. Also read http://highpointappliances.blogspot.co.za/2016/02/stove-oven-bake-element-explode.html
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| Blistered grill element |
Stoves and Ovens are Household Appliances that get used daily, when the oven goes faulty it creates chaos in most kitchens. In this post I am going to cover 3 of the most common symptoms of a faulty Bake Element.
Oven Temperature are inconsistent
The oven heats up to the desired temperature (only once) and then the temperature start dropping and in most cases it never comes on again. This phenomenon happens because the thermostat switches the top element on during the preheat phase but switches the top element off once it has reached the desire temperature. The top element will never switch on again during the bake setting - causing the oven to go colder and colder.
Oven pre-heats slowly
Because the bake element doesn't come on and only the top element is heating - it then takes so much longer to preheat the oven cabinet.
No Heat in Oven
When there are no heat during baking setting it could be two things,
- Bake element is faulty and the oven isn't equipped with two top elements. (One for Grilling and one for pre-heating). In the case of no heat the top element is only a grill element.
- The thermostat only turns the bake element on during bake setting and not top elements.
As always I hope this post has added some value to your day and should you need information feel free to contact me.
See you on the otherside
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PS;there are more symptoms you can look out for like; is the oven light on or is the digital timer on. these are rare symptoms but I we can chat about them some other time. Also read http://highpointappliances.blogspot.co.za/2016/02/stove-oven-bake-element-explode.html
Appliance Thermostat
Appliance Thermostats
All Appliance has some kind of a temperature controller in them to regulate the heat or cold build-up in them.
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| Stove and refrigerator Thermostats |
Thermostats are nothing more than a on/off switch with a intelligence which can control a predetermined temperature for Appliances like Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves, washing machines, tumble dryers and even GHD's has it.
Most people tend to think that a thermostat works the same as a water-tap; -
Refrigerator compressor and stove elements only work at 100% capacity - circulating refrigerant (gas) at full speed. The same with a oven element it only works full blast.
Once electric power is connected to a heating element it will go red-red hot till you cut the electricity by using a on/off switch(wall plug) or regulator( stove plate switch) and lastly a thermostat. Same with a compressor it only pumps gas full speed.
so you see there is no such thing as heating element or compressor operating on a slower
speed.
There are so many thermostat variouses on the market but I will just cover some of the more popular types we use in repairing everyday appliances.
I just need to get this out of the way first, a stove plate/element regulator (switch) is not a thermostat but I will tell more about them in another post.
Kinds of thermostats
Appliance thermostat Anatomy
Should you need more information write me an email.
Regards
Most people tend to think that a thermostat works the same as a water-tap; -
If you turn the thermostat setting higher more coldness or heat will flow.
Nothing can be more further from the truth
Refrigerator compressor and stove elements only work at 100% capacity - circulating refrigerant (gas) at full speed. The same with a oven element it only works full blast.
Once electric power is connected to a heating element it will go red-red hot till you cut the electricity by using a on/off switch(wall plug) or regulator( stove plate switch) and lastly a thermostat. Same with a compressor it only pumps gas full speed.
so you see there is no such thing as heating element or compressor operating on a slower
speed.
Appliance Thermostats
There are so many thermostat variouses on the market but I will just cover some of the more popular types we use in repairing everyday appliances.
I just need to get this out of the way first, a stove plate/element regulator (switch) is not a thermostat but I will tell more about them in another post.
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| Electronic temperature Probe for refrigerator |
Kinds of thermostats
- Mechanical thermostat; Used in Refrigerators and Ovens
- Electronic thermostat(module); Fridges like Defy has them and the new generation ovens of samsung and whirlpool
- Thermistor; used in GHD's, toaster, irons and kettles
- Capillary; A Thin tub filled with gas which reacts with temperature changes
- Sensor probe: Attached to one end of the capillary tub one and connected to the unit you want to control.
- Controller; Other end of capillary is connected to controls and the knob has number on it giving you the impression that you are increasing or decreasing "something" . .
Should you need more information write me an email.
Regards
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| 083 52 52 522 |
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