Ovens and ranges are among the longest-lasting and most repairable appliances in the home — a bad element or igniter is usually a quick, inexpensive fix. Here’s how to decide whether to repair or replace yours.

The quick rule

If the repair costs less than about half the price of a comparable new range, and yours is within its normal lifespan, repair is the better value. Most ovens and ranges last 13–15 years — longer than almost any other appliance — and common repairs are a fraction of the $500–$2,000+ a new unit costs.

Common oven & range problems — and whether they’re worth fixing

• Oven not heating (electric) — usually a burned-out bake or broil element. One of the cheapest, most common fixes.
• Won’t ignite (gas) — typically the igniter. Inexpensive and very worthwhile.
• Wrong or uneven temperature — often the temperature sensor or calibration. Affordable to fix.
• A surface burner won’t heat — see our cooktop repair notes; usually a burner, switch, or igniter.
• Vent hood humming or not running — commonly the fan motor or capacitor.

When replacement makes sense

Lean toward a new range when it’s past ~15 years, has control-board or multiple-component failures on an older unit, the repair would cost more than half of a comparable new model, or there’s a gas safety concern that can’t be reliably resolved.

If that’s the call, we sell brand-new ranges, ovens, and cooktops (never used or refurbished) — browse new ranges. Choosing a new one? See our range & oven buying guide.

Not sure? Get an honest answer first.

A quick diagnosis tells you exactly what’s wrong and whether it’s worth fixing — no pressure either way.

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