Why Won't My Oven Turn On?
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A completely dead oven — no display, no heat, no response at all — is alarming but often fixable. Before calling an engineer, run through these checks.
Check the Simple Things First
- Has the oven tripped the consumer unit (fuse box)? Reset the breaker and try again.
- Is the oven properly plugged in and switched on at the wall?
- Is there a child lock or safety lock activated?
- Has the clock been set? Some ovens won't operate without the clock set after a power cut.
If Still Not Working
If the oven remains dead after these checks, the fault is likely:
- Control board failure: The electronic control board has failed. Cost: £120–£220.
- Thermal overcut: A safety device has tripped. Can sometimes be reset; otherwise needs replacing. Cost: £80–£130.
- Main terminal block failure: Wiring connection issue. Cost: £80–£120.
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