the small element which is surrounded by a large element on my stove is no working. Dead as a doornail. Can this be repaired. Knowing the dramas of getting anything electrical such as stoves repaired, is almost impossible, I hope I don't have to replace a stove that is about six years old, just to have a functioning element at the front. The one I use the most. Don't know how long it's been phutt like that because I usually only use it for large saucepans, but the other night I wanted to use the inner element on it's own, and there was no heat
elect70,
Feb 18, 5:20pm
They have a spiral element that can be replaced not too diffucult but need a sparky to get right one & fit .
colin433,
Feb 18, 5:55pm
Thanks for that. Will get in touch with our sparky tomorrow
tfc3,
Feb 18, 7:17pm
Could also be the simerstate
retired,
Feb 18, 7:22pm
I had that happen to me then found I had accidentally put the kiddy lock on.
pamow69,
Feb 18, 9:06pm
An appliance repair service person would be cheaper than an electrician and will most likely have the element with them. Not many electricians carry appliance parts around with them. Phone around a few service companies but be ready to give them the make and if possible a model number (may be on the back of stove), something you didn't supply here.
macman26,
Feb 18, 9:14pm
Usually if you open up the oven there will be a label with the model number. But someone experienced with stoves should know from a basic description. Things like the elements and simerstats are pretty straight forward.
tmenz,
Feb 19, 7:34am
Try Opotiki Appliance Services
kiwisapper,
Feb 19, 8:08pm
Ceramic hobs DO NOT have a spiral element which can be replaced. The elements are moulded into the ceramic hob and if they fail. live with it or replace the entire hob. As an aside, it is unusual for ta ceramic hob element to fail HOWEVER, be aware that the element "CONTROL." which may not form part of the oven hob, if faulty, may possibly be replaced dependant upon the type of hob.
nzjay,
Feb 19, 8:15pm
Could be as simple as a failed push on terminal to the dual simmerstat, or the element itself.
Ceramic hobs certainly do have elements that can easily be replaced. Never seen one yet with element moulded in to the ceramic top. It may not be the element, it could also be a broken wire from controller to the element.
colin433,
Feb 20, 1:31pm
I imagine we have one like (1) and (6), witih a central element that operates separately when only the small one is needed, but operate together on the larger element control switch .
To the suggestion we contact Opotiki Appliances, he no longer operates, had a breakdown, went to work for J-Ar and no longer works there due to health problems. There are no appliance repairmen within cooee of Opotiki, our only option is J-Ar, or as someone said, live with it. I have a serviceman booked to come when he's next in our area
Thanks for the advice folks
colin433,
Feb 23, 9:08am
So four days later we had a repairman arrive. He checked the switch, not that. So having established that it was the element that needed replacing, he proceeded to remove the top. Took ages because he was trying to slide the top forward when it should have gone backwards. Only to find that the one hebrought out (the only one they had in stock) was too small. So he's tootled off to order a new one which will hopefuly be here this afternoon, otherwise, with it being Friday, we could have a longish wait for the stove to be fully operational. We have a little gas cooker that we could manage with for a few days, and pretend we're camping! In hindsight I guess I could have measured the element, but then they may have ordered another one in, only to find that it was only the switch.Murphy's law. He complimented me on the condition of the stove, but it was only what I would have expected, being very careful not to have a stove that looks like S***. However, no matter how clean I keep my appliances, there was a dead mouse in amongst the wires. well dessicated. I don't suppose anyone has a ahit how we an leep the little critters out. This is the second one that has committed suicide in the wiring of my stove, but this one didn't smell.
sprinter51,
Feb 23, 9:39am
Hi Colin433 You by law, have to post a sign telling the rodents of your wishes
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