Range Repair in Houston

Whirlpool ranges combine a cooktop with an oven in a single freestanding or slide-in unit, in gas, electric and dual-fuel versions. They are workhorse appliances in many Houston homes and rentals, and a lot of them are builder-grade models that have run for ten to twenty years.

On gas models, igniters and burner ports gather grease, spills and moisture, which makes lighting uneven. Electric models wear out elements, receptacles and infinite switches. In both, the oven depends on a temperature sensor, a bake and broil element or burner and, on newer units, an electronic control that does not tolerate power surges well.

We check the ignition or element, the sensor, the door latch and the controls in the order the sign suggests. If the range is old, we say candidly whether a repair will last or whether the money is better spent on a replacement.