Main oven not heating, second oven fine
The secondary cavity and the hob work normally but the main oven stays cold, sometimes with the fan still running.
Range Cooker Repair
Range cooker repair across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire — Rangemaster, Stoves, Belling, Smeg and Falcon multi-cavity ovens, hobs and controls fixed with a 6-month guarantee.
£110Call-out
labour included
labour included
12–20 yearsTypical lifespan
with maintenance
with maintenance
12Common faults
diagnosed below
diagnosed below
6 moGuarantee
parts & labour
parts & labour
A range cooker is not simply a wide cooker. A 90cm, 100cm or 110cm range typically contains two or three separate oven cavities, each with its own element, thermostat, fan and thermal cut-out, plus a five to seven zone hob, a separate grill, and in many cases a dedicated slow-cook or warming compartment. That is four or five independent heating systems in one cabinet, sharing a single terminal block and a single control fascia. Diagnosis is a matter of working out which of several subsystems has failed rather than checking one. Ranges also work harder than the appliance they replace. They are bought by people who cook, so the main cavity sees serious use, the hob runs multiple large pans, and the cabinet accumulates far more thermal cycling than a 60cm cooker. The common failures reflect that: main oven fan elements, cavity thermostats and NTCs, tangential cooling fans, door hinges and seals on heavy doors, and hob components — energy regulators on ceramic and induction models, flame supervision devices and ignition on gas models. We work on Rangemaster, Stoves, Belling, Smeg, Falcon, Leisure, Britannia, Bertazzoni and Mercury among others, in all-electric, dual-fuel and all-gas configurations. Dual fuel is the most common format we attend — a gas hob with electric fan ovens — and the electrical side of those is standard work for us. Any work on the gas side, including burners, injectors, flame supervision devices and the gas connection, is carried out only by a Gas Safe registered engineer. One point specific to ranges: because they carry so much value, the repair-versus-replace maths is very different from a budget cooker. A £110 call-out plus an element on a £1,800 Rangemaster is an obvious yes, and we routinely keep 15 and 20 year old ranges running. We charge a £110 call-out covering the visit, the diagnosis and the labour, with parts on top and quoted for your approval, and 6 months parts and labour. Domestic appliances only.
What the call-out costs
| Range Cookers, any type | £110 |
| Parts, if any are needed | Quoted before fitting |
| If we cannot repair it | Call-out only |
£110, integrated or freestanding, with no separate integrated surcharge on top. It is more than the standard £90 because these are large, awkward machines that take longer to get to and sometimes two people to move.
The 12 faults we see most
If one of these sounds like your machine, we have almost certainly fixed it before. Tell us which and we will bring the right parts.
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07849 033758Same-day slots when we have one. Call-out from £90, labour included.
Straight answer on price
£110 call-out — that covers the visit, the diagnosis and the labour. Parts are the only extra, quoted for your approval before we fit anything. No hourly rates. 6 months guarantee on parts and labour.
Second oven or grill compartment not working
The main oven is fine but the secondary cavity stays cold, or its grill element glows only in patches.
Gas burners won't light or flame drops out
Sparking but no ignition on one or more burners, or a burner that lights while held and dies when released.
Range cooker trips the electrics
The RCD or the cooker MCB trips when a particular oven or hob zone is used, or as soon as the appliance is switched on.
Oven temperature inaccurate or uneven between cavities
One cavity runs noticeably hotter or cooler than the dial, or food cooks unevenly front to back within a cavity.
Oven door dropped, sagging or leaking heat
A heavy range door hangs unevenly, drops open under its own weight, or leaves a gap that lets heat out over the fascia.
Hob zone or induction ring not working
One zone on a ceramic or induction range hob is dead, or only works on full power with no intermediate control.
Cooling fan failure and control fascia overheating
The fascia or control knobs become uncomfortably hot in use, the display dims or misbehaves, or the cooling fan is silent or rattling.
Control knobs or fascia switches failed
A knob spins without effect, feels gritty and stiff, or a cavity cannot be switched off or on from its control.
Griddle or wok burner underperforming
The wok burner produces a weak flame, or an electric griddle plate heats slowly and unevenly across its surface.
Oven light out or door glass damaged
A cavity light doesn't work, or a door glass panel has cracked, crazed or shattered.
Intermittent power loss to part of the range
A cavity or the hob cuts out and returns unpredictably, sometimes with a smell of hot plastic from behind the appliance.
Is it worth repairing?
Range cookers are the clearest repair case of any appliance we handle. Replacement runs £1,500–£4,000 for a decent 90cm or 110cm range, before you account for installing a 100kg appliance, a high-rated cooker circuit and, on dual-fuel models, a gas connection. Applied against the 50% rule, that leaves an enormous margin for a £110 call-out plus a part. Typical lifespan is 12 to 20 years, and premium brands like Falcon, Britannia and Rangemaster routinely exceed that with routine parts replacement. Because each oven cavity is electrically independent, a failure is usually contained: a dead second oven, a failed grill or a single hob zone is a self-contained repair, not a sign the appliance is finished. Parts availability for the major British brands is genuinely good a decade or more after a model is discontinued, with electronic control boards on obsolete models being the main exception. The environmental case is equally strong. A range cooker is 80 to 120kg of steel, glass and enamel, and its manufacturing footprint is several times that of a standard cooker. Keeping one in service with a new element or a set of hinges is unambiguously the right decision, and it's what we recommend in the great majority of cases.
If it's time to replace, see what we sell
Brands we repair
We work on every major manufacturer, and our vans carry spares for the ones we see most in this area.
First-time fix
Our vans carry a wide range of range cooker spares so most jobs are finished on the same visit. If we need to order a part, it's usually fitted within a couple of working days at no second call-out charge.
What the call-out is
£110, integrated or freestanding, with no separate integrated surcharge on top. It is more than the standard £90 because these are large, awkward machines that take longer to get to and sometimes two people to move. Parts are on top and quoted for your approval before anything is fitted.
Domestic only
We do not work on commercial or coin-operated machines.
Maintenance
Make your range cooker last longer
Water across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire runs around 280–320 mg/l. That limescale is the single biggest reason appliances die early here.
Check every door seal twice a year
A range has two or three cavity doors and each seal degrades independently. Run your hand around each one for hardened, cracked or missing sections and check it sits in every clip. On ranges a leaking door pushes heat straight onto the control fascia above it, which is what kills expensive switches and knobs.
Keep the cooling airway clear
Vacuum the vent slots above the oven doors and along the plinth every few months — they clog with grease and dust, and a restricted airway makes the tangential cooling fan ineffective. Range fascias run hot by design, and blocked ventilation is what turns that into control board failure.
Rotate cavity use
Most households use the main oven for everything and leave the second cavity idle for months. Run each cavity at temperature for 20 minutes once a month — it keeps seals supple, prevents corrosion on unused elements, and means you find a fault in October rather than on Christmas morning.
Clean gas burner crowns and caps monthly
Ranges have five to seven burners with differing crowns and caps, and mixing them up after cleaning is a common cause of poor flame picture. Brush the ports clear with a soft brush, never a needle, dry everything fully and make sure each cap returns to its own burner seated square.
Never rest trays on the open door
Range oven doors are heavy — often 8kg or more with triple glazing — and their hinge springs are already working hard. Resting a loaded roasting tin on the open door is the single most common cause of dropped doors on ranges, and hinges for these appliances are not cheap.
Wipe spills before they carbonise
Clean the cavity while it's hand-warm rather than letting spills bake on over weeks. Never spray cold water or lay a damp cloth on hot glass. Keep caustic oven cleaner away from the door seals and off the element sheaths — it degrades both and is a leading cause of avoidable element failure.
Check the temperature of each cavity annually
Put an oven thermometer on the middle shelf of each cavity at 180°C and give it 20 minutes to stabilise. Cavities drift independently, and a 25°C error in the second oven that you rarely use will ruin the one occasion you need it. Note the readings and mention them when you book.
Have the terminal block inspected periodically
A 110cm all-electric range can draw over 12kW, and connections loosen with years of thermal cycling. If you notice any intermittent loss of a cavity or hob zone, or ever smell hot plastic behind the appliance, isolate it and book an inspection. On ranges this is the fault most worth catching early.
Questions
Range cooker repair FAQs
How much does a range cooker repair cost?
A £110 call-out — more than a standard appliance, because these are large and awkward to get to — covering the visit, the diagnosis and the labour — which matters on a range, because they are larger, heavier to access and slower to work on. Parts are charged on top and quoted for your approval. Elements, thermostats and hinges are routine; induction modules and multi-pane door glass are the higher-cost items.
Is a range cooker worth repairing?
Yes, in nearly all cases. Replacement costs £1,500–£4,000 for a decent range plus the cost of installing a heavy appliance with a high-rated electrical and often gas connection. Against that, the 50% rule leaves an enormous margin, and we routinely keep 15 to 20 year old ranges in service with elements, thermostats and hinges.
Do you work on gas and dual-fuel range cookers?
Yes. The electrical side — ovens, grills, fans, controls and wiring — is standard work for us on any configuration. Any work on the gas side, including burners, injectors, flame supervision devices and connections, is carried out only by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tell us the configuration when booking.
How long does a range cooker repair take?
Typically 60 to 120 minutes in a single visit. Access takes longer than on a 60cm cooker because the appliance often has to be eased out from between units, and multi-cavity diagnosis means testing several circuits. Model-specific parts such as induction modules or door glass may need a return visit.
What guarantee do you give?
Twelve months on parts and labour, directly with us, on every repair. If the same fault recurs within that period we return at no charge. That applies to every cavity, the hob and the controls alike.
Which range cooker brands do you repair?
Rangemaster, Stoves, Belling, Smeg, Falcon, Leisure, Britannia, Bertazzoni, Mercury, Kenwood, Nordmende and Montpellier among others. We work on domestic range cookers only and do not service commercial or catering equipment.
Can you still get parts for older range cookers?
Usually yes. The main British brands support their appliances well and elements, thermostats, hinges, seals and gas components remain available for models well over a decade old. Electronic control boards for discontinued models are the difficult item, and we check availability before quoting rather than after.
How long should a range cooker last?
Typically 12 to 20 years, and premium ranges considerably longer with routine parts replacement. Ranges are built more heavily than standard cookers and their cavities are simple, so it's usually controls, hinges and hob components that need attention rather than anything structural.
My range's second oven doesn't work — do you have to replace the whole appliance?
No. Each cavity is electrically independent with its own element, thermostat and thermal cut-out, so a dead second oven is repaired in isolation without disturbing the rest. It's typically a £110 call-out plus an element or thermostat, and one of the more satisfying repairs we do.
Do you carry range cooker parts on the van?
We carry generic elements, thermostats, thermal cut-outs, fan motors, seals and common gas components that fit many range models, so a good proportion of jobs are first-visit fixes. Brand-specific hinges, knobs, door glass and control boards are ordered in, typically two to five working days.
Range cooker playing up? We'll take a look.
Call-out from £90, labour included. 6 months guarantee.