If your Frigidaire oven is not heating, you’re not alone—this is one of the most common issues homeowners search for when they need Frigidaire oven repair. The frustrating part is that the oven can look “normal”: lights are on, buttons respond, maybe the fan runs… and yet the temperature never climbs.
In this guide you’ll learn the most common causes for gas vs electric Frigidaire ovens, what you can safely check at home, and when it’s time to schedule a confirmed diagnosis.
If you’d rather skip troubleshooting, our Frigidaire Oven & Range Repair service page explains what we repair and how the process works (diagnosis → upfront estimate → repair → verification).
A Frigidaire oven not heating is most commonly caused by a failed heating element (electric models), a weak igniter (gas models), temperature sensor problems, or control/relay issues.
This matters because “no heat” has different top causes:
Electric ovens most often fail due to a heating element or temperature regulation issue.
Gas ovens most often fail due to ignition issues (an igniter can glow but still fail to light the burner reliably).
If you’re not sure, the model tag usually indicates gas vs electric.
When the bake element fails, the oven may not heat at all or may heat very slowly.
Signs:
No heat even after several minutes
Preheat takes much longer than normal
Uneven baking or undercooked food
If the sensor gives incorrect readings, the oven can stop heating too early or cycle unpredictably.
Signs:
Temperature swings
Inconsistent results from one bake to the next
Oven never stabilizes at the set temp
Sometimes the control panel works but the oven isn’t actually delivering power to the heating system.
Signs:
Display looks fine, but no heat
Settings respond, yet temperature doesn’t rise
The igniter can glow but still be too weak to open the gas valve fully.
Signs:
Very slow preheat
Burner does not ignite
Oven shuts off mid-cycle
If ignition seems delayed, jump to our detailed guide on Frigidaire igniter replacement—it explains the classic symptoms and why the issue often gets worse gradually. (Internal link: igniter article)
Less common, but possible. This is not a DIY zone—gas systems should be tested safely by a professional.
These checks are generally safe and often catch simple issues:
Confirm the oven is set to Bake (not Delay Start or Timer mode)
Check that Control Lock isn’t enabled
For electric ovens: check the breaker (a half-tripped breaker is common)
Try a different cooking mode (Bake vs Broil) to see if any heat is produced
Avoid:
Disassembling gas components
Repeatedly forcing ignition attempts
DIY electrical testing if you’re not trained
It’s time to book service when:
The oven never heats at all
The problem is intermittent and getting worse
Preheat time becomes unreasonable
You notice gas odors or unusual ignition behavior
For a faster diagnosis, provide a photo of the model/serial tag and a short symptom description (example: “Frigidaire gas oven not heating; igniter glows but no flame”).
