When your oven stops working, most people assume it’s the heating element. But more often than not, the issue is deeper—inside the oven electronics, the circuitry that controls temperature, timing, and safety functions in modern ovens. Also known as oven control board, it’s the brain behind your baking, and when it fails, your oven just goes quiet. You might see an error code, hear a click but no heat, or find the display flickering. These aren’t signs of a worn-out element—they’re symptoms of failing electronics.
Modern ovens rely on a few key electronic parts: the control board, the main circuit board that processes user inputs and sends power to components, the temperature sensor, a probe that reads oven heat and feeds data back to the control board, and sometimes a clock module or touchpad. If the sensor sends wrong readings, the control board won’t turn on the element—even if the element is perfectly fine. A burnt trace on the board can kill power to the whole system. These aren’t things you can fix with a screwdriver. They need testing with a multimeter and often, replacement.
Many repair techs skip the electronics check because it’s harder than swapping a heating element. But if your oven is under 10 years old and the element tests fine, the problem is almost always electronic. A faulty sensor might cost $30 to replace. A bad control board? That’s $150–$300. Still cheaper than a new oven. And if you’ve got a 15-year-old oven with a $250 repair quote? That’s when you start asking if it’s worth it. But don’t assume the whole unit is dead—sometimes, it’s just one chip.
The posts below cover real cases: how to test a sensor with a multimeter, why error codes like F1 or E2 aren’t just random numbers, what happens when the control board gets wet from a spill, and why some "broken" ovens just need a reset. You’ll find guides on diagnosing the issue yourself, spotting counterfeit parts, and knowing when to call a pro. No fluff. Just what actually fixes these problems in homes around Hinckley.
27 November 2025 · 0 Comments
Replacing an oven control board costs between $140 and $500, depending on the model. Learn the real part and labor prices, when to repair vs. replace, and how to avoid overpaying for this common repair.
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