How to repair an oven door

Are you wondering how to fix your oven door? Maybe it has gotten jammed and won't shut properly or the glass has started to crack. The average lifespan of an oven is around 16 years meaning that if you have been constantly using your oven daily for years on end, you will begin to notice that small issues and damages begin to appear just from the wear and tear of the appliance.

One of the most common issues, that typically occurs to ovens is damage to the oven door and oven door hinges. This damage causes your oven to not be able to shut properly and therefore not be able to be used until the issue is fixed.

Fixing an oven door can be complicated and varies depending on what type of issue you are experiencing with the door of your oven. For that reason, if you are inexperienced with repairing oven doors, it is best to leave it to a local appliance repair company. This way you can be assured that you won't inflict any further damage to your broken oven or harm yourself when attempting to repair your oven door. With that being said if you are an experienced appliance repair expert and know how to fix your oven door, we have created a simple step-by-step guide so that you can repair your oven door and get it working as normal.

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What you will need:

The items that you will require to replace and fix your oven door include:

• Screwdriver

• Spirit Level

• Replacement door parts including a new door handle, door hinges and door assemblies

• Oven cleaning products

Once you have acquired all the different items you need, you can proceed with the oven door replacement.

1. Safety Advice

As always safety is the number one priority when it comes to repairing your broken oven door and to ensure that you don't harm yourself, people around you or cause more damage to your oven, it is important that you ensure that your oven is turned off and disconnected from the mains electricity or gas supply.

As stated before, we highly advise that if you do not have experience in oven door repairs that you get in contact with a local repair specialist who will be able to help repair your oven safely and efficiently.

Once you have turned off your oven and disconnected it from the mains electricity source, we advise that you wear safety gloves to help prevent injury when carrying out this oven door repair. The gloves will minimise the chances of cutting your hands when dealing with the sharp edges of the oven door.

2. Identify the oven door issue

Firstly, you want to begin by identifying the cause and problem as to why your oven door fails to open properly or why your oven door won't close completely. To begin with, visually inspect both the door and the oven for signs of damage. From here test out the door and carefully watch how it opens and closes.

Keep a look out for dents and impact damage that has changed the shape and alignment of your oven door as this is usually the main culprit as to why your oven door opens strangely or doesn't open at all. If you can't identify any dents or impact damage, the second biggest culprit can be damage to the oven hinges themselves. If the hinges are bent or have become loose in the sockets you will be able to see this by watching how the door opens and closes. Sometimes the oven door will not even open fully if the oven door hinges are damaged.

If you're unsure of the cause of the damage, it is best to get in contact with a local appliance repair expert who will be able to swiftly identify the cause and fix the problem. If you have managed to identify the problem at hand, you now need to get to work on fixing the issue.

3. Unhook the hinges and remove the door

Once you have identified the issue at hand, you now need to repair it. To get a closer inspection of the damage, you will first need to unhook the oven door hinges and remove the door completely. Start by removing the door assembly from the oven and release the hinge clasps. You can do this by lifting the door up and unclamping the hinges holding it in place. From here place the the oven door somewhere safe where it will no get scratched or damaged. If the hinges are bent or damaged, the door may not slide off as easily and you may need to ask for assistance to ensure you don't damage the door.

4. Disassemble & replace the door

Now that the door is off, the hinges to your oven will be fully exposed. This will give you a good opportunity to examine them to ensure that are in working order and not needing to be replaced. If the door hinges are the issue at hand, uninstall the bracket then install the replacement hinges in place. The hinges should clearly align and your oven door should be able to be easily clipped back on and open as good as new.

If the oven door is the issue, you can begin to fully disassemble the door and take it apart. The oven door has internal and outer layer panels that you may need to separate. Firstly, lay the door down on a towel, handle side down. Next, identify the type of screw which the oven door is using - you can check the user manual if you are unsure. Once you begin to unscrew the screws around the perimeter of the door, the halves of the door will come apart. Once all the parts are separated you can look to replace the damaged panels or the oven door handle if damaged. Furthermore, you can replace the glass if it is cracked or give the panels a good clean if they are messy.

5. Replace the door seal

The final fix you may need to complete is sealing the oven door gasket. The oven door seal is a common feature that can get filled with debris from cooking and become damaged. The oven door seal is the inflated rim around the inner edge of the door. First attempt to clear the debris by wiping it down with soap and a water mix. If this does not work and the seal looks damaged, remove it and replace it so it improves the way the oven door connects when closing.

6. Reassemble the oven door

Once you have fixed everything and the door is looking brand new, reassemble the door and attempt to rehang it on the hinges. To make this easier, make sure the door hinges are extended then lift the oven door and clip it back on them. You will know when the door is secure as it will make a large, clicking sound. Sometimes oven doors can be heavy so if you need support in clipping them back on, ask someone to support you whilst you clip the door back on the hinges.

Once clipped on securely, test the door to see if it opens and closes completely. If everything works correctly, ensure the door is level by using a spirit level and placing it on top of the oven. If you have correctly set up the hinges this will be level.

Conclusion

In conclusion, you should now safely know how to identify the problem with your oven door, repair it and reassemble your oven door so that it works as good as new once again. Hopefully, this guide has helped you repair your oven door so that you can get back to cooking your meals safely and efficiently and you don't have to rely on any more of those microwave meals.

As mentioned, if you are unsure on how to repair your oven door, it is always best to get in contact with a local repair specialist who can identify the issue at hand and replace it.

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