Repair an oven or range for a bake element, gas igniter, or temperature sensor — those run $100–$300 and ovens last 13–15 years, so most are worth fixing. The exception is a control-board failure ($200–$600) on an older or high-end range, where the part cost starts to rival a replacement.
Typical, national repair costs (parts and labor), compiled from published appliance repair pricing guides. "Worth it" assumes an average-age unit — a newer oven or range tips toward repair, an older one toward replace. Researched estimates, not a quote — parts availability and your local labor rate move the real number.
| Failure | Typical repair | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Bake element | $150–$300 | usually repair |
| Gas igniter | $100–$250 | usually repair |
| Temp sensor / thermostat | $100–$300 | usually repair |
| Control board | $200–$600 | depends on age |
The 50% rule: replace when the repair is over half the price of a new one AND the oven or range is past half its ~14-year life. Run the numbers for yours →
Usually yes. A bake element, gas igniter, or temperature sensor runs $100–$300, and ovens last 13–15 years. Only a control-board failure on an older or high-end range starts to favor replacing.
Repair it. A no-heat electric oven is usually a bake element ($150–$300); a gas oven that will not light is usually the igniter ($100–$250). Both are worthwhile fixes on nearly any oven.
Common oven repairs run $100–$300 for elements, igniters, and sensors. A control board is the expensive repair at $200–$600.
An electric range lasts about 13 years and a gas range about 15, per the National Association of Home Builders.
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