Residential Oven Repair 

Electricity shouldn’t meet water and cleaning solution. When cleaning the oven, unplug it first and avoid squirts of water behind the knobs. The liquid can go deep and cause an electrical shortage. Instead, use a microfiber cloth and lightly spray it with cleaner to remove the debris.

The grime and gunk from cooking will make your oven less efficient and unsafe. Give your oven a thorough clean two times a year to keep it in great shape. Here’s how to do it:

• Unplug and shut off its switch.
• Wipe down the exterior.
• Scrub the insides with oven cleaner or soapy water.
• Soak the burners and scrub away the residue in hot water.
• Remove the hood filters and soak them.
• Make sure everything is fully dry before plugging in the oven again.

If you have a gas oven, make sure to check for leaks. The easiest way to do this is to use a leak detector. If you notice any leaks, close the gas valve, open the windows and contact the gas company immediately.

Do not use the oven as storage as you may forget items inside the next time you turn it on to preheat. Also, overloading the oven will decrease its performance and put you in danger. Instead of cooking too much at a time, try cooking similar foods together and stagger cooking times.

The oven seal keeps heat inside the oven, and if they are defective, that can lead to heat escaping and make cooking a nightmare. Inspect your gaskets and door lock when you do regular maintenance, just to make sure you’re not making your oven work twice as hard.