Frigidaire OVEN REPAIR
Completed repair for a Frigidaire gas oven that clicked but failed to light, resolved by installing a new heavy-duty round glow bar igniter.
*Disclaimer: The final cost depends on the specific appliance brand, model complexity, required parts, and diagnostic results. Actual repair costs may differ from historical averages.
Oven fails to ignite or preheat on bake or broil settings
Strong clicking sound from the burner zone with no ignition
Glow bar igniter glows dim orange but fails to reach the temperature threshold required to open the gas valve
Preheat indicator flashes indefinitely
The gas oven igniter's resistance had increased over time due to thermal fatigue. Although it still drew current and glowed, it drew less than the 3.2 amps required to safely open the safety valve and release gas for combustion.
Disconnected the stove power cord and shut off the local gas supply line.
Removed the oven racks, bottom floor pan, and the flame spreader shield.
Unbolted the failing glow bar igniter from the burner assembly.
Cut the wiring harness, stripped connections, and spliced in the new OEM Frigidaire igniter using high-temperature ceramic wire nuts.
Secured the new igniter back onto the burner bracket, ensuring alignment with the gas ports.
Re-connected the gas line, verified there were no gas leaks, and restored electrical power.
Tested ignition cycle (successful lighting within 30 seconds) and monitored burner flame consistency.
Fill out the form below or call 445-444-3058. The $76 diagnostic fee is credited toward the repair.