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So I have a set of double built-in ovens that are about 20 years’ old. In December they just turned off. Zero power. Checked the fuse box. Started to pry the trim piece off to check them out and they came back on. Maybe something while I was pushing in on them? No clue.

So they died again 2 days ago. Woke up this morning and they were on again. Before I even messed with them.

Any insights? Going to shop for a new one but if I can avoid spending all that money I’d be happy. I use the grill(s) for almost everything I can anyway. And I suspect a double decker built in unit is going to financially hurt.
 
If “pushing” them makes them work again I’m thinking a loss wire/short might be something to worry about ... a fire hazard! 20 years old ... might be more financial smart to replace but at the least have someone who knows more check out what you have if you don’t go with new ones,
 
Started to pry the trim off?The trim around the control panel or the trim around the oven that covers the gap between oven and cabinet?
I don't think I've seen one yet that had pry off trim. If your talking about the control panel trim there's usually screws on top or underneath the panel that are visible if you oven the oven door. It sure sounds like an electrical connector is loose.
 
Just remember. Electric stoves/ovens are plugged into 220v.

Ask me how I know.
 
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Turn off breaker (or remove fuses) and check the power connection at the oven, could be loose over time and just need to be snugged up.
Most likely hardwired vs plug in. Could be simple as loose connection or the control board may be failing.
 
fieldgrade said:
I didn’t really burn anything down, but I have shocked myself with 220.
Twice. with ovens.
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Happens more then you would think, folks leave the oven off, want to replace the element(s), don't realize the switch only cuts off one leg of the circuit,
most of the time the hanging wire short to the frame and big spark and breaker trips. Always turn off the breaker and check the outlet for power.
Not an oven but installing new DW and decided to use my new Klein voltage tester, line is HOT, breaker off, weird. Problem was they got the Romex lines swapped with the disposal and DW. Relabeled the breaker and the panel card.
 
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CZfool68 said:
So I have a set of double built-in ovens that are about 20 years’ old. In December they just turned off. Zero power. Checked the fuse box. Started to pry the trim piece off to check them out and they came back on. Maybe something while I was pushing in on them? No clue.

So they died again 2 days ago. Woke up this morning and they were on again. Before I even messed with them.

Any insights? Going to shop for a new one but if I can avoid spending all that money I’d be happy. I use the grill(s) for almost everything I can anyway. And I suspect a double decker built in unit is going to financially hurt.
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What town's the oven in?
 
fieldgrade said:
I didn’t really burn anything down, but I have shocked myself with 220.

Twice.

with ovens.
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Don't feel bad. I once sampled electrical current by sticking a finger between the prongs on a florescent bulb while changing it.
That was wild. I laughed like a maniac for a few hours after.
 
CZfool68 said:
Apex. There is also no fuse in the fuse box that turns said oven off. :confused:

Might mess with it tomorrow if work allows. It’s old so it might just be time.
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Is there a 220V breaker box outside? I may be able to take a look at it. Have meter, will travel. I'm working in Apex tomorrow.
 
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I've seen loose connections do this. My son's oven did this last month, there was a loose connection where the power went to the oven. I had to replace some parts. I suggest looking into it for fire and shock reasons.
 
Pink_Vapor said:
I've seen loose connections do this. My son's oven did this last month, there was a loose connection where the power went to the oven. I had to replace some parts. I suggest looking into it for fire and shock reasons.
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I’ll check the outdoor box and shut it down. Then pull it out and check connections.

Wow! Just went up to say hi to my wife when she came home and I opened and closed the oven door and it turned off.
 
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Yeah, open the breaker on the oven until you can get in there and see.
I'll bet a loose wire/ connection. Wiggle all the stakeons. If they move easly, pinch the connectors to tighten.
 
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