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Estate Oven broiler not working properly

When your Estate oven broiler is not working, the broil element is the most likely cause. A working element should glow red hot; inspect it for holes or blisters, then use a multimeter to check continuity. If you have a gas Estate range, stove, or oven, the igniter is the next likely problem. An igniter that glows for more than 90 seconds without lighting the burner is too weak and should be replaced. A defective oven control board can also prevent voltage from reaching the broil element or igniter, so check the wiring diagram and test for voltage before replacing it. For a gas broiler, a faulty ignition module or damaged bake or broil spark electrode can stop ignition or cause intermittent heating. Inspect the electrode for cracks or a damaged tip, and verify proper grounding and outlet polarity. Less commonly, a failed temperature control thermostat can prevent the broiler from heating. Always disconnect power and shut off the gas before testing or replacing parts. Enter your Estate range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact broil element, igniter, control board, or other replacement part for your appliance.

01 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

The broiler element may have burned out. When the broil element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element does not have continuity, replace it.
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02 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Igniter

The igniter glows to ignite the gas in the burner assembly. To determine if the igniter is defective, observe the igniter as the oven is heating. If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without igniting the gas flame, this indicates that the igniter is too weak to ignite the gas. If the igniter is weak, replace it.
Highly Likely

03 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Control Board

An oven's control board will often be used to send voltage to the broil element or the igniter. If the control board is defective, the voltage may not be sent to the component and the oven broiler will not work. You can inspect the board for signs of damage or a shorted component. You can also use a multimeter to test for voltage reaching the broil element or igniter after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
Highly Likely

04 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Ignition Module

For gas ovens using a spark igniter, a faulty ignition module could be responsible for the oven only heating intermittently, resulting in an inaccurate oven temperature. If you do not consistently see a spark near the bake or broiler burner tube when the oven is turned on, use a multimeter to determine if voltage is reaching the ignition module. If power is present, the ignition module is likely defective and will need to be replaced.
Common

05 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Bake or Broil Spark Electrode

For broil burner ignition an oven broiler burner spark electrode is used to ignite the gas. The electrode is a device that sits right next to the broil burner. It functions like a spark plug. As power is applied to it a spark jumps from the spark electrode tip to the to the electrode shield, igniting the gas. If the electrode is broken or worn out the spark may not occur. Visually inspect the electrode assembly for cracks in the porcelain housing or damage to the electrode tip itself. Be aware that a proper ground and the correct polarity of the incoming voltage to the range is necessary for the electrode control to sense... the presence of a flame once the burner is ignited. If the burner goes off after ignition check for proper ground and the correct polarity at the wall outlet.
Common

06 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Temperature Control Thermostat

The temperature control thermostat regulates the broiler temperature. If the thermostat is defective, it may fail to heat the broiler element. The oven thermostat is not repairable—if the thermostat is defective, you must replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Estate oven broiler not working?
How do I test an Estate oven broil element?
Why does my gas Estate oven broiler igniter glow but not light?
Could the Estate oven control board be causing the broiler not to work?
How do I find the correct broil element or igniter for my Estate oven?