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Maytag Oven light is out

When your Maytag oven light is out, the oven light not working may be caused by the oven control board, although this is not common. The control board supplies voltage to the light bulb or light assembly, so test for voltage at the light socket or assembly and verify the light switch has continuity before replacing the board. Next, inspect the light assembly, since some Maytag models require the complete assembly when individual components are unavailable. A burned-out oven light bulb or failed halogen lamp is another common cause. Test either part for continuity or install it in an identical socket. If the socket is receiving power but the oven light still will not turn on, replace the light socket. A damaged light housing can also prevent the bulb or light board from operating when power reaches the assembly. Always disconnect power before testing or replacing parts, and use a multimeter only if you are comfortable working around electrical components. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement oven light bulb, light assembly, socket, housing, or control board for your specific Maytag range, stove, or oven.

01 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Oven Control Board

The oven control board is used to send voltage to nearly all of the oven's electrical components including the lights. If the control board is defective, it may be unable to send voltage to the light bulb or light board, although this is not a common problem. You can use a multimeter to determine if power is reaching the light socket or light assembly. If power is not reaching the light socket or light assembly and the light switch tests positive for electrical continuity when tested with a multimeter, then the control board is likely defective and will need to be replaced.
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02 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Light Assembly

If the oven light is out, the entire light assembly may need to be replaced. Often the light assembly components are not sold separately.
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03 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Light Bulb

To determine if the light bulb has burned out, use a multimeter to test it for continuity, or install the bulb into an identical socket to test it.
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04 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Halogen Lamp

To determine if a halogen lamp has failed, you can use a multimeter to test it for electrical continuity, or install the lamp into an identical socket to test it.
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05 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Light Socket

Use a multimeter to test for power to the light socket. If the light socket is getting power, but the oven light won’t work, this indicates that the light socket is defective. If the light socket is defective, replace it.
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06 - Maytag Range/Stove/Oven Light Housing

If you've determined the light bulb has not burned out or the light board appears to be functioning normally, it's possible that the light housing the bulb or board is installed in is faulty. Use a multimeter to determine if power is reaching the light socket or light assembly. If power is reaching the socket or assembly, then it's likely the light housing is malfunctioning and will need to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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