Last updated: 2026-10-30 · By Fix It or Replace editorial team

Frigidaire Oven Not Heating? Electric or Gas Range — Clock Set, Regulator Valve, Lockout, F / E Codes, Door Gasket, Voltage, Bake Element, Igniter, 2026 Gas Range Recall — Fixes, Costs, Repair vs Replace (2026)

Verdict at a glance

Safety check before any DIY (30 seconds)

Stop and don't start the DIY steps below if any of these is true:

• You smell gas. Don't touch switches or light anything. Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
• Your gas range is on the 2026 recall list. Stop using the oven and contact Electrolux (see below). Don't replace the burner yourself.
• Delayed ignition: a whoosh or small flash when the oven lights is a warning sign. Stop and call a pro.
• Power failure: Frigidaire's guide says don't operate the range during a power failure, and turn it off; reset the clock and oven function when power returns.
• Burn marks, melted wires, or a burning-plastic smell at the back or the terminal block. Switch off the breaker and call a pro.
• Electric ranges run on 240 V. Switch off the breaker before removing any element or panel.
• The range is in its first year. Frigidaire's warranty covers all costs; use it.
• Recall check: search your model on the CPSC recall site before paying for a repair. Frigidaire ranges have had several recalls (see below).

If none of these apply, the free checks below are safe for most owners.

Fix order at a glance (cheapest first)

DIY tiers: Easy (no tools) · Moderate (a few screws, breaker off) · Advanced (oven floor or back panel off) · Pro only (gas valves, gas connections, control boards, wiring, recall work, or under warranty).

Which Frigidaire range do you have?

Find the model and serial number on the nameplate. For the recalled gas ranges, the CPSC says it's in the drawer beneath the oven. You need it for the recall check, parts, and service.

Prefixes are examples, not a full list. Your Owner's Guide shows your control layout, lockout keys, and calibration steps.

Five-minute checks before you call anyone

1. Recall first (gas ranges sold June 2025 to January 2026): compare your model and serial with the recall list below.
2. Power: is the display on? Check the breaker or fuse (Frigidaire's guide).
3. Clock: if the clock is flashing 12:00 after an outage, set it. On models like the one in Frigidaire's Professional gas range guide, the oven won't work until you do.
4. Gas: do the cooktop burners light? If not, it's a gas supply or ignition issue for the whole range. Make sure the regulator valve at the back is ON (installation instructions).
5. Lockout and Demo: look for a lock icon. Frigidaire's error page says to turn off Demo mode at the breaker (off 45 seconds, back on, then turn Demo off in Settings).
6. Codes: turn the mode and temperature knobs to OFF, then try Bake again. If a code repeats, cut power for 30 seconds (Frigidaire error page) or 5 minutes (Owner's Guide), set the clock, and try again.
7. Electric bake element: switch off the breaker and look for blisters, breaks, or burn spots. On Bake, a working exposed element glows (our tip).
8. Gas igniter: on Bake, look through the oven floor slots. A glow for more than 90 seconds with no flame points at a weak igniter (non-OEM parts guidance; see below).
9. Door gasket: Frigidaire says the woven gasket is essential for a seal. Don't rub, pull, or clean it; if it's torn, worn, or missing, it may need replacing.
10. Foil: Frigidaire warns never to cover the oven bottom or a whole rack with foil.

How to know it's fixed: the oven reaches the set temperature in a normal preheat, and an oven thermometer on the center rack agrees within your comfort range.

Frigidaire's own pages disagree on clearing an error code

Frigidaire's support site and its Owner's Guide give different reset steps. Here they are side by side.

Our take: start with the guide's gentle step (knobs OFF), then the 30-second power reset; if the code comes back, try the full 5-minute power-off and set the clock. A code that keeps returning, especially F10, means a sensor, control, or overheating fault for a technician.

Frigidaire oven codes and signs linked to "not heating"

Which part each symptom points at:

Codes and steps from Frigidaire's US owner support articles and the Frigidaire Professional gas range Owner's Guide (sources 1–3), checked 2026-10-30. Igniter behavior and "most commonly replaced part" notes come from a parts-retailer page and are labeled as non-OEM (source 6). The part mapping is our own. The open ApplianceDB sample (source 12) has no Frigidaire range codes, so it wasn't used for these tables.

Diagnose by symptom → likely part

1. Electric: oven stays cold (or broil works but bake doesn't)

Likely cause: a failed bake element. Look for blisters, breaks, or burned spots (breaker off). If your oven has a hidden element under the oven floor, it's harder to reach; check your Owner's Guide.

DIY difficulty: Moderate.

2. Gas: cooktop works, oven doesn't light

Likely cause: a weak or failed oven igniter. A parts-retailer page using the Frigidaire name (not Frigidaire owner support) calls the igniter the most commonly replaced part for a gas oven that won't heat, with the control board, safety valve, and thermal fuse next. It says the igniter must glow strongly and draw enough current to open the safety valve; if it glows for more than 90 seconds without lighting the burner, replace it.

Check the recall first: if your gas range is on the 2026 list, the remedy is a new bake burner, installed free.

DIY difficulty: Advanced (gas parts: many owners should call a pro).

3. Heats, but runs too cool (or too hot)

Likely cause: the oven needs calibrating, the door gasket leaks heat, or the temperature sensor is off. Frigidaire's "Not Hot Enough" article says check voltage and the gasket, then calibrate per your Use & Care manual. On the Professional gas range, that's the User Programmed Offset (uPo) in the settings menu (hold the light key for 3 seconds). If calibration doesn't hold, a tech can test the sensor.

DIY difficulty: Easy (calibration) → Moderate (sensor).

4. Igniter glows, but the burner never lights (gas)

Likely cause: if a new igniter doesn't fix it, the oven gas (safety) valve. This is gas work: call a pro.

DIY difficulty: Pro only.

5. Codes keep coming back, or nothing heats with good parts

Likely cause: the oven control board, wiring, or a thermal fuse or safety thermostat. Boards are expensive and easy to misdiagnose; have a tech check the element or igniter, sensor, and wiring first.

DIY difficulty: Pro only.

Call a pro if: it's any gas part, you see burn marks at the terminal block, F10 returns, your range is recalled, or it's in year 1.

Frigidaire range recalls to check before paying for a repair

The CPSC lists several Frigidaire range recalls. The newest is directly about oven heating:

Search your exact model at cpsc.gov/Recalls; recall repairs are free.

Prevent it next time

• Don't line the oven bottom with foil or cover a whole rack (Frigidaire).
• Don't clean or rub the door gasket (Frigidaire); clean around it.
• Wipe up big spills before the next bake; grease on the oven bottom can smoke or flame.
• After a power outage, set the clock and reset the oven function.
• Keep the area around the regulator valve and gas line clear when you move the range.
• If you hear a whoosh at ignition, stop and get it checked; delayed ignition is the hazard in the 2026 recall.

Related guides: Whirlpool oven not heating · GE oven not heating · Samsung oven not heating · LG oven not heating · GE range burner not working · Samsung range burner not working

What Frigidaire's warranty covers on a range

Per the warranty in Frigidaire's Professional gas range Owner's Guide (see Sources); terms can differ by model, so check your own guide:

What this means for a cold oven: in year 1, a failed element, igniter, sensor, valve, or board is covered. The warranty excludes service calls to correct the installation (a regulator valve left off) or to instruct you how to use the appliance (clock not set, lockout on), damage from external causes such as an inadequate power supply, consumables such as light bulbs, and repairs by unauthorized servicers or with non-genuine parts. Keep your receipt or delivery slip. Recall repairs are separate and free regardless of warranty.

→ Frigidaire: frigidaire.com · 1-800-374-4432 (USA)

Before you pay for any repair: a 4-point check

1. Recall: the 2026 gas range bake-burner recall, and others at cpsc.gov/Recalls. A recall repair is free.
2. Warranty: year 1 from delivery; retailer or credit-card extended protection; your installer if installed in the past 30 days (Frigidaire's support pages send those back to the installer).
3. Free fixes done: power, clock, regulator valve, lockout and Demo, code reset, gasket, foil, calibration.
4. Written quote: ask for part, labor, and trip fee separately, and which test pointed to the part.

What it costs: repair parts and pro service (2026)

Part prices checked 2026-10-30 on Sears PartsDirect public search pages (S1–S7). Pro-cost cells tagged [GUIDE] from G1 (Fixr) and G2 (HomeGuide), re-read 2026-10-30; [GUIDE] figures are national averages, not Frigidaire-specific quotes. Prices change; confirm with your model number.

Tip: tell the tech whether it's gas or electric, whether the cooktop works, any F code, and whether the igniter glows.

Repair vs. replace calculator

1. What's the all-in repair cost? → R = trip fee + part + labor + tax, minus anything Frigidaire's warranty (or a recall) covers
2. What does a comparable new range cost, all-in? → N
3. How old is your range, and how long should it last? → Age and Life (use about 13–15 years, inside both guides' ranges: Fixr 10–15, HomeGuide 10–20)
4. How much have you spent on repairs in the last 2 years? → Past

Step A — Cost ratio: R ÷ N
Step B — Life used: Age ÷ Life
Step C — Repeat-repair check: (R + Past) ÷ N

Repeat-repair rule: if Step C is over 50%, lean toward replacing.

Worked example 1 (illustrative numbers): A Frigidaire gas range bought in late 2025 lights the oven with a loud whoosh. It's on the 2026 recall list. R = $0.
→ Recall repair, not a paid repair.

Worked example 2 (illustrative numbers): An 8-year-old Frigidaire electric range bakes cold; the bake element has a blister. You replace it yourself: R = $60; N = $900.
60 ÷ 900 = 7%; life used 8 ÷ 14 = 57% → Repair.

Worked example 3 (illustrative numbers): A 15-year-old Frigidaire gas range needs a gas valve and a control board, a year after an igniter ($250): R = $650; N = $900.
650 ÷ 900 = 72%; life used 15 ÷ 14 = over 100%; repeat check (650 + 250) ÷ 900 = 100% → Replace.

Tips toward replacing: a board plus a valve on an older range, rust or cooktop problems too, or a second big repair within a year or two.
Tips toward repairing: it's an element, igniter, or sensor; the range is in year 1; or it's on a recall.

Why 50%? It's the common rule of thumb, and the one we use; HomeGuide also suggests repairing when the cost is under 50% of a new oven. Some technician checklists draw the line a little higher, at about 60% of a new range's price, so treat a repair that costs 50–60% of new as a second-quote zone, not an automatic replace.

Who services Frigidaire ranges near you

1. Electrolux recall line (recalled gas ranges). 866-291-7633, [email protected], or GasOvenBurnerRecall.com.

2. Your installer (new installs). Frigidaire's support pages say units installed within the past 30 days go back to the installer.

3. Frigidaire / Electrolux (warranty or authorized service). In year 1, start with Frigidaire. Frigidaire's warranty says service must be done by Electrolux or an authorized service company.
→ Frigidaire US · 1-800-374-4432

4. A partner appliance pro (out of warranty).
Our call line connects you with an independent appliance repair provider in your area. Tell them gas or electric, any F code, and what the element or igniter does.

5. A licensed electrician. If an electric oven isn't getting full voltage (Frigidaire's "Not Hot Enough" cause), or the outlet or circuit is damaged.

6. DIY with the right part. An exposed bake element or a temperature sensor is DIY-friendly with the breaker off. Leave gas valves and burners to a pro.

Questions to ask any technician:

• Is my range on any recall?
• Did you check the igniter's draw (gas) or the element's continuity (electric) before quoting a board?
• Did you check the sensor and calibration?
• Can you split the quote into part, labor, and trip fee?
• What warranty do you give on your labor?

Optional: is an appliance warranty worth it?

A home warranty (service contract) can cover repairs for a yearly fee plus a per-visit service fee. Read the exclusions carefully: many plans exclude gas lines, installation errors, and cosmetic parts. A range that's already broken is usually not covered.

FAQ

Why is my Frigidaire oven not heating but the stovetop works?
On gas ranges, Frigidaire's guide says check that the regulator gas valve is ON and the clock is set. If those are fine, the igniter is the usual part. On electric ranges, it's usually the bake element. Check the 2026 gas range recall first.

Do I really have to set the clock for my Frigidaire oven to work?
On some models, yes. Frigidaire's Professional gas range guide says the clock must be set to operate the oven. After a power outage, set it again.

How do I reset a Frigidaire oven error code?
Turn the oven mode and temperature knobs to OFF. If the code returns, Frigidaire's error page says unplug or flip the breaker for 30 seconds; the Owner's Guide says turn off power for 5 minutes, then set the clock and try again.

What does F10 mean on a Frigidaire oven?
On standard ranges and wall ovens, the oven detected higher-than-normal temperatures. Turn it off and let it cool. If it persists, contact Frigidaire.

Why is my Frigidaire electric oven not getting hot enough?
Frigidaire says it may not be getting full electrical voltage, or the door gasket may be torn, worn, detached, or missing. Then try calibrating the temperature per your Use & Care manual.

Is my Frigidaire gas range recalled?
In March 2026, about 174,800 Frigidaire, Gallery, and Professional gas ranges sold June 2025 to January 2026 were recalled for delayed bake-burner ignition. Check your model and serial (VF52200000–VF54399999) on the nameplate in the drawer under the oven against the list above.

Is it worth fixing a Frigidaire oven that won't heat?
Usually yes for an element, igniter, or sensor. A control board plus a gas valve on a range older than about 12 years usually isn't. Use the calculator above.

About the author

Fix It or Replace editorial team — We research appliance repairs using manufacturer documentation, parts-supplier data, and current US cost guides, and we cite every source below. We are not appliance technicians, gas fitters, or electricians; for gas parts, a 240 V circuit, or wiring you're unsure about, call a qualified pro.
Last updated: 2026-10-30.

Sources

1. Frigidaire US owner support: "Oven - Is Not Hot Enough" (electric ranges and wall ovens; not full electrical voltage, installation or electrician; woven door gasket torn, worn, detached, or missing; don't rub or pull it; calibrate per Use & Care; installed within 30 days → installer, after 30 days → schedule service). https://owner.frigidaire.com/support-articles/article/1847086-oven-is-not-hot-enough (accessed 2026-10-30)
2. Frigidaire US owner support: "Oven Error Codes and Alarms Guide" (reset by unplugging 30 seconds or flipping the breaker; F10 thermal runaway, Pizza Shield rack 7 on Stone-Baked Pizza ovens, higher-than-normal temperature on standard ovens, turn off and cool; F30 open probe; F90–F94 door lock; Demo mode: breaker off 45 seconds, Settings). https://owner.frigidaire.com/support-articles/article/oven-error-codes-and-alarms-guide (accessed 2026-10-30)
3. Frigidaire Professional gas range Owner's Guide, model PCFG3080AF (Before You Call: entire appliance doesn't operate, power and breaker; oven portion doesn't operate, regulator gas valve ON, clock must be set; F or E code, knobs OFF, then power off 5 minutes and set the clock; Oven Lockout 3 seconds; User Programmed Offset calibration; don't clean the woven door gasket; no foil on the oven bottom; don't operate during a power failure; warranty: one year from delivery, all costs; exclusions; USA 1-800-374-4432). Hosted by a retailer. https://assets.ajmadison.com/ajmadison/itemdocs/Frigidaire_PCFG3080AF_Gas-Range_Owners-Guide.pdf (accessed 2026-10-30)
4. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: "Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard," recall 26-333, March 19, 2026 (about 174,800 units; delayed bake burner ignition; 62 reports, 30 burn injuries; models and serial range VF52200000–VF54399999; nameplate in the drawer beneath the oven; stop using the oven, cooktop OK; free new bake burner installed; sold June 2025–January 2026; Electrolux 866-291-7633). https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Electrolux-Group-Recalls-Frigidaire-Gas-Ranges-Due-to-Burn-Hazard (accessed 2026-10-30)
5. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: recalls search (2024 Frigidaire rear-controlled range recall, shock hazard; 2024 reannounced Frigidaire and Kenmore electric range recall, fire and burn hazards). https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls (accessed 2026-10-30)
6. Non-OEM: Frigidaire Appliance Parts (a parts-retailer site using the Frigidaire name; not Frigidaire owner support): "Oven Not Heating? Igniter Testing" (igniter is the most commonly replaced part for a gas oven not heating; it must glow strongly and draw enough current to open the safety valve; glowing more than 90 seconds without lighting means replace it; other causes: safety valve, oven control board, thermal fuse). https://www.frigidaireapplianceparts.com/Repair-Library/Part-Testing/7691/Oven-Not-Heating-Igniter-Testing-Oven-Troubleshooting (accessed 2026-10-30)
7. Frigidaire US product support pages for FCRE3052AS (30-inch electric range) and FCRG3052AS (30-inch gas range), confirming the FCRE / FCRG prefixes. FCRE3052AS lists 240 V / 40 A. https://support.frigidaire.com/Owner-Center/Product-Support/FCRE3052AS · https://support.frigidaire.com/Owner-Center/Product-Support/FCRG3052AS (accessed 2026-10-30)
8. Federal Trade Commission: endorsement and affiliate disclosure guidance. https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking
9. Part prices: Sears PartsDirect public search pages, see S-list below (accessed 2026-10-30).
10. Repair cost guides: Fixr (G1) and HomeGuide (G2), see list below (accessed 2026-10-30).
11. Frigidaire US "Contact Us" (1-800-374-4432). https://www.frigidaire.com/en/contact-us/ (accessed 2026-10-30)
12. ApplianceDB free developer sample (checked for Frigidaire US range codes; none in the sample; its brand recall sample lists the Frigidaire range recalls above, cross-checked against the CPSC). Data under the Open Database License (ODbL) v1.0. https://github.com/ApplianceDB/ApplianceDB-public (accessed 2026-10-30)

Part price sources (Sears PartsDirect public search results, USD, accessed 2026-10-30; Frigidaire / Electrolux-family part numbers only; prices change, confirm with your model number):

• S1. Search "frigidaire oven bake element": range bake elements (Frigidaire-labeled except 318254918, which is listed as "Range Bake Element") 316075103 $22.27, 318255101 $124.94, 316225001 $138.29, 318255103 $145.05, 318255100 $152.81, 318254918 $154.54, 318255006 $159.17, 318601604 $176.12 (wall-oven elements and Whirlpool-family W/WP numbers excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20oven%20bake%20element
• S2. Search "frigidaire range broil element": Frigidaire range broil elements 316203301 $118.64, 316203200 $120.64, 318255605 $129.63, 318255606 $162.96, 318255807 $211.48 (only Frigidaire-labeled elements shown; the same results also list unlabeled range broil elements from $66.90 to $276.28 that may fit some Frigidaire models, plus element supports, not shown). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20range%20broil%20element
• S3. Search "frigidaire oven igniter": Frigidaire range oven burner igniters 5303935066 $21.50, 5304509706 $81.53; Frigidaire range bake igniter 316489406 $117.58; Frigidaire range broil igniter 5304506545 $81.02; "Cooking Appliance" broil igniter 5303935068 $113.65 (Crosley- and White-Westinghouse-labeled parts and a $462.19 "Cooking Appliance" oven burner igniter, 5304462632, not shown). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20oven%20igniter
• S4. Search "frigidaire oven temperature sensor": range oven temperature sensors 5304525427 $14.88, 316233903 $40.95, 316490000 $42.22, 316217002 $47.72, 316490001 $64.06 (Kenmore-labeled, mini-oven, wall-oven, GE, and Whirlpool sensors and an $8.69 "Cooking Appliance" sensor not shown). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20oven%20temperature%20sensor
• S5. Search "frigidaire oven gas valve": Frigidaire range oven gas valves 316031501 $198.93, 3203459 $205.21 (only Frigidaire-labeled valves shown; unlabeled range oven gas valves in the same results run $48.00–$395.82 and may fit some models; Tappan- and Kenmore-labeled, wall-oven, surface-burner, GE, Whirlpool, and Samsung valves excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20oven%20gas%20valve
• S6. Search "frigidaire oven control board": Frigidaire range oven control boards from 318601500 $53.78 through 5304514107 $185.13, 5304521190 $199.83, 316560118 $240.47, 5304510580 $257.38, 316455420 $270.32, 5304495520 $273.97, 316630001 $296.56, 316462807 $300.67, 316630003 $325.78, 316472807 $343.27, 316462835 $390.64, to 5304513222 $418.36 (wall-oven boards excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20oven%20control%20board
• S7. Search "frigidaire oven safety valve": range oven safety thermostat 318003400 $65.66 (wall-oven thermostats and valve assemblies excluded). https://www.searspartsdirect.com/search?q=frigidaire%20oven%20safety%20valve

Pro-cost guide sources [GUIDE] (US national averages, parts + labor, not brand-specific quotes; the guide pages carry 2024–2025 dates, so local quotes may differ):

• G1. Fixr, "How much does it cost to repair an oven?" (updated August 29, 2025): average $150–$400; electric $100–$200; gas $100–$600; broken bake element $100–$300; heating element $150–$400; igniter repair $150–$250, igniter replacement $200–$350; sensor $100–$250; control board replacement $200–$600; gas valve $100–$200; labor $50–$200/hr; new oven $600–$1,600 (same type); ovens last 10–15 years. https://www.fixr.com/costs/oven-repair (accessed 2026-10-30)
• G2. HomeGuide, "How Much Does Oven Repair Cost?" (modified September 4, 2024): average $150–$350; igniter $150–$325; heating element $150–$450; control board $150–$600; sensor $100–$250; thermal fuse $100–$250; gas-oven safety valve $150–$400; labor $50–$125/hr; new oven $700–$1,600; ovens last 10–20 years; repair when under 50% of a new oven. https://homeguide.com/costs/oven-repair-cost (accessed 2026-10-30)

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