Element on fan assisted oven bust. Renew entire oven or try and fix?

[skyscraper101]

I'm pretty sure the element has gone bust in my fan assisted electric oven. I put a pie in the other day, switched it on, and it tripped the power. Since then the oven is no longer heating up - although everything else is fine (grill, light, fan etc).

It's a rented property and the landlord has already agreed to get a new oven but I was wondering if replacing the element might not be easier overall (especially as the wait time on white goods is quite long so I believe). - I've seen a couple of youtube vids on it and it looks simple enough (famous last words!) but has anyone had any experience doing it?

 

[spitfire]

I'm pretty sure the element has gone bust in my fan assisted electric oven. I put a pie in the other day, switched it on, and it tripped the power. Since then the oven is no longer heating up - although everything else is fine (grill, light, fan etc).

It's a rented property and the landlord has already agreed to get a new oven but I was wondering if replacing the element might not be easier overall (especially as the wait time on white goods is quite long so I believe). - I've seen a couple of youtube vids on it and it looks simple enough (famous last words!) but has anyone had any experience doing it?

Exactly the same happened to me last summer, was remarkably easy as long as you know one end of a screwdriver from another and like you say follow the youtube videos.

 

[MickiQ]

If the landlord has agreed to a new oven let him buy one, I don't know how old yours is but the more modern they are the more efficient. It could save you a fare few bob in leccy which is not exactly cheap these days.

 

[spitfire]

Might need a security bit or 2 depending on how the manufacturers fitted it. Torx or similar.

 

[skyscraper101]

If the landlord has agreed to a new oven let him buy one, I don't know how old yours is but the more modern they are the more efficient. It could save you a fare few bob in leccy which is not exactly cheap these days.

yeah good point. I was rather coming at it from a better to fix than to throw out an otherwise perfectly working model. Might stand me in good favor with the landlord too if I can save them some money.

Exactly the same happened to me last summer, was remarkably easy as long as you know one end of a screwdriver from another and like you say follow the youtube videos.

Did you have to get a specific type of element matched to the model? Or are they quite generic?

My oven (Micromark) seems like it's a few years old I can't even find the model on the internet. It's a signature 'Anthony Worrall Thomson' edition which dates it by at least 15-20 years

 

[skyscraper101]

This is the oven

 

[spitfire]

yeah good point. I was rather coming at it from a better to fix than to throw out an otherwise perfectly working model. Might stand me in good favor with the landlord too if I can save them some money.



Did you have to get a specific type of element matched to the model? Or are they quite generic?

My oven (Micromark) seems like it's a few years old I can't even find the model on the internet. It's a signature 'Anthony Worrall Thomson' edition which dates it by at least 15-20 years

Yes I got a product specific part (numbered).

 

[keybored]

yeah good point. I was rather coming at it from a better to fix than to throw out an otherwise perfectly working model. Might stand me in good favor with the landlord too if I can save them some money.



Did you have to get a specific type of element matched to the model? Or are they quite generic?

My oven (Micromark) seems like it's a few years old I can't even find the model on the internet. It's a signature 'Anthony Worrall Thomson' edition' which dates it by at least 15-20 years

It'll be specific to the oven (and a bunch of similar ones), they are normally easy to change with a screwdriver.

Something like this but check your specific model number.

Antony Worrall Thompson fan oven element ELECY03TBudget

This element fits the following models MODEL NUMBERSMM60094AWTMM60095AWTMM60101AWTMM60102AWTMM60106AWTMM60133AWT

www.elementreplacement.co.uk

 

[spitfire]

I had to take the oven out to get to the product labelling on the back for the full model/serial number etc.

 

[skyscraper101]

It'll be specific to the oven (and a bunch of similar ones), they are normally easy to change with a screwdriver.

Something like this but check your specific model number.

Antony Worrall Thompson fan oven element ELECY03TBudget

This element fits the following models MODEL NUMBERSMM60094AWTMM60095AWTMM60101AWTMM60102AWTMM60106AWTMM60133AWT

www.elementreplacement.co.uk

Cheers I might try that

 

[WouldBe]

Easy to do. I had mine go the other year. Just a couple of screws and unclip the cables then the reverse for the new element.

 

[keybored]

Did you have to get a specific type of element matched to the model? Or are they quite generic?

My oven (Micromark) seems like it's a few years old I can't even find the model on the internet. It's a signature 'Anthony Worrall Thomson' edition which dates it by at least 15-20 years

Open the oven door and take a look round the side and top edges of the door and everywhere around the door seal on the oven. Is there a plate with specific model and serial number?

 

[skyscraper101]

Open the oven door and take a look round the side and top edges of the door and everywhere around the door seal on the oven. Is there a plate with specific model and serial number?

Nothing I can see which is really annoying. I don't really fancy pulling the whole thing out if I can help it either.

I think I'll just try removing the element, measuring it up and seeing how it compares with the ones on the link you posted and hope for the best.

 

[danski]

Nothing I can see which is really annoying. I don't really fancy pulling the whole thing out if I can help it either.

I think I'll just try removing the element, measuring it up and seeing how it compares with the ones on the link you posted and hope for the best.

There’s quite likely some data stamped into the element casing that should help.

 

[skyscraper101]

There’s quite likely some data stamped into the element casing that should help.

Hopefully yeah.

 

[marty21]

We've had the element replaced twice on our fan oven (maybe an indicator that it's a bit rubbish) but getting someone in to do this wasn't that pricy.

 

[skyscraper101]

I've managed to remove the element without too much trouble and and I've ordered a replacement one. Fingers crossed it's the right one.





The info on the element doesn't pull up much except it needs to be 230V / 2300W so I've gone for what looks to be the nearest looking equivalent.

This one FWIW: Antony Worrall Thompson fan oven element ELEMEN70030

 

[MickiQ]

This thread has reminded me I need a new bulb for the fridge

 

[WouldBe]

This thread has reminded me I need a new bulb for the fridge

Just use a head torch.

 

[skyscraper101]

Well my replacement came, and I managed to fit it and screw everything together with only the slightest bit of faff to get everything lined up.

I'm really hoping I haven't spoken too soon as I feel like a DIY genius right now.

 

[marty21]

Well my replacement came, and I managed to fit it and screw everything together with only the slightest bit of faff to get everything lined up.

I'm really hoping I haven't spoken too soon as I feel like a DIY genius right now.

clutch your tool belt with pride and roar !

 

[skyscraper101]

clutch your tool belt with pride and roar !

I'm in my element!

 

[JimW]

Get someone else to try it out first mind Well done, but not too well done or it'll taste scorched.

 

[danski]

Don’t be worried if if smells strange at first. As long as that smell does go, it’ll be fine.

 

[skyscraper101]

Don’t be worried if if smells strange at first. As long as that smell does go, it’ll be fine.

Yeah it did have the 'new' electrical smell when I tested it for a few minutes. It soon went thankfully.

 

[WouldBe]

Get someone else to try it out first mind

Dess?