Cooktop Repair Service

Coils That Fail to Heat

At some point most homeowners who have an electric cook top will experience coils that fail to heat. The primary ignition and cooker switches are turned on however, the coil won’t heat. This can be especially troublesome when you’re doing cooking heavily which requires that all the coils are needed. This problem could be at the plug in. It is usually best to examine your cook top prior to calling an Appliance Medic Repair .Make sure that all of the switches are turned off and then pull out the faulty burner and carefully examine it. Most cook tops that are powered by electricity are usually fitted with burners which may easily be unplugged and replaced. Next try fitting the burner in a different plug in location. Then turn on the switches to see if it works. If the burner works, you need to replace the bad burner receptacle. If it still doesn’t work, you’ll have to replace the burner which is probably bad.

Coils That Are Damaged

Burners will begin wear out over time and the damages will become evident. Cracks, bubbles, and blisters may develop on burners that are often used. Should a burner show signs of wear and tear or breaks into, it will have to be replaced. Unfortunately, worn out or damaged can’t be repaired. This will add to your home maintenance costs, particularly if your electric cook top is often used for heavy cooking.Call Appliance Meidic to fix it today.

Coils That Are Loose

Loose coils are more of a common problem for those who use their cook tops a lot. In addition this occurs when large pots and pans are used on small sized coils. Often stirring the food contents will also contribute to coils that can become loose. Also, loose coils will eventually lose their connection with the terminals which will cause the coil to fail to heat. It is always best to use the appropriate size of cooking vessel on each coil. This will help to ensure that the burner will remain firmly fitted while it is in use. Call Appliance Meidic to fix it today.

Heat Adjustment Failure

Electric coils will sometimes not adjust to the heat levels which are desired and issued by the switch. You may find that once a specific burner is turned on, the desired heat level cannot be achieved. It will often go to the highest level and remain there as it is on. The inability to adjust the cooking heat can be very frustrating particularly when you are cooking the types of foods that require a slow heat mode. If this occurs the cause can usually be the result of a faulty ignition switch. You should turn off all switches and unplug the burner and put it into a different receptacle. Next, turn the cooker on and adjust the switch to various levels. Doing this will help you to find a faulty switch. If the switch is bad you will have replace it. Call Appliance Meidic to fix it today.