Rangemaster Oven Not Heating Up? Here’s Why

There is nothing quite like the panic of prepping a Sunday roast only to realise your Rangemaster oven is blowing cold air. You can hear the fan whirring and see the light shining brightly. Yet, your potatoes remain stubbornly raw.

As Wiltshire’s trusted appliance repair experts, we see this specific issue all the time. Rangemaster cookers are fantastic, robust machines that usually last for years. However, like any hard-working kitchen appliance, they occasionally need a little TLC.

If your oven is refusing to heat up, do not panic just yet. Let’s walk through the most common culprits behind a chilly Rangemaster. We will help you figure out exactly what has gone wrong.

The Most Common Culprit: The Fan Element

If you have a fan-assisted Rangemaster, the heating element surrounding the fan is usually the prime suspect. These elements work incredibly hard to distribute heat evenly. Over time, the constant heating and cooling causes the metal to blister and eventually snap.

When this happens, the oven will completely stop producing heat. The fan will still spin, and the thermostat light might even click on. It can be confusing, but it is actually a very straightforward fix for a trained engineer.

How to Spot a Blown Element

Sometimes you can actually see the damage with your own eyes. If you shine a torch through the fan cover at the back of the oven, look for any dark spots. You might even spot a visible break or a bulge in the circular element.

You might have also noticed a bright flash or heard a dull pop when it broke. This is completely normal when an element fails and is nothing to worry about. It simply means it is time for a replacement.

The Sneaky Timer Glitch

Believe it or not, your oven might not actually be broken at all. Rangemaster ovens have a built-in safety feature tied directly to the digital clock. If the clock is not set, the main oven will simply refuse to turn on.

This almost always happens after a power cut or if you have recently turned the cooker off at the wall. You will usually see the clock flashing “0:00” or displaying an “Auto” symbol. Until you tell the oven what time it is, it assumes you are away and stays off to keep you safe.

How to Reset Your Rangemaster Clock

Resetting the clock is usually a quick two-minute job. The exact method depends on your specific model, but it generally involves pressing the two middle buttons simultaneously. Once the flashing stops, you can use the plus and minus buttons to set the correct time.

If you are unsure, dig out your user manual or look up your model number online. Once the clock is set, try turning the oven on again. You might just find that your problem is instantly solved.

Thermostat Troubles

If the clock is set and the element looks fine, the thermostat could be to blame. The thermostat is the brain of your oven, constantly monitoring the internal temperature. If it fails, it might stop the oven from heating up at all, or it might cause the oven to overheat aggressively.

Thermostat faults are less common than blown elements, but they do happen. This is definitely not a DIY job. A faulty thermostat requires proper testing with a multimeter to diagnose correctly.

When to Call the Professionals

While resetting a clock is easy, replacing electrical components inside a range cooker is another story. Tinkering with mains electricity is incredibly dangerous if you do not know exactly what you are doing. Plus, using incorrect parts can cause further damage to your beloved appliance.

That is where we come in. At Anderson James, we specialise in getting domestic appliances back up and running safely. Our engineers carry fully stocked vans and can usually replace a Rangemaster element in a single visit.

Why Choose Anderson James?

We are a proudly local, Wiltshire-based company dedicated to honest and reliable service. We do not use confusing jargon, and we will always give you a clear price before any work begins. Whether it is a stubborn oven or a leaky pipe, we have got you covered.

If your Rangemaster is giving you the cold shoulder, give us a ring today. We will have you back to baking, roasting, and cooking in no time.